Type: Chalet Hotel
Price Guide 53-69 euros/person
Minimum nights (also - see below): Single booking: 3, Itinerary booking: 2
Children welcome
Meeting / function facilities
Our fondest memories from Slovenia
are of Pristava Lepena: we were married there. This
unique chalet hotel nestles snuggly in a fantasy clearing
in the Julian Alps, on a pretty plateau just above the
Soča River. Being in the Triglav National Park, every
effort has been made to make the buildings blend in
with the surroundings: the chalets are built in the
Trenta style, while if you were to take a few steps
away, you wouldn't know it was there. Surrounded by
impressive limestone peaks, you certainly feel the special
magic of the place.
The owners, Milan and Silvia Dolenc,
are fine people and will do everything they can to make
your stay happy, comfortable and memorable.
 Children are more than welcome - indeed,
Lepena might have been built just for them. For bigger
people, the possibilities seem endless: tennis, archery, trail riding on Lipizzaners are all
available on-site, while river sports, paragliding,
hiking and fly-fishing can easily be arranged nearby. There are also a couple of mountain bikes you can use (or you can hire more in Bovec).
At the end of an adrenaline-filled
day, you can splash around in the pool, relax in the
sauna or hot tub and saunter over to the restaurant
for a good hearty meal.
Nearby is the
town of Bovec, where you can arrange all manner of activities,
while a little further down the road is the town of
Kobarid, which has has no less than four world-class
restaurants.
If you would like to know more about weddings at Pristava Lepena, have a look at our Slovene Dream Weddings website.
At the end of the meadow you
will find a scattering of beautiful chalets, surrounded
by verdant foliage... and one or two huge boulders.
Eight of them sleep 3-8 people, so ideal for families
or groups of friends, plus five smaller apartments suitable
for couples.
The decor is also in the traditional
style, so modernists will be disappointed - lots of
local wood and stone. However, they are very cosy -
especially when you get the wood fire burning (although
central heating is also provided). The bathrooms have
showers only, but are otherwise well designed - basic
toiletries are provided and towels are changed daily.
Make a booking enquiry now...
| Apartment A1 |
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| Units |
| 1 |
| Size |
| 75 sq.m. |
| People |
| Sleeps 6+2 |
| Floor |
| Ground and First |
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| Apartment A2 |
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| Units |
| 1 |
| Size |
| 57 sq.m. |
| People |
| Sleeps 4+2 |
| Floor |
| Ground and First |
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| Chalet B |
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| Units |
| 1 |
| Size |
| 37 sq.m. |
| People |
| Sleeps 2+2 |
| Floor |
| Ground and First |
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| Room C |
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| Units |
| 1 |
| Size |
| 27 sq.m. |
| People |
| Sleeps 2+1 |
| Floor |
| First |
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| Room D |
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| Units |
| 1 |
| Size |
| 21 sq.m. |
| People |
| Sleeps 2 |
| Floor |
| Ground |
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The restaurant specialises in
Slovene cuisine, with ingredients from local suppliers
- much of which is organic.
Breakfast comprises an impressive
array of cerials, juices, cured meats, breads, pastries
and fruit, while eggs and ham or bacon can be
cooked to order.
Dinner is always a hearty affair and
during the summer months is served on the terrace. Make
sure you sample the local cured meats (as good as any
you'll find in Italy), while main courses include risotto, goulashes, roast meats and game. Oh, and don't
forget to start at least once with what should be Slovenia's
national dish: beef soup. Often during the week, Milan
organises a spit roast suckling pig or kid (but definitely
not one from their own herd - as Milan says, "We
don't eat our friends, only other people's"). This
is a great time to meet with the other guests and share
stories of daring-do or splendid serenity, washed down
with copious amounts of local wine. Then again, if you
are teetotal, the water is mountain-pure.
Dessert will finish you off, with
pancakes, potica and gibanica (the two national cakes)
usually on offer.
As well as
the cellar bar (only open when the place is full), there
is also a bar near the reception in the meadow, where
you can get a coffee and sample the local spirits. During
the day it also serves ice cream.
 Take riding
lessons or go trail riding through the forests and rivers
on beautiful Lipizzaner horses. There are also ponies
for small children.
Go hiking.
Walking trails lead you up over mountain passes to alpine
lakes or along river valleys to hidden waterfalls. Milan
can advise.
Fly-fishing.
The Soča river is gorgeous and is the home of the unique
marble trout. A permit will cost around 49 - 71 Euros a
day, which can be arranged for you.
Sitting
by the river is a favourite pursuit, jumping in the
river is also a favourite pursuit for those who like
their water cold.
White water rafting and kayaking can be arranged in
Bovec from a number of expert companies - charges are
around £25.
Canyoning, paragliding, gliding and skydiving (July/August)
can also be arranged for the terminally crazy.
Pristava Lepena's facilities
- tennis, table tennis, fitness room, swimming pool,
and archery - are all included in the
price.
For fantastic
views of the Soča Valley, take the cable car up to the
top of Kanin (2200m), Slovenia's highest ski resort.
Full day trips can also be made to the coast, the Postojna
caves, Lakes Bled and Bohinj and Dobrovo (for wine lovers).
There is a meeting/conference
room above the restaurant, which can hold up to 30 people.
An overhead computer projector, slide viewer, flip charts
and video are all available. Extra outdoor activities
can be arranged for business/conference groups.
Slovene, English, Spanish, German,
French, Italian
 Who needs Disney Land when there's
Pristava Lepena? The only problem you'll have with your
kids will be to wake them up after sleeping off the
previous day's exertions. Archery, tennis - table and
not - swimming, biking, riding lessons... not to mention
exploring glades, rocks and the river, will keep the
the most active children happy for hours on end. Gentler
versions of the river sports are also available - or
they can splash around in the rock pools. Discounts
are available (see below).
You might be in the mountains,
but the Soča Valley is warmed by winds blowing up from
the Adriatic. July and August are the hottest months,
with daytime temperatures around 25C, while during spring
and autumn you can expect around 15-20C. Evening temperatures
will be rather lower, so bring something a little warmer.
The area does boast the highest rainfall in Slovenia
(which is why it is so lush), so expect at least one
rainy day.
The hotel closes from the end
of October to Easter but opens briefly over Christmas/New
Year when conditions are ideal for skiing.
In summer there is a minimum stay of 4 nights.
This is not the place for suits
and high heels - shorts, T-shirts, sturdy shoes or boots,
something warm for the evenings and something waterproof
in case it rains, is best. The rest is up to you, but
don't forget your toothbrush. (Actually, Milan and Silvia being the thoughtfull people they are, there are new toothbrushes and shaving kits available for emergencies).
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Closest destination airports are in this colour.
Click on the airline name to open their web page in a new window.
From Gatwick:
Ljubljana with Adria (the national airline).
From Stansted:
Ljubljana or Rijeka with EasyJet.
Trieste, Klagenfurt, Graz or Balaton with Ryanair.
From Luton:
Zagreb with Wizz.
From Manchester:
Ljubljana with Adria (summer months only).
From Bristol:
Venice with EasyJet.
From Birmingham:
Trieste with Ryanair, Wednesday and Sunday only.
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