The property was built in the 15th Century and comes complete with luxurious interiors, a beautiful swimming pool, and lush Mediterranean gardens.

Only ten minutes drive from Dubrovnik, relax in the surroundings of this beautiful home.

From the waterfront promenade in glorious Zaton Bay, step straight into a 15th Century residence and be amazed by the luxurious interiors, inviting swimming pool, and Mediterranean gardens. It’s hard to believe you are only a ten-minute drive from one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Dubrovnik.

This delightful villa was constructed in the fifteenth century as a holiday home for a noble family wanting to escape the city heat and entertain friends in this prime location. Centuries later it has been brought back to life under the careful supervision of the Croatian National Heritage. Great care has been taken to restore many historical features such as the original stone open stair case and the private chapel. Yet the owners have boldly added contemporary designs such as the striking glass bridge between the two upper sea-view terraces and the ultra-smart professional kitchen, a perfect excuse for hiring a private chef during your stay.

The overall feel of the villa and its six bedrooms is one of a relaxed historical ambiance with modern comforts and design surrounding you. Across the vast open-plan living and dining areas, you’ll easily find a corner to relax in or head up to the library with doors leading to a magnificent terrace overlooking the sea. A Bose sound-system plus specially designed lighting both inside and out helps to create the perfect atmosphere, ideal for events which can be organised here.

The vast gardens will surprise you with Mediterranean scents, spots for sun-bathing, dining al-fresco, or lounging with a glass of chilled local wine, all within a private and tranquil setting. It will be hard to leave the surroundings of your private swimming pool but within a few minutes' walk, you can be paddling in the Adriatic or taking a boat trip to nearby islands.

In Zaton Bay you can walk along the beautiful promenade, stopping in one of the sea-front restaurants and admiring the views. The town has a peaceful and relaxed ambiance and it is hard to believe that the incredible city of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is so near.

It's true to say you will feel like an aristocrat in this luxurious and historical home in this simply wonderful part of Croatia.

The small picturesque town of Zaton Bay is located just 10km northwest of Dubrovnik. Zaton stretches around a horseshoe bay and is made up of two areas; Veliki Zaton, which is slightly larger with shops, a supermarket, bakery, and charming restaurants, and Mali Zaton, the smaller of the two settlements. You can walk along the beautiful promenade combine the two areas, stopping in one of the sea-front restaurants, enjoying a glass of local wine, and admiring the views. There are little coves and swimming spots dotted around Zaton, backed by shady pinewood, plus some longer beaches within a long walk or drive. The town has a peaceful and relaxed ambiance and it is hard to believe that bustling Dubrovnik is just a short drive by car or taxi.

Noble aristocratic families built their summer residences here in Zaton, including the villa, which was created in the 15th century as a place to stay away from the heat of Dubrovnik and a wonderful retreat to host family and friends. With its waterfront location in Veliki Zaton, at the southwest end of the bay, the villa is now a registered Croatian National Heritage monument.

There is a wealth of pretty villages and settlements to discover heading further west along the coast. You’ll soon reach the ancient olive groves and picturesque beach at Orašac (4km), then head to Trsteno (7km) with its natural beauty and a long tradition of culture with many artists and poets living there. It’s also worth driving up the coast to Slano (22km) with its gentle bay backed by pine trees and olive groves.

In the other direction, Dubrovnik (10km) is known to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage site with good reason. Walk around the city’s medieval walls dating back to the 13th century, discover the Baroque churches and palazzi in the pedestrianised city centre and dine well in one of the many upmarket restaurants specialising in local seafood. The cable car up to the top of Mount Srdj offers stunning views of the city, sea, and islands and keen hikers can walk back down! From Dubrovnik port, you can also discover one of the other islands in the Adriatic with a wide choice of boat excursions on offer.

Being so close to Dubrovnik means you have so many activities on offer with a wide range of watersports nearby such as jet ski, kayaking, and parasailing plus boat rental and fishing.

You can also drive inland for further activities in the beautiful Konavle valley (around 40km) where you can explore an area that has retained its old traditions and customs. It’s an area wonderful for walkers with many trails and horse-riding is possible in the countryside and remote coastal paths of the region.

Terms & Conditions

These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.

Arrival time - 5.00pm

Departure time -10.00am

Energy costs included? - Included in the rental price

Linen & towels included? - Included in the rental price, once a week for 7-night stays

End of stay cleaning included? - Included in the rental price

Tax - Included in the rental price

Minimum stay - seven nights between June - September, otherwise five nights

Internet access - Wi-Fi connection

Pets welcome – No

Smoking Allowed - Not permitted in the property

Villa CR5001