If you’re a traveller who revels in being first to uncover hidden gems it may be that you visited Croatia a decade ago. Today the secret of Croatia is long out – abundant with vibrant history, ancient architecture and exquisite coastline for days the country has, with good reason, become a well-documented and much loved destination. There remains in Croatia an authentic rawness which leaves travellers feeling they made a connection with the locals and experienced the real thing. This is certainly true for Lopud – a tiny island, under five square kilometres, which one traverses on foot or by bicycle. And it is here that we have uncovered a rather special home. To get there take the Jandrolina Postira ferry from Gruz Port in Dubrovnik which the owner describes as “very romantic. It allows you to slow your pace and take in the beauty of the surrounding islands”. The romance doesn’t end there – once one has climbed 150 steps into the hillside and looked back at the views from above one feels utterly
