Villa Tulip Croatia

Villa Tulip is a bright, light-filled and airy home offering luminescent interiors and a dazzling blend of marina blue and whites set on the coastline of the sparkling Istria peninsula of Croatia.
This charismatic and welcoming home offers vibrant and tranquil outdoor spaces, framed with luscious greenery and fragrant trees and plants. There are endless lawns, a covered veranda for al fresco dining as well as an elegant pool-side adorned with loungers and parasols.
Sitting down to a sumptuous meal of grilled local fish prepared on the wood-fired barbecue at the end of a long day of site-seeing will be about as good as it gets. This immaculate home is superbly executed for low-key family living.
Whether it be cooling off in the pool, sitting on the hanging seat with a gripping holiday read or enjoying a refreshing post-swim breakfast, there is an ease and informality to this home that will see guests drop the tempo and relax into the local pace of life.
Large French windows offer a seamless blend between indoor and outdoor living. The interiors are fresh, minimal and chic, offering bright and light open plan living, with unfussy finishes and minimal ornamentation – simple, yet sleek and quality finishes in neutral and earthy tones give this villa is calm and sedate ambience.
At every turn, this home is infused with natural daylight and generous proportions. Unadorned and airy, guests have ample space to spread out and a sense of communal, yet spacious, living. Characterful touches such as quirky light fittings, pops of bright colour across the scatter cushions and upholstered armchairs, as well as interesting artwork, give this home depth and vibrancy.
Up to twelve guests can be accommodated across five bedrooms and five bathrooms. Each bedroom has the tranquillity, grace and style of a boutique hotel, with crisp, quality bed linen and thick, fluffy towels and resplendent views – guests are sure to rest easy.
Villa Tulip is the quintessential unfussy, bright and breezy holiday home offering flawless accommodation, yet with all the “homey” touches as well as the conveniences needed for busy, family life!Nestled in the Istria peninsula of Croatia, Villa Tulip is only fifteen miles from the lovely cobbled streets and coast side market town of Rovinj.
The nearest airport is Pula Airport, at some twenty-one miles from the villa.
Žminj, is a small and traditional town, offering abundant local flavour, in the heart of Istria. Istria, formerly part of Italy, retains many Italian influences today and is known for its simple way of life, preserved nature and pretty, coastal towns and islands.
In the old stone town centre of Žminj, which is set on a hill, there is a beautiful church, while the newer part of the town extends into the valley. This part of Croatia offers a traditional and rustic way of life; three generations of the same family will be seen sitting outside their homes in the evening watching the world go by, the local restaurants are family run and many families produce their own vegetables, fruit and wine – ingredients that make up the wonderful Istrian cuisine.
Along the roads, beside the paths, in fields or meadows, visitors will come across “kažun” – small stone houses that the inhabitants used to use as storage houses for food, tools, or as a shelter from the rain – adding to the sense of local charm within the area.
Žminj is the traditional host of one of the most popular folk festivities in Istria: the Bartulja (at the end of August), dedicated to St. Bartholomew, patron of Žminj- these colourful events give a vibrant insight to the local way of life. Other traditional events are the Chakavian Assembly, a contest of young poets and reciters of poetry in the Chakavian dialect and the Harmonica Wedding, a competition in accordion-playing.At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off- Babysitting/childcare services
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!