Vintage Travel offers handpicked villas with private pools in unspoilt locations. Established in 1990, our highly knowledgeable, long-standing team both in the UK and in the destinations that we operate, are always on hand to ensure your stay runs smoothly from start to finish. Each villa is handpicked by us, we visit each and every destination and every villa to provide high quality holiday homes to suit all occasions: from a cottage hideaway for a couple, a two or three bedroom house for a family holiday, to villas large enough for several families wishing to holiday together. With a wide selection of properties covering everything from historic houses in rural areas to modern day contemporary homes close to beaches, there is something for everyone. Staying in a private home is the perfect way to spend a holiday. Villas give the opportunity for complete freedom, privacy, and space in which to relax and unwind- it’s like having a home away from home!

Guests staying at Luciana’s sister property, Ivana, have been charmed by its setting, views and the friendliness of the owners. We were, therefore, very happy when the owners decided to transform another of Mihanici’s stone buildings into the pretty cottage Luciana. Enjoying the same panoramic views over the Konavle valley, Luciana combines traditional features and modern facilities to great effect. Ancient stone steps lead up to the entrance terrace which runs the length of the cottage and onto the pool area. Here a tiled sun terrace wraps around two sides of the pool and to the rear, a spacious covered dining area complete with wood oven is the perfect spot for dinner al fresco. The distinctive local stone walls and thick hewn wood beams add character to the interior, where an open plan living/dining and kitchen area form the ground floor. The bedrooms, each with en suite shower room, are bright and light with white furniture, pretty fabrics and recessed lighting which illuminates the beautiful exposed stone.

A local restaurant (konoba) is just 2.5km away (a 5 minute drive), Ljuta (7km) has a popular waterside restaurant, with Gruda (9km) and Čilipi (7km) providing amenities and a further selection of restaurants and cafes. Vines and cypresses dot the valley, creating a picturesque backdrop for walking and cycling, whilst its beaches offer the opportunity to dip into the clear waters of the Adriatic Sea. And finally, a visit to Dubrovnik Old Town is essential – the boat from palm-fringed Cavtat (12km) is a spectacular way to arrive in this historic and stunning city.