
Private Villas in Istria
Istria is the more mature, older sister to the bright eyed and bushy Dalmatia, with a stunning shoreline and continental climate that lend themselves beautifully to a more sophisticated and potentially romantic break. With the wonderful azure seas and pebble beaches in perfect seclusion should you and your companion wish for relaxation and rest in a peaceful setting, the hill top towns with their unique culture and hospitality offer an alternative of good local food and great atmosphere. Truly, Istria is a perfect choice for the holiday maker wanting to feel adventurous and sophisticated, a relaxing yet vibrant and welcoming Mediterranean utopia.
Below are just a small selection of some of our favourite villas in Istria, however we have access to tens of thousands of private villas all around the world, so why not let us find the perfect villa for you with our free villa matching service?
5+ Bedroom villas:
Kata is a stone farmhouse that manages the trick of being both visually impressive whilst at the same time being pretty and charming. Sleeping 10, this 5-bedroom, 4 bathroom villa is set in a large plot surrounded by fields and woodlands and has a well-sized and maintained pool and terrace area meant as a place to enjoy the sun. Equally well-finished inside as out, Kata will make a wonderful holiday location for one a lucky group.
Casa Luigi-luisa is in the hamlet of Bazjaki, just above the wonderful truffle valley and the village of Livade, and as a result is one of the more sought-after properties in the region. To add to the stunning location this 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom villa can sleep 12 in sumptuous style, and has a private infinity pool to take your breath away. Built as two separate villas conjoined, this is a unique and highly enjoyable destination.
4 Bedroom villas:
Melissa is near the medieval town of Sveti Lovrec, a wonderful attraction alone, and Melissa is the perfect base for day spent exploring the history and beauty of the area. For the long, warm Mediterranean evenings, this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa has a wonderful barbecue and terrace area overlooking the pretty, relaxing pool, and it is decorated in a traditional yet luxurious style within, featuring oak beams and rustic furnishings.
Casa Dina is a pretty village house with enough neighbours to not feel secluded, but enough seclusion to feel special. With 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the rural charm of Dina is bursting from every corner, and the stone kitchen and barbecue area will be a particular highlight of your holiday here. Once you throw in the wonderful private pool, and tasteful internal renovation that kept many original features, this seems a ten out of ten.
3 Bedroom villas:
Barbara is location heaven, sitting atop a small hill looking over the picturesque and popular Limski Fjord, as well as being close to the seaside resorts of Rovinj and Porec if you fancy a paddle or full day at the beach. Sleeping 6, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa has a perfect pool and some spacious gardens in case you need somewhere to sunbathe without getting splashed, and with traditional décor and stylish furnishings, is a lovely place to spend some down time.
Baccio is a perfect 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom villa in the village of Vrecari, just a short drive from the town of Labin, well known for its sea-food restaurants and summer festivals of jazz and classical music. The surrounds are certainly one reason to visit this place, but when you see the rustic charm of the building and simple, inviting pool area attached you may well reconsider the amount of time you wish to be away from your holiday idyll.
1-2 Bedroom villas:
Janko is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom farmhouse villa near Sveti Lovrec, including some wonderful period features including stripped ceiling beams and an original staircase. The pool not only has the obligatory terrace and barbecue area so popular in the sunny Med area, but a private sauna to complete the feeling of luxury and class running thoughout. It is a short drive to Lovrec, and there are more historic sights to see and enjoy a little further afield, including the towns Porec and Rovijn.
Nini is just outside the quaint village of Rakovci, in the Sveti Lovrec area, and has an aspect and appearance that make it a striking building from almost any angle. The lovely barbecue and dining area are sat in the shade of a sycamore tree, and the private pool is secluded enough to sleep off a few drinks in peace. With 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms this will provide families or friends with a thousand happy memories and a wonderful break.


