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Reviews of A traditional farmhouse vibe! Modern living with a rustic twist. For lovers of the great outdoors!

A traditional farmhouse vibe! Modern living with a rustic twist. For lovers of the great outdoors!
Zasip, Gorenjska

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Judith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surprised
The property was located directly across the street from the barn, which was, unfortunately experiencing VERY strong odor.(liquid manure?) I grew up on a dairy farm and this was something out of the ordinary.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
Judith, sorry to hear that your short stay coincided with the occasional local farming practice in Slovenia of organically fertilising the fields. We hope you still enjoyed the beautiful countryside around the house and Lake Bled. Kind Regards Stuart

8/10 Good

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very peaceful and beautiful setting
Very good. I will stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Respite in the country
The quiet offered by this property and the peacefulness of the neighbors was welcomed. We appreciated looking at the castle on the hill at night and were even treated to snow-capped mountains one morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Vanessa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday home in Zasip
Good booking service - excellent location

10/10 Excellent

michael v.

Liked: Cleanliness
good location
alpine retreat is a lovely place to relax and explore in and around bled, good size bedrooms ,and a bathroom with a great view of bled castle

10/10 Excellent

Marianne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Village house
Traditional village house, simply decorated, comfortably furnished and extremely well equipped, good shower, comfortable beds and good bedding etc. Lovely views. In peaceful village of Zasip, away from the tourist throngs in Bled. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony, the good village restaurant, and great walks from the door. Stuart was a great host. House information and recommends all very thorough, so all went very smoothly. Highly recommended as a base for a holiday in the area, which has so much to do we felt we barely scratched the surface - so we'd love to come back.

10/10 Excellent

Petra A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family house not far from the touristic village Bled
Really nice and well maintained and clean house, good located, just a few minutes drive from Bled, nostalgic just besides an old church. The kitchen was well equiped, the beds were very good, nice modern bathroom, the Wifi was very good. Next door there was a really nice old woman, who waved us every day "a good day". The balcony was nice but small, the garden was a good place to be outside, but only accessible by walking around the house. The contact with the owner was very good. He gave us a lot of practical information about the area, several walking tours, restaurants etc. We would like to recommand this house to everyone.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property in a perfect location.
The property had everything we needed and kept reasonably cool when the outside temperatures were hot. The balcony was especially nice for breakfast with a view of the village and Bled castle in the distance. The location is also perfect if you have a car. Centrally placed for Lakes Bled and Bohinj, not far from the Vrsic Pass and Triglev National Park, and also plenty of great scenery and walking close to the property. Local food also very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

Amazing Place to Stay
I spent a few days here visiting friends and have to say it was perfect! The house is so big, there's so much space - it's fantastic. The kitchen was well stocked and the study area with Dvds and books as well as the games selection was a great little touch. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Good family place
Great all round.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia v.

Fantastic !!
Spacious house in hiking paradise near Bled. We were there with two grown-up sons, who liked that there were so many different rooms in the house where they could go their own way. There is even a library with lots of DVDs. In good weather you can sit on the balcony or in the new garden behind the barn (beautiful view at both places). Stuart has done everything to make the holiday a great success. When one of the showers broke, he immediately arranged a plumber and offered to send a cleaner after the plumber's visit. We have done everything without a car, there is good public transport and we have rented mountain bikes. Bled itself can be a bit crowded in summer. The Vintgar Gorge also, the best time to visit the Vintgar in high season is at about 8.00 AM or after 16.30.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Suzie C.

Very charming rustic nostalgic property. The area is like going back in time and very beautiful.
There was a strong smell of dairy cows that are housed just across the road, that pervaded the house. We could never get the hot water to work efficiently upstairs in the shower. The stairs to the bedrooms need negotiation, not for under 3s or over 60s who are not nimble and careful. It is a shame that there is no direct access to the garden, nor furniture, nor barbecue. Apart from those negatives, the beds were comfortable and we all enjoyed good sleeps. We loved the local pub for our dinner, just down the road. It is well priced, serves quite a variety and has cheerful English speaking service. The house is also well equipped with games and books.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Oliver B.

Great house - peaceful, spacious and well-renovated, within walking distance of Bled.
The house was clean and very comfortable in a great location. We really enjoyed the peace of the village and the easy access to other attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Neil P.

Great place to explore Bled and beyond
Alpine Retreat was a great place for our short stay, next to a church in a rural location just 10 minutes drive from Lake Bled. There is a local supermarket with all essential needs and fresh bread and a small playground opposite it for our children. The property was spacious, clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped and the modernized shower room complemented the original features of the place. There were a large selection of dvds provided and good WiFi too. Stuart responded quickly to emails and was very helpful. In sum, a great base to explore Bled and the surrounding area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Claudia C.

Wonderful Stay
This farmhouse has everything you need for a wonderful stay in the countryside outside of Bled. The township of Zasip is not far from Lake Bled and very quiet. It has great accessibility to nearby walks. The house is well equipped and the kitchen has absolutely everything you need for cooking in. The BBQ around the back has a beautiful view. Stuart was very helpful during the booking process and afterwards with tips and suggestions. Hopefully, we will be back one day. Thanks again for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Matthew S., Shipbourne, Kent

Peaceful Farmhouse in perfect location close to Bled
Loved our stay in the Alpine Retreat, close enough to Bled to walk/cycle/drive in no time but far enough to be incredibly peaceful and enjoy sweeping views across the valley. The property is rustic but has everything you would need, and importantly stays cool on hot sunny days. Stuart the owner was very helpful before and during our stay, offering lots of tips and even helpfully drawing maps of local play areas for our 15 month old daughter. Would recommend for anyone wishing to explore not only Bled but the wider area and activities, all easily accesible from Zasip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Christine E.

Loved the location!
We were a group of 6 adults visiting Slovenia and Croatia last September. We loved being able to walk to Bled and Vintgar Gorge. Zasip has a great restaurant, bar and grocery store within a few minutes walk. Everything we needed was close by, along with great scenery. The house had all the amenities we wanted and the sitting room and dining table were large enough to fit us all comfortably. The house does sleep 6 adults, but the loft area is a bit small for tall people.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle F.

Wonderful house. Beautiful location.
We stayed at Alpine Retreat for a week. The house is in perfect location - a beautiful village moments away from the much busier Bled. It was clean and had everything we needed. I really appreciated decent quality pans of a good size...vital for catering to hungry teenagers! Zasip is very well placed for great local walks and trips futher afield. Stuart, our host, was extremely helpful giving us maps of walks and restaurant recommendations. There were loads of activities nearby. We went canyoning, white water rafting and mountain biking. Highlight of the trip was paragliding at Bohinj and Lake Bohinj itself. A sublime beauty. Best meal was at the Airport Restaurant also recommended by Stuart. We had a brilliant time! Thank you Stuart.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Geoffrey C.

Reflects village in which it is situated. Beautiful views. Lovely holiday home.
Very good for families of all ages. Wonderfully cool in hot weather. Home from home. Excellent facilities. Parking for two cars a bit difficult. Had to ask Think Slovenia to send someone out to cut garden. Appeared not to have been cut all season. Owner very helpful with written advice, things to do, car hire, walks, restaurants. Many useful books and maps. Hope to return. Overall wonderful holiday
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful area and country
Very peaceful stay at Alpine Retreat, within walking distance of Bled and whole of Slovenia is within easy reach. House comfortable with all home comforts and great suggestions of things to do. Lovely to have the old lady next door waving to us whenever we came or went (did she ever go into her own house?!). Can't wait to visit Slovenia again, so beautiful and friendly
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andreas K.

Fabulous place in the countryside, with Bled as a great starter for all sorts of outdoor activities!
We spent a long weekend in Stuarts lovely remodeled farm house. The house is spacious, equipped with everything one might need. The garden next to the house is a great source of fruits! Bled is just a couple of minutes to drive. But one can start wonderful hikes just in front of the door. We had no problem whatsoever, Stuart responded immediately and gave us a host of great information about the area, good enough for a couple of weeks stay. We really enjoyed the few days, ready to get more some time!

10/10 Excellent

Kristina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gemütliches haus
Ein gemütliches Haus mit allem was man braucht. Herrliche Aussicht.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Great you enjoyed your stay with us.

6/10 Okay

Kirsten R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice house with a mouse
We stayed a few days in Stuarts house. It is located in Zasip, which is very close to Bled. Before we arrived Stuart gave us a lot of information about the area und the house, which was perfect. When we arrived the house smelt a little, but after opening the windows it was ok. The bathroom on the ground floor was a little older, but the one on the first floor was new and modern. The bedrooms were ok. We didn't have any problems with the cows next door or the church bell. But unfortunately we did have a problem with a mouse, which we found in the kitchen on the fridge between our groceries. For us this was a no-go!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Hi Kirsten, sorry to hear about the mouse. We took action as soon as we heard and have had no more sightings reported. We are surrounded by fields so it may have got lost, found no food and returned home again.

10/10 Excellent

Aur M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Authentieke woning met veel ruimte
Riante ligging, mooie wandelingen in de nabijheid. Woning goed uitgerust.Misten wel een koffiezet. Uitstekende ligging voor het maken van autotochten naar nabijgelegen bezienswaardigheden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joachim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr gut
Alles wunderbar
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschönes Bauernhaus
Wir haben uns in dem schönen Bauernhaus sehr wohl gefühlt. U.a. die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Die Kinder hatten im Dachgeschoss viel Platz zum Spielen. Die Hängematte und die Terrasse im Garten luden jeden Abend nach den Wanderungen zum Verweilen ein.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Zasip ist ein schön gelegener kleiner Ort. Dort hat man seine Ruhe
Das Ferienhaus war sehr geräumig. Die Einrichtung passte zum Ambiente des alten Bauernhauses. Es wurde versucht, das Alte zu bewahren. Ebenso fehlte es nicht an Dingen, die für einen angenehmen Aufenthalt notwendig sind. Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2022
The cottage was very spacious. The décor matched the ambience of the old farmhouse. An attempt was made to preserve the old. Likewise, there was no lack of things necessary for a pleasant stay. We felt comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Martina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wie beschrieben und sehr nett
Stuart hat uns im Vorfeld schon tolle Tipps für Wanderungen und Ausflüge geschickt und sich gut gekümmert. Check-In reibungslos, Schlüssel- und Kontaktfrei. Super einfach! Das Haus war sauber und wurde sehr hübsch renoviert und eingerichtet. Aber es ist ein altes Gemäuer und ist daher im ersten Moment etwas kühl und muffig. Das legt sich aber schnell, wenn man die Fensterläden öffnet und Licht und Luft herein lässt. Ausstattung und Interieur sind einwandfrei, gemütlich und mehr als ausreichend. Man findet alles, was man braucht und viel an Infos und Unterhaltung. Ein Stern Abzug für die Lage gibt es nur, weil der Kuhstall nebenan leider etwas duftet. Das stört vielleicht aber auch nur mich... Sonst kann man direkt vom Haus los wandern, radeln und spazieren, ein gutes Restaurant ist ums Eck, Supermarkt leicht erreichbar (5min), Nachbarn alle sehr freundlich, schöne Aussicht, idyllisch gelegen, Bled ist nicht weit weg. ... Kurzum: Alles prima! Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit in Zasip bei Bled. Vielen Dank!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rolf S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr zu empfehlen
Das Ferienhaus ist geräumig und gut ausgestattet. Die auf der Rückseite des Hauses befindliche Grünfläche gehört größtenteils einem Nachbarn, der aber offenbar nichts dagegen hatte, dass wir uns ab und zu in den Schatten der Bäume gesetzt haben. Zum örtlichen Supermarkt sind es wenige Minuten zu Fuß, noch kürzer ist der Weg zu einem Restaurant, das eine abwechslungsreiche Speisekarte zu bieten hat. Auch nach Bled kann man zu Fuß gehen, wenn man einen halbstündigen Spaziergang nicht scheut. Der Hausbesitzer schickt vor der Anreise eine Menge hilfreicher Informationen, darunter eine Reihe von Tourenvorschlägen für kleine und große Wanderungen, mit denen man die Schönheit der Gegend kennenlernen kann. Er reagiert genau wie die Agentur vor Ort sehr schnell auf Anfragen. Wir haben uns im Vorfeld der Reise und während unseres Aufenthalts gut aufgehoben gefühlt. Zum Schluss eine kleine Warnung für empfindliche Gemüter: Die dörfliche Lage bringt es mit sich, dass man den schräg gegenüber liegenden Milchviehbetrieb ab und zu während des Ausmistens riecht und die Glocken der direkt neben dem Ferienhaus befindlichen Kirche läuten morgens um sieben Uhr in das Schlafzimmer hinein.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Christian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nettes , geräumiges Haus
Das alte Bauernhaus ist sehr geräumig und sehr gut ausgestattet.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

ANDREAS S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustikale Ferienwohnung
Sehr schön renoviertes altes Bauernhaus im traditionellen Stil mit zeitgemäßer Ausstattung für bis zu sechs Personen. Sehr gut ausgestattete Küche. Zwei Aufenthaltsräume. Einkaufsmöglichkeit und Gastwirtschaft im Ort (5 min). Optimal für Familien.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2019