Villa Royal

Situated in southernmost Croatian village the of Vitaljina in Konavle region, Villa Royal is a late 16th century private family farmhouse, completely renovated inside, but left in its authentic original form outside. Natural materials, stone and wood, dominate throughout the house. The property at 2000 m2 has an outdoor swimming pool with jacuzzi for 8 people, lawn, summer terrace with barbecue and playground and is surrounded by lush Mediterranean vegetation. It is ideal for those seeking peace, privacy and a relaxing atmosphere together with exploring the entire Konavle region and its attractions. The pleasant climate, clean air, walks by ancient vineyards and olive groves with beautiful views of the sea and nature are just some of the characteristics that can be experienced by coming here.

Royal has a terrace with dining table in front of the kitchen, overlooking the pool and lawn area. In the lower level there is a pantry, a game room (with pool table, dart board and table football) and an old tavern. Tavern was originally the olive mill for olive oil production, which was opened in 1885. It still has well preserved and restored original olive mill wheel. In the tavern there is a table for 16 people, a fireplace for barbecue, a bar with stove, fridge, oven, dishwasher machine and ice maker. There is a separate room with a couch and a TV set. The tavern has an excellent sound system where you can play music from CD, USB or connect your cell phone or an iPod. In front of the tavern there is a toilet with washing machine.

Every room in the house has its own LED TV with USB port, and a large living room has a big LED TV with satellite TV, DVD, CD and USB players. There is also a fax and copy machine, telephone and video surveillance system. Wireless Internet is available throughout the house as well as on the whole property around the house. The house is fully air-conditioned, and has central heating. Kitchen, dining room, bathrooms and tavern have under-floor heating.

In front of the house there is a big 50 m2 swimming pool. Depth is 115 to 175 centimeters. A Jacuzzi for 8 people has massage pumps for back, thighs and feet. There is also a pump for swimming against the current! LED lighting in the pool in 16 colors can be controlled by a remote controlled and has multiple programs for changing colors. Pool can be heated for an extra cost (usually needed in May or earlier, and in October or later). Terrace around the pool has sun beds and umbrellas. Stereo sound system around the terrace can be controlled by smart phones and has internet radio and live stream option. On the terrace there is an outdoor shower and bathroom with shower for convenience.
Right next to the terrace and the swimming pool there is a glorijet – traditional covered terrace and a summer kitchen with a 4.8 meter long table for 24 people made of 120 years old northern Croatian Slavonian oak, big 2.5 meters long barbecue, bread oven, refrigerator, ice maker and oven. The stereo sound system with a projector and screen is ideal for watching sports and similar events in pleasant summer nights. In front of glorijet there is a foot-tennis and badminton court, sketched in standard measures. Foot-tennis is a popular game that combines football, tennis and volleyball. Playground is floodlit for night play.
Lawn with automatic irrigation system in the three levels has trees typical for the region – orange, lemon, quince, pear, cherry, olives, figs, almonds, wild pomegranate, cypress, oak. For a pleasant scent and beauty of the lawn we have roses, birds of paradise, a great mimosa, lantana, jasmine, cycads, lavender, oleander, petunias, rosemary, basil, oregano, bay leaf, sage, thyme, mint.
In our garden we plant diverse seasonal fruits and vegetables – lettuce, arugula, watermelons, melons, tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, potatoes, cabbage, spring onions, parsley, carrots, beans, peppers, and cucumbers.