Villa Rosie enjoys a very prestigious address next to the sea in the exclusive Dubrovnik neighbourhood of Lozica. The location is fabulous, so close to Dubrovnik Old Town. The nearest beach is at Stikovica, just up the road. Stikovica and its neighbour Zaton are snuggled on this gorgeous coastline north of the Old Town. They are stunningly beautiful and very peaceful, with breathtaking views over the shimmering blue waters and encased in greenery. A pretty promenade is brimming with buzzy bars and eateries and a shingle beach that is great for snorkelling. Zaton is located in the Bay of Zaton in the Zadar Channel. It is known for its typical Dalmatian architecture, unspoilt nature, rich cultural and historical heritage, and beautiful scenery. Remnants of life and culture in Zaton date from the beginning of the Bronze age. The town enjoys some fabulous buildings and remnants, including St Nicholas Church, built at the end of the 11th century. Venetians and Liburnian tombs and boats built the Kastelina tower at the end of the 16th century.
Dubrovnik is an up-market destination enjoying huge popularity and a fantastic gastronomic scene. Dubrovnik Old Town’s picturesque shops, restaurants and historical sights are captivating. There is a fantastic atmosphere if you can get a table for lunch or dinner in the charming, bustling marina and port, but if you can’t, there are many gorgeous restaurants to choose from on the narrow streets than run off the Stradun. There are three entrances to the walled city of Dubrovnik, including the beautiful Pile entrance, which is the main gate and leads into the Stradun, the main street. The Placa entrance is by the port, and Buze is between the two. The Buzz Gate takes you in via steep staircases. The Stradun, the wide, flat main street running the length of the city, is sprinkled with open-air bars and cafes. There are many beautiful buildings to visit though you shouldn’t miss the Sponza Palace, the Cathedral or the Franciscan Monastery. From the port, visitors can take a ferry to Lokrum Island between May and September, brimming with fragrant pine trees, lush grassy picnic areas and hundreds of birds chirping away. If you leave the Old Town through the Placa Gate, a lovely panoramic walk along Frana Supila Street is lovely. You will enjoy stunning views over Dubrovnik and the sea. For even better views, you can take the cable car up to Mount Srd. If you take the cable car up, you might want to hike back. You can take a delightful path in Bosanka leading back to the Old Town.
The amazing Arboretum Trsteno is within easy reach of Villa Rosie and is a must-visit. It is the oldest renaissance garden in Dalmatia, having been developed from a park surrounding the summer residence of the Gucetic-Gozze family. It existed as far back as 1492. The gardens are very beautiful with Japanese banana trees, bougainvillaea, evergreen magnolia, many types of cactus and other exotic plants. It also includes many old stone sculptures and has been used to film Game of Thrones.
Guests also enjoy crossing the border into Bosnia and Herzegovina and taking in the stunning natural beauty of Mostar, with its iconic bridge spanning the meandering river below. Along the way, the religious pilgrimage site of Medjugore and the UNESCO-listed city of Pocitelj are excellent stops. Spending a day in charming Montenegro, exploring the natural beauty and historical cities of Petast and Kotor, is another incredible experience.
