Title: Tranquil Istria Estate | Palazio Clai Winery | 8 Bedrooms | Spa & Heated Pool - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tranquil Istria Estate | Palazio Clai Winery | 8 Bedrooms | Spa & Heated Pool Villa in Buje with private pool and kitchen ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99778200/99778152/a9fc0a17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99778200/99778152/f2c89de8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor banquet area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99778200/99778152/7c0c0e91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99778200/99778152/bedba9a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99778200/99778152/784bd2b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the heart of Istria, Palazio Clai Winery offers a luxurious retreat amidst meticulously tended vineyards and olive groves. Unwind by the private heated outdoor pool with hydromassage, explore fragrant gardens and orchards, or indulge in fine wines from the private wine cellar. ### Entire home 8 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 1610226 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen - Pool - Parking available - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Tranquil Istria Estate | Palazio Clai Winery | 8 Bedrooms | Spa & Heated Pool Nestled in the heart of Istria, atop a picturesque hill, and surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, you'll find Palazio Clai Winery, a luxurious holiday home promising a sanctuary of tranquility and privacy. Originally constructed in the 19th century, this estate is located near the charming town of Grožnjan, nestled amidst meticulously tended vineyards and olive groves. The moment you pass through the arched entrance and lay eyes on Palazio Clai Winery, you'll be enchanted. Grožnjan, a town within Istria's interior, sits just 15 kilometers from the sea and boasts narrow, cobblestone streets and medieval walls that reveal a mesmerizing panorama of vineyards, olive groves, forests, and the distant sea. This small yet culturally significant Istrian town, renowned not only in Croatia but on the international stage, brims with life during the summer months. Often called the "city of artists," it hosts numerous galleries and art studios. Grožnjan comes alive in early May, transforming into a hub of creativity with summer music academies, art, dance, and drama workshops, led by renowned experts and educators in the field of fine and dramatic arts. It's also home to the International Film School, classical music concerts, Ex tempore painting events, jazz festivals, exhibitions, and more. The opulent Palazio Clai Winery sprawls across 950 square meters of living space within an expansive 20,000 square meter property. This lavish estate features a private heated outdoor pool (9x15m) with hydromassage, encircled by inviting sun loungers. The secluded yard offers a multifunctional field, herb gardens, vegetable gardens, an orchard, a pond, organic olive groves, vineyards, and an apiary. The entire property is embraced by pristine nature and carefully landscaped Mediterranean gardens. Originally a 19th-century stanzia, Palazio Clai Winery has transformed from an agricultural site into a leisure haven. The estate has been meticulously renovated, blending modern luxury with historic respect. Palazio Clai Winery comprises 8 suites, 4 additional toilets, an outdoor heated pool, a private wine cellar stocked with global wines, a private cinema, and a game room featuring darts and PlayStation 5. The eight suites house eight bedrooms and six en suite bathrooms, with the seventh bathroom shared. Underfloor heating on the ground floor, central heating with individual adjustments, and an ambiance infused with the scents of wood, cotton, fruit, olives, earth, and flowers ensure a comfortable stay. Palazio Clai Winery warmly welcomes you to experience life's finest pleasures, offering spaces for gatherings with family and friends alongside intimate nooks for solitude. The main house and guest house are seamlessly connected by communal outdoor areas. Your hosts provide impeccable service to ensure your comfort and a sense of being at home. During the renovation, the original house's history was carefully preserved, utilizing locally sourced wood and stone, the very materials that have shaped a thousand years of Istrian history. Awake to the alluring scents of wood, cotton, fruit, olives, earth, and flowers. Palazio Clai Winery pays homage to a history it wishes to convey in the present, preserving it for the future. The estate's owners have crafted it to be the most splendid estate in Istria, striking a perfect balance between opulence and simplicity. Their desire is for you to experience the hospitality of Istria and create enduring memories. All this is woven into the narrative that Palazio Clai Winery seeks to share. Palazio Clai Winery represents a family cooperative intertwined with Istrian agriculture, offering eight bedrooms within a vast estate. Its facilities include dining rooms, chef's kitchens, a wine cellar with tasting room, a private cinema, numerous terraces, and shared spaces designed for engaging conversations, connection with nature, culinary delights, and artistic inspiration. Nestled in a pristine corner of Croatia, it's close to everything yet far from the crowds. But above all, the estate's greatest treasure is the profound sense of serenity and tranquility it bestows upon its guests. Palazio Clai Winery is consistently enchanting, offering an unrivaled serenity. It promises a genuine retreat with a spacious garden, sun-drenched pool area, private wellness facilities, a vast sports field, and numerous on-site activities. The estate is surrounded by inviting roads for walking or cycling, hiking trails, and historic towns waiting to be explored. Istria is renowned for its delectable cuisine and fine wines, ensuring a daily culinary adventure during your stay. Istria is truly a feast for the senses. Its streams meander to the sea through ancient valleys and gullies, evoking local myths of giants. Rolling hills overlook fields and valleys, with quaint towns perched atop peaks, resembling scenes from old paintings. The view is a panorama of white-capped mountains, lush wheat fields, plateaus, valleys, vineyards, olive groves on the hillsides, and, of course, the enchanting sea. Facilities and amenities Living space: 950m² Lot size: 20000m² 8 bedrooms 7 bathrooms Sleeps: 16 Carefully landscaped horticulture with Mediterranean plants 3000 sqm of green areas Fragrant garden Orchard Vegetable garden Garden with herbs Large safe with private code Concierge & Butler service Housekeeping service Fitness & Spa Covered Parking Large sports field Broadband high-speed internet access 100/100 mbps Sauna Billiard Table tennis Bicycles Multifunctional playground - tennis, volleyball, football, basketball court, badminton, boules Pool house Parking Swimming pool Fire pit Goldfish pond Layout MAIN HOUSE (for 10 persons) 2 Queen suites (basement and ground floor) 1 King suite (first floor) 2 Double Twin suites (second floor and attic) Dining room Living room Wardrobe Kitchen Summer terrace with cocktail bar Court terrace GUEST HOUSE (for 6 persons) 1 King suite (ground floor) 2 Twin suites (ground floor) Dining room (first floor) Living room (first floor) Wardrobe (first floor) Kitchen (first floor) OUTDOOR Pool house Heated overflow pool with fresh water and hydromassage (9x15m) Dressing room Sanitary facilities Pool Bar Included in price STAFF: Villa Manager/Concierge Butler Chef Housekeeping Gardener SERVICES: Breakfast Warm drinks (coffee, tea...) Change of towels as requested Change of bed linen 2 times a week Floor heating and air condition Internet Final cleaning Tourist tax ADDITIONAL SERVICES ON REQUEST: Luxury car rental Boat or motor yacht rental Private transfers Luxury tailor made tours Babysitting ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 8 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 7 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Outdoor furniture - Vegetable garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number HR33590914429 ### Property is also known as 6598467458b05739476f12c0 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.37576%2C13.69318&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=eB-oYVFurF1zRESs8vHDSr3G4m0=) Groznjan, Istra County #### What's nearby - Aquapark Istralandia - 17 min drive - 16.3 km - Novigrad Harbour - 25 min drive - 20.9 km - Umag Beach - 25 min drive - 21.2 km - Portoroz Beach - 27 min drive - 22.7 km - Lanterna Beach - 39 min drive - 27.7 km #### Getting around - Buzet Station - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pizzeria Aquarius, Buje - ‬9 min drive - ‪Rondo - ‬8 min drive - ‪Konoba Luciana - ‬16 min drive - ‪Konoba "KRASICA - ‬15 min walk - ‪Stacion - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Tranquil Istria Estate | Palazio Clai Winery | 8 Bedrooms | Spa & Heated Pool have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Tranquil Istria Estate | Palazio Clai Winery | 8 Bedrooms | Spa & Heated Pool pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Tranquil Istria Estate | Palazio Clai Winery | 8 Bedrooms | Spa & Heated Pool? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Tranquil Istria Estate | Palazio Clai Winery | 8 Bedrooms | Spa & Heated Pool? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Tranquil Istria Estate | Palazio Clai Winery | 8 Bedrooms | Spa & Heated Pool located? > Situated in a rural location, this villa is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Fonticus Gallery and within 9 mi (15 km) of Sinkovic Wines and Coronia. Sečovlje Saltpans Nature Park and Ramparts are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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