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Alpine Style House with Stunning Views, Walking, Biking, Rogla Ski Area+Spa 5km

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Fresh Snow In Winter
Rogla Ski Area Top Lift
Modern Spacious Fully Equiped Kitchen and Dining Area
Spring/Summer
Light and Airy Lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 61345.5 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • St. Giles Parish Church
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Rogla Ski Resort
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Mariborsko Pohorje
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Maribor (MBX-Edvard Rusjan)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Alpine Style House with Stunning Views, Walking, Biking, Rogla Ski Area+Spa 5km

Our house is set in the small and quiet hamlet of Planina na Pohorju with good access from Ljubljana and Slovenia's second city Maribor. We are positioned on a hillside with stunning views looking into the valley with towns of Zrece and Slovenska Konjice below. Our house has been substantially modernised in recent years with a large open plan kitchen and dining area and breakfast balcony overlooking the valley this room has a traditional wood burning fireplace and a cosy separate lounge, tv area. We have a modern luxury bathroom on the ground floor with a walk in power shower. Upstairs there are 3 attractive chalet style bedrooms one with a balcony another with magnificent views of the valley below the bedrooms are spacious , twin bedded and can comfortably sleep 6 people. We have a terrace to the side of our house for outside dining which is equipped with a traditional Slovenia barbeque. In Summer the terrace is a great place to enjoy breakfast or lunch as it has magnificent views down into the valley. You will find that Kitchen is both modern and very well equipped.
Summer Activities: We are situated within walking distance of an extensive network of way marked trails (maps provided) for walking and cycling through pine forest mixed woodland and pastures. This vast network of trails offers stunning vistas over the valley and surrounding hills.

By arrangement through the local tourist office in Zrece it is possible to combine your walk/cycle ride with a visit to one of the many farms where you can enjoy a banquet of lovingly prepared home cooked food, local produce and snaps.

The area is totally unspoilt and rural in nature perfectly suited to peace and relaxation and sightseeing in general. The climate in Summer generally gives above average hours of sunshine and the mountain location ensures that it is never too hot.

There is a golf course close to the town of Slovenske Konjice about 20min by car. The course is set amongst vineyards and has a stream running through the centre and includes 9 holes with a total course length of 2500m and a par of

Winter Activities: Skiing, Snowboarding and cross-country skiing are very good from December until March in the immediate area. The ski resort at Rogla is not only one of the largest in Slovenia but at 1500m is also one the highest. You will find everything that you need for your skiing holiday ski rental, servicing, restaurants and a kindergarten . A fabulous leisure facility stands at the top of the lift system with Olympic class facilities for both indoor and outdoor sports a pool, thermal baths and saunas.
For adrenalin junkies there is a 1.4km toboggan run close to the Ski Centre.
There is virtually no light pollution on Planina meaning that stargazer's will be treated to a dramatic view of the night sky particularly in the Winter months.

We have a great selection of DVDs, for relaxing evenings books and video console games available for your use in the lounge area. The stereo has an ipod/mp3 connection so you can enjoy your music whilst preparing a meal of just relaxing.

Property manager

Clive Tucker

Languages

English
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Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly no smoking in the house.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Zrece

Located in Zrece, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Šmartinsko Lake and Rastisce Velikonocnice, while Museum of Recent History and Maribor Regional Museum are cultural highlights. Celje Treehouse and Maribor Aquarium-Terrarium are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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What's nearby

  • Narrow Gauge Railway Museum - 14 min drive - 9.9 km
  • St. Giles Parish Church - 14 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Jurgovo - 15 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Rogla Ski Resort - 15 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Mariborsko Pohorje - 46 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Dolga Gora Station - 35 min drive
  • Maribor (MBX-Edvard Rusjan) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Center okusov - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Paradajz - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Gostilna Jurček - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Central Caffe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Gora pod Lipo - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpine Style House with Stunning Views, Walking, Biking, Rogla Ski Area+Spa 5km pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Alpine Style House with Stunning Views, Walking, Biking, Rogla Ski Area+Spa 5km?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alpine Style House with Stunning Views, Walking, Biking, Rogla Ski Area+Spa 5km?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Alpine Style House with Stunning Views, Walking, Biking, Rogla Ski Area+Spa 5km located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Jurgovo and within 9 miles (15 km) of Rogla Ski Resort and Planja. Slovenske Konjice Golf Course is 10 mi (16.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antony D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surpassed expectations

This was an amazing place to stay we could not have wished for more. Gorgeous place, all amenities, very clean brilliantly laid out and a new breathtaking view every morning. Stunning does not begin to describe the views! Local walks are in fabulous forest lots of different tracks and routes to walk/cycle. Minor issues sorted out with excellent communication from Clive.Neighbours who help look after the property, they even put our rubbish out for collection..Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emila P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay in beautiful surroundings

This was our 3rd stay in this beautiful house. Perfect place for hiking, skiing and enjoying this beautiful surroundings. The house has everything you need, excellent communication with the owner. You can enjoy beautiful views from the balcony, excellent restaurant and shops in close proximity. Can highly recommend. Thanks again for letting us stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely house in a tranquil and beautiful location

Eastern Slovenia doesn't have the hustle of Western Slovenia in August and for that reason you can have a great holiday here. The mountains are different, high rolling pastures backed by miles and miles of forest makes ideal hiking and biking country. Road bikes, gravel bikes or mountain bikes will be at home here...just be aware if you are on a road bike that some of the higher roads are not paved...gravel!! The scenery is spectacular, the people are very friendly and the food is excellent. The house was large and comfortable....the only downside (for 5 of us) was one bathroom...but that is the only negative and you know before you come. Other than that I would recommend anyone who loves the mountains or beautiful scenery to come and spend a week or more here!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in a lovely region

We really enjoyed our stay and managed to ski every day at nearby Rogla which is a great resort for beginners and rusty intermediates. The house was perfect.It was clean and warm with plenty of space. And the views were wonderful. Clive was very helpful and responded quickly to messages. I would definitely recommend his place and Slovenia as a whole.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emila P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect winter holiday

This was our second stay in this beautiful house. It is perfect if you like beautiful scenery, short drive to Rogla ski resort, quiet, absolutely beautiful. Excellent restaurant near by and several supermarkets. The weather was amazing and plenty of snow. We enjoyed skiing in Rogla and would highly recommend it. Excellent communication with the owner, very helpful. Hoping to come back next year. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matija S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house, perfect communication with owner

Wonderful house, perfect communication with owner. Enjoyed the nearby agriturismos food offerings. The views from house are amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

House was exactly as described, spacious , very clean , lovely neighborhood . View from the balcony was beautiful. Excellent communication with the host, very helpful. One thing that was really missing were bath towels. I know they were not mentioned in the description but I think this is essential . It's difficult for a whole family travelling from abroad to bring towels for everyone. Given that the bed linen needs changing, I'm sure the towels could be washed at the same time. Also, a hairdryer would be convenient. Apart from this we had a lovely stay and will hopefully be back! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Alison L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views!

This property was lovely, clean and spacious with gorgeous views. It was well equipped with lots of leaflets with things to do. Communication with Clive was great. The 3rd bedroom could do with curtains or blinds for the summer time and an ice /fridge box would've been nice. The only real drawback is next door's dog, who although is lovely and friendly has a tendency to bark first thing in the morning (prob when he's let out) so having a sleep in wasn't always an option!

10/10 Excellent

natania M.

Absolutely beautiful so clean and comfortable in an area of outstanding beauty

Lovely big house clean very comfortable home away from home Owner very helpful with any questions answered promptly Area amazing especially good for outdoor types
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Our Summer Escape To Slovenia

We had a wonderful holiday staying at the house in Planina. The views are just breathtaking and many mornings were taken up just sitting on the balcony looking down the valley enjoying the sun with a hot brew. Like your last guest; who must have stayed the week before us, we did have a problem with ants for a couple of days when we arrived (especially on the kitchen sink island,) but a visit to the local supermarket for some ant repellent thankfully solved the problem, for us any-ways. There are some stunning walks in both directions as you come out of the house and despite being in the mountains the gradients are not too bad. My wife has a bad back and struggles walking up steep hills but did not have a problem. We made full use of the vast amount of DVDs and watched some pretty good films in the evenings. Comment: The kitchen facilities definitely stated there was a freezer in the property, however, there wasn't, and the fridge was a larder fridge with no freezer compartment, so we couldn't stock up when visiting the supermarket, an inconvenience especially as we were there for 10 days. Some ice for our drinks would have been lovely. We do have one suggestion that Clive and Ruth may want to consider. Sun loungers would have been really welcome, instead of trying to sunbathe sat on a chair. Some days we never left the house and spent our time reading and enjoying the hot weather. Having a sun lounger would have been ideal.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Vicki S.

Wonderful situation

Much enjoyed stay at Planina. A lot of cold wet weather stopped us using the balconies or terrace, but 3 generations of family all had a great time, and indoor space was comfortable and roomy. We loved the views and found plenty to do around Zrece and Pohorje regions. Hope to be able to return some time.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie and John H.

Lovely property

A lovely property with well appointed facilities, very clean and tidy. Excellent kitchen, large kitchen dinner, good living room and with TV and DVD player and wifi with a super shower room. Light airy bedrooms and a fabulous view from the balcony. So peaceful and picturesque just the sound of a cow bell. We had a wonderful holiday and thoroughly enjoyed beautiful Slovenia and this lovely property which we recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail L.

Super!

We had fabulous two week family vacation (2 + 2 teens) in Jan 2014. This was our second visit. We got this "charge" and feelings what you want from holiday.This impressions created by different aspects which is directly connected with place you are, In this case it goes in complex, the house location, its condition, nature around, facilities near by, It makes you staying very comfortable and let you feel relaxed. Additionaly to above we got the exhaustive support from owners (Clive and Ruth) and didn't have any problem. We can recommend this property for active vacation. Our common opinion we'll definitely get back! Thanks again to Clive and Ruth. Regards, Mikhail L
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Picture Perfect

Just back from a wonderful week in the mountains. The house is spacious and comfortable, very clean and every bit as good as it looks in the pictures (not always the case with some rental properties). There were six adults in our group and the owners kindly let us bring our dog along too. Facilities were very good - well stocked kitchen, with the luxury of fresh spring water straight from the tap, great shower and comfortable, warm beds. The weather wasn't always on our side but the large choice of DVD's kept us entertained when rain scuppered our plans on a few afternoons. Rogla ski resort is close by and we enjoyed a few days on the slopes, there are also some great walks to do right from the house. Lots of info and suggestions for days out are also provided. We found the owners to be very helpful with quick responses to any queries both before and during our stay. Would definitely recommend this property.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Frederiek C.

Lovely house for all seasons!!

We had a superb stay in Slovenia. The house is really nice, bigger than expected, clean and up-to-date. Good facilities for cooking. Plenty to do locally, nature, culture, whatever you want really. We were here for skiing, excellent snow and plenty of it. The resort is very easy to get to, only 15 minutes by car and all facilities are there. Almost everyone speaks English in Slovenia. Would recommend this for family weeks away, as a base for skiing, walking in mountains or exploring Slovenia.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

SANTIAGO U.

Icing on the cake for a perfect ski week

Our stay at Clive & Ruth's was just perfect. The place is fabulous, halfway between Rogla ski and spa town Zrece. The house has all the amenities for a pleasant stay, short or long. Is as be at home. We could enjoy four wonderful days of fun family skiing (Rogla is a perfect resort for families, with slopes for all levels) followed by relax in thermal pools and local dinner (as we say in Spain) "good, nice and cheap". If anyone still doubts about rent this house, stop!. It is a safe bet. The only problem we have found is no available dates to return soon. --- Nuestra estancia en casa de Clive & Ruth fué simplemente perfecta. El lugar es fabuloso, a medio camino entre la estación de esquí de Rogla y el pueblo termal de Zrece. La casa dispone de todas las comodidades para disfrutar de una estancia muy agradable. Es como estar en casa. Pudimos disfrutar de 4 maravillosas jornadas de ski (Rogla es una estación perfecta para familias, con pistas para todos los niveles) seguidas de piscinas termales y cena en locales buenos, bonitos y baratos. Si alguien todavía duda si alquilar o no esta casa, que deje de hacerlo. Es una apuesta segura.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Igor B.

Perfect.

We spent wonderful week (two families: 4 adults and 3 young kids) in Clive&Ruth's house in Planina on Pohorje. Communication with the owners: excellent. We have not only received detailed info on booking but as well as the updates before the trip. Always promptly responding to my questions (which I had: I am that kind of a person). Place: perfect. Small and quiet village "5-15 minutes from everything". If you go skiing - it will take 15 easy-drive mins; If you go to spa - again 15 mins; If you want domestic restaurant - 5 mins. Hiking paths starts near the house. So - a bit of everything! House: Excellent. Everything we needed + extra bonus: neighbor dog! The fact he was constantly visiting us made us "feel at home". Perfect view, good fireplace, nice collection of DVD movies, X-box.... Skiing: excellent for families. Combination of slopes that makes "something for everybody": Intersport ski school is very good and affordable; ski pass pretty affordable; even drinks on the slops are affordable. Spa: Very good. Zre?e has decades of spa tradition - it's not the best place but it is a really decent place. Surrounding: Pohorje is very nice mountain, good to be there any time of the year; Neighboring cities are all small and very nice: Zrece, Konjice, Ptuj... But at the same time you'll find everything you need. Conclusion: We will be back. Maybe will try some other season, as well. Igor, Belgrade
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

karen w., American in Stuttgart

Peaceful, idyllic retreat

We enjoyed a peaceful week in this fantastic retreat. The house is just beautiful, unique, and charming. Spacious, comfortable, well-equipped. We thoroughly enjoyed quiet mornings, meals, and views on the outside dining patio. The surrounding rolling hills provide ample opportunity for mountain biking, running, walking. Ptuj, the oldest town in Slovenia, is very pretty and worth a visit. Since we were there during the summer heat, we would sightsee during the morning and cool off in a Terme park during the afternoon. Ptuj’s waterpark is new, very nice, but crowded - to be expected. We enjoyed the Terme Zrece swimming complex, as well; its’ a short drive from the house. We also visited the Museum of Evolution in Krapina, Croatia, at the site where a significant discovery of Neanderthal man was found. The town does not offer much, but the museum is impressive, very well done. We thoroughly enjoyed the fantastic Pekel (Hell’s) Cave, 5km north of nearby Sempeter. These cool caverns were an inviting respite from the August heat and surprisingly uncrowded. The tour guide was fantastic. The Roman Necropolis in Sempeter was an interesting site, as the guide gave us an energetic, entertaining and informative tour. So, we really learned about the mythological inspired motifs. We highly recommend this wonderful vacation home and thank Clive and Ruth for sharing it. Karen, Brian & family.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

It turned out exactly the place we wanted to have!

Actually while looking for the house for our vacation this property was practically the only one that corresponded to our ideas: quiet picturesque place in mountains, comfortable habitation in alpine style, easy acces to countrie's places of visit, pleasant surroundings just for staying not far from "home'. So in fact it turned out an ideal place for us: away from work thinking, out of megapolis in lovely contryside! Our chidren just adored the animals around and the spring near the house! We loved the night sky full of stars (as we don't see them much in Moscow..) and the great view!... Well, those are our emotional impressions.. To be more useful here are Some Practical Notes to follow. As it was already mentioned by other guests when you first arrive it is not evident to find a house in the last stage of the journey but you just must follow the instructions given by the owner in full accodance (mind kilometerage strictly!). The house on the picture on site looks more isolated then it turned out, but the naiborhood is not at all ! bothering. The house is very comfortable and clean, with everything that may be needed (except the clothes washer :( ). The only inconvenience for us (as we had our small children with us) were the steps that are really very steep. So we had to take more precautions while staying in the house. But Clive had warned us about it beforhand! Here I should not forget to mention that the oners of the property were very helpful to us with all our qwestions and requests! And, what is very important, the information stated on the site or given by the owner fully corresponds to the facts. In whole this was very good choice for our vacation. You can easily go around the country or just visit the region which is really nice, or comfortably stay in the house just admiring the superb view in any weather! So we would like to thank Clive and Ruth once more and to recommened this property to everyone!

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A very majestic land pleasant serenity sort of experience. The owners was fantastic on near immediate responses.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

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Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Dirty kitchen

The stay was correct but we had to wash all the kitchen utensils to be able to eat as they were very dirty.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jörg N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good time in Zrece

Very good stay at that Home which hast all you need
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Very good

Doors and windows need some love and care
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort and peace

We enjoyed our stay at this nice, spacious and lovely house. Everything you need, is there. The view is amazing and it's so nice and quiet. It's a good starting Point for walks and excursions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was a beautiful house. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Clive Tucker

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Ruth and I are from Northern England, where we live and work, we love the outdoors all year round, and have found Slovenia to be a very special place, which we try to visit in each season of the year. Our house is very much our second home, We count ourselves incredibly fortunate be able to come here and have been made to feel very welcome by the local people as Planina is very much a community and not just a tourist destination. We like the tremendous diversity that Slovenia has to offer from coast to mountain and everything in between.

Why they chose this property

There really was no contest, this was the first house we viewed in Slovenia and easily the best. The drive up to Planina is breathtaking. We have everything so close by that we could possibly need, whilst we have the peace and solitude of our unspoilt location we are also situated very well for the necessities of shops, restaurants etc. We love the open plan aspect of the house and over the years we have continually updated so that we have everything that we need.

What makes this property unique

Because we treat this house as our second home it is an investment that we are very proud of, and we want our guests to feel the same. It always pleases us to hear how much our guests have enjoyed their stay hear because Planina is a special place and we want our guests to have a great holiday.

Languages:

English