Eco House Casa Grigia, Ćunski, Croatia

If you want to get away from it all, this eco cottage in the woods offers the perfect escape. Tucked away on a quiet part of Losinj Island, just 5 minutes from some of the island’s most beautiful beaches, the cottage is surrounded by unspoiled nature and is an ideal place to truly relax.

Recently refurbished to high eco standards, the house sleeps 4 people. The airy, open-plan living area with grey stone floors and an attractive stone fireplace, is furnished with a sofa, dining table for 4 and a modern kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with a cooker hob, fridge, freezer and toaster.

The outside terrace has a table and chairs, for meals al fresco. There is a large parasol and a hammock, where guests can relax and enjoy the peace of the woods.

The owners have taken great pains to make the house as eco-friendly as possible. It is completely solar-powered and all water is heated by solar power. Rainwater is collected and recycled. All laundry and cleaning is done using eco-friendly products. All waste is recycled. There are minimal electronic devices in the house. The house itself is clad in traditional stone to ensure that it remains cooler in the summer months and that air conditioning is not required. For really hot days there is a ceiling fan in the living room.

SLEEPING
Bedroom: The master bedroom has a comfortable double bed with a dresser.
Extra: The sofa in the living room converts into a double bed (suitable for one adult or two children)

BATHROOM
The immaculate white tiled bathroom has a shower, basin and WC.

ADDITIONAL
• Outside dining • BBQ • Outside shower • Ceiling fan • Fireplace • Waste disposal • Music stereo • Child-friendly • Suitable for elderly • Private parking, car recommended

LOCATION
Losinj is connected via a bridge with Cres island and is the largest island in the Adriatic. Although it remains very much unspoiled by development, there are plenty of adventures to be had.

If you can tear yourself away from the beautiful local beaches then the town of Mali Losinj (20 minutes) makes a great day out. The town, which dates from the 12th Century, is famous for its large harbour and 19th-century villas in nearby Čikat bay. The Museum of Apoxyomenos is the island’s main cultural attraction. The museum focuses on the bronze statue of a Greek athlete which dates from the 1st century and was found almost completely in tact in the sea off Lošinj. The Aromatic Garden is not only a fragrant retreat but also serves delicious local food.

For self-catering there are some supermarkets in Mali Losinj and an excellent fish market where you can purchase the freshest fish to cook at home.

There are several watersport schools on the island where visitors can learn to sail, windsurf or surf, and the pristine sea means that there is excellent visibility for snorkelling and scuba diving. Away from the water you can parachute, rock climb and take a cycle tour through unspoiled countryside. Excellent facilities to play tennis are also available.

The island is only reachable via ferry from the Croatian mainland. The closest international airport is at Rijeka (2 hours 20 minutes including ferry).