Varaždin
Once the capital of Croatia, and still its most complete baroque town: the white castle, the Špancirfest street festival in summer, cafés on the cobbles and the curious Mirogoj-like cemetery of clipped hedges.
What to do nearby
Baroque towns, castles and quiet green hills.
Maruševec village & Opeka arboretum
The neighbouring estate at Vinica holds one of the finest arboretums in this part of Europe — several hundred species of trees around a neo-renaissance manor. A gentle morning out.
Hill walking & the Ivanščica range
The mountain ridge you can see from the cabin is made for hill walking, wildflower rambles and panoramic views over the Croatian countryside.
Rock climbing & scrambling the 7 Teeth of Kalnik
The Kalnik ridge is famous for its distinctive rocky crags — a playground for rock climbers and scramblers who want a little adventure between the vineyards and forests.
Canoeing on the Drava river
Paddle the slow, green Drava through woodland and wetlands — a peaceful way to see northern Croatia from the water.
Vineyard visits
The hills around the house are stitched with small family wineries and cellar doors. Cycle, walk, or drive a loop and stop wherever there's a sign out.
Group tennis coaching
Make the most of the on-site tennis court with group coaching sessions arranged locally — fun for beginners and rusty players alike.
Foraging workshops
Join a guided walk to learn what's edible in the meadows and woods, from wild herbs and mushrooms to seasonal fruit.
Water parks for children
Several water parks and outdoor pools within an easy drive keep younger guests happy on hot summer days.
Trakošćan Castle
A storybook hilltop castle above a lake, with rowing boats in summer and a wooded path all the way around the water.
Varaždinske Toplice
Roman thermal springs still in use today — thermal pools and Roman ruins in the same small spa town.
Zagreb
An easy day trip on the motorway, and the reason so many guests use the house as a stopover on the way south to the Dalmatian coast.