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Luxury Villa Rentals in Slovenia
Chalets in the Julian Alps, pool villas among the vineyards and houses on a short stretch of Adriatic coast
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Alpine lakes, wine hills and a sliver of Adriatic
Few countries fit so much into so small a space. In a morning's drive you can go from the limestone peaks of the Julian Alps, past the glacial lakes of Bled and Bohinj, down to the Venetian lanes of Piran on the Adriatic. On the way you pass vineyards that run straight on into Italy. Slovenia has kept its wild places wild, and it feeds its visitors remarkably well.
Our Slovenia collection runs to 49 properties: wooden chalets near Lake Bohinj and in the Soča valley, often with hot tubs or saunas, villas with private pools in Goriška Brda and the Karst, houses near Portorož and Strunjan on the coast, a hilltop estate in the Jeruzalem wine hills and an apartment in Ljubljana.
What follows covers the regions, the seasons and how best to arrive.
Slovenia at a glance
- Properties
- 49 villas, chalets and apartments, with up to 16 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £1,900 to £4,200 a week, from around £1,500
- Best areas
- Bohinj and Radovljica, the Soča valley, Piran and the coast, the Karst and Goriška Brda
- Best time
- June to September for lakes, rivers and sea; autumn for wine and walking
- Getting there
- Ljubljana airport, with direct flights from the UK; Trieste is handy for the coast
Browse all 49 villas in Sloveniaor see them on the map
Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Koca Zlatolask Vintgar Gorje: 6-Bedroom Staffed Alpine Chalet with Sauna & Spa Near Lake6 bedrooms
Knights Castle Slovenia | 6-Bedroom Chateau in CERKLJE Dvorje6 bedrooms
Villa Zarja Slovenia5 bedrooms
Chalet Planina Bohinj: Luxury 3-Bedroom Cottage with Sauna & Mountain Views – Western Slovenia3 bedroomsWhere to stay in Slovenia
Bohinj, Ukanc and Radovljica for the lakes and the Julian Alps, Bovec and Tolmin for the Soča valley, Piran for the coast, and Sežana for the Karst and its wine.
Bled for the postcard, Bohinj for the peace
Lake Bled is the famous one. It has a castle on its cliff, a church on its island and wooden pletna boats to row you out there. Lake Bohinj, half an hour further in, is larger, quieter and sits inside Triglav National Park. Ukanc, at its western end, is a good base for the Savica waterfall and the Vogel cable car.
Radovljica, close to Bled, has a well-kept old town and a long tradition of beekeeping and gingerbread. Its chocolate festival each spring is about as sweet as a town can get.
Browse chalets in Bohinj
A river the colour of bottle glass
The Soča runs a startling blue green through the western Alps, and Bovec is its outdoor capital, with rafting, kayaking, canyoning and paragliding. Tolmin has its gorges, and Kobarid has a fine museum on the First World War Isonzo Front, which Hemingway wrote about in A Farewell to Arms. Kobarid is also home to Ana Roš's Hiša Franko, one of the most talked-about restaurants in Europe.
The Vršič Pass, the highest road pass in Slovenia, climbs over the mountains to Kranjska Gora in a series of hairpins.
Browse chalets near Bovec
Venetian lanes, salt pans and red teran
Slovenia's coast is short, but Piran makes the most of it. It is a Venetian town on a narrow headland, centred on Tartini Square, which is named after the violinist born there. Portorož next door is the resort, and the Sečovlje and Strunjan salt pans are still worked.
Inland, the Karst plateau around Sežana is stone villages, cured pršut and the deep red teran wine. The Škocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are nearby, and so is the Lipica stud farm, where the Lipizzaner horses have been bred since the sixteenth century.
Browse villas near Piran
Cherries in June, rebula in October
Goriška Brda, on the Italian border, grows cherries and some of the country's best white wines, rebula above all. In the northeast, the Jeruzalem hills are known for crisp šipon. At table, look out for štruklji dumplings, Carniolan sausage, Soča trout and the cream cake of Bled.
June to September is the season for swimming in the lakes and the sea. Autumn brings the grape harvest and golden larches, and Bohinj's Cows' Ball marks the herds coming down from the pastures each September. Our concierge can arrange wine tastings, rafting, restaurant tables and transfers.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Slovenia
Villa Taja Slovenia | 4-Bedroom Chalet with Hot Tub in Sredgora4 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £4,314 a week
Vila Brin Triglav Ljubljana: 4-Bedroom Stone Villa with Heated Pool – Slovenia4 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £4,142 a week
Villa Alja Slovenia | 2-Bedroom Villa in Bled2 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £4,073 a week
Villa Strunjan Slovenia | 3-Bedroom Villa in Strunjan3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £3,997 a week
Villa Anastazija Slovenia3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £3,763 a week
Rent Soca Lodge Slovenia2 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £3,654 a week
Rent Lidija House Slovenia3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £3,500 a week
Vila Zlata Medana Brda: 3-Bedroom Hilltop Villa with Heated Pool – Brda Slovenia3 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £3,397 a weekWhy book your Slovenia villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Slovenia changes character every hour you drive, from Alpine chalets to coastal and vineyard villas, and we know which base suits the holiday you have in mind. With 49 properties in Slovenia, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Wine tastings in Goriška Brda and the Karst, rafting and canyoning on the Soča, mountain guides, restaurant reservations, car hire and transfers from Ljubljana or Trieste. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Slovenia?
Bohinj and Radovljica suit lake swimming and walking in the Julian Alps. Bovec and Tolmin are best for the Soča valley and outdoor sports, Piran and Portorož for the coast, and the Karst and Goriška Brda for wine and quiet countryside.
When is the best time to visit Slovenia?
June to September is warmest, and the best time for swimming in the lakes and the Adriatic. September and October are lovely for walking and the wine harvest, and winter brings skiing in the Julian Alps.
Is Slovenia a good place to combine with Italy?
Very much so. Goriška Brda runs straight on into the Collio wine country, Nova Gorica sits beside Gorizia, and Trieste is a short drive from the Karst and the coast.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Slovenia?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Slovenia cost?
Across our 49 villas in Slovenia, weekly rates typically range from £1,900 to £4,200, with the most affordable from around £1,500 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Slovenia from the UK?
There are direct flights from the UK to Ljubljana, which is around half an hour from Bled and around 90 minutes from the coast. Trieste airport in Italy is convenient for Piran, the Karst and Goriška Brda. Our concierge can arrange transfers.
Are there villas in Slovenia for large groups?
Yes. Our Slovenia collection includes properties with up to 16 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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49 villas, chalets and apartments in Slovenia, from the Julian Alps to the Adriatic