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Are you looking for a place that is off the radar of mass tourism, yet easily captivates every visitor? Hlevci will be a great choice! This small town in the heart of Gorski Kotar offers exactly what many are looking for today – peace, proximity to untouched nature, and a feeling of complete detachment from everyday life.
Although Hlevci is a quiet and secluded place immersed in nature, its great advantage is its surprisingly good transport connections. It is located far enough away to provide complete peace, but close enough to the main roads to reach it easily and without taking back roads.
In a time when true luxury is increasingly associated with nature, silence, and quality time spent, Hlevci is emerging as an ideal destination for those seeking a secluded vacation in Gorski Kotar.
That’s why below we bring you 7 reasons why Hlevci and our Valera Vita Forest House deserve a place on your list of destinations for the perfect vacation.
The settlement is located in the municipality of Skrad, at about 840 meters above sea level, surrounded by forests and complete peace. However, thanks to the excellent connection between Rijeka and Zagreb, you can get here without arduous journeys and remote roads.
This combination of accessibility and seclusion makes Hlevci ideal for a weekend getaway from the city or for a longer vacation away from everyday stress.
If you like an active vacation, Hlevci is an excellent starting point for the most famous natural phenomena of Gorski Kotar . Nearby are:
Regardless of whether you are a fan of hiking, cycling or easy walks, you will easily find a route here that suits your pace.
If you’ve ever explored holiday destinations in Gorski Kotar, you know that “luxury” can mean many things. But at Hlevci, we believe that true luxury is measured by the privacy, comfort and quality of the space you stay in.
Our Valera Vita Forest House is designed to be in harmony with the nature that surrounds it – contemporary, elegant and completely integrated into the landscape. The furniture, the layout, the large glass walls: everything is designed with the aim of making you feel connected to the beautiful nature that surrounds the house.
In Hlevci there is no traffic, no noisy neighbors, no city noise constantly hanging in the background.
Valera Vita Forest House is set on a large private estate surrounded by forest and a lake, meaning you share the space only with nature. Whether you’re sitting on the terrace, strolling around the property, or reading by the crackling fire, nothing will interrupt you here.
In Hlevci, you don’t have to choose between nature and wellness – you can have both.
The house features an indoor pool with the option of opening to the outside, a jacuzzi, a Finnish and infrared sauna, and a gym.
Here you can experience a true forest wellness reset .
Gorski kotar is not a destination you visit “by the way”. It is a region that is best experienced when you taste it unhurriedly – calmly, observing the details.
Hlevci is an excellent base for long walks in the forest, exploring local viewpoints, nature photography, seasonal activities such as mushroom picking or winter walks through the snow, and cycling through forest paths.
Every season here has its own story – and each brings more reason to return.
If you feel like you need a break from screens, constant notifications, and a fast-paced pace, Hlevci offers exactly what many people value most today – a space without distractions. Here, you quickly notice how easy it is to slow down when you are surrounded by silence, noise, and the natural rhythm of the day .
After the first day of your stay, it becomes clear how exhausting the daily pace really is. When nature comes in and the noise goes out, those simple but crucial things start to happen: unhurried mornings, quiet evenings, conversations that flow without interruption, and the feeling that your thoughts are returning to balance.
Stables provide just such a reset – unobtrusive, natural and extremely necessary.
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If you are looking for a luxurious house for a secluded vacation , a space that offers privacy, comfort and direct connection with nature, you will hardly find a better combination than this – Hlevci and Valera Vita Forest House .
Book your accommodation today!
