Type: Self-catering apartments
Price Guide 50 - 105 euros/night/apartment
Minimum nights: Single booking: 5, Itinerary booking: 4

OUR VIEW
Vila Nebina comprises four apartments in a newly renovated old farmhouse building situated in the pretty village of Rateče, just ten minutes drive from the popular resort of Kranjska Gora. Each of the apartments has shared balcony access (Three has its own), and great views of the locale. Although Kranjska Gora is best known as a ski resort, it is equally beautiful throughout the seasons, and there is plenty to do and see all year round - hiking, river sports, horse riding and mountain or road biking - plus two swimming pools nearby.

ACCOMMODATION
Much of the original house has been retained and refurbished, including the vaulted ceilings and balconies, making the feel of the place modern, comfortable and traditional, all at the same time. The kitchens and bathrooms (all with showers) are all fully fitted with new equipment, while the furnishings and flooring throughout are all of traditional local pine. Each apartment also has a flat screen TV and a DVD player... should you like that sort of thing... considering you're in some of the most beautiful countryside in the world... but that's your choice I guess... sorry, where was I? Ah yes, here is a brief outline of each apartment, and a picture thingummy... er, floorplan:

Apartment 1 - ground floor:

• Sleeps 3-5 (1 double bedroom, 1 single bedroom, double sofabed)
• One very spacious doublebedroom with large double bed
• One smaller single bedroom with single bed
• Open plan kitchen/living room/dining room with vaulted ceilings and comfortable double sofa bed
• Small bathroom with shower enclosure
• Shared balcony (on second floor)
• Spilt level (living area - lower level, bedrooms upper level

Apartment 2 - first floor:

• Sleeps 4-6 (1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, double sofabed)
• One double bedroom with large double bed and balcony windows
• One twin bedroom with two single beds (can be pushed together)
• Large open plan kitchen/living room/dining room with comfortable double sofa bed
• Bathroom with shower enclosure, shared balcony
• Shared balcony (on second floor)
• Spilt level (double bedroom - lower level, twin bedroom & living area - upper level)

Apartment 3 - second floor:

• Sleeps 3-5 (1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, double sofabed)
• One loft double bedroom with large double bed,
• One loft single bedroom with single bed
• Open plan kitchen / living room / dining room on two levels, with comfortable double sofa bed
• Large bathroom with shower enclosure
• Spilt level (living area - lower level, kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms - upper level)
• Large balcony with mountain views and outdoor seating (private access from inside apartment)

Apartment 4 - second floor:

• Sleeps 2 (1 double bedroom)
• One large double bedroom with large double bed
• Bathroom with shower enclosure
• Works well when rented with Apartment 3 for groups of 5-7

THINGS TO DO
Kranjska Gora is at the northern tip of the Triglav (pron. Triglow) national park, bordering Italy to the west and Austria to the north. The area is situated near the meeting of three valleys that lead into the heart of the Julian Alps: Krma, Kot and Vrata. The Krma Dolina (valley) takes you the longest, but easiest, way to Slovenia's national symbol, Mount Triglav. The peak is accessible throughout the summer months, without the need for actual climbing, although you do need to be fit... and set aside a day for the experience. Probably because the Krma is an easier hike, and the Kot the harder - the latter is much, much quieter: recommended for peace and solitude. By far the most impressive is the Vrata: teeming with flora and fauna, splashing with the Perjenik waterfall, in full flow with the Bistrica river and gobsmacking with the north face of Mount Triglav.
Vila Nebina is ideal for either summer holidays (hiking, fishing, riding, mountain biking, swimming in the lake... plus our usual, eating and drinking), or winter holidays for skiing of all kinds (excellent for cross-country), winter sports (the world's largest ski jump at Planica is close by) and other snowy activities, like sleigh rides, a toboggan run and skidoos.

LOCAL FACILITIES
Rateče is a small village, but has a well-stocked local supermarket for essentials... and four very good traditional restaurants, all within walking distance. And a nice bar. Kranjska Gora itself is about a ten minute drive away, where you will find the same stuff. But more of it.

LANGUAGES
Slovenian, English

CHILDREN
More than welcome.

WEATHER
You might be in the mountains, but Rateče is also sheltered by those mountains. 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.
In the winter, expect alpine winter conditions (lots of snow, but the roads are clear).

WHEN
Vila Nebina is open throughout the year.

TO TAKE WITH YOU
In the summer, shorts, T-shirts, sturdy shoes or boots, something warm for the evenings and something waterproof in case it rains, for daytime adventures. In winter: wrap up!

CAR HIRE
AVIS - click on this link and you will open a new window for the Avis Slovenia website, from where you can book your car.


HOW TO GET THERE
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.

DRIVING TO RATEČE (Google map here)

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