Elegant yet contemporary, with high-quality custom finishes and an enviable seafront location, this sprawling villa ticks all of our boxes for a memorable stay on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula. Inside, expect a sophisticated palette of grey, cream and white, with calming washes of blue in the bedrooms and bathrooms.

You’ll begin your mornings pottering around the fully-equipped kitchen, putting together a breakfast spread to be served in the formal dining area. When you’re ready to soak up the sunshine, bag yourself a lounger and while away the hours by the poolside. Or why not take the relaxation up a level and feel your stresses melt away in the private sauna.

If you’re keen to explore a little, Spadici Materada Beach is a minute’s walk from your doorstep. Culture buffs should head into Poreč, reached in twenty minutes by foot, for the Euphrasian Basilica, famous for its Byzantine mosaics. Stop for a bite to eat in a local restaurant before heading home to pour yourself a glass of fizz and watch the sunset from the hot tub.

Home truths:
*Private parking is available on the premises
*Your host can provide a cot for a little one upon request
*A change of bed linen and towels takes place every seven days
*Trieste Airport is reached in an hour and thirty minutes by car