Ortenia Nature Apartments
SLOVENIA
THE PERSONALITIES
Design and history lovers. Travellers looking for a peaceful nature escape.
MOMENTS
Waking up to the sound of singing birds and church bells. Looking at the lit up castle from your personal jacuzzi. Ancient history. Peace and Serenity.
BEST VISITING MONTHS
May to September.
COST
WHY STAY
Ortenia Nature Apartments is a eco-estate concept in Podčetrtek, south-eastern Slovenia, comprised of 6 sustainable modern studios, common rooms, and a spa. Find yourself completely surrounded by nature, atop Kozjansko hills and river Sotla flowing through the valley below.
The interiors of the apartments are made with clay, stone, and wood, with floor to ceiling windows facing the meadow, bringing the outside in. Relax your mind and body. Visit the spa for a Finnish sauna or watch the stars at night at the outdoor jacuzzi. Enjoy private garden terraces and views of the Podčetrtek Castle in the place known as Garden of Eden.
WHY WANDER
Discover the unspoilt nature of the surrounding area. Explore the cultural and historical heritage of Kozjansko. Cycle through mountain and forest roads. Hike through the the Slomšek Trail or the E7 European Path. Go horseback riding through local farms. Take a hot air balloon flights and see Kozjanski Park with a bird's eye view.
INDULGE IN
Homemade apple juice. Traditional hand-woven basket called holandarica, filled with local delicacies. Slovenian wine. Donat water. Visit Olimlje Monastery's herb garden used since 1663 for the oldest pharmacies in Europe.
GETTING THERE
The retreat is an hour from Ljubljana, 45 minutes from Zagreb, or 3 hours away from Italy or Austria. Rent a car and enjoy the beautiful journey.
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