Around two kilometres from the old Istrian town of Labin, Villa Josipa provides a luxurious experience in wonderfully scenic surroundings. On an estate of almost 20,000 sqm including orchards, a vegetable garden and mini-farm, it’s a place to get back to nature, as well as enjoy some outstanding recreational facilities like a tennis court, 7-hole golf course and private pool, and even its Istrian tavern.

The villa features a large covered terrace next to the pool, which has a dining area and an open stone fireplace for barbecues. The tavern area is also located by the pool and offers dining space for 12 guests, a fireplace, a TV and music system, and a kitchen, making this a particularly lovely spot to enjoy some Croatian wine and local delicacies.

Featuring artistic works by painters from Labin, the living room is a comfortable, air-conditioned space complete with TV and PlayStation. An adjacent 10-seat dining area and kitchen form part of the same open-plan space. This is equipped with all you need, including a large fridge freezer,  dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine.

Villa Josipa offers four beautiful double bedrooms, one of which is on the ground floor. All have a private bathroom with shower, underfloor heating, and a TV, while two on the upper level have access to a spacious terrace.

The medieval town of Labin and the nearby beach resort of Rabac will reward your exploration with plenty to do and see – as a cultural and administrative hub for the region, Labin hosts regular events, including outdoor cinema nights, classical concerts and summer jazz festival.

It’s architecturally rich, too, with a good range of restaurants and cute coffee bars. Rabac is very popular as a tourist destination, and its nickname, ‘The Pearl of Kvarner Bay,’ gives a hint of its stunning beauty.