This September and October, Orvas Villas are offering 20% off last-minute family villa holidays and private yacht charters on Croatia’s sunny and island-strewn Adriatic coast. So if you still haven’t got anything planned for summer, now’s the time to be spontaneous.
Alongside their generous savings on summer holidays, Orvas own and manage the finest collection of luxury, seaside villas in Croatia. Every single one is handpicked. Private pools and spectacular locations come as standard. Laser-like focus on your happiness is all part of the Orvas personal service. And absolutely nothing is too much trouble, from airport transfers to babysitting.
Exactly the same attention to detail applies to Orvas Yachting: now the largest charter company in Croatia and proud owner of an outstanding fleet which includes everything from catamarans to small cruise ships.
But summer can’t last forever. So take a look at Orvas Villas top five holiday villas for September and October 2019 or cast your eye over their pick of family-friendly luxury gulet charters. Then simply get in touch, book and save an extra 20% on last minute prices.
1/6 Villa Skalinada, Makarska Riviera, sleeps eight, from £490 per night
Not only does five bedroom Villa Skalinda overlook the Adriatic on the lovely Makarska Riviera, it comes with its own pool and has a secret passageway directly to the beach – name the child who won’t be completely captivated by that exciting news.
Villa Skalinada, sleeps up to eight
- Five bedrooms – one on ground floor, four on first floor.
- Two bathrooms, both with bath and shower.
- Large living room, family kitchen and dining room.
- Private swimming pool, sun terraces, enclosed and landscaped garden.
- Outdoor dining terrace, small terrace off first floor bedroom.
- Air conditioning and WIFI throughout.
- 190m to beach, 300m to Baška Voda.
- One hour and 10 minutes’ drive from Split.
- Direct UK flights to Split take from two hours, 35 minutes.
Baška Voda
The seaside town of Baška Voda sits on the Makarska Riviera at the foot of Mount Biokovo. Between the pretty local beaches, adventuring on Croatia’s third highest mountain and plenty of potential for Adriatic island-hopping, it’s a perfect base for an active family holiday this summer. Split is just an hour’s drive west and has one of the most fascinating historic centres in Europe. And only 10km east of Baška Voda, charming Makarska town is another must-see and also where to catch a ferry for Brač – Dalmatia’s largest island and home to legendary Zlatni Rat beach.
Take a closer look, or book, Villa Skalinda with Orvas Villas
2/6 Villa Mir Vami, Brac Island, sleeps 10, from £404 per night
Four bedroom Villa Mir Vami is a good choice for larger families. Seafront on idyllic Brac Island, it’s dipped into lush greenery, blessed with several sun terraces plus a fabulous swimming pool, and it’s on a slightly elevated site so views over the Adriatic are also reliably amazing.
Villa Mir Vami, sleeps up to 10
- Four double bedrooms.
- Four bathrooms, three with bath and shower.
- Large living room, separate dining room, spacious family kitchen.
- Outdoor dining terrace with huge stone-built barbecue.
- Private swimming pool and sun terraces.
- Air conditioning and WIFI throughout.
- 260m to beach, 100m to local shops.
- Two hours by road and car ferry from Split.
- Direct UK flights to Split take from two hours, 35 minutes.
Brac Island
Brac is Dalmatia’s largest island and home to its tallest mountain, Vidova Gora. It’s also where you’ll find world famous Zlatni Rat beach. And if that doesn’t completely seduce you, try charming harbour towns and quaint villages, pretty vineyards, olive groves and some of the best seafood in all of Croatia – not to mention legendary local goats cheese. Kids will love Brac’s outdoorsy, active vibe and all the hiking, biking and water sports’ potential. And if you need a mainland adventure, Villa Mir Vami is minutes from Sumartin, the historic island port with regular ferry crossings to Makarska.
Take a closer look, or book, Villa Mir Vami with Orvas Villas
3/6 Villa Vjeka, Brac Island, sleeps 10, from £325 per night
This lovely traditional stone villa has a secret: it’s impeccably designed yet made for younger children, right down to its grassy, toy-packed, outdoor play area. Older kids will like the big swimming pool. And then there’s the all-round appeal of local beaches, fabulous sea views and nearby Sumartin town.
Villa Vjeka, sleeps up to 10
- Four bedrooms – three double, one twin.
- Four bathrooms, three with bath and shower.
- Bright and spacious open-plan living, dining and kitchen area.
- Outdoor dining terrace with built-in barbecue.
- Private swimming pool, sun terraces, garden and children’s play area.
- Air conditioning and WIFI throughout.
- 200m to beach, 100m to historic port of Sumartin.
- Two hours by road and car ferry from Split.
- Direct UK flights to Split take from two hours, 35 minutes.
Sumartin, Brac Island
The mix of red-roofed villas and graceful spires dipped into lush vegetation definitely gives Sumartin a more tropical look than you’d expect on the south east coast of Brac. In reality, this historic port couldn’t be more traditionally Dalmatian. It’s one of the island’s best loved towns, known for delightful waterfront restaurants serving fresh fish and excellent local wines, and the lively centre is only a few minutes’ walk from Villa Vjeka.
Take a closer look, or book, Villa Vjeka with Orvas Villas
4/6 Villa Andora, Brac Island, sleeps eight, from £377 per night
Three bedroom Villa Andora whispers cool and contemporary from the unusual galleried walkway on the first floor to its chlorine-free swimming pool. Although nothing compares to its sun terrace’ views of open countryside, abundant forest and the (not too) distant Adriatic.
Villa Andora, sleeps up to eight
- Four double bedrooms – one on ground floor, three on first floor.
- Three bathrooms – two en-suite.
- Open plan living space with fabulous modern kitchen.
- Sheltered outdoor seating area and sun terrace.
- Chlorine-free, private swimming pool with sea views.
- Air conditioning and WIFI throughout.
- One kilometre to Selca village centre; 1.5 km to coast and beaches.
- Two hours by road and car ferry from Split.
- Direct UK flights to Split take from two hours, 35 minutes.
Selca, Brac Island
The little village of Selca sits up in the hills only a few minutes’ west of Sumartin. Lush local countryside and stunning open views give it a charming sense of peace and tranquillity, just don’t expect splendid isolation: a short drive from Selca, along a lovely mountain road, you’ll find the town of Bol, a great spot for fun water sports and best known of all as the location of Zlatni Rat, one of Europe’s most photographed beaches.
Take a closer look, or book, Villa Andora with Orvas Villas
5/6 Villa Helena, Milna, Brac Island from £305 per night
Three bedroom Villa Helena sits right in the heart of Milna overlooking one of the town’s two elegant marinas. Glorious views aside, this holiday home has a pretty garden, its own private pool and thoughtfully designed outdoor space for dining, lazing and making the most of the wonderful summer weather on Brac’s sheltered south west coast.
Villa Helena, sleeps up to eight
- Three bedrooms – two double and one twin.
- Three bathrooms.
- Light filled open-plan living, dining and kitchen area.
- Imaginatively planned outdoor dining terrace with stone BBQ.
- Private swimming pool, sun terraces, shady seating areas and garden.
- Air conditioning and WIFI throughout.
- Town centre location, 1.4km to beaches.
- One hour and 50 minutes by road and car ferry from Split.
- Direct UK flights to Split take from two hours, 35 minutes.
Milna, Brac Island
The sheltered port of Milna is a favourite with keen sailors thanks to two, gorgeous marinas and fabulous cruising potential round Brac’s neighbouring Adriatic islands. Young explorers will enjoy delving into the secrets of the town’s shipbuilding past and discovering the beautiful coves and beaches along the coast. And if you want excellent local restaurants with superb seafood and even better sea views, Milna is the place for those too.
Take a closer look, or book, Villa Helena with Orvas Villas
6/6 Charter your own luxury cruise around captivating Croatia
If you’re looking for a truly original family holiday this summer, Orvas Yachting highly recommend cruising the Croatian coast aboard one of their fleet of traditional gulets. These historic wooden sailing boats once worked for a living on the Adriatic. Today, flawlessly restored and fitted out with every imaginable luxury, they sail just for pleasure and couldn’t be easier to charter for a week (or more) this September and October.
- Orvas Yachting’s fleet ranges in size from classic three-cabin/six-berth gulets to magnificent eight-cabin/16-berth gulets.
- All chartered luxury cruises are captained and professionally staffed with between two and four crew members.
- A choice of departure harbours including both Split and Dubrovnik – direct UK flights to either city take from two hours, 35 minutes during summer.
- Full or half-board accommodation is available and several cruises offer 50% discount on meals for under 11s.
- A range of itineraries means you can tailor a cruise to the ages and stages of kids, mix active days with lazy days, see heaps of hidden Croatian gems and make sure everyone on board has an incredible experience.
- Anything from water sports’ equipment to National Park passes can be easily arranged in advance.
- Orvas Yachting have over 20 years charter experience and sail the largest fleet of luxury yachts and gulets on Croatia’s Adriatic coast.