Villa Angelica

The 19th-century Villa Angelica, renovated in 2008, sits on the edge of Oprtalj. A five-star, six-bedroom villa, it has a pool, spa with dry and steam saunas and view over the valley, a maid service and more terraces than you could possibly need. There’s even the option of a private chef and masseuse. A wine cellar and culinary workshops provide an added attraction for groups to book – split 12 ways, rates are actually quite reasonable, though rise by 30% for stays of fewer than four nights.