Stone Castle Dubrovnik

The highlights

• Wonderful luxury villa that comfortably sleeps 14 people, situated in the marvellous city of Dubrovnik.
• Gorgeous sea views, luxury living spaces, fabulous outdoor pool and plenty of hidden terraces and gardens make this a perfect coastal getaway.
• Cook up a storm in the modern kitchen, or fire up the BBQ and crack open some beers in the mid-afternoon sunshine.
• So many things to see and do in the ancient city of Dubrovnik - Game of Thrones fans can go on a tour and see where lots of the hit series was filmed.
• Breakfast, extra cleaning and babysitters are available on request.

You should know

• Four of the bedrooms are in the main house, one is just outside the main house in the gardens whilst the final two bedrooms are just above the garage at the lower end of the gardens
• The villa and grounds are not suitable for those with walking difficulties - there's an elevator from the garage up to the conference room, then lots of steps through the garden up towards the main house
• Dubrovnik in the day can be especially busy during the months of July and August, you'll be pleased to retire to your beautiful residence after a day of exploring

The detail

This grand 19th Century town residence is a special and unique place to stay, only 300m from the old town of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage site and known to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Set in an elite residential neighbourhood, Old Town Villa Dubrovnik is perched on the hillside with fabulous terraced gardens and spectacular views. It has recently been painstakingly restored with the greatest care and attention to detail and the result is a simply stunning home steeped in tradition yet with unique contemporary style. Original features include stunning ceiling paintings, restored iron banisters, wooden staircases and original doors yet the owners have contrasted this with Scandinavian design and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere.

In the main house you will find a bright living room with a cosy fireplace for winter evenings and a modern kitchen-diner with contemporary art-work adding colour to the minimalist design. The are four bedrooms over the upper two floors and three further en-suite bedrooms across the terraced gardens, including a little apartment towards the lower end of the garden, ideal for guests wanting privacy from the villa or any staff you may bring with you.

Explore the gardens with the fragrance of lavender in the air as you pass citruses, pomegranates and vibrant bougainvillea. Gaze out over the elegant Cypress trees towards the Adriatic as you sunbathe on the grassed terraces, enjoy long lunches on the al-fresco dining terrace, dip into the pristine pool to cool down and dine by candle-light in the enclosed Konoba, formerly a water cistern which has been cleverly converted to a convivial place to meet.

The friendly yet discreet villa staff are there to help you with anything you may need from hiring a local chef to arranging personalised itineraries. They are there to make your holiday as memorable as possible should you require their assistance.

The old town is short walk away where you can stroll around the city’s medieval walls, discover the Baroque churches and palazzi in the pedestrianised city centre and dine well in one of the many upmarket restaurants specialising in local seafood.

This really is a relaxing retreat with modern comforts in an exclusive, historical setting so close to one of the most beautiful locations in Croatia.

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