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9.8

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 250 sq m

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Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

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Vodnjan, Istria

St Blaise's Church1 min walk
Pula Ferry Terminal12 min drive
Pula Arena13 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Das ist tatsächlich ein schönes und stilvolles Appartement. Ein Highlight ist die Dachterasse, von der man über die Däch...

Hartmut P.

Aug 9, 2020

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchenette

Dining Area

About this property

Free Wi-Fi at Castello- a spacious apartment in a Gothic house!

The Castello apartment is in a 500 year old Venetian Gothic house in prime position on the main square of the medieval town of Vodjnan in Istria 20 minutes bike ride from the beach A sweeping circular stone staircase leads to the the apartment on the second floor. The rooms are very spacious and light with views onto the square and church. The property has been modernised to a very high specification, with attention to the preservation of the original character and free Wi-Fi internet access. Vodnjan is 20 minutes from Pula airport (Ryanair), 2 hours from Rijeka airport and Trieste airport. It is also 20 minutes from Rovinj and 5 minutes from the ferry to Brijuni Islands. The apartment has a roof top terrace with spectacular views. The local area is excellent for biking, exploring, walking and rock climbing. Nearby Pula has a large Roman amphitheatre, a busy harbour as well as museums, shops and many cultural and sporting activities. Frequent bus service.

Summer event: The town of Vodnjan has an extended programme of events in the summer, particularly in August.

Property manager

Tessa C (Irene B)

Languages

Dutch, English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Baby's cot can be provided

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Vodnjan

Located in Vodnjan, this apartment is by the sea. Pula Ferry Terminal and San Tommaso Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Historical and Maritime Museum of Istria and Pula Aquarium. Paleo Park and Jangalooz Adventure Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Vodnjan, Istria

What's nearby

St Blaise's Church - 1 min walk
Pula Ferry Terminal - 12 min drive
Pula Arena - 13 min drive
Forum - 13 min drive
Punta Verudela Beach - 26 min drive

Getting around

Pula Station - 13 min drive
Pula (PUY) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pizzeria Sorriso - ‬7 min drive
‪Batana Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪Konoba Vasianum - ‬6 min drive
‪ChupaCabra Beach Bar - ‬6 min drive
‪Pizza & BBQ Buffalo - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Free Wi-Fi at Castello- a spacious apartment in a Gothic house! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Free Wi-Fi at Castello- a spacious apartment in a Gothic house!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Free Wi-Fi at Castello- a spacious apartment in a Gothic house!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Free Wi-Fi at Castello- a spacious apartment in a Gothic house! located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from St Blaise's Church and within 9 miles (15 km) of Štinjan Beach and Pula Ferry Terminal. Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas and Archeological Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Hartmut P., Nähe München

9 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eine besondere Wohnung

Das ist tatsächlich ein schönes und stilvolles Appartement. Ein Highlight ist die Dachterasse, von der man über die Dächer bis zum Meer schaut. Vodnjan selbst hat durchaus Charme; es ist nicht unmäßig viel los, aber es gibt schönes Gassen und nette Cafes. Die lge von Vodnjan ist gut, da man schnell am Meer ist im Westen (uns gefiel Peroj besser als Fazana) oder auch im Süden in Pula, Nordwestlich in Rovinij oder ganz unten auf der Halbinsel Karmanjuk. Die Kommunikation mit Tessa und vor Ort ging prima.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

26 Aug 2018

Perfect base for exploring Istria....

The property met our needs perfectly as a base for a two week exploration of Istria, somewhere we knew little about beforehand. Its position overlooking the main square gave us a good chance to 'get under the skin' of a small Istrian town where locals were in the majority. A hire car, though, also allowed us to visit the many and varied coastal and inland attractions that Istria boasts - and several, including early Fazana and Rovinj, we liked so much that we made multiple visits. Vodnjan itself has a relatively small number of restaurants and bars but there is definitely enough to keep you going when not doing 'road trips'. The Vodnjanka restaurant was definitely the best option, although booking is advised. We were lucky enough to be have our holiday coincide with several events and festivals in the town plus a few (free) concerts in small buildings or the 'open air cinema'. Your first port of call should be the Touring Info office (also on the main square) - they were very helpful in explaining what was coming up in and around the town.

8/10 Good

Miriam S.

24 Aug 2018

Great accommodation, atmospheric location

We have loved our stay at Castello, it's been a great base for exploring the nearby towns and coastline. We loved Bale, especially the Kamene Price jazz bar and exploring the streets of Vodnjan itself. A trip to Chiavalon olive oil producers and Stancia Buršić (local ham producer and restaurant) are worth a mention, we were welcomed warmly at both. We were without a car but we were able to take a day boat trip up the coast to Lim Ford, Vrsar and Rovinj which was lovely. Über has been a bit of a lifeline here - it's about a 1/3 of the price of a normal taxi and as such, we were only too happy to tip the drivers. On a more earthly note, it was great to have a washing machine on the premises and we really enjoyed the roof terrace. It's been lovely talking to people, tourists and locals and we've loved being here. Having spoken to lots of friends and colleagues at home, Croatia is becoming more and more a destination of choice. I'd come again before the whole world hears about it. Thank you Tessa. Best wishes Miriam and Abby

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

15 July 2018

Sehr schöne Wohnung in historischem Ambiente im Zentrum der bezaubernden Altstadt von Vodnjan

Sehr schönes Appartment, geschmackvolle Einrichtung. Die Wohnung befindet sich im Zentrum des Ortes. man hat einen wunderschönen Blich auf den zentralen Platz, den höchsten Kirchturm Istriens und die Dächer der Altstadt. Trotzdem ist die Wohnung sehr ruhig gelegen, es gibt eine schöne Dachterasse. Die Küche ist gut ausgestattet, alles vorhanden was man benötigt. Eine perfekter Ausgangspunkt für das Erkunden von Istrien in fast alle Richtungen. ein Cafe ist direkt am Haus, ebenso auf dem Platz ein kleiner Supermarkt und diverse Bäcker in der Umgebung. Der Ort ist bekannt für das beste Olivenöl Istriens, so kann man hier viele Öle von lokalen Anbietern finden. Man kann nicht vor dem Haus parken außer zum Be- und Entladen, Parkplätze sind dann ca. 5 -10 Minuten zu Fuß zu erreichen. Dafür gibt es keinen störenden Autoverkehr. Wir würden jederzeit wieder gerne unseren Urlaub hier verbringen.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christian R.

13 Sept 2017

Schön und authentisch

Ein Urlaub in Istrien ist oft von Touristenmassen geprägt. Diesen konnten wir in Vodnjan entfliehen. Eine wunderschöne typisch kroatische Kleinstadt ca. 10 Autominuten vom Meer entfernt. Die Wohnung direkt am zentralen Platz der Stadt gelegen ist geschmackvoll, modern und doch dem unvergleichlichen Flair dieses alten Steingebäudes entsprechend eingerichtet.. gerne wieder!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Hans M.

19 Aug 2017

Nette Wohnung im Zentrum von Vodnjan

Leider entsprach das kostenlose Wi-Fi nicht unseren Erwartungen, die Verbindung kam nicht zustande, ansonsten gefiel uns die Wohnung gut.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

23 July 2017

Ideal venue to explore the area

Comfortable, clean and convenient apartment in a lovely old building on the town square . Air - conditioning was excellent and kitchen well-equipped . We were very well-placed to explore Istria and our local contacts were most friendly and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Franziska N.

29 June 2017

Geruhsame Ferien

Die Wohnung in dem altehrwürdigen Palazzo liegt vom Hauptplatz etwas abgewandt in Richtung Nebenstrasse- Hinterhof und ist deshalb ziemlich ruhig. Man spürt den Charme dieses alten Gebäudes auf Schritt und Tritt – vor allem die alten knarrenden Holzböden sind stimmig. Küche/Living ist zweckmässig mit allem Nötigen ausgestattet. Grosses Schlafzimmer mit genügend Stauraum. Über eine Wendeltreppe erreicht man die kleine Dachterrasse und geniesst einen romantischen Blick Richtung Kirche und Sonnenuntergang. Die Lage ist optimal. Im Dorf selber gibt es kleine Geschäfte, ein empfehlenswertes Restaurant (VODJANA) und Bars. Von Vodjan aus sind alle Sehenswürdigkeiten Istriens bequem in Tagesausflügen zu erreichen. Der Strand bei Fasana ist hübsch, auch die neu gestaltete Strandanlage bei Peroj ist zu empfehlen. Die Schlüsselübergabe bei Ankunft und bei Abreise war unkompliziert. Die nette Barbesitzerin hat uns alles gezeigt und es war schnell erledigt. Parkplätze gab es immer genügend auf einem der ausserhalb des historischen Zentrums gelegenen Parkplätzen. Die Gebühr war schon bezahlt. Thanks Tessa! Alles in Allem war es eine sehr gute Entscheidung, etwas weg vom Touristentrubel zu logieren. In der Bar sitzen und bei einem Espresso das geschäftige Treiben auf dem Hauptplatz beobachten… Ferien pur.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

25 June 2017

Croatia

Lovely apartment in very old building .Parking was easy and lots of good restaurants in nearby Fasana.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tessa Clowney

15 June 2017

Charming modern flat in an architectural gem of the past

The locals we met were very friendly- our neighbours and the owner of the cafe below. A relaxed holiday with lots to visit in the area. Very nice to stay somewhere off the beaten track. I will be back!

Stayed 13 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

J. Valerie G., Melbourne

30 May 2017

Fantastic apartment and village to come home to.

We loved our stay at apartment Castello and Vodnjan is a great village away from the tourist trail but close enough to be able to enjoy all the sights and return to the very comfortable apartment. Small supermarket nearby for all our needs and local restaurants with great food. Central location to all the sights, mountain top villages and the wonderful seafront towns. Would highly recommend this highly.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

13 Nov 2015

Beautifully restored flat in a fabulous building

We enjoyed every minute of our stay in Vodnjan, an authentic medieval town which seems largely untouched by tourism; just how we like it. Castello is a sympathetically restored apartment which overlooks the Square from the bedroom and the church tower from the living area. It has a spacious feel and is very comfortable. Our stay was in October which meant that the (very efficient) heating units were welcome. We only needed them at night though as the days were pleasant. It felt special to enter the building through the communal entrance and the stone hallway and spiral stairs evoked centuries past. Castello is welcoming with its wooden floors and neutral colour scheme. Everything you need is there and we enjoyed several meals at home, overlooking the tower and even a picnic on the roof terrace, with its wonderful views. The roof terrace is accessed via the attic, which was another highlight for me. The keyholders were welcoming on our arrival and helped us with where to park and to eat that night. The flat is beautifully clean (I understand that the caretakers live in another apartment in the building) and everyone we met in the building was friendly, even greeting us if they saw us in local bars. Tessa, the owner of the flat, provided excellent communication and made the whole thing very easy. The apartment was very easy to reach from Pula airport and as we'd hired a car, we could go anywhere in Istria that took our fancy. The motorways have tolls but these are cheap by UK standards and are practically empty, as are the main roads. We enjoyed the sightseeing around the hill towns and the coast and returned to Pula to see the amphitheatre but mostly enjoyed the hospitality around Vodnjan. I would recommend visiting the tourist office for advice about what to see, especially if you're going slightly out of season as we did. This was our first visit to Croatia and we look forward to going again for the beautiful scenery, friendly locals and authentic, unpretentious atmosphere. If we return to Vodnjan we shall certainly stay at Castello.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John M.

19 Aug 2015

John & Rachel, August 2015

I'm back at work but my thoughts and heart are still in Castello, where we just enjoyed a relaxing and special week's holiday. The apartment is spacious and combines modern comforts, such as air conditioning and a large, comfy bed, with lots of history and a romantic position overlooking the bustling square. We enjoyed exploring Istria in 35C heat, retreating to Castello in the evening to drink wine on the roof terrace or stroll the streets of Vodjnan. The beach was a little too far to pedal, for us, largely just due to the heat, but there are plenty of magical spots within a 30-minute drive, plus the towns of Pula and Rovinj to enjoy. This was my fourth trip to Croatia and although we went in peak season I also found the area to be surprisingly good value compared to Dubrovnik for example, with food, drink, parking and other essentials always cheaper than expected. The apartment also felt like good value, with spacious rooms and such a prime location, without a premium price tag.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bastian B., München

15 Aug 2015

Abseits des Mainstreams!

Wir verbrachten eine tolle Woche im Castello! Wenn wir uns nicht faul an einem der nahen Felsstrände sonnten, erkundigten wir Vodnjan und die anderen malerischen kleinen Städte Istriens. Stets freuten wir uns am frühen Abend wieder in das wohl klimatisierte Castello zurückzukehren, um uns noch einmal frisch zu machen, ehe wir zum Abendessen aufbrachen. Hierfür musste man meist leider noch mal ins Auto steigen, da wir in Vodnjan selbst nur zwei - drei Restaurants ausmachen konnten, von denen wir aber auch nur das Giordino (o.ä.) weiterempfehlen können. Das Highlight eines jeden Abends war aber, wie schon oft beschrieben, der Schlummertrunk bei traumhaften Ausblick auf der Dachterrasse! Nun letztendlich können wir das Castello jedem empfehlen, der Wert auf Originalität und Abstand zum Massentourismus legt und zugleich auch kein Problem damit hat, sich des öfteren mal hinter das Steuer zu setzen. b&c

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

19 July 2015

Amanda & Jon (Cardiff) July 2015

Costello is a lovely apartment; clean and spacious with a well stocked kitchen. The A/C made for a restful nights sleep and generally made our holiday more comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed drinking wine on the roof terrace and pondering Vodnjan's age old history - absolutely beautiful views. Vodnjan is perfectly situated to explore Istria by bicycle, bike or car. We hired a car so managed to get further afield and visit Rovinj, Pula, Medulin and Permentura to name a few places, but Fezana is a short cycle away and Vodnjan is steeped in history - including mummified Saints resting in the local church. We particularly enjoyed the Bist (Olive Oil local shop) tour of the owner's (Paul O'Grady - yup; Irish) beautuful Olive Grove. We now truly understand olives and olive oil. We feel like we've discovered an unspoilt, non-commercialised peace of heaven and Castello is definitely a place we shall revisit. Hvala! Amanda & Jon.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

21 June 2014

The house that tourists photograph

We had a 10 days in Vodnjan. Absolutely loved it. We walked out on the cycle paths amid banks of wild flowers, paddled at Peroj, watched the children celebrate the last day of school at Fazana, took the train to Pisino and Savicenta and found Vodnjan quiet,and friendly. All perfectly feasible without car or bikes if you are prepared for some gentle walking - and the weather at the end of May/early June was perfect. The tourist office was patient and helpful with all our requests for information and the people in the local shops couldn't have been more friendly inspite of our slowness with the money and general ignorance of how things are done. Loved the terrace at the end of the day too, of course. Speaking Italian was useful for communication with older people, but many young people speak English and seem keen to practise!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

julie d.

24 Oct 2012

Castello Oct 2012

The apartment is lovely and has everything you need for a relaxed stay, the star of this apartment though is the lovely roof top terrace ideal for chilling with a bottle of wine in the evening watching the sunset. The castello is ideally placed 20 mins from the airport and pula which has an amazing ampitheatre, 10 mins by car from the beach, there is loads to explore nearby. We totally recommend the beefsteak with truffles at the nearby Vodjanka restaurant and amazing pizzas at Girontoda. The only downfall for us was the mattress it is so uncomfortable and if that was changed we would have no hesitation in visiting again and would give it 5 stars.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

karl g.

19 Sept 2012

Super Ferien in Vodnjan

Wir (2 Erwachsene + 1 Kind) waren 8 Nächte in Vodnjan im Castello. Das Apartment ist gräumig, sauber, toll ausgestattet und ist ein idealer Stützpunkt um den Süden Istriens zu erkunden. Sehr guten Kaffee gibt es in der kleinen Bar unterhalb des Aparments und sehr freundliche Bedienung. Auch Kontakt zu Einheimischen war recht einfach. In einer halben Stunde mit dem Auto erreicht man leicht schöne Badebuchten im Osten Istriens sowie im Westen rauf bis Rovinj. Alles in Allem ein sehr schöner, interessanter Urlaub im Castello, Vodnjan. five points Karl

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ellie W.

7 July 2012

Lovely Apartment in Great Location

A really spacious and well appointed apartment in the medieval heart of the pretty town of Vodjnan. Incredibly quick and easy to reach from Pula Airport, yet you feel a world away from the crowds. The apartment was a real sanctuary to return to after a hot and busy day. The air conditioning was a real lifesaver with 38c temperatures, ensuring cool and comfortable slumber in the enormous and very comfortable bed. The views of the old town, the campanile of the church and the sea in the distance was magical, especially from the little roof terrace, Gin and Tonic in hand. Vodnjan is really well placed to tour the sights of Istria: the spectacular Roman amphitheatre in Pula, the wonderful and deserted hill towns of Groznjan and Motovun and the lovely harbour towns of Rovinj and Novigrad. The network of cycle routes would make for some fantastic days out, although it was too hot to do much more than find a quiet stretch of beach and roll into the beautiful Adriatic. The local harbour town of Fazana is also worth a visit, for tasty and rustic seafood on the pretty seafront. A wonderful trip and a lovely base to return to. Arrangements from booking through to arrival were simple and Tessa couldn't have been more helpful. The apartment was spotless and had everything 2 people could need to make their stay very comfortable.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Anne-Marie A.

21 June 2012

Castello, Vodnjan

What a remarkable place! We've just spent a week in Vodnjan where we felt like visitors rather than tourists - it's so unexploited. The Castello apartment was spacious, comfortable and well-equipped (loved the thick white towels) and the neighbours friendly and helpful. We'd happily recommend it as a very pleasant base from which to explore Istria by car or bike.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

alma

26 Nov 2011

Stilvolles Ambiente

Wir verbrachten zwei wunderbare Wochen im "Castello" und fühlten uns wie zu Hause dort. Tagsüber waren wir am Meer oder besuchten einige Sehenswürdigkeiten, die leicht von Vodnjan aus zu erreichen sind und freuten uns dann auf unser gemütliches Appartement in historischem Umfeld. Als Künstler genossen wir sehr die geschmackvolle Einrichtung des Castello und die bequemen Ledersessel waren geeignet für stundenlanges Lesen an den langen, dunklen Novemberabenden. Wir können das Appartement mit vollem Herzen weiterempfehlen!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

alma

25 Nov 2011

Gemütliches,stilvolles Ambiente

Wir haben zwei wundervolle Wochen im November im Castello verbracht, haben tagsüber hauptsächlich Ausflüge ans Meer gemacht und sind abends sehr gerne in unser geschmackvolles Domizil im Castello zurückgekehrt um dort stundenlang in den bequemen Ledersesseln zu lesen. Als Künstler haben wir uns immer wieder über die schlicht, elegante Ausstattung des Appartements freuen können. Alles hat Stil, selbst das Geschirr, (für Ästheten sehr wichtig, vor allem in der dunklen Jahreszeit, wenn man viel Zeit im Haus verbringen muss). Wir können Castello jedem vollen Herzens weiterempfehlen, vor allem denen, die eine geschmackvolle Umgebung lieben!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christiana S.

19 Oct 2011

Ferienwohung mit Charme und Stil

Wir verbrachten hier Anfang Oktober 9 Tage wunderbare Tage. Das Appartement ist genau so, wie beschrieben: charmant und comfortabel. Der Aufstieg zur Dachterrasse ist ein wenig abenteuerlich, dafür sind die Blicke auf die untergehende Sonne über dem Meer spektakulär. Die Wohnung ist gepflegt und sauber, die Nachbarn in der Wohnung darunter freundlich und hilfsbereit. Ein Ansprechpartner vor Ort war jederzeit erreichbar und die Kommunikation auf Englisch klappte bestens. Obwohl mitten im Ort gelegen, ist die Wohnung ruhig. Das Café downstairs ist ein netter Ort für den Aperétif und um den Alltag in Vodnjan mit zu erleben. In Fazan (nächst gelegener kleiner Hafenort am Meer ) haben wir die Stimmung am Ende der Saison genossen: nur noch wenige Gäste, milde Oktobersonne und Ruhe. Essen gehen kann man in Vodnjan oder Fazan gut und preiswert. Das Gästebuch hält dafür zahlreiche Tipps bereit. Wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt und können dieses Feriendomizil auf jeden Fall weiter empfehlen.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

2 July 2011

Didn't want to leave...

We just got back from a week at Castello/Vodnjan and had such a brilliant time, it has been hard to get back into the swing of things! The apartment is beautiful, light and airy - and a really nice base to come back to after exploring. It's excellent value for money. The town itself is steeped in history and the pace of life is so nice to get into. Great coffee downstairs and a great people watching spot. There were regular buses to Rovinj where you can swim/cycle/eat lovely seafood, but it was always nice to come back to Vodnjan too. Great cycle down to Fazana too - and the uphill return is good for burning off one too many Girotondo pizzas! Thanks very much

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

8 June 2011

'Castello & Vodgnan' A Jewel Combination !

Castello is a terrific base to explore Istria, the apartment is superbly located , comfortable and well equipped. Tessa is extremely helpful and gave us lots of detailed information to ensure a smooth arrival from the airport. Vodgnan is quite simply 'Wonderful' so full of authentic Croatian history, peaceful and such lovely people. I would go certainly not hesitate to go back to Castello and Vodgnan, It was one of the most relaxed, stress free short breaks we've taken. Just wish we'd have gone for 2 weeks ............... but that gives me the excuse to return !!! Thank you Tessa, it was great. Eric & Deborah Phillips (UK)

About the host

Hosted by Tessa C (Irene B)

I am an Australian but I live in Scotland. My husband and I first came to Istria in 2004 and fell in love with it. The following year we bought the appartment in Vodnjan and since then have come to stay at least twice every year. Once we stayed for a whole month as we were able to do our work online.