Slovenia has a real talent for hiding its best wine stays in ridiculously pretty places, and
Hiša Marija House is a perfect example. Set in the Jeruzalem–Ormož Hills, where vineyards roll off in every direction, this boutique guesthouse is part of the organic Glavinič Wine Paradise estate. The house has 9 themed rooms, all looking out over the landscape park, which already makes waking up here feel like a good life choice.
The estate's own wines, organic farm environment and all the surrounding facilities - which include a pool, sauna, gym - provide plenty of excuses to stay longer than planned.
And then there is the mood: vineyard terrace, stylish rooms, proper breakfasts, and that lovely sense that everything moves a little slower here. In other words, this is the sort of address that makes you open one bottle and immediately understand why Slovenian wine country deserves far more attention than it gets.
9.6 exceptional
Price from
PYG 1,206,139 / night
