{"product_id":"istria-a-traditional-stone-villa-stay-among-vineyards","title":"Istria: A Traditional Stone Villa Stay Among Vineyards","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the peaceful countryside, we retreat to a lovingly restored Istrian stone property surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and forest. With distant views towards the Adriatic, a private pool and generous outdoor spaces made for long summer days, this is a quiet base for experiencing rural Istria at its own pace. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Authentic Istrian Hideaway\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional stone gives the property its character, while the interiors have been carefully restored for a comfortable countryside stay. The accommodation is arranged across two separate living areas, connected by the outdoor spaces and available together as one private retreat—creating room to gather while still allowing quieter corners of our own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlow Days Beneath the Istrian Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutside, the landscape becomes part of everyday life. We can spend afternoons beside the private swimming pool, find shade in the landscaped garden or simply take in views stretching across vineyards, olive groves, forest and towards the Adriatic. An outdoor shower, loungers and several seating areas make it easy to stay outside from morning until evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSunset Dinners in the Garden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large outdoor kitchen and grilling area sits at the heart of the property, alongside a covered dining table designed for long meals together. As the afternoon light softens, we can prepare dinner outdoors and settle around the table for an unhurried evening surrounded by the Istrian countryside.\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\u003ePrivate traditional Istrian stone property\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate swimming pool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscaped garden and outdoor seating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViews across vineyards, olive groves and forest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistant Adriatic Sea views\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge outdoor kitchen and grilling area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovered al fresco dining space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully equipped indoor kitchen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFireplace and relaxed living spaces\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 surrounding countryside places us within one of Istria's wine and truffle-growing areas, with wineries and rural landscapes nearby. Walking and cycling routes weave through the region, while Višnjan is only a few kilometres away and the historic coastal town of Poreč is around twelve kilometres from the property. These excursions are independent of the stay rather than included experiences.\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 a place for letting the countryside set the rhythm. We wake to vineyards and olive trees, spend warm afternoons beside the pool and gather outdoors when the evening light begins to soften. Between old stone, open landscapes and dinners beneath the covered terrace, the stay captures something wonderfully simple about rural Istria—the freedom to slow down and simply enjoy where we are.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Slow Diary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55504008380758,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5740\/5014\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Sep_26_2026_05_38_03_PM.png?v=1790415502","url":"https:\/\/www.theslowdiary.com\/products\/istria-a-traditional-stone-villa-stay-among-vineyards","provider":"The Slow Diary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}