2 Bedroom Villa in Motovun

The house is in the medieval town of Oprtalj, also known by its Italian name Portole, located on the crest of a hill at 378m (1240 feet) and from this high vantage point offers stunning views across the Istrian peninsula stretching coast to coast from Mount Ucka (above Rijeka ) in the east to the Adriatic coast in the west. The site was occupied in prehistoric times and was a Roman military post. The present town was established during the medieval period and part of the original fortifications are now incorporated into houses built into the town walls. From 1420 to 1797 the town was controlled by the Venetian Republic. The parish church, set on the town square was built in the early 16th century with baroque features added in the 17th century. Oprtalj has kept its town walls and its medieval lay-out of narrow streets, tiny squares and arched passages. On visiting Oprtalj the overwhelming sensation is one of quiet and tranquillity coupled with a direct association with its medieval past.
Local facilities include a bistro, a restaurant, a local shop/general store and a post office. The house is located on the outer edge of the town with breathtaking views and is south facing. The private garden includes a errace planted with vines.

Casa della Vigna has one double and one twin bedroom. The double bedroom has an additional full size single bed. It can sleep two further people on a double sofa bed in the sitting room. From the cobbled road the house is reached through a pedestrian private arched alleyway. It is an extremely quiet and peaceful location very reminiscent of Tuscany. The region is renowned for its food and wine and there are many excellent restaurants within easy driving distance as well as a bistro and restaurant within Oprtalj itself. The interior of Istria with hilltop towns and beautiful landscape is ideal for touring, cycling and walking.

Accommodation.

First floor, reached by an external staircase; hallway, bathroom with shower, WC, handbasin and washing machine.
Kitchen with dining area. The kitchen is fitted with electric hob and oven, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave.
Sitting room with views across open countryside. Sofa bed to sleep two people. Widescreen TV and DVD player. Terrace with table and chairs..
Second floor. Two bedrooms; one with double bed and one with twin beds.

All rooms are air-conditioned with warm air heating for the wintertime.
Bedlinen and towels are provided

On the Ground floor there is a large basement.

Outside.
Private garden with outside seating and dining area, barbecue, areas for relaxing in sun or shade. Below the house and forming part of the garden are two terraces of vines where in September/October guests can pick their own grapes.

Cycle routes.
There are some excellent marked cycle routes in Istria. We provide four mountain bikes for use by guests staying at Casa Vigna. Cycle route maps are also available.

Baths and spas – wellness centres.
Istraska toplice.
This thermal resort less than 15 minutes drive from Oprtalj is located in beautiful and dramatic countryside. It has a hot mineral spring that is beneficial for the treatment of chronic rheumatic diseases, dermatological and other diseases. The resort offers a variety of beauty treatments and massages and can also provide simple relaxation and swimming in the outdoor or indoor pools.

• Nearest Airport : Pula at 70 kilometers distance;
• Nearest Train Station : Pula at 70 kilometers distance
• Nearest Town : Motovun at 6 kilometers distance
• Travel Info: This delightful house sleeping five to six people is perched above the medieval town walls and has breathtaking views over valleys, vineyards, olive groves and distant mountain ranges. The landscape is wonderful; in the spring and summer you are surrounded by lush greenery, and in the autumn a whole range of colours is dazzling – from yellows and golds, to pinks, bright reds and browns.