Description:

Villa Belvedere is situated in the quiet village of Gorni Brgat, overlooking the Adriatic sea, in the heart of the Dubrovnik Riviera making it an ideal place to explore the many fascinating towns and villages this region. The beautiful coastline is dotted with bays, beaches, steep cliffs and numerous forested islands and is steeped in history. The village is a five minute drive from a good variety of shops for your day to day to needs, with many selling local produce such as cheese, salamis and wine. The magical old city of Dubrovnik is only 10 minutes drive with its enchanting cobbled streets and medieval "Stradun"; famous for its great atmosphere and polished marble plaza.

The villa comprises 5 apartments of different sizes and types but the property is perfect for renting as a whole villa - the large ground floor apartment living space and terrace is a wonderful central area. The 2 ground floor apartments also adjoin, as does the first floor (balconies on the first floor are separated from but can adjoin if desired)... The villa boasts its own 10 metre pool in case you can't make it to the gorgeous Adriatic for a dip and also has a large, private sunbathing terrace and garden (these are shared if you are renting an apartment). Villa Belvedere is the perfect choice for the discerning traveler who likes to see the best of a destination, in style! NB Car hire is recommended to enable you to reach the nearby restaurants, shops and beaches.

Accommodation

The whole villa sleeps 12 - 20 (most apartments have double sofa-beds) but see below for a breakdown. All apartments offer; air-conditioning/heating in the living areas and bedrooms, dishwasher, shared use of the garden and swimming pool, satellite TV, DVD, Hi-Fi, BBQ, parking and use of shared bikes.

Apartment Slano

• Ground Floor
• Sleeps 4-6
• Two ouble/twin bedrooms (1 ensuite), Sitting room with double sofa bed, Fully equipped kitchen and dining area, Bathroom with shower, Hallway, Private veranda and breathtaking sea views

Apartment Sipan  

• Ground Floor
• Sleeps 2
• Studio bedroom with double/twin bed, Sitting area with sofa, Fully equipped kitchen and dining area, Bathroom with bath and shower, Hallway, Washing machine, Small open terrace area with breathtaking sea views

Apartment Orasac

• First Floor (larger of 2)
• Sleeps 2-4
• One twin/double bedroom, Sitting room with double sofa bed, Fully equipped kitchen and dining area, Hallway, Shower room, Large private balcony with stunning sea views

Apartment Zaton

• First Floor (smaller of 2)
• Sleeps 2-4
• One double/twin bedroom, Sitting room with double sofa bed, Fully equipped kitchen and dining area, Hallway, Bathroom with walk in shower, Washing machine, Private balcony with stunning sea views

Apartment St Ivan

• Lower Ground Floor
• Sleeps 2-4
• One double bedroom, Sitting room with double sofa bed, Fully equipped kitchen and dining area, Hallway, Bathroom with separate shower and bath, Private terrace with stunning sea views

Mobility Rating: 1

Car Recommended: yes

Villa owners will provide 2 mountain bikes to use free of charge.  They have been really popular with previous guests. The In-house manual will provide you with couple of routes to try. Local baker will stop at the villa and deliver fresh local bread in the mornings at 9.30am. This service can be pre arranged and is free of charge. Villa owners can also arrange that private Chef can come to the villa and cook you a delicious 5 star meal or a Bar-B-Q grill. There is also a babysitting service if booked in advance. Chef and babysitting service are additionally charged.

"This Property was featured on UK Channel 4 'Selling Houses Abroad' as a success story in Croatia" - Villa Belvedere was selected by Channel 4 from several other properties in the Dubrovnik region for it's idyllic location & stylish interior, which has led to the owners having a very successful holiday business from it. The programme was shown in April  2007.