Villa Lucia, Konavle, Dubrovnik Riviera
Sleeps up to 8 | 3 x Double Beds which can be separated into Twins | Guest cottage | Pool | Walk to the Beach!
Village Location
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15 mins Walk to Beach
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5 mins from Horse Riding & ATV Buggies
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Bus Stop (for Dubrovnik) 200m
Description
Villa Lucia is a two hundred years' old family home situated in the village of Popovici, in the area known as Konalve (often likened to
Provence.) The current owners are descendants of the original owners who had built the house at the beginning of the 19th century. While the
property was being renovated in 2005, every effort was made to preserve the original spirit and feel of the house!
This is a gorgeous area of tall cypress trees and wonderful old villages, beautiful scenery, stunning beaches and lots of activities! There are
wonderful quintessential fishing villages and pretty coves, beautiful views of the sea, walks through ancient vineyards and olive groves and
activities such as horse riding, folk events, sightseeing etc are available in the surrounding country side.
The house is situated in the village with a fantastic beach close by and there is even a horse riding ranch in the village to get out and explore
the surrounding country-side. Or if you are more inclined to have some fast paced action,, then there ATV buggies too. Great to keep
youngsters amused and have some family fun at the new Activity Park near Gruda.
You don’t need to leave the village but if you do fancy getting out and about to explore the Dubrovnik Riviera, then everything is within easy
reach. Cavtat, a charming sea edge old town with a delightful selection of restaurants and cafe bars is 15 min drive away and of course, the
‘must-see’ Old Town of Dubrovnik is only a 30 min drive away. You could even water taxi in from Cavtat right into Dubrovnik Old Town’s
harbour!
One of the most interesting draws of the Konavle region is that it was traditionally, and still is the main wine and olive growing area of the
Dubrovnik Riviera so be sure to make the most of that with lots of wine tasting and sampling of local dishes! It is known for its quality wines,
olives, olive oil, and wide variety of local produce so the gastronomic side of Konavle is not to be missed! Visit local taverns and wine cellars
and partake in some wine tasting, and try some local traditional delicacies – this region has a mouthwatering selection of some of the best
traditional eateries on the Dubrovnik Riviera…
Close to the Beach & Activities!
A 15 minutes' walk from the house (or a couple of minutes' drive) through patches of shade of pines and oaks, will take you to the edge of
the Konavle cliffs offering a breathtaking view of the open sea and of the beach below, a place of great wild beauty. (Steps / path down to the
beach are safe but quite steep). Not far away from the village there are also other access paths to the sea.
A horse ranch in the village offers possibilities of horseback riding through the neighbouring countryside.
The house is conveniently located in the middle of the village, barely 200 m from a bus stop for the Dubrovnik and Cavtat bus lines.
Pasjaca Beach just 15 mins walk
Facilities and Amenities Nearby
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Beach/Sea: Pasjaca beach is just 15 mins walk or 5 mins drive mixture of sand and pebbles and there is very nice local rocky
beach Luka cca 3.2 km away Prevlaka beach is nice too near Moulenat and 6km to the south is a pebble beach at Molunat .
Gorgeous Cavtat is 10 km away too – lovely swimming spots! Cavtat has gorgeous places to swim, water sports, diving, boat
trips to islands etc is a short drive. Of course Dubrovnik old town which is a must see is only around 40 minutes.
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Shops, Restaurants and Bars: The village of Gruda is cca 2 km away( two good restaurants there) and a few shops
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Cavtat is 10 km away with a large variety of restaurants/cafes etc
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Cilipi also has a shops and bars and a pizza-restaurant;
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a wonderful riverside traditional restaurant is 7km away called “Vinica Monkovic”- definitely worth a visit!
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Konavoski Dvori also a superb riverside traditional restaurant, is just next to it so you are spoilt for choice!
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Bank, Pharmacy and Internet café: Gruda has an ATM, Post office Shops and cafes etc
Other activities: Horse riding in the village, ATV Buggies Safari - both 5 mins away . Hiking at Prevlaka Park, Montenegro and
Bosnia borders both a short drive.
Car Recommended: Although the house is conveniently located in the middle of the village, barely 200 m from a bus stop for
the Dubrovnik and Cavtat bus lines, we’d recommend having a car to get out and about and explore!
Car/Passenger Ferry: An easy drive to Dubrovnik, and you can enjoy its history and entertainment; a number of ferries depart
from there to nearby islands as well as the National park on the Island of Mljet
Airport: 10 min drive from Dubrovnik airport
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Steps down to the beach
Accommodation
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Prices include tourist tax
Minimum stay: 7 nights
Check in after 4 pm, check out by 10.00 am
Change of linen/towels once a week
Covered parking for 1 car, parking space for up to three more cars
Appliances: Electrical oven with gas burners, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, washing machine
iron and ironing board, hair dryer
Satellite TV, Wi-Fi
All rooms have twin beds set together as double beds
Both bathrooms have toilet and bidet, the downstairs bathroom has a shower and the upstairs has a bathtub with a shower
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All bedrooms and the living room are air conditioned
Fresh Interior…
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The house is set in the north eastern corner of very spacious grounds spreading over several different levels in front of and to the west of the
buildings. The property is approached from a country road through a gated entrance, from which a pathway leads to the entrance into the
inner partially walled garden. The garden is additionally sheltered from outside view by a side building (currently not in use), and much
greenery, thus the house occupants can enjoy complete privacy in very peaceful surroundings.
New for this year the ground floor of the main house has now been turned into a Summer Kitchen. It is a large open space accessed from the
garden in which there is a fully fitted kitchen (cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dish-washer) and a comfortable dining area especially useful
for the occasional grey or rainy day. It is a space which remains pleasantly cool when it is scorching hot outside. It also houses the maid’s
room, WC and Laundry facilities.
Attached to the main house is the Guest Annex. This is an attractive open-plan, split-level space with a high ceiling and plenty of
light. The upper level area with its bathroom and walk-in closet represents sleeping quarters while the lower level functions as a
living room. The ottoman on the lower level is useable as an extra bed. When it is not used for sleeping, The Guest House offers a
tranquil corner for anyone wanting to read or write or to have a peaceful conversation.
The living quarters start on the first floor level of the main building which is reached by two stone staircases climbing up from the garden and
meeting together in a small terrace in front of the house entrance. The terrace is bordered by a stone seating, thus turning this space into a
cozy outdoor lounge. The villa was completely rebuilt seven years ago. It now sleeps 6 persons in three-bedrooms. It is decorated in
traditional style, with much use of its original antique furniture, with the exception of the kitchen and the bathrooms, which are appointed to
high quality modern standards.
The outdoors space has several additions, first and foremost – the pool.
The original terrace, covered with a kiwi and a wild vine pergola, with its stone-built barbecue, remains the main dining space during the
summer months. A low lying stone wall now separates the shaded dining area from the sunlit poolside terrace
A couple of steps lead from the poolside terrace up to the sun deck which offers extra space for sun bathing. A couple of steps down from the
poolside terrace lead to the lower garden level and to a semi-circular wooden platform, which offers a peaceful corner in which to rest or read.
Away from the pool area, under a creeper covered pergola, another stone-paved terrace is situated between the tall garden wall and the main
house. It offers the earliest shady spot in the garden.
The Gardens
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Eating & Drinking! Konavle has some of Dubrovnik’s finest traditional food and wine…
Dalmatino Taverna Cavtat
Koraceva Kuca Restaurant, Konavle
Konavoski Dvori Traditional Restaurant
Beautiful Cavtat Old Town & Bay
Looking across pretty Cavtat Bay
Seaside Village of Molunat
The nearby Cavtat Peninsula & Beautiful Cavtat Bay!
Nearby Molunat
Old Town of Dubrovnik
Banja Beach & Old Town of Dubrovnik Old Town fortified walls
Inside the Old Town
To book please call us on 0044 (0) 117 9732643 or email us on [email protected].