Slovenia is an amazingly diverse country, covering stunning Alpine areas in the North West, Mediterranean coastline in the South West, with beautiful rolling countryside, wine growing areas, pristine forests and subalpine areas covering much of the rest of the country. The country is dotted with beautiful towns, the pick of which are the pretty capital Ljubljana, Piran, the jewel of the Adriatic and the medieval towns of Ptuj, Skofja Loka, Radovljica & Kamnik. The different regions of Slovenia are influenced strongly by neighboring countries especially the North / North East of the country where there is a strong Austrian influence and the West of the country where a strong Italian influence influences everything from road signs to cuisine, from language to architecture. Despite such geographical and cultural diversity Slovenia is small (approximately the size of Wales) meaning your Slovenia holiday can easily consist of skiing in the beautiful Julian Alps in the morning, relaxing on the Adriatic coast in the afternoon, with dinner in the capital in the evening! A holiday in Slovenia offers huge scope for interesting things to see and do wherever you are based in the country.
The Julian Alps, Slovenia
If you have never been to Slovenia there has never been a better time to discover this beautiful and little known corner of Europe. Whilst the whole country is beautiful and all regions offer something of interest to visitors, Slovenia's must-see region is the Julian Alps in the North West of the country. Former President of the Alpine Club, Tom Longstaff certainly agreed with this sentiment, writing that the Julian Alps “have become for me, after forty years devotion to mountain scenery, the most desirable of all mountains...Triglav reigns over a dreamworld, sundered from time, full of unbelievable hidden nooks, of unsuspected passages, of sudden visions of cliffs which cannot be real. Surely there is no other mountain land like this”. All of our Retreats are based in this fantastic area which is as attractive to those looking for a relaxed break in stunning unspoilt alpine surroundings as to those looking for a more activity filled break – whether it be skiing, hiking, kayaking or a myriad of other outdoor pursuits. Come and enjoy your Slovenia holiday with us in the Julian Alps!
Holiday Accommodation Slovenia
The perfect Slovenia Holiday starts with a great place to stay. Slovenian Retreats have handpicked and lovingly renovated three properties in some of Slovenia’s most beautiful and appealing areas of the Julian Alps – the Kranjska Gora region and the Bohinj region. We believe our Retreats in these areas set new standards in the self-catering side of Slovenia accommodation, with outstanding levels of comfort in wonderful locations. Villa Planina is our flagship property – an outstandingly positioned new alpine style building containing four apartments located in a charming village just outside Kranjska Gora. A short walk away is the beautiful renovated farmhouse Villa Nebina, which also contains four apartments. Villa Belica is a typical Slovenian style chalet with three bedrooms in a beautiful position a few minutes drive from Lake Bohinj. More information on the individual Retreats are below or alternatively click on the villa buttons on the homepage for more detailed descriptions, floor plans and photos.
Slovenia Ski Holiday
Slovenia is an outstanding destination for great value skiing and our Retreats are perfectly positioned to take advantage of some of Slovenia’s best resorts. Villa Planina and Nebina are both just 5 minutes drive from pistes at Kranjska Gora, Slovenia's best known ski area with annual world cup ski jumping and slalom events. Kranjska Gora offers particularly good family skiing and beginner - intermediate facilities with easily accessible pistes. For more advanced skiers the world cup pistes at Podkoren side of the resort offer more challenging skiing. The Kranjska Gora area is also a great base to explore the wide range of other resorts in the region – how about skiing 7 different resorts in three countries in a week? Villa Belica is a 5 minute drive from the resort of Kobla which offers excellent beginner - intermediate skiing, and 10 minutes drive to the gondola up to Vogel, one of Slovenia's best known resorts with a wide range of beginner to advanced level on and off piste skiing. Vogel is a stunningly beautiful resort with views over the Julian Alps and down to Lake Bohinj.
Kranjska Gora Apartments
Villa Planina and Nebina are both located in the charming alpine village of Ratece just outside Kranjska Gora known for its choice of superb restaurants with a shop, bars and other amenities in easy walking distance of both villas. A fantastic place for a Slovenia Holiday all year round with beautiful scenery, top class walking and a choice of 8 ski resorts within 1 hour drive. Annual world cup ski jumping and slalom events are held just minutes from the house. Villa Planina is an attractive alpine chalet style building with 4 bright, sunny, luxury apartments each with balcony / terrace & panoramic mountain views. Thoughtfully fitted out, the flats are extremely spacious and comfortable with underfloor heating, flat screen TVs / DVDs, pool table & ping pong table in the basement & communal garden. Villa Nebina is just a short walk away and is a wonderfully converted farmhouse consisting of 4 newly renovated apartments with high quality solid wood furnishings, wooden flooring & plenty of original features. Choose Villa Planina or Nebina for a wonderful Slovenia Holiday in the Kranjska Gora region.
Bohinj Chalet
Villa Belica is a traditional style Slovenian chalet with delightful terrace and garden, enclosed by forest on one side and offering a panoramic view of Triglav, Slovenia’s highest mountain on the other. Situated on the edge of the tranquil village of Bohinj Polje just a few minutes drive or a short walk via a scenic forest path to the majestic Lake Bohinj, a serene lake surrounded by towering peaks and pristine forests, Villa Belica makes a fantastic base for a Slovenia Holiday exploring the Lakes Region. The area offers a huge range of outdoor activities all year round both on and around the Lake - from fly-fishing to mountain biking, from kayaking to mountain walking not to mention excellent on and off piste skiing at the highly respected resort of Vogel and the smaller resort of Kobla, both just a few minutes drive from the house. The house is finished to a very high standard with wooden flooring and solid wood furniture sleeping 6-10 people in 3 double bedrooms. If you are looking for Slovenia accommodation in a charming Bohinj chalet then look no further than Villa Belica!
