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Apple Tree Cottage

Cottage with 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in Gabrovčec, Slovenia

From €440 per week

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Apple Tree Cottage is situated in a quiet valley of the river Krka in Slovenia. Ideal for families and for active and relaxing holidays.

Overview

Apple Tree Cottage is situated in a quiet valley of the green river Krka (pronounced Ker-ka) in Slovenia. It offers an enviable degree of seclusion in a private orchard surrounded by fragrant grass fields. The cottage is located 10-minutes walk from Krska Vas village at the beginning of the river Krka.

The views from the cottage reach the edge of the forest behind the surrounding grassland. The oak trees in the courtyard shelter the front terrace on hot summer days. The private orchard with the garden at the back of the house inspires peaceful ambience for warm summer evenings. The property includes an organic vegetable garden with a variety of seasonal vegetables for the benefit of the guests. Two sitting areas in the front of the house and in the garden at the back offer a choice of leisure time and outdoor dining. The local villages offer a number of authentic restaurants and traditional inns. The neighbouring hills lend themselves for unspoiled walking tours, mushroom picking, and mountain biking and cycling trips.

Krka, “the green river of Dolenjska” is an admired fishing destination. The rivers streams and waterfalls attract several kayaking and canoeing enthusiasts. Instructor-led kayaking tours are available. Further downstream health spas of Dolenjske and Smarjeske Toplice offer a range health treatments and public swimming pools filled with mineral spring water.

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4 out of 4 people recommend staying here

Debby

From Modiin, Israel Sep 2012

We spent a week in the house with the kids and toured Slovenia with a rented car. The location of the villa is great as it’s easy to get everywhere from that central spot.
Also, the area is beautiful for touring around and spending some peaceful & pleasant time. The vegetables garden was great and the kids enjoyed very much using them for fetching salads every day.
Igor & Natasha were not around but their parents received us the night we came, they showed us around & explained everything we needed. They are lovely people and speak good English.
We needed to turn the heat during our stay and through skype we contacted Igor that solved the problem and was really helpful.
The internet connection was a bit slow (we needed to work on the evenings…) I think this can be improved, but on the other hand if it’s only for e-mail connection or minimal use, it can be enough.
In summery the house was great, very comfortable, clean & very well equipped for a long stay.
I’m sure that if we return to Slovenia (there is still a lot to see in this beautiful country) we will rent the apple tree villa again.

Roger

Roger from Uk

This property is a delightful cottage situated in a quiet yet accessable area of Slovenia. You will find everything you need within close proximity and yet the whole experience is wonderfully rural. Slovenia is a truly fascinating and beautiful country - almost anyone, regardless of taste, will find something here: everything you could wish to visit is within a couple of hours drive of the cottage. If you are prepared to strike out on foot, however, there is plenty to occupy you within a five or ten mile radius. You'll find the owners, Igor, Natasa and their family, helpful, polite and unobtrusive. They'll go out of their way to help but will not smother you with unwanted attention. Their cottage is clean, well-equipped and spacious. Overall, this is a highly recommended holiday let with a perfect location in a truly beautiful country.

Peter

Peter from Berlin

This holiday was good value for money. Especially if you come with family or you can share the cost among 8 of you. The description of the property was accurate and we got very similar quality to what we expected. The location is beautiful and the owners were very friendly! We found the maps and guide books very helpful. The house was very well equipped. A slightly bigger dishwasher could be very welcomed! We did lots of cycling nearby. We also visited Ljubjana and Bled. It would have been nice to have a tourist map of the cottage surroundings area as the tourist path signs are not consistent enough. Maybe owners could note that to the authorities. However we would certainly recommend the cottage to a friend! Thank you!

Mark

Mark from Uk

The location of this property is as tranquil as it gets, yet is in easy reach of the main highways. The property is beautifully finished to a high standard throughout and will not dissappoint. We were impressed by the thought that had gone into providing everything you could need except some clothes to wear and some food to put in the fridge. This really is more than a `holiday cottage`, it is a spacious rural home that allows you to sample Slovenian life in supreme comfort.
10/10, visited May 2005


1 other review

We would like to thank all our guests who have written in our “Book of Impressions”. We appreciate their kind words, suggestions and opinions. The book has now become a valuable selection of advice, tips, dos and don’ts that will be invaluable to all our future guests. Below are a few short quotes from the book."The location of this property is as tranquil as it gets, yet is in easy reach of the main highways. The property is beautifully finished to a high standard throughout and will not disappoint. We were impressed by the thought that had gone into providing everything you could need, except some clothes to wear and some food to put in the fridge. This really is more than a `holiday cottage`- it is a spacious rural home that allows you to sample Slovenian life in supreme comfort. 10/10". May 2005."The cottage is in a great location with fantastic views... Our 2 year olds enjoyed all the toys and being able to run around. We have had a lovely holiday retreat in Krka. Apple Tree Cottage is beautiful, comfortable and everything is here that you could possibly need.". July 2005."The house has been an excellent base for day trips. We have much enjoyed the peace and quiet of this rural area. Thank you very much to Natasha, Igor and their family for giving us a taste of Slovenian life." April 2005."Apple Tree Cottage is a lovely place to stay... very family orientated with excellent facilities and kitted out to the highest standard. We recommend the use of the BBQ. For those without children an afternoon in the hammock in the orchard would have been relaxing... Congratulations! Delightful place to stay!” June 2005..

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Location

Distances to locations

Nearest bar 500m Nearest restaurant 500m Nearest ski lift 30km Nearest supermarket 3km Ljubljana airport 60km Zagreb Airport 120km Trieste Airport 150km Trieste 90km Klagenfurt 90km Zagreb 70km Graz 120km

Local activities

Climbing 45km Fishing 3km Flying 45km Golf 45km Horse riding 30km Skiing 40km Swimming 40km Tennis 15km

Sights and attractions

Historic site 15km Museum 45km Night club 30km Shopping 15km Theatre 45km Zoo 30km Cinema 45km

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Changeover days and minimum stays

  • 29 March - 30 June 2024: the minimum stay is 5 nights.
  • 1 July - 31 October 2024: the minimum stay is 6 nights.
  • 1 November 2024 - 30 June 2025: the minimum stay is 5 nights.
  • 1 July - 31 October 2025: the minimum stay is 6 nights.
  • 1 November 2025 - 30 June 2026: the minimum stay is 5 nights.
  • 1 July - 31 October 2026: the minimum stay is 6 nights.
  • 1 November 2026 - 25 February 2027: the minimum stay is 5 nights.

Late booking discounts

  • Receive 2% off if the booking is made within 2 weeks of the arrival date.
  • Receive 5% off if the booking is made within 1 week of the arrival date.

Long stay discounts

  • Receive 10% off if the booking is for 3 weeks or more.
  • Receive 12% off if the booking is for 4 weeks or more.
  • Receive 7% off if the booking is for 2 weeks or more.

If more than one discount matches your arrival date, please be aware that only one discount of the highest amount will be applied to your booking.

Compulsory extras

  • Heating - Jan

    1 January - 31 January: €150.00 per week, paid with booking

  • Heating - Feb

    1 February - 28 February: €150.00 per week, paid with booking

  • Heating - Mar

    1 March - 31 March: €80.00 per week, paid with booking

  • Heating - Nov

    1 November - 30 November: €80.00 per week, paid with booking

  • Heating - Dec

    1 December - 31 December: €150.00 per week, paid with booking

  • Group larger than 5

    €10.00 per night for each additional person if there are more than 5 people, paid with booking

  • Cleaning and Booking Fee

    €200.00 per booking, paid with booking

Facilities

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms, Sleeps 8:

  • 1 double bed and en suite
  • 1 double bed and en suite
  • 1 double bed

There is also 1 cot

Bathrooms

4 bathrooms including 2 en suites, 1 Separate WC

Entertainment

CD player, DVD/Blu-ray player, Radio, Telephone, TV Languages in Local, Satellite / cable

General

Living area seats 8, Dining area seats 8, Central heating, Hair dryer, Iron / board, Towels / linen, Washing machine, Car hire recommended

Kitchen

Cooker, Crockery, Cutlery, Dishwasher, Fridge, Freezer, Glassware, Kettle, Oven, Pots / pans

Outside

Balcony or terrace, Barbecue, Garage, Outside lighting, Parking, Private garden

Suitable for

Infants, Smoking

Extra information

This traditional Slovenian cottage has been built as a comfortable family villa, retaining its down-to-earth country charm. The lounge, kitchen and dining room join into one spacious living area with a traditional Slovenian stone-built stove and terracotta fireplace adding to a cosy rural feel. The sliding door join the lounge with the back terrace enclosed within the garden. On the ground floor there is a double bedroom with a king size bed, a bathroom with a bath/shower and a separate W.C. The master bedroom on the first floor is a large room with the sliding door that leads onto a marble terrace overlooking the grass fields and the forest. The third bedroom is a large room with two beds and two wardrobes. On the first floor there is a second bathroom with a shower. Laundry/utility room is located in the basement. A double sofa bed can sleep additional 2 people. Two bicycles available free of charge. Additional bicycles at extra cost.

Igor

Average rating from 5 reviews

Private Owner From Videm Pri Ptuju, Slovenia Member since Jan 2005

Past bookings: 11 bookings

Last logged in: 6 months ago

Number of properties: 2