Vineyard cottage holidays in Slovenia

Specialist tour operator, Just Slovenia, is offering peak season holidays in comfortable vineyard cottage accommodation for £478 per person, based on two people travelling.

Traditionally used as weekend homes for families tending their vines, the cottages offer comfortable accommodation for two to four guests in some of Slovenia’s most scenic, wine-growing regions. They also give visitors the opportunity to throw off the trappings of modern-day lifestyles and to enjoy the simplicity of home-grown produce and stunning scenery, combined with fresh air, clear skies and plenty of healthy outdoor pursuits.

Among the Vineyard Cottages available from Just Slovenia during August is Rataj Cottage near Novo Mesto, close to the Croatian border. This traditional vineyard cottage is situated among the Rataj family vineyards overlooking the Krka River Valley and its elevated position gives wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. Comfortably furnished in an open-plan style, it is an ideal hideaway for two people, with plenty of outdoor space plus a balcony upstairs and an outside seating area with BBQ.

Rataj Cottage also provides a perfect base from which to explore the eastern wine routes, monasteries, Krka River Valley, spa resorts including Šmarješke Toplice, the historic city of Novo mesto dating back to 1365, and the unspoilt Bela Krajina region

A tasting of the owner's Cvicek wines can be arranged in the cellar below the house. Blended from red and white grapes, Cvicek is a distinctive, light, fruity wine, suitable for every day drinking.

Prices include flights, car hire and accommodation. The Vineyard Cottages may also be incorporated into a tailor-made self-drive holiday around Slovenia.

For further information, visit justslovenia.co.uk.