Villa Manuel is suitable for accommodating up to 4 people. The property itself extends over an area of 65m². The house is brand new and was only completed in summer 2008. It is built in the typical Istrian style. In the large garden you will certainly find a place where you can make yourself comfortable and have a barbecue. The children will certainly find something to play on our 16000 m2 property, with swings, slides, etc. In Rakalj you can find peace and relaxation and unwind. Medicinal plants and flowers provide a special fragrance. In the village itself there are two shops, bars and a pizzeria. The beaches are not far away and are ideal for swimming, snorkelling, fishing and sunbathing. The beaches in the surrounding area are not overcrowded and everyone will find a quiet spot to suit their taste. The landscape is very varied, and hikers and bikers also come here. We are a friendly young family and would be pleased to welcome you in our house.Short descriptionOther : Non-smoking houseShort description 1Number of kitchens : 1SurroundingsLeisure facilities : Bicycle hireSports facilities in the surrounding area : Fishing, Mountain biking, Horse riding, DivingSurroundings 1Excursions : PulaRovinjPorecNational Park BrioniVeniceIsland of Cres and Mali LosinjCave Baredine OpatijaMedulinMotovunCave Postojna in SloveniaLocation description : The Istrian village of Rakalj is located on the western coast of the Bay of Rasa Channel, a few kilometres from the sea and 25 kilometres from Pula. There are several places with beautiful panoramic views of the sea and the islands of Kvarner. The place was known in the past for the traditional Istrian 'loncariji' (topfer). Rakalj is the birthplace of the famous Croatian writer Mate Balote. His house houses an ethnographic collection and a museum with pottery and sculptures. This quiet holiday resort is just right for those who like to spend their holidays in the countryside and also like art and old crafts.Other sports and leisure facilities : In Pula: squash, tennis, sports centre.....Garden and outdoor facilitiesRecreational facilities at the property : PlaygroundGarden equipment : Garden shed, garden furniture available, barbecue Basic information - Pets allowed: none - size of property: 11000 m² - Year of the last complete renovation : 2008 - non-smoking - Number of bedrooms: 2 - Number of bathrooms: 1 Top features - WiFi - air conditioning: Everywhere - heating: Everywhere - terrace - garden: For communal use - Total of private car parking spaces: 1 - ㄴ of which garage spaces: None - ㄴ of which carport spaces: None - ㄴ of which private outdoor parking spaces: 1 Sleeping bedroom 2 - double bed (1.80 m width) - bedroom is dimmable bedroom 4 - bunk bed - bedroom is dimmable in the living area - sofa bed for 1 person Bathroom bathroom 2 - shower - basin - toilet - bidet - hair dryer - daylight Cooking/Living - coffee machine: coffee machine - fridge/freezer: freezing compartment, deep freezer, fridge - stove: gas hob, stove - kitchen hood - oven - toaster - number of dining tables: 1 - number of seats: 4 - number of living rooms: 1 - living room is dimmable Entertainment - TV: TV, satellite TV - DVD player Utility - Clothes dryer: For communal use in the building Outside area - grill/barbecue: grill/barbecue Surroundings - view: sea/lake, garden, forrest, lawn - Grocery store: 800 m - restaurant: 500 m - train station: 25,0 km - airport: 20,0 km - motorway: 20,0 km - sea: 2,0 km - bicycle hire: 1 m Distinctive features - located in the middle of the countryside