Summary:
Not overlooked, this unique and peaceful stone holiday house is built into an old quarry which provided the white stone used to build Venice, the amphitheatre in Pula and the Colosseum in Rome. Set in a huge private garden, it has a heated swimming pool, outside kitchen, and sleeps up to 12 people so is ideal for two families holidaying together.
The Space:
This holiday home located on a 2500 m2 private estate offers a unique experience. Hidden away in an ancient Roman quarry. It is a comfortable and quirky old stone house, built into an old quarry site, which the owners restored from ruined farm buildings. The property sleeps up to twelve adults in two separate apartments over two floors plus an annexe, so it is ideal for families travelling together with children or for groups of friends. The huge garden is ideal for kicking a ball around or games like badminton. You can play table tennis or darts on the upstairs terrace. At the top of the garden is a furnished shady souk which is ideal for lazing with a book and a glass of wine. Outside by the 56 m2 heated stone pool is a large patio totally equipped, ideal for all the guests to enjoy meals from different choice of BBQ. The ground floor apartment has an air-conditioned living room with Wi-Fi and well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher. There is a good sound, and supply of books, games, CDs, DVDs and a smart TV. It has two bedrooms, king-size and double bed, and a bathroom. The first floor reveals a kitchen area with air condition, a spacious bedroom with three single beds, and a bathroom. Additionally, the master bedroom features a king-size bed, and adjoins a cozy nook with a sofa bed, a small library area and a twin/double bedded room and a bathroom. The charming two-level annexe welcomes you with a separate entrance, and features a tea bar, fridge freezer, and inviting sofas. It has opening to a walled garden. There is a lavish four-poster bed and bathroom, leading up to a discrete roofed private terrace. There is large private parking on premises.
The Neighborhood:
Pula is the largest city on the Istrian peninsula, with a very rich history. It has been a cultural centre in this area since Roman times and has well-preserved cultural and historical sights. The most spectacular cultural monument is the world-famous Arena amphitheatre, where various events are held today. There is also the Temple of Augustus, the Forum, Triumphal Arch of the Sergi – Golden Gate, and many other sights that are worth seeing. In the very centre of Pula, visit the picturesque open-air market, meet the locals and experience the spirit of the city. The long and diverse coastline has beautiful beaches, from rock to pebbles, and provides our guests with an excellent choice of places to enjoy the sun and the sea. After sunset, the city becomes a place full of different cultural programs, festivals, and concerts for each generation. Cave Romana is the north gate of a quarry that once went all the way to the cut cliffs you see on the way to the beach. There were five caves around Pula that the Romans valued for their white stone. Cave Romana was one of these, hence the name, Roman Hollow. The house is set in the village of Vintijan, 10 minutes from the centre of Pula city and from the beaches at Pjescana Uvala, and Veruda. Cave Romana was created from ancient farm buildings, hidden in a hollow formed by the Roman excavation of the precious white stone, over 2000 years ago. The local stone was used in building Venice and the Colosseum in Rome, and our Pula Amphiteatre. There are a range of restaurants, bars, cafes, cinemas, museums, theatres, concert halls, health, beauty and wellness spas fitness centre/gym, golf, tennis, water sports, swimming, biking, hiking, fishing, rock climbing, horseback riding, and a good choice of supermarkets and small mini markets.
