Delightful Pula Cottage S132193

About this property

Bright, modern and fully -equipped for all your entertainment needs, Villa Novaka, is a charming home-from-home just a few metres from the sea and very near to the infamous Fort Punta Christo!

Built in just 2015, the interior design of the villa is utterly sleek and modern. There is a large dining kitchen on the ground floor, with room for plenty of chefs to get involved! The dining table sits alongside a row of French doors, so the warm glow of daylight floods the open space.

Just down the corridor is the living room – a cosy and comfortable room with ¬¬¬a large sofa in front of the Satellite TV and fireplace, perfect for relaxing after a busy day!

The first of four enchanting bedrooms are on this ground floor, with the other three on the first floor, each with its character and charm. Some have a delightful vaulted ceiling, others enjoy direct access to a fabulous terrace, and all enjoy a large Satellite TV.

There are three double rooms and one twin, and all are accompanied by exquisite ensuite facilities, some including a large walk-in rain shower!

Your private garden is quite something to behold. Equipped with just about everything you could wish for, you might find it hard to drag yourself away!

The dazzling centrepiece is, of course, the huge private pool, complete with a badminton/volleyball net which you can set up in the middle for all kinds of fun and games!

Loungers all around the pool offer the perfect place for the all-important sunbathing, while table football on the terrace provides the ideal spot for starting a little competition!

A barbeque and outdoor dining alongside this ensure you can enjoy many an alfresco meal in style. Around the rest of the garden, including on the huge lawn which encircles the house, you will find a children’s play area, a trampoline, football goals and so much more for the kids (and big kids!) to revel in the sunshine!

On the top floor, you have an extension of the garden, with yet more sun loungers, coffee tables and of course a fabulous Jacuzzi overlooking the sublime surrounding landscape!

Take a ten-minute drive to the delightful town of Fažana where you can hop on a boat to the stunning Brijuni islands – a National Park you can’t miss!

In fact, one-third of the Istrian territory is forested, and the rest is carpeted with vineyards, olive trees, pastures and orchards, with ancient walled cities perched atop hills in the mountainous landscape, so you need merely stroll out of your front door to find the richness of Istria.

Just a stone’s throw from the fascinating Fort Punta Christo and the incredible cliffs and beaches of Štinjan, all within walking distance, Villa Novaka is the ideal home for beach-goers and history fans alike.

Just 6km away, Pula, the largest city in the region, is brimming with history and magnificent architecture. In early September the city comes alive with music and cultural events, many hosted in its ancient Roman Amphitheatre!

A very short drive from Pula, on the very southern tip of Istria, is the Kamenjak National Park where you can follow the ‘Dinosaur Path’ to discover dinosaur footprints and admire stunning views over the bay.

A charming heart-shaped peninsula in the north-west of Croatia, Istria is warm, welcoming and perfectly-sized – you can drive the length in around an hour, putting everything within easy reach!

From breath-taking scenery, rich history and a world-famous culinary scene – you will find it all in Istria! As a former part of the Venetian Republic, this region has seen many rulers from the Romans, Byzantines and Austro-Hungarians to the Italians and Yugoslavians. Now, a myriad of enchanting towns and villages, rich in history and culture, are nestled among the undulating countryside.

Active holiday-makers will be delighted with the offerings: from windsurfing in Medulin to scuba diving in the Brijuni National park and rock climbing, hang-gliding and walking in Buzet along the 15km ‘seven waterfalls’ walk, Istria has it all.

Both along the dramatic coastal paths and in the mountains inland, you will find an abundance of natural paths for cycling (including the scenic Parenzana route over an old railway line from Viznada to the Slovenian border) and rugged off-road hiking trails.

Pick up a trail-map from any of the Tourist Offices, for loads of well-marked routes around the coast and in the Cape Kamenjak.

Much like its neighbouring Italy, Istria is a gastronome’s paradise, home to world-class cuisine and endless rows of vineyards. Be sure to try the local wines, which are often sweet and fruity, using a wide variety of grapes including white Malvasia, red Terrano and Moscato.

Istria is especially famous for its truffles, which you will find served with any dish and sauce! Truffle flavoured olive oil is a typical product of the region, and indeed, you will hardly find a village which does not have its own Olive oil ‘supermarket’!

Unlike the rest of Croatia, Istrian food tends to be light and heavily influenced by its Italian neighbours. Generally, pasta, gnocchi, risotto and polenta accompany each meal, while the coastal areas specialise in a fantastic array of seafood, including scampi, squid and sole and inland it is more common to find prosciutto, or ‘pršut’, and sausages.

Both Rijeka and Pula have international airports within a short drive of the villa, while Pula is the central hub for those getting ferries, although there is a daily ferry between Poreč and Venice.

Accommodation

The Villa

Villa Novaka modern holiday home, located in the small village Stinjan, near Pula. The stylishly furnished house offers excellent comfort during your stay as much emphasis was placed on the design of the interior. There are 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, and it can accommodate up to 8 people

Ground Floor
- Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Toilette
- Living & dining room
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Access to the patio & pool area

First Floor
- Two double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom
- Twin bedrooms with en-suite bathroom
- Whirlpool
- Balcony / Terrace

Exterior
- Swimming pool (36m2)
- Sun loungers & parasols
- Large garden & patio area
- Outside sitting & dining area
- Covered terrace
- Outdoor shower
- Playground
- BBQ area
- Private parking