The Cobalt Bay

In the beautiful bay of Kvarner, sheltered by mountains and surrounded by blue ocean, this impressive villa offers spectacular sea views which can be enjoyed across multiple levels. Get your days off to the best start with a workout in the gym, followed by a coffee on the balcony. If you like what you see, there's plenty more where that came from. Kvarner is home to some beautiful beaches, one of the most attractive being Lubenice beach – follow the steep path through the shrubbery to reach the white sands of this secluded cove. Some of the nearby islands are within an easy distance by boat, and contain atmospheric old port towns and long stretches of unspoilt coastline that you can spend your days exploring.

However you spend your time here, coming home is always a treat, thanks to a dedicated wellness room complete with massage table, whirlpool and sauna. Nothing beats coming home to a professional massage and spa session after a busy day. When it comes to dinner, you'll be spoilt for choice – arrange for a private chef to come and cook a Croatian feast while you relax at the table, or order a fresh seafood delivery and cook some laid-back barbecue dishes in the outdoor kitchen, it's really up to you.

Post-dinner, the kids are bound to appreciate the games room with PlayStation, while the adults can make use of their own basement tavern where you'll find bottles of fine Croatian wines. Bring a bottle outside to enjoy on the patio or put the fire on and get comfy with a movie – this home is full of cosy corners to indulge in a little peace and quiet.

Home truths:
*This home is spread out across four floors with internal stairs between them

*There's free private parking available here

*Your host can provide a cot for free upon request

*You'll have your own private entrance here

*You'll have the whole home to yourself here, so there won't be any other guests using the pool, gym or wellness room

*The town centre is 2km away – we recommend renting a car if you're keen to explore the local area

*There's a dedicated office here if you need to catch up on some work during your stay

*The swimming pool isn't fenced, so children will need to be supervised at all times