Pile (pronounced pea-lay) is a residential area of historic importance, immediately adjacent to the fortified walls of the Old Town and the Pile Gates from which it takes its name. Built in the 16th century, the Gate remains the main entrance to the City. It is also the first place of disembarkment for visitors arriving by bus from the airport in Cilipi. Crisscrossing the hillside that ascends to the east, polished stone terraces and long flights of stairs burnish bright and smooth in the afternoon sun. Miha Klaic Street is a quiet pedestrian walkway, lined with 19th century stone facades and cascading tiers of oleander, clematis and bougainvillae. At the top of the street, near a tiny chapel and belfry - a five-minute walk from the Pile Gates - sits the home of Jadranka and Milan Benussi, shaded by the rich Mediterranean foliage of a secluded hillside park. Inside Number 10, a narrow flight of stairs leads to a large lower-level terrace and two brand new self-catering apartments overlooking the sea and the mighty Lovrijenac Fortress. Both apartments have a small living-dining area, kitchen nook with stove and fridge, double twin bedroom and bathroom with shower. Sliding glass doors access the terrace and garden and provide plenty of light and sunshine. Terracotta Italian floor tiles, exposed stone walls and ambiental lighting make for warm, comfortable interiors. The shared terrace offers privacy with splendid views and the opportunity for alfresco dining in the company of almond, orange and loquat trees.
The 2 Benussi apartments are side by side and share a private terrace • One bedroom apartments (sleeps 2/3), 32m2 - 33m2, open plan kitchen-dining-living area (stove, fridge), TV, double bedroom (apartment no. 2 has extra single bed in room), bathroom (WC, shower) • Apartment no. 1 has private balcony (4.75m2) • Terrace (66m2) • Garden furniture • Sea views • Air-conditioning • Welcome basket • Approx. driving time: Dubrovnik airport: 30 mins • Approx. walking time: Shops, cafés, restaurants, beach, Old Town: 10 mins
N.B. The property is located within a pedestrian zone. The final 100m or so of your transfer is on foot. The property may be unsuitable for persons with restricted mobilty due to it's elevated location and several steps.
Price includes: 7 nights self-catering at Benussi Apartments • Welcome basket • Airport transfers • 2 private journeys with lunch: a guided walk of Dubrovnik’s Old Town and a day trip to the Konavle region and medieval town of Cavtat • Elafiti Island Travel Notes • Private guide • Relevant transfers • Taxes • Gourmet Notes
N.B. This holiday can also be tailor-made to include a day of private wine tasting with lunch on the Peljesac Peninsula.
N.B. Price does not include flights. Please contact us for further info regarding flights.
*Prices may differ depending on size of party and departure date
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