{"product_id":"istria-a-private-countryside-villa-stay-with-sea-views","title":"Istria: A Private Countryside Villa Stay with Sea Views","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the green countryside outside Umag, we retreat to a private hillside villa surrounded by the quieter landscapes of northern Istria. With views stretching towards the Adriatic, a private pool, generous gardens and spaces designed for long days together, this is a stay made for families and friends looking for privacy, countryside and the freedom to settle into their own rhythm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Private Istrian Hideaway\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet on a small hill in the village of Matelići, the property sits away from the bustle of the coast while remaining within a short drive of Umag and the sea. The entire villa is rented privately, with its two living areas brought together as one secluded retreat. The enclosed grounds create a peaceful setting for slow mornings, afternoons outdoors and evenings spent entirely at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlow Days by the Pool\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of the stay unfolds outside. A private swimming pool sits within the garden alongside a heated Jacuzzi and sun loungers, with sea views opening beyond the surrounding countryside. There is plenty of space to find a quiet corner beneath the Istrian sun, while the villa's private recreational areas offer everything from badminton and volleyball to table tennis and bicycles when we feel like being a little more active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong Evenings Around the Table\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA covered terrace and fully equipped outdoor kitchen make gathering around the table one of the defining pleasures of the stay. We can prepare dinner outside, cook over the barbecue and pick aromatic herbs from the surrounding garden before settling in for an unhurried evening together. Nearby wineries, olive-oil producers and restaurants offer another way to explore the flavours of Istria when we choose to venture beyond the villa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Awaits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive use of the entire countryside property\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix bedrooms across two connected living areas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate swimming pool\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeated Jacuzzi\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdriatic Sea and countryside views\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacious enclosed gardens\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovered outdoor dining terrace\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully equipped outdoor kitchen and barbecue\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic herb garden\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate sports and recreation areas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond the Experience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coast and beaches around Umag are around seven kilometres away, while the surrounding countryside is particularly suited to exploring Istria through its food and wine. Local wineries, extra virgin olive-oil producers and traditional restaurants can be found within the wider area, alongside cycling routes that weave through the peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Invitation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of place where we can let the days take their own shape. Mornings begin quietly in the garden, afternoons drift between the pool and the surrounding countryside, and evenings bring everyone back together around a long table beneath the covered terrace. Private, spacious and removed from the busier coast, it offers an easy way to experience Istria at a gentler pace.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Slow Diary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55503437693270,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5740\/5014\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep26_2026_04_55_17AM_aaf666fd-4a58-4fb6-97e3-24dbdba870ea.png?v=1790409987","url":"https:\/\/www.theslowdiary.com\/products\/istria-a-private-countryside-villa-stay-with-sea-views","provider":"The Slow Diary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}