Jonquil Villa

Jonquil Villa is a luminescent, bright and airy home offering sublime accessibility and an air of holiday ease, set on the dazzling Istria coast.

With its alluring cream and marina blue exterior, pretty shutters and use of local stone, this home is the ultimate blend of contemporary comfort and local Croatian sea-side charm.

Large French windows offer a natural flow between indoor and outdoor living, whilst the outdoor spaces are breathtaking. A glistening pool sets the tone as the majestic centre piece, alongside a sedate swinging bench, immaculate lawns, dining veranda and cool shaded corners in contrast to the sun-filled lounging deck.

Guests will simply drop the tempo and recharge, in such a resplendent garden designed for seamless outdoor living; whether it be sumptuous barbecues on the brick built outdoor oven as the sun softens in the evening, or a breakfast of local bread and pastries after a refreshing morning swim, this home is fully executed with the needs of the whole family in mind.

The interiors are Jonquil Villa are softly welcoming, imbibing a tone of discreet luxury and understated elegance - quality raw materials blend with family comforts, and neutral tones offer a restorative atmosphere. Yet this home doesn't miss a trick when it comes to being immaculately executed for a holiday minus the hassle.

The light-filled open plan living space offers airy and lateral living, with a sleek and modern kitchen, fitted with top range appliances and all the necessary contemporary comforts, whilst the state of the art bathrooms are decked out in seductive monochrome tones. The eat-in kitchen is ideal for informal dining, finished with soft and earthy tones, whilst there is ample lounge space for post dinner relaxation.

Each of the five bedrooms are finessed to boutique hotel grade luxury: crisp quality cotton bedlinen, thick and fluffy towels and a restorative, calm and neutral palette interspersed with splashes of zesty colour.

Jonquil Villa is the archetypal coastal holiday villa, designed for optimal ease, with a spacious and luminous lay out along with additional notes of unadulterated luxury such as sauna and jacuzzi for a memory-making holiday in one of Croatia's most beautiful spots!

Features

The Villa

Jonquil Villa is a luminescent, bright and airy home offering sublime accessibility and an air of holiday ease, set on the dazzling Istria coast. There are 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, and it can accommodate up to 12 people.

Interior

• Fully equipped kitchen
• Dining & living area with sofa bed
• Four double bedrooms
• Double bedroom with an extra single bed
• Sauna
• Access to the patio & pool area

Exterior

• Swimming pool
• Sun loungers & parasols
• Outdoor lounge & dining area
• Large patio & garden area
• Covered terrace
• Playground
• Private parking
• Outdoor shower
• Barbecue
  Facilites
• Air conditioning
• Internet
• Satellite TV
• Safe
• Iron
• Hairdryer

Location

Nestled in the Istria peninsula of Croatia, Jonquil Villa is only fifteen miles from the lovely cobbled streets and coast side market town of Rovinj.

The nearest airport is Pula Airport, at some twenty one miles from the villa.

Zminj, is a small and traditional town, offering abundant local flavour, in the heart of Istria. Istria, formerly part of Italy, retains many Italian influences today, and is known for its simple way of life, preserved nature and pretty, coastal towns and islands.

In the old stone town centre of Zminj, which is set on a hill, there is a beautiful church, while the newer part of the town extends into the valley. This part of Croatia offers a traditional and rustic way of life; three generations of the same family will be seen sitting outside their homes in the evening watching the world go by, the local restaurants are family run and many families produce their own vegetables, fruit and wine - ingredients that make up the wonderful Istrian cuisine.

Along the roads, beside the paths, in fields or meadows, visitors will come across "kazun" - small stone houses that the inhabitants used to use as storage houses for food, tools, or as a shelter from the rain - adding to the sense of local charm within the area.

Zminj is the traditional host of one of the most popular folk festivities in Istria: the Bartulja (at the end of August), dedicated to St. Bartholomew, patron of Zminj- these colourful events give a vibrant insight to the local way of life. Other traditional events are the Chakavian Assembly, a contest of young poets and reciters of poetry in the Chakavian dialect and the Harmonica Wedding, a competition in accordion-playing.

Extras

At Oliver's Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. If there is anything you would like to arrange for your stay, please contact the Oliver's VIP Concierge Team (by clicking on the link in the blue Oliver's Extras box above) who will be happy to help. We can usually put you in touch with the right people arrange any of the following:

• Cook/catering
• Maid service/extra cleaning
• Local day-trips or tours
• Airport pick-up/drop-off
• Babysitting service
• Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
  This is by no means an exhaustive list, so please just contact Oliver's VIP Concierge Team to help you arrange any of those little extras that can really make the difference.