Villa Zoja Croatia

Villa Zoja is such a warm, cosy villa, oozing charm from its gorgeous honey-coloured stone walls. Combined with the astonishing views from the pool and upper terrace, it is a great pick for a family or friends holiday. It sleeps four guests in two rustic, welcoming king bedrooms.  The villa is situated on the hillside in Jesenice, a peaceful village 15km from Split and on the way to the beautiful, historic Omis. The views over to the nearby island of Brac are fabulous.  Villa Zoja has a real country feel with original stone walls everywhere, inside and out. The pool is lovely with uninterrupted views out to sea. The terrace surrounding it is large and decked with sun loungers and an outdoor dining table. It is a wonderful spot to have dinner using the huge stone barbecue. There is a useful shower room off the terrace. The villa’s hillside location is beautiful as you are surrounded by lush Mediterranean plants and trees. You feel so secluded and peaceful.  You take the stone steps up to the villa entrance and are met with another lovely terrace, equally perfect for delicious alfresco meals.  You arrive at the open-plan, warm, rustic, cosy living, dining and kitchen space. With the original stone walls, wooden beamed ceiling and wooden kitchen and furniture, it feels so snug and comforting. There is a shower room on this floor, and the wooden staircase leads upstairs to a lovely king bedroom. Again, one wall is original stone adding to the cosy mood of the room. There is an en-suite shower room. Up again, you find the other king bedroom with its lovely sloping ceilings and another en-suite bathroom. This villa is so atmospheric! It is such a lovely treat that you are welcome to the fruit and vegetables in the garden. Jesenice is a small village on the coast between Split and Omis. There are several grocery shops, a bakery, post office, exchange office and a souvenir shop. There are a few bars and restaurants along the beaches. The beaches are mainly paved or pebbly, so you might want to head to Duce, which is a haven of sandy beaches.  The other side of Duce is the stunning Omis which offers many historical attractions and restaurants. In the 13th and 14th century Omis was the home of pirates! They would attack trade ships at the mouth of the river and return up the Cetina river where they could not be followed. The whole of the old city is built of stone and is dominated by the Fortress Mirabella. It is filled with old churches as well as wonderful restaurants specialising in fresh, locally caught fish and smoked ham. You must try the local wines as well! The Cetina River is incredible and action-packed with an awesome zipline, canyoning, river tubing, rafting and canoeing. Its source is the Dinara mountains, and it ends at Omis. You can even rent see-through kayaks so that when you are paddling down the river, you can explore the flora and fauna. Most appealing is the thrilling rafting. This takes place in the northern part of the river where there are exciting rapids and challenging waterfalls to descend. White water rafting takes place in a section of 10km starting north of Kucice. While doing this, you will also discover one of the prettiest beaches, Stuzica. The rafting ends in the village of Blato na Cetini where you can have lunch in a restaurant along the bank of the river. Canyoning really takes a lot of courage. Expert guides will help adventurous guests to plunge into newly discovered rocky areas and clear waters, providing the most exhilarating and unforgettable experience. You will swim underneath powerful waterfalls, flow down naturally formed chutes and jump into emerald pools. You will abseil down the 56m high Gubavica waterfall on the extreme version, starting from the village of Zadvarje.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
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!