A breath-taking luxury villa near the Croatian coastline, Villa Anza offers a contemporary home for up to eight guests to enjoy the unparalleled beauty of this region! Your interiors are simply majestic, including a stunning array of high-quality furnishings and a regal fusion of pastels, crushed velvet and vintage wooden furniture! Your lounge comprises two large sofas set before a vast modern TV beneath ornate lighting, with a patio door alongside it flooding the space with the warm glow of natural light. Beside the lounge is your fantastic formal dining space, with room for all to sit and dine in style, fabulously connecting both the lounge and kitchen in a hugely social open-plan design. In this magnificent kitchen you can gather the whole group to prepare a delicious meal, why not purchase some of the regions famous truffles and whip up a real culinary treat? All four bedrooms offer something a little unique. From four-poster beds to an accompanying writing desk, theres certainly something to suit all tastes. Some even offer immediate access to your sublime pool-terrace or a private balcony or terrace, so youre truly spoiled for choice when its time to rest and settle into your bedroom! Each is accompanied by a sparkling ensuite bathroom, where huge walk-in showers and twinkling white surfaces promise you total comfort and privacy throughout your stay. Head out to your stunning garden for an idyllic spot to sunbathe, socialise and perhaps even snooze in the gentle breeze. Around your immense private pool are countless loungers, each draped in a soft towel – spend the day dipping in and out of the pool, soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the cool breeze. On the veranda you can dine in style at this incredible alfresco dining table, looking out over the fabulous pool! And finally, head up to your roof-terrace for unforgettable views across this forested landscape, just meters from the sea! With the mesmerising Croatian coastline just a 20-minute walk away, you can be at the picturesque beaches of Istria in minutes, setting up for a traditional sea-side day of sandcastles, paddling and sunbathing! #### Features The Villa Villa Anza is an elegant villa with comfortable living spaces and a private swimming pool and terrace. There are 4 bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, accommodating up to 8 guests. Ground Floor - Fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, toaster - Living and dining room - Guest W.C. - Double bedroom with en-suite shower room First Floor - Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom - Double bedroom with en-suite shower room - Double bedroom with en-suite shower room Exterior Grounds - Private swimming pool (33 m2; depth 1.3 m) - Outdoor shower - Terrace - Lawned area - Barbecue - Outdoor dining facilities - Sun loungers - Roof terrace Additional Facilities - Air conditioning - Wi-Fi - Television - Hair dryer - Washing machine - Iron and ironing board - Parking - Cot and high chair (please see Ts and Cs) - Bicycles (number on request) #### Location Just a 20-minute walk away from the dazzling coast, Villa Anza is beautifully nestled between the forested interior landscape and the dazzling Adriatic Sea. Along the coast you can stroll along picturesque promenades, both sandy and pebble beaches and lap up the crystal clear waters! From breath-taking scenery and rich history to a world-famous culinary scene – you will find it all in Istria! A myriad of enchanting towns and villages, rich in history and culture, are nestled among the undulating countryside. Nearby Porec is a town of culture, tourism, sport and entertainment and has one of the most important Western Byzantine churches outside Italy yet is also the party hub of the peninsula, showing just how diverse this region is! Just 45 minutes away, you cant miss the delightful Venetian coastal town of Rovinj half-way up the western coastline. Wander the old town, with its Venetian architecture and marble streets and admire the views across the marina before settling for a meal in one of its many beautiful sea-side restaurants. And be sure to stop off in Lim Bay while youre there – a dramatic Fjord stretching for miles inland! Active holiday-makers will be delighted with the offerings: from windsurfing in Medulin to scuba diving in the Brijuni National park and rock climbing, hang-gliding and walking in Buzet along the 15km ‘seven waterfalls walk, Istria has it all. Both along the dramatic coastal paths and in the mountains inland, you will find an abundance of pristine paths for cycling (including the picturesque Parenzana route over an old railway line from Viznada to the Slovenian border) and rugged off-road hiking trails. Much like its neighbouring Italy, Istria is a gastronomes paradise, home to world-class cuisine and endless rows of vineyards. Be sure to try the local wines. Istria is especially famous for its truffles, which you will find served with any dish and sauce! Truffle flavoured olive oil is a typical product of the region and indeed, you will hardly find a village which does not have its own Olive Oil ‘supermarket! Both Rijeka and Pula have international airports within a short drive of the villa, while Pula is the main hub for those getting ferries, although there is daily ferry between Porec and Venice.