“We loved staying here - it is an oasis of peace set in the midst of the beautiful forested area of Slovenia. We especially enjoyed relaxing in the garden, it was so green and peaceful, as well as the walks in the neighbouring fields and woods. House was very comfortable and was super clean. Mateja was very hospitable, everything was provided and there was lots of restaurant and attractions recommendations for us. All in all, we can really recommend Mateja's house for a ultra relaxing holiday. ”
Family house for relaxation and retreat
Family house for relaxation and retreat

Mateja
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- 4 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 2 Bathrooms
About our home
Our house is situated on a small hill near to the Cerknica Lake which disappears in the summer but offers an amazing insight into its Karst bed. This house has been since 2013 our summer home because we moved to Germany. For us, it is a perfect retreat from the busy life in a big city and we enjoy the calmness of the unspoiled nature around the house with its amazing smell, as my big-city-friend once said. There is a stone barbecue outside. In summer you can water the grass around the house and use the herbs from the garden. We love watching butterflies on our summer liliac bush (Buddleia davidii), bringing a deck chair and a book under it. Relaxation pure.
We also have another home to offer, in Germany (Stuttgart):
https://www.lovehomeswap.com/home-exchange/germany/bernhausen-compfortable-fair-and-airport-apartment
CLEANING FEE: 100 eur
Features
- Vacation Home
- Garden
- Cleaner
- Cable TV
- No smoking
- Central heating
- Dish washer
- Washing machine
- Parking
- Pet-friendly
“We spent some fabulous days at Mateja's house in Slovenia. A brilliant base for visiting the top sights but still feeling removed from it all in the tranquil surroundings of the house itself. We loved the funky new design part of the house but enjoyed the uniqueness of the mix with the older part. Beautiful garden and outside eating area that we used every day. Mateja (and Lilijana) were brilliant hosts and answered all queries and questions immediately. Strongly recommend this house for a visit to beautiful Slovenia. Thanks for this swap :-)”
“Mateja was an amazing hostess who communicated fantastically well during our stay (even offering to lend clothes when my suitcase went missing!) She left us provisions as we were arriving late and made videos to guide us to the house. The house is large and comfortable and has an outdoor table and chairs which are nice to enjoy the passing butterflies! Ljubilana is about an hours drive, and the wonderful lakes (Blend and Bohinj) are more like 1.5- 2 hours drive- but well worth it for a day out. We spent a day rafting on the Soca river which was incredibly beautiful and fun! We explored the castles and caves and swam in the lakes and rivers. We also found the Atlantis water park near Ljubliana for a quieter day with the kids (and also has saunas and massages for the parents) . Slovenia is a stunning country. Many thanks to Majeja for lending us her lovely house as a base to explore. ”
“We had great holidays at Matejas house. It is located in a small neat village, on the top of the hill so it has some very nice views. It is really green and pretty up there. The house is very big and comfortable. A kitchen and a living room in the older part are cozy and have everything you could need . The new part with the bedrooms is just great. We traveled with kids and they really made use of the garden. And there were lots of toys! Many tourist attractions are within an hour drive from Goricice. We spent 7 days there, 5 of which we made trips and we still didn't see everything that we had on the list of "close by things to do". Communication with Mateja was very good. Passing the keys and "house guidance" very well organised. Even the neighbors were super nice to us :) We would definitely recommend Matejas place! ”
“We had an amazing time in Mateja's home. The area is beautiful. It's out in the countryside and surrounded by trees (apple and plum are abundant) and lovely views from the bedroom windows. It's like being in a tree house as you can only see tree tops. The house is mostly solar and half of it is very modern and spacious. Really neat. The other half is cosy and older and very comfortable living area. Mateja is a delightful and involved host and I feel became a friend through this swap. I am excited to host their family in our place in a few months. Thanks.”
“Nice and respectful family, Recommended.”
More about us
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We are a family of 5, born in Slovenia, living in Germany since 2013. Children aged 14, 19, 21.
We can offer you a house in Slovenia or a house in Stuttgart where we currently live. -
Mateja is a teacher, Aleksander is a project manager in the field of comfort hardware for large sliding doors.
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Our hobbies: soccer (matches, stadiums all around the world), hip-hop dance, modern design, photography and travelling.
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Where is it?
Neighbourhood
10 min by car to the Cerknica lake and Slivnica hill
20 min to Sneznik castle
Just 1 hour car drive to the sea-side (Slovenian or Croatian) and 45 minutes to the capital city of Ljubljana.
Lake Bled and Bohinj within 1 hour drive .
The world famous cave Postojna within 30 minutes drive.
Rafting, kayaking on Soca river with crystal clear water (1 hour drive)
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