Montenegro Self-Catering Apartment

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A romantic sun break just for two...(or four !) Self-catering Waterfront Apartment (sleeps 2/4) for rent all year around in Perast, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Breathtaking sea (and mountain) views over the fabulous Kotor fjord.

Sunrise. View from the bedroom

Another view from the apartment

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A romantic sun break just for two

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Sleeps 2/4. Traditional stone waterfront apartment with breathtaking views over the fjord. Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Town in Kotor Fjord.

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• Spacious (sqm 44), sunny and airy (6 windows), newly and tastefully renovated (original stone walls, arched windows, etc), waterfront apartment on the first floor of an old Venetian noble house built at the end of the 16th c.

• Furnished to the highest standards.
• Affording breathtaking views of the sea or/and mountains across Kotor fjord, including the famous twin church islets of St George and Our Lady of the Rock, which always feature in pictures of Montenegro.
• Just 30 seconds to the sea.

• UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Ideal for romantic let just for two (or family of four).
• LONG TERM WINTER/SPRING LOW COST LETS and magic WINTER SUN BREAKS (about 300 sunny days per year).

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View from the window

Luxuries:	30 sec to the sea, sea view from 3 windows
General:	Air conditioning, TV
Standard:	Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:	Clothes dryer, Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:	Bedrooms (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:	Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:	Linen and towels provided.
Access:	Either end of the village of Perast they have built a carpark (2€ per 24 hours) to reduce the amount of local traffic.

Further details indoors:

Our home offers a bedroom with wooden hand made double bed (with large storage space under for luggage or other things), very large wardrobe (inside a high wall stone 'niche'), board, and … stunning sea view from two arched windows to the near famous twin islets.

If necessary, the bedroom can be fully isolated of the rest of the flat by means of a strong wooden sliding partition (sea pictures).

If not closed, one can enjoy during whole the day a very large (44 mq) and airy and sunny (6 windows) open space. There is a comfortable lounge area with double sofa bed, armchair, coffee table, TV and a dining area with table for 4 people and large stone bar that can seat 2 persons for easy eating. Old family coats of arms can be seen in the living area.

A well equipped modern kitchen plenty of storage space, with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, kettle, coffee and fruit juice machines and toaster etc. All crockery, cutlery, glasses and pans provided. Also cleaning utensils. A modern bathroom with semi circular shower enclosure, wash basin, WC, large bathroom mirror and vanity unit. There is a reverse cycle air conditioning in the living area enabling heating and cooling as required and an electric heater in the bedroom, making it a true year round destination.

Terrace

In this house was born in 1680 one of the most famous great men of Perast, Admiral Count Matja Zmaievich, who can be seen in picture in the bedroom. His family coats of arms decorates the façade of the house.

Slava is our neighbour

All linen and towels are provided, but you are expected to bring your own beach towels.
The apartment will be cleaned (free of charges) before and after your stay.

Unlike others we do not request any breakage/damage deposit to our guests. We want you to love our apartment as much as we do. In return, we expect you to treat it as your own.

Free Internet access (Wireless) from 8:00 to midnight in the Armony Coffee (very close to the house) or in the bar-restaurant "Conte" (100 m)

Apartment available after 15:00, to leave before midday (cleaning).

The house, called “Galleria”, is very close to the Armony Coffee in front of the islands.

They serve fantastic and very cheap (€ 3 !) breakfast.

You can waiting here for our friend Goran if a little bit late (or if you are early).

Our place in front of the islands

ACCESS : Perast is car free. The access of the vehicles is prohibited in the village : only the residents,

the taxis and an electric shuttle can circulate there. But there are two watched carparks at the entry and

the exit of the village (2€/ 24 hr).

Perast is a small village. The house, well known, is called Galeria. It is very close to the Caffe Armony.

For baggage, it is possible to take the electric shuttle (free) and tell the driver you get outside in front of the house Galeria or the Armonia Caffe.

Our friend Goran (a tall man) will be waiting for you outside the house from 15 o’clock.

If necessary you can ask the Caffe Armony (where English is spoken) to call him.

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RENTAL RATES (per week from Saturday to Saturday)

April € 300

May € 400

Jun € 455

Jul/Aug € 525

Sept € 455

Oct € 350

Nov/March € 250

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
A 30% non refundable deposit is required on booking.
Payments will be made in euros direct via bank transfer free of charges for
the owner.
Unlike others no breakage/damage deposit.
Government 'residential tax' required (€ 5/week/ adult).

Long term winter or spring lets are available with negotiation at low cost.
Please enquire by e-mail.
In the peak season the minimal stay is always 1 week (from Sat to Sat).

Currency : euro.
Cost of living approximately between third and half of that in the rest
of Europe (including Croatia).

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Perast (Пераст) area (click on the pictures)

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Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage site situated in a strategic place in the fjord's bottom, and often described as the "Jewel in the Crown" of the coast of Montenegro, Perast represents the best preserved baroque place in the Adriatic. Due to it being strictly protected by UNESCO, Perast is completely preserved of any modern construction. This unspoilt, romantic and peaceful village of fishermen, plenty relaxing for people who live in a large city, is full of history, old palaces and churches from the seafaring days of the Venetian Republic when it was the home of wealthy merchants.

Sunrise.View from the apartment

Another view

Opposite Perast (and the house) there are the famous twin church islets – St George and Our Lady of the Rock. Legend has it, a Lady died while waiting for her sailor lover to return from the seas. The sailor’s tribute to her was by throwing a rock in the same place for 400 years.

Ideal for romantic holiday just for two …

For sale. Waiting for you !

Perast is reputed to be the sunniest place throughout the year in the Adriatic (270 sunny days in the year). One can bathe from May to the end of October in the deep crystal waters of the fjord. The property is just 30 seconds to the sea and a little fish harbour, with many small beaches and jetties available locally for sunbathing, swimming from or if you prefer a spot of fishing, enjoying the absolutely amazing scenery of this magnificent place.

During the summer months the small beach bar (‘Pirates’) is 2 mins walk from our house and is open from morning till night. The beach is part sand part rock, but has sun umbrellas and sun lounges for all day hire. Otherwise, reserve a seat at the Pirate Bar and go for a dip when ever you like. It’s magic here, especially during sunset...

Just outside the apartment it is possible to take boat trips across to the islands.

The Adriatic coast is 20 mins drive away with the famous sandy Jaz beach. Here you can hire jet skis at very reasonable prices and there are many small bars and restaurants. Or if you prefer quieter sandy beaches, these can also be found on Lustica peninsula with its beautiful wild landscape 20 minutes drive away from Perast. Blue Horizon is a large sandy beach about 30 mins drive away.

The peaceful Perast is a short drive (13 km) from the vibrant Kotor. Budva riviera and Herceg Novi are 20 mins away and Dubrovnik (in Croatia) only one hour away.

Perast suits the more discerning traveller who is looking for something special and it is ideally situated for all your sightseeing trips around this stunning country that is Montenegro.

Montenegro is still relatively undiscovered by western tourism but this is sure to change next years with the publicity it has recently been given.

It is a little country and distances are very short. Cetinje (1000 meters above sea level and 1 hour drive away), the historic capital of the former Kingdom of Montenegro (until 1919), offers faded splendour and charm. Venturing inland are Winter Ski Resorts (Durmitor or Kolasin) and Northern Mountains (2 hours drive away) for the more intrepid explorers or travellers. Drafting in breath taking Tara Canyon (about 90 mins drive away), ballooning in Northern Mountains (2 hours drive away); canoeing; hanggliding; paragliding; microlighting; rock & mountain climbing; mountain biking; twitching; sailing; snorkeling, etc.

The Tara Canyon, second after the Colorado Canyon (90 mins drive away)

Skadar lake, one of Europe's largest which stretches down into Albania, is approx 90 mins drive away and is well worth a visit. Here lives 200 wildlife species known nowhere else. There are some other wonderful places to explore ‘en route’. Little villages off the beaten track.

The climate in Perast is very pleasant with long hot summers and short mild winters.The locals see the ‘season’ as starting on May 1st and lasting until mid October. Our experience is that April and October can be wonderful too (17° to 21°C). A tranquil environment shared with the locals only, with weather roughly similar to UK Summers. In the peak months, Montenegro can get really hot (28-30°C in July and August), but it is not oppressive and there is always the opportunity to dip into the cool deep waters of Kotor Bay or swim off countless beaches along the very near Adriatic coast.

The beach in Perast

You can also swim from many piers along the fjord in the village

Winter are mild and sunny (average temperature: 14-15°C from December to March) and make Perast an excellent destination for a winter sun break. On the first Saturday of February take place in the waters of Perast the famous Mimosa Day .

Many painters, poets and writers, the first of all was Lord Byron, find inspiration along the shore of the fjord …especially in winter when peace, splendour and the magic atmosphere of Perast are shared only with people living here, cats, seagulls, St George and Our Lady of the Rock.

In Perast there are 2 local stores where most essential items can be purchased. It stocks fresh bread, fruit, milk, coffee, famous yogurts, fruit juices, excellent local beer and red or white wine, etc.

There is also a Post Office as well as several cafes and an excellent restaurant, ‘Conte’, which serve local fish, excellent meats and salads and where you can dine by the waterside.

Another waterside restaurant is ‘Admiral’.

Konoba "Skolji"

Open since the 18th c., the tavern "Skolji" (from the italian Scoglio, sea rock) is always held by the Bilafer, a family of Venetian origin.Excellent (and good priced) traditional cooking (including a tasty lamb).

"Otok Bronza"

‘Otok Bronza’ is a restaurant, and wine bar, located at the end of Perast towards Kotor. It is a picturesque and genuine ‘Konoba’ (tavern) within a noble house built at the beginning of the 15th c., with original stone walls and a stunning ground of rocks with a little brook inside... Milian, a dreamer and a humorist, and his wife Sania, who is in love with Vincent van Gogh, serves seafood, salads and very excellent meats in a romantic traditional atmosphere and at reasonable prices.

A genuine 15th century "konoba" (tavern) built on the rock

A ground of rocks with a little brook inside

One of the best restaurants in Montenegro (‘Stari Mlini’) is in Ljuta (5 mins drive away from Perast towards Kotor).

No cash machine in Perast: only the Post office allows the money withdrawal.

Perast is car free : the access of the vehicles is prohibited in the village (only the residents, the taxis and an electric shuttle can circulate there). But there exist two free carparks at the entry and the exit of the village.

The locals are lively and friendly, wining and dining is very cheap in comparison to the rest of Europe (including the near Croatia) : the cost of living is approximately half of that in Western Europe. Holidaying in Montenegro is made all the easier because the currency is the Euro. Credit Cards are not yet widely accepted (except in several restaurants, many shops in Kotor and supermarkets), but withdrawal is very easy from the numerous cash machines (but exclusively in Kotor).

Nearest market is 5 mins drive away in Risan where there are supermarket and daily market with fresh products, eggs, fruit, vegetables, cheese, olive oil, honey, ham, fish, etc. Also Kotor (10 mins drive away) offers an old picturesque and coloured daily fresh market (until one o’clock).

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RENTAL RATES (per week from Saturday to Saturday)

April € 300

May € 400

Jun € 455

Jul/Aug € 525

Sept € 455

Oct € 350

Nov/March € 250

NB: Prices may be subject to change
at the owner's discretion.
A 30% non refundable deposit is
required on booking.
Payments will be made in euros
direct via bank transfer free of charges for
the owner.
Electricity and cleaning free of charges.
Unlike others no breakage/damage deposit.
Government 'residential tax' required.

Long term winter or spring lets are available
with negotiation at low cost.
Please enquire by e-mail.
In the peak season the minimal stay
is always 1 week (from Sat to Sat).

Currency : euro. Cost of living
approximately between third and half
of that in the rest
of Europe (including Croatia).

ACCOMMODATION

AVAILABILITY

CONTACT THE OWNER

HOW TO GET THERE

By Air

- Approximately 2 hours 40 minutes flight time from London

or Paris CDG to either of the two international airports in
Montenegro (Podgorica and Tivat), and one in Croatia
(Dubrovnik) which service air travel for the region.
- National carrier, Montenegro Airlines, operates
scheduled flights to the two international airports
Tivat and Podgorica. Montenegro airlines and JAT
(Yugoslav Air Transport) manage scheduled flights,
while a number of other companies organise flights to
Podgorica, Tivat and Dubrovnik during the tourist season.
Charter flights are frequent during the tourist season.
- Tivat Airport is 25 km away from Perast. Dubrovnik airport
(Cilipi) is 80 km from Perast.

Tivat airport (Montenegro) has direct flights on Sundays and
Wednesdays from London Gatwick with
Montenegro Airlines http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/
approximately 15 minute drive.
Tivat is also served by http://www.jatlondon.com/

Dubrovnik airport (Croatia) is 80km away approximately
1 hour 30 min drive and is served by

http://www.thomsonfly.com a low cost airline from Luton
plus flights from Gatwick.
http://www.britishairways.com/ from Gatwick
http://www.aerlingus.co.uk/ from Ireland
http://www.croatiaairlines.com/ from Gatwick
http://www.flybe.com/ flights from Birmingham,
London and Exeter
http://www.flyglobespan.com flights from Edinburgh
http://www.westernair.co.uk/

Podgorica airport in Montenegro is 75km away
and receives international flights including
flights from Heathrow via Belgrade
with http://www.jatlondon.com/

By Sea

Regular ferries operate to and from Italy‘s Adriatic coast on the following

routes: Bar-Bari, Bar-Ancona and Kotor -Bari

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