 From £6 pppn, stunning location.
Rose Cottage is a 4 bedroom house with spacious living accommodation (120m2) for eight people (+ cot), on 3 floors. Rose Cottage has a garden and balcony with beautiful views over the mountains. It is close to the centre of the village, for restaurants, bars, activity centres, shops and public transport. We have furnished the house with families and groups in mind.
Set in elevated idyllic location with beautiful mountain views from south facing balcony, yet 2mins walk to town centre. Bovec is a sought after location near the Austrian and Italian border, with the highest skiing in Slovenia, the beautiful emerald Soca river and close to Triglav national park. A haven for numerous outdoor activities in the snow, in the mountains, on the river, and from the small airfield - or just chill out and absorb the stunning scenery, wine and food. Lots of budget airline (1p) flights (3 airports ~1. 5hr transfer). Child and baby friendly. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 shower rooms
8 guests
£Call
Recommendations
"We had a fantastic time, just loved every minute, the Skiing was great & your cottage was perfect, we were gutted to come home today back to the rat race."
"..we are keen to go again, if possible we will try to get out in April if you have any availability & we would definitely like to book for the same time next year"
"..we look forward to staying again soon."
"..excellent food & affordable."
"The balcony was a great place to have a beer & watch the sunset"
"We love the country and cant wait to go back.."
Bovec
“…its incomparable scenery (makes it) one of the most attractive destinations in Central Europe. Mighty peaks, pastures criss-crossed with trails, enchanting streams, blue-green rivers and waterfalls weave together an abundance of pleasures which combine to make the wonderful land of Bovec.” Walkwise Holidays
“Bovec, with everything from skiing to canyoning, is Slovenia's outdoor activity centre” Lonely planet - Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia is a beautiful unspoilt country in central Europe and is part of the EU. Half the size of Switzerland, it is predominantly mountainous, and with more than half its area covered by forest, it is a wild and beautiful country where the tall jagged mountains of the Julien Alps overlook tranquil lakes and spectacular waterfalls. There is a wealth of wildlife with the meadows and farmland still benefiting from traditional farming methods. Wild boar, chamois, brown bear, wolves, lynx and deer still roam the forests. Slovenia also has some of the most spectacular cave systems in Europe, the Skocjan caves being World Heritage Site. www.slovenia.info for more information.
Getting there
There are a number of budget airline routes, with flight times around 2 hours.
Driving (according to www.viamichelin.com) takes 13 hours from Calais to Bovec and this takes you through some beautiful parts of Europe. [find out more....]
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Ground floor – Front and rear hall, bedroom / living room, bathroom. Solid double sofa-bed and 2 spare z-beds.
First floor – Living area comprising lounge with beautiful views and access to balcony, kitchen/diner wit access to rear garden.
Top floor – Bathroom, bedrooms (1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 with single bed + chair bed).
General
- Both bathrooms have a shower.
- All bedrooms are furnished for 2 adults.
- Oil fired on-demand central heating / hot water.
- Modern facilities (dishwasher, microwave, CD player, TV/DVD player, toaster, kettle, cooker, fridge – note there is no TV reception – DVDs only).
- Games (all-in-one table football table opens into various other games).
- Plenty of space (e.g. to keep bikes, push chairs, skis etc., or to dry clothes).
- Smoke-free, pet-free house.
For little ’uns - travel cot, low bed for toddlers, blackout curtains, non-slip bath mat, stair gates, high chair.
Garden & patio (not yet finished July, 2008), balcony and large sitting room for playing and a selection of DVDs.
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Town/City (centre), Village, Rural |
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Skiing, Walking, Fishing, Cycling, Activity, Sightseeing |
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Self Catering |
| Guests: |
8 |
| Bedrooms: |
4: 2 double beds, 4 single beds
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2 |
| Shower rooms: |
2 |
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Facilities
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TV with DVD player and various DVDs supplied - no TV reception.
CD radio/cassette player.
Games.
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Facilities:
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- TV
- Central Heating
- Dishwasher
- Washing Machine
- High Chair
- Garden
- Parking
- Balcony/Terrace
- No Pets
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Availability
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Short stays may be available on request depending on season.
Check-in time 3pm.
Check-out time 10am.
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Tariff
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Prices are expressed and originate in £GBP.
Payment in other currencies are calculated at the prevailing exchange rate which will vary slightly between different banks and payment method.
Payment can be made from non-UK countries and in other currencies using Google-checkout, PayPal, credit/debit card, direct personal transfer.
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About the area
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Bovec |
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“Bovec, 'capital' of the upper Soca Valley has a great deal to offer adventure-sport enthusiasts. With the Julian Alps above, the Soca river below and Triglav National Park at the back door, you would spend a week hiking, kayaking, mountain biking and in winter, skiing at Slovenia's highest ski station without ever doing the same thing twice.”
Lonely Planet - Slovenia
A vast range of activities take place locally on the most unspoilt river in Europe, the turquoise Soca River in the majestic Julien Alps. They can all be organised in Bovec by a number of different outdoor specialists. It is a mecca for adrenalin junkies, outdoor and white water enthusiasts as well as nature lovers. Visit www.bovec.si/en for information and further links.
www.bovec.si/en/default.asp?id=531
www.socarafting.si/company/mission_statement/
www.top.si/?lng=eng
www.avantura.org
In the Snow
The cable car up Mount Kanin to the ski area is within walking distance (1km) from the house though not advisable with all your ski gear. The car park at the cable car is free of charge. There is also a bus that runs from above our house to the cable car. There are a selection of ski runs ranging from green to black linked by cable cars, chair lifts and drag lifts: http://www.bovec.si/en/default.asp?id=528. There is a restaurant at the top and ski/snowboard rental places at the top as well as down in Bovec town centre. Skiing lessons are available from Kanin Ski School. There are also cross country skiing routes and trails for tobogganing. At no extra charge (depending on the length of your ski pass), you can also enjoy pistes at the Italian ski resort of Sella Nevei just 30km away, or venture over to Tarvisio or Arnoldstein in Austria.
As Mount Kanin is the highest ski area in Slovenia (2220m), it has a long ski season running from December to April/May. |
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Water sports
Rafting, kayaking, hydrospeeding and canoeing on the Soca River attract visitors worldwide. There is a 10% to 40% gradient which provides rapids Grades I to IV – which we are told accommodates all levels. The season lasts from April to October. There are plenty of courses that you can go on or just enjoy a day trip or hire the equipment and go on your own provided you know what you‟re doing! Rob has also enjoyed canyoning in which you descend through gorges and jump down water falls up to 13m high.
Mountain Biking
www.outdoorfreaks.si/?mod=Content⊂=202
Bovec is crisscrossed with trails, paths and roads that are great for mountain bikers. The mountain bike season starts in late March and continues until November. There are a number of well marked bike tracks of varying difficulty including Kanin Mountain Bike Park. The cable car runs throughout the year so that you can take your bikes up and enjoy a free run down! Buy a tourist map of Bovec at the Tourist Information Centre which shows all biking routes. You can also hire a guide to save your map reading!
Walking/Hiking/Climbing
There are plenty of walks from the house across meadows perfect for picnics. It is well worth a walk to the pretty village of Czesoca from Bovec (about 45 mins). There is an exhilarating walk up to Boka Waterfall. Sunflower Guides does some fantastic walks ranging in difficulty (and car tours) around Slovenia (there is a copy at the house for you to use). There are plenty of marked walks in and around Bovec, along rivers, through forests and in the mountains. Take the easy way up the mountain in the cable car and then enjoy walks to some amazing natural features such as the Prestreljenik window and the high mountain lake basins. In Bovec, you are near to the Trenta Valley where you can enjoy a guided walk from the source of the river Soca. Triglav National Park is of course also wonderful for walking.
www.trenta-soca.si/EN/default.asp?id=74 |
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Paragliding / Gliding
www.bovecsport.com
You can enjoy solo or tandem paragliding in the winter and summer. You can paraglide from the top of the Kanin cable car, 2000m above the valley floor. Paragliding is best from the Mangrt Saddle (2072m) between June and September. You can also go gliding from the airfield in Bovec often seeing mountain birds of prey above the ever-present turquoise Soca and the green forests on sheer mountainsides.
Horse Riding
www.bovec.si/en/default.asp?id=484
This would be a lovely way to enjoy the Soca River, Trenta Valley and Bovec surroundings, dipping into the river and being close to nature.
Fishing
www.flyfishing.si
You‟ll need a permit to try your hand at catching the famous Soca trout. The season lasts from April to October.
Cultural activities
Just wandering and driving around Bovec, you will see traditional Slovenia with the hay and wheat drying over wooden hayracks (kozolec). You will also see the kranji bee hives with their colourfully painted panels and drawers, where the local honey is made. About 10 mins up the road is Kluze Fort and a short drive from here you can see a typical bee hive with the painted panels. There is a great deal of military history in this area regarding the World Wars and the Soca Front. The Kobarid Museum is meant to be excellent with a multi-vision presentation as well as photos, diaries, military charts etc. There is also a 5km historical walk around Kobarid. You can pick up a free pamphlet from the museum.
Eating and Drinking
Of course there is a fully functioning kitchen in the house. There are lots of restaurants in town. Prices are very reasonable and the food is tasty with an Italian influence. They will also provide anything on the menu as a take away - great if you haven't got a babysitter! Half an hour away in Kobarid is a restaurant called Topli Val at the Hotel Hvala. It is renowned for its seafood and is "probably Slovenia‟s finest restaurant‟. |
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Getting there
Flying
There are a number of budget airline routes, with flight times around 2 hours (see map below).
www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/int/tpl/hme/MaHomePage.htm can be used to estimate the distance and time to Bovec (see map below) although we have found the times to be different (for example Ronchi to Bovec takes us about 1hr20 and Brnik to Bovec about 2hrs). Our preferred favourite transfer is from Ronchi (Trieste) Airport as this is a short, and pleasant drive to Bovec (there are no border controls with neighbouring EU countries). For some routes in the winter, you will need to check that the mountain pass is open (e.g. Vrsic Pass and Predel Pass).
Driving
www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/int/tpl/hme/MaHomePage.htm estimates a driving time of approx 15 ½ hours from London to Bovec (excluding channel crossing, 13hours from Calais to Bovec), this takes you through some beautiful parts of Europe.
Transfers
Taxi
info@joffitours.com
From Trieste, Ljubljana, Klagenfurt Airports – 120 Euros for car/minibus up to 8 people.
From Venice airports -180 Euros
Other taxi firms are :
vencelj.tours@siol.net
etvin.berginc@siol.net
bovec.rafting.team@siol.net
Hire Car
There are a wealth of car hire places at the airports including Avis, Sixt, Europcar, Hertz, National and Budget. Your routes can be found at :
www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/int/tpl/hme/MaHomePage.htm
From our experience of shopping around for car hire from airports Venice-Treviso, Trieste and Ljubljana, the best deals are from:
http://www.fastcarhire.co.uk/
http://www.premiercarjet.com/
https://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/hertz.php?partner=HERTZ&pos=NAVTAB
http://bookings.carrentals.co.uk/
http://www.avis.co.uk/
Bus/Train
Contact www.bovec.si/en
This is more complicated but will be an adventure before you even get to Bovec!!
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Activities
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In the Snow
The cable car up Mount Kanin to the ski area is within walking distance (1km) from the house though not advisable with all your ski gear. The car park at the cable car is free of charge. There is also a bus that runs from above our house to the cable car. There are a selection of ski runs ranging from green to black linked by cable cars, chair lifts and drag lifts: http://www.bovec.si/en/default.asp?id=528. There is a restaurant at the top and ski/snowboard rental places at the top as well as down in Bovec town centre. Skiing lessons are available from Kanin Ski School. There are also cross country skiing routes and trails for tobogganing. At no extra charge (depending on the length of your ski pass), you can also enjoy pistes at the Italian ski resort of Sella Nevei just 30km away, or venture over to Tarvisio or Arnoldstein in Austria.
As Mount Kanin is the highest ski area in Slovenia (2220m), it has a long ski season running from December to April/May.
Facilities: Water sports
Rafting, kayaking, hydrospeeding and canoeing on the Soca River attract visitors worldwide. There is a 10% to 40% gradient which provides rapids Grades I to IV – which we are told accommodates all levels. The season lasts from April to October. There are plenty of courses that you can go on or just enjoy a day trip or hire the equipment and go on your own provided you know what you‟re doing! Rob has also enjoyed canyoning in which you descend through gorges and jump down water falls up to 13m high.
Mountain Biking
www.outdoorfreaks.si/?mod=Content⊂=202
Bovec is crisscrossed with trails, paths and roads that are great for mountain bikers. The mountain bike season starts in late March and continues until November. There are a number of well marked bike tracks of varying difficulty including Kanin Mountain Bike Park. The cable car runs throughout the year so that you can take your bikes up and enjoy a free run down!
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Contact owner
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Rob Fernall
Thimble cottage
27 Greys Road
Henley on Thames
OXON
RG9 1SB
UK
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01491 577582 Don't forget to mention Your Holiday Rentals!
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Property Address
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Rose Cottage
Klanc 12
Bovec
Primorska
5230
Slovenia
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