Every Stay Feels Like Home

Unwind at a modern countryside retreat in the Istrian hamlet of Butkovići, where a private pool and views over a small forest set the tone for a slow, easy family escape, with three en suite bedrooms comfortably sleeping up to 6. This 2-storey house is 180m² and includes a bright, open-plan living and dining area, furnished with contemporary blue upholstered seating and kept comfortable with air conditioning. The adjoining sleek kitchen-diner is equipped with a coffee machine, dishwasher, oven, induction hob, electric kettle, microwave and toaster, ideal for family meals together. Free Wi-Fi and a Smart TV round out the interior comforts. Outside, the house sits amid the greenery of the Istrian countryside, opening onto a fenced private garden and an unheated outdoor pool, perfect for cooling off after a day exploring. There are 4 sunloungers by the pool and 2 parasols. A terrace with an outdoor table and chairs set the scene for al fresco dining, with a gas barbecue on hand for evening cookouts. Sleeping The master bedroom offers a king-size double bed, wardrobe, air conditioning and its own en suite bathroom. Two further bedrooms are furnished the same way, each with a king-size double bed, wardrobe, air conditioning and en suite bathroom, so every guest has their own private bathroom. Bathrooms The main WC also houses the villa's washing machine and dryer. Each of the three bedrooms has its own en suite bathroom, fitted with a shower and WC. Extra: There is also an outdoor shower Additional • Free Wi-Fi • Private outdoor pool (unheated) • Gas BBQ • Smart TV (with streaming services) • Air conditioning • Security safe • Hairdryer • Mosquito screens • Clothes horse • Washing machine and tumble dryer (private use) • EV charger • Private parking • Pets allowed • Fenced garden • Folding baby cot and high chair available • Security alarm Please note: There is no extra charge for using the EV charger, which has a standard home-charging capacity of 2.3 kW. There is wheelchair access from the parking area to the house, but in the house there are stairs to access the bedrooms and toilets We also have a safety fence for the stairs for children, which is in the pantry next to the kitchen. Location Butkovići itself is a quiet cluster of traditional houses, made for gentle countryside strolls, with Lake Butoniga within easy reach in the same corner of central Istria. The market town of Vodnjan, known for its olive oil and the Church of St Blaise, is about a 15-minute drive, while the Roman amphitheatre and old town of Pula are around 20 to 25 minutes away. The fishing village of Fažana, gateway to the Brijuni Islands national park by a short boat crossing, is roughly 25 minutes by car, and the Venetian old town of Rovinj is about 25 to 30 minutes' drive. Pula Airport is around 30 minutes away. Public transport in this part of inland Istria is limited, so a car is recommended for getting around.