Nestled near the small village Blato na Cetini is the modern villa Ellia, sleeping six to eight guests. Spread out over two floors, set on the side of a hill, villa Ellia provides views you will never get tired of seeing.

The front door opens out on the ground floor. Here you have a family friendly open plan living area with lounge, kitchen and dining table. The walls are light, making the room feel spacious with comfortable furnishings within. When sat on the corner sofa, you can look out over the mountains and trees through large windows. A vintage rug is underfoot with a flat screen TV and fire place on the wall ahead. Next to the sofa is a wooden dining table seating six velvet green chairs. A decorative lighting fixture hangs over head, making the evenings feel cosy. At the far end is a modern kitchen with a marble island. The kitchen appliances include a refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, coffee maker and toaster. Although with the option of having an in-house chef at an extra cost, you won’t need to spend much time in the kitchen.

Across the hall is the first bedroom. With a queen size bed on a turquoise frame and headboard, you can settle into this villa straight away. Airconditioning, TV and cosy features including picture frames, soft rugs and intricate side tables makes this room feel like a home away from home. A contemporary family bathroom with dual sinks and a walk in shower Is ready to use. Outside is the first of two patios. Here you have an stylish outdoor pool, sun loungers and parasols all waiting for you to relax under the suns rays. An alfresco dining table is also available, situated under a shelter so you can rest from the sun as you enjoy a tasty meal. A swing chair hangs under the same shelter, giving you a tranquil moment, perfect for recharging yourself.

A stair case leads down to the lower floor both inside the villa and outside, via a spiral staircase. Here you have the remaining two bedrooms, both decorated in a similar style to the first, with plenty of storage to settle into. Both are king sized beds, one of which can separate into two twin beds if requested. The villa also comes equipped with a hairdryer and towels. A cosy cinema room with a sofa that can convert into a double bed and sauna can also be found on this floor, making it easy for everyone to relax and enjoy every minute of their stay.

Outside the second patio has wooden flooring with an outdoor jacuzzi, lounge area with parasol. Overlooking the view while submerging into the bubbles of a jacuzzi will leave you feeling totally at peace. After the sun sets, subtle lighting makes the patios come to life so you can enjoy every corner no matter the time!

Villa Ellia also comes with the option to order your groceries to the door at a time convenient to you, hire an inhouse chef or in house masseuse, boat hire and sailing experience. All these extras come at an additional price and availability so enquire soon to avoid missing out!

Only 600 metres from the coast, villa Ellia lies on the edge of the small village Blato na Cetini, near Omis. 600m away is a local restaurant and café, ideal for walking down and experiencing what the locals have to offer. Biokovo nature reserve is close to the villa and offeres fantastic views form the many trails and tracks you can explore. Along the Centina river, take to the waters with white water rafting or canyoning and see the heart of this beautiful region. Plus your tour guide can pick you up from the villa!

Less than 20 miles from the port town Omis; a port town with restaurants, cafes and an unexpected adventure. Reaching 150 metres above ground level the whole family will enjoy flying down the mountain on a zipline. Soar and feel the rush of the wind whizzing past you as the professional guides lead you safely over the treetops, with an overall length of 2100 metres of zipline.

You are also staying a 40 minute car journey away from the famous city Split. With bricked architecture that dates back nearly two thousand years ago, you can immerse yourself in the rich history of this city. See how the people of Split have reclaimed a Roman Emperors’ home when visiting Diocletian’s Palace. Surrounded by high columns, detailed entrances and imposing arches you can immerse yourself in the past while exploring a host of shops, bars and cafes that now reside within its walls. It’s not difficult to find either as its walls are integrated into the narrow streets of the old town, merging the palace into the rest of the city. The alleys create a maze into the past, with detailed bricked architecture withstanding all that has come after its erection, you can immerse yourself in the rich history of this city.

The Adriatic Sea is a cooling break from the Croatian sunshine. Dance and swim in the shallows of the cooling waters or enjoy the rays from the shore of several beaches along the coast, including a secluded one only 70m from the villa! There are peddle boat rentals available if you wanted to take a spin on the waters, or delve deeper and bring snorkels to see the colours and home of the creatures who live below the surface. For the more adventurous ones, there are many water sports activities dotted along the coast including water skiing, parasailing, scuba diving and boat trips.

Island hopping is a great way to spend a day submersing yourself in the uniqueness of the Adriatic coast. Neighbouring islands of Brač, Vis and Korčula are filled with hidden coves, white sandy beaches, fishing villages and ancient woodland, and are easily accessible for a day’s adventure via ferry from Split.

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