SLOVENIA

SLOVENIA SLOVENIA

A small country of stunning scenic beauty, contrasting regions and attractive towns, Slovenia is as diverse as it is beautiful.

WHY DO WE LOVE SLOVENIA?

Slovenia is a very special place, it’s a small country of stunning scenic beauty, with amazingly contrasting regions, bringing you iconic lakes, rolling hills, blue rivers, snow-covered mountains and even forests with bears! It is very modern European in style and atmosphere with friendly, welcoming people, most speaking English. Slovenia has a wide range of differing places to stay, from charming tourist farmhouses and characterful pensions to luxury hotels, and we know them all personally. The country is great for walking, canoeing, rafting and just exploring its beautiful dramatically scenic countryside. Ljubljana, the capital, is one of Europe’s most attractive cities with fine architecture, atmospheric cafés and restaurants, and stylish shops. In the summer, the streets and squares are alive with festivals, markets, music, and food stalls. The food and wine are of the very highest standard, even in simple local restaurants and cafés and it is very affordable.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO SEE THE BEST OF SLOVENIA?

The best way to see the best of Slovenia is to stay in two, three, or more places, so you can enjoy the diversity of the country. We can easily arrange a stay a stay in the capital plus a few days in one or more of the different regions and holidays can be of any duration. Getting around is easy, all our cars have sat nav, or we can do the transfers for you. Slovenia is a country smaller than Wales, so distances between places are small. Ljubljana to Bled for example takes just 35 minutes.

WHY BOOK WITH JUST SLOVENIA?

No other company has such a wide range of properties to offer in Slovenia, there really is somewhere to suit every person, all budgets and every style. Lots of our clients choose to divide their time on Slovenia between different properties, which really is the best way to see the contrasting areas of Slovenia. All of our holidays are tailor-made, but that does not mean expensive. As a company, we have many years of experience in arranging holidays and thousands of delighted clients who appreciate our incredible customer service, many of them have booked several trips with us to different locations.

Bled & Bohinj

1. Hotel Gasperin 2. Pension Berc

Pension Mayer

Karst & Coast

3. Hotel Barbara Fiesa

Hotel Piran 4. Tourist Farm Na Meji

Ljubljana

5. City Hotel

Lesar Angel

Hotel Heritage

Logarska Dolina & Savinja Alps

6. Hotel Plesnik

Tourist Farm Govc

Soca Valley

7. Tourist Farm Kranjc

The East

8. Seruga Tourist Farm

7 1

2 BLED & BOHINJ

6 LOGARSKA DOLINA & SAVINJA ALPS

SOCA VALLEY

5 LJUBLJANA

THE EAST

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3 4 KARST & COAST

In the heart of old Ljubljana, in the cobbled streets of the old quarter at the foot of the Ljubljana Castle Hill, this boutique hotel is an oasis of calm. The surrounding pedestrian streets mean this is a perfect base from which to explore on foot, you’re only steps from the river and close to the Triple Bridge. Wonderfully stylish with an overall effect of modern elegance in a historic city house. The rooms are luxurious and comfortable and there are some relaxing outdoor spaces. Interiors are filled with antiques and art works, there’s a lovely lounge and some al fresco terraces to enjoy.

HOTEL HERITAGE

LJUBLJANA

Hotel Heritage is one of the most interesting boutique hotels in Ljubljana. It combines the rich cultural heritage of a Renaissance bourgeois house from the 16th century, the luxury of modern architecture, and the prestige of staying in the listed part of the old town. With a blend of historic meets modern design, the hotel’s twenty unique rooms give a cosy yet sophisticated feel. Many have a lovely view so you can really feel like you’re a the heart of the city. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, whilst the Heritage Lounge is the perfect place to relax after a busy day of sightseeing.

CITY HOTEL

LJUBLJANA

In an ideal location for travellers wishing to stay in the heart of the city and to have easy access to all parts of Ljubljana. Within walking distance of the railway station and also the shops, bars, restaurants and the cultural delights of the city. This is a great spot before heading off further afield as it’s really close to local transport, plus the hotel has a car park. Friendly staff and clean bright colourful rooms, makes for an excellent base in central Ljubljana.

A small attractive pension with just 11 rooms centrally located in Bled, close to the town itself and to Lake Bled. Electric bikes are available to rent, although you are within walking distance to local restaurants and the tourist information centre.

The bright rooms are spacious and modern. All rooms have air conditioning and kettles and the mini-fridges contain complimentary drinks. There is also a very popular restaurant with seating both inside and outside on the garden terrace. You will be made to feel like family at this welcoming spot, the site of which has been in the Berc family for over 100 years.

HOTEL GASPERIN

BLED & BOHINJ

In the heart of Triglav National Park, close to Lake Bohinj, this is an incredibly picturesque spot. The Gasperin is a family-run hotel offering rooms, most with balconies, to make the most of the mountain views. This hotel is always popular, rooms are comfortable, the restaurant traditional and there’s an honesty bar and lounge available to relax. Your friendly hosts will advise you on the area and its attractions, including Bohinj and the Lake, nearby Bled and the Vogel Cable Car, which travels up to a beautiful flower filled plain with amazing views.

PENSION MAYER

BLED & BOHINJ

Pension Mayer is in an ideal location, a short walk from the centre of Bled, tucked away in a quiet residential area. The very pretty Swiss-chalet style building has just thirteen en-suite rooms, some with balconies and there is a lovely garden where guests can relax. The owners, along with their excellent staff, will happily provide good advice on things to do and give restaurant recommendations. You will enjoy family hospitality and yet complete privacy, making this a popular choice with our team.

This lovely seafront hotel is within walking distance of Piran, although a shuttle bus is also available and is only a five minute drive to lively Portoroz. Enjoying a location on the greenest bay in Slovenia, between the Adriatic Coast and the only lake in Slovenia where fresh and salt-water combine - it’s a unique spot. The comfortable en-suite rooms all have sea views and the restaurant serves a wide range of international dishes. During the summer, there’s also a beach bar with cocktails and Mediterranean snacks. The hotel also has a spa and a wellness centre, which includes saunas and an ice cave.

HOTEL PIRAN

KARST & COAST

A smart, stylish hotel which faces the town and Tartini Square and backs onto the promenade and the sea. Ideally located for the lovely shops and restaurants. The bedrooms have either a town or sea view and the restaurant sits alongside the water, where diners can eat tasty lunches and delicious dinners whilst looking over the ocean. During the summer months, on the rooftop Heaven Terrace 99 opens and is the place to go for unforgettable sunsets.

NA MEJI TOURIST FARM

KARST & COAST

A lovely independently farm stay by the ever welcoming Marco. Rooms are simple and comfortable and there is a sauna and steam room available. The village of Pivka is well situated for exploring other regions and guests can visit Ljubljana, the Postojna Caves, the coastal town of Piran and the Lipica Stud Farm in a day.

There is also the chance to go bear watching during your stay here! Ask us for more information.

HOTEL PLESNIK

SAVINJA ALPS

Located in the town of Solcava, in the Logarska Dolina. The hotel sits in the calm of the flower-filled valley with a dramatic backdrop of majestic snow-covered peaks. One of the most stunning settings of any hotel. The hotel has all the traditional comforts of a county hotel, a spacious entrance hall leads to a dining room and bar, with a lovely outside terrace. There is an indoor spa area with whirlpool and saunas and an open-air biotope swimming pool. Guests can also hire bikes, horse ride, fish or practise their archery skills if they wish.

GOVC TOURIST FARM

SAVINJA ALPS

One of our favourite tourist farms, thanks to its lovely owner, spectacular scenery and delicious dinners. Govc is a successful working farm with animals at the farm and in the surrounding fields. The location is stunning, a beautiful valley, surrounded by mountains which are often snow-covered. The guest rooms are bright and spacious, many with balconies giving glorious views of the mountains. The restaurant is often busy with guests and locals enjoying the organic produce of the farm which appears in many of the dishes on the menu.

KRANJC TOURIST FARM

SOCA VALLEY

A delightful and popular tourist farm, very family friendly and the owners are very accommodating, nothing is too much trouble! With a choice of bedrooms, a family apartment, there are also three glamping pods set in the gardens. Breakfast is served in the farmhouse dining room as are the delicious dinners which include plenty of produce from the garden. At just under 4km from Kobarid and the spectacular Soca Valley which offers a wide range of sporting activities, paragliding, rafting, canyoning or the less wild activities of cycling, walking or canoeing. The Triglav National Park is also nearby.

SERUGA TOURIST FARM

THE EAST

There was originally a mill here which provided bread to the nearby area, the mill was burned down during WWII and later the farm was totally rebuilt. Close to the rolling hills of the unspoilt Dolenjske region, yet is just over an hour from Ljubljana. The rooms here are spacious and comfortable and the Granary Cottage is in true ‘Hansel and Gretel’ style. The family dogs and cat will be seen around the grounds and a little stream with trout trickles through the woodland where deer can often be spotted.

BEAR NECESSITIES BEAR NECESSITIES

A10-night trip around three absolute must-sees of Slovenia, take in Lake Bled, Ljubljana and, in the Karst region, a bear watching trip is sure to be memorable.

Days 1-4: Lake Bled • Start with a stay at Pension Mayer, a pretty Swisschalet style building with just 13 rooms just a short walk from Lake Bled itself. • Exploring Bled, you can take a Pletna boat to the island in the middle of the lake, stroll around the lake, or take the little land train and enjoy a piece of famous Bled cream cake! • Take a day trip to the Soca Valley, with its crystal clear waters for fishing, rafting and kayaking as well as the wealth of history in the area.

Days 4-7: Karst & Coast • Drive down to Na Meji Tourist Farm, your base in the Karst region and a rare chance to watch brown bears. Your host, Marco, and a guide will take you to see bears close up, you’ll be in an elevated position in a hide above the forest floor,

so as to not disturb. • This is also a base from which to explore the castles and caves of Slovenia. Perhaps even take a day trip to the coast to enjoy the little streets and harbour area of the delightful town of Piran. Days 7-10: Ljubljana • Travel to Ljubljana for a 3 nights staying Hotel

Heritage, a boutique hotel in the old town. This historic building dates back to the 16th century, but with modern, elegant rooms. • You’re in a central location to explore Ljubljana’s markets, museums, galleries, cafés and restaurants.

10 nights from £1,699 per person including breakfast + bear watching experience + car hire.

CHIC/BOUTIQUE CHIC/BOUTIQUE

Should you’ve only have 7 nights to spare, this itinerary is the perfect way to combine the historic cityscapes of Ljubljana with the beauty of Lake Bled and the Soca Valley.

Days 1-4: Lake Bled • Start your chic Slovinian holiday at Pension Berc, an attractive boutique pension, just a short walk from the shores of Lake Bled. During your stay, enjoy the great food at Pension Berc’s restaurant and pampering at the Wellness Ziva spa and pool. • You could hire a boat and row across Lake Bled to the magical island on the lake, or if that sounds too energetic, there are many ‘Pletna’ boats where you can sit back in comfort whilst an oarsman does all the hard work for you! • Explore the beautiful Soca Valley, the magical emerald colours of the Soca River at its heart. The river is a magnet for watersports enthusiasts, from the gentle pastime of fly fishing to thrilling riverrafting, all are catered for. • In this area, the fascinating towns of Kobarid, Bovec and Tolmin are all well worth visiting too. Days 4-7: Ljubljana • Travel to the capital, Ljubljana, and your remaining 3 nights at the Lesar Angel. This warm and inviting boutique hotel lies in the cobbled streets of the old quarter at the foot of Castle Hill. • Enjoy walking around this compact city with its numerous riverside cafés, bars and restaurants.

Marvel at the fine Gothic and medieval architecture and the numerous bridges that cross the river

Ljubljanica, with the Triple Bridge and the Dragon

Bridge to name just a few! • Wander around the markets, museums, galleries and shops picking up a few delights before stopping off at one of the many cafés on the way.

7 nights from £1,209 per person including breakfast + car hire.

EASTERN DELIGHTS EASTERN DELIGHTS

We love this itinerary, spend 7 nights enjoying the culture and local wines of Slovenia. Start at the historic town of Maribor before travelling to the countryside for fresh air and crystal-clear waters.

Days 1-4: • Kick off your eastern experience with four nights at the Hotel Maribor, a stunning 18th century building in the old quarter of Maribor overlooking the square. There’s 13 high-quality apartments, we love the tasteful renovation adding beautiful modern furniture to this architectural gem. • Maribor is the second largest city in Slovenia, this lesser-known part of Slovenia is home to the most dramatic castles, palaces and churches as well as huge areas of vineyards producing some of the finest of Slovenia’s wines.

• As well as discovering the delights of Maribor, take time out to discover the nearby town of Ptuj, the oldest recorded city in Slovenia and one of the oldest in the whole of Europe, dating back to the 1st century. Days 4-7: • Enjoy your drive further south for 3 nights at the Seruga Tourist Farm, lying peacefully in a remote green valley, surrounded by woods and forests and encircled by a bubbling stream. This idyllic setting was once a flour mill and is now a welcoming retreat for nature lovers and those who appreciate home-made local cuisine.

• Enjoy long walks, fly-fishing, cycling, horseback riding and swimming in the crystal clear waters of the nearby Krka river. • Also worth a visit are the Chartusian monastery

Pleterie, with its open-air museum, the many fortresses and castles that can be found locally, as well as countless vineyards.

7 nights from £1,129 per person on self catering basis at Maribor + 3 nights at Seruga including breakfast + car hire.

MOUNTAINS TO MED MOUNTAINS TO MED

This 7-night trip is a real joy, take in the stunning mountain scenery followed by a stay in the charming medieval coastal town of Piran.

Days 1-4: • Stay for 4 nights in this amazing location at the four-star Hotel Plesnik. With all the traditional comforts of a country hotel, nestled in the unspoilt natural beauty of the Logarska Dolina Valley - it’s a real delight! The jaw-dropping setting of this hotel is hard to describe and the beauty of the mountains surrounding this beautiful flower and forest filled valley is equally hard to believe.

The hotel has an indoor spa area with whirlpool and saunas and an open-air biotope swimming pool. You can also hire bikes, enjoy horseriding, fishing or practise your archery skills. Days 5-7: • Then travel down to the coastal town of Piran where you will spend your remaining 3 nights at the smart, stylish Hotel Piran. The hotel faces the town, is a short walk from Tartini Square and backs onto both the promenade and the sea. This charming little town is a mixture of Italian and Slovenian cultures, with an abundance of good restaurants where fresh fish is obviously a speciality and delicious Italian ice-creams to tempt you. From here you can visit the nearby Postojna or Skocjan caves, Predjama Castle, or perhaps visit the Lipica

Stud Farm to see the famous Lipizzan horses.

7 nights from £1,289 per person including breakfast + car hire.

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