Modern holiday home with terrace close to Nova Gorica

Extending over 100m², the 2-bedroom apartment is set across two floors, with its entrance on the first floor of the building. The apartment comfortably sleeps 4 people, with the possibility of a space for a 5th person if required.

The apartment is simply furnished in a contemporary style, with white modern fixtures and fittings, and everything you need to ensure you have a comfortable stay. The living area and bedrooms all have air conditioning, and doors to the balcony and terrace let in plenty of natural fresh air and cool breezes.

The ground floor (35m²) comprises an open plan living and dining room, with modern kitchen, and access to a large terrace (25m²). The two bedrooms and one bathroom are on the upper floor, which also provides access to a balcony.

Getting here is easy. If you’re arriving from overseas, there’s a good choice of nearby airports, including Treviso and Trieste. However, even if you’re flying, the chances are you’ll want to pick up a rental car to explore the area. Parking is hassle free thanks to a convenient parking spot just across the road from the apartment.

For train aficionados, there’s also the option of the iconic UNESCO World Heritage listed Bohinj Railway to Nova Gorica. Rated as the top rail experience in Slovenia, the journey passes through the famous Bohinj tunnel and the Solkan Bridge.

Nova Gorica is one of Slovenia’s hidden gems, a university town that simultaneously offers cultural attractions and access to a whole range of superb outdoor activities. In fact, the town has been deservedly nominated as a European Capital of Culture in 2025, a factor that will doubtless add further to its popularity.

The apartment comfortably sleeps 4 people, but an extra bed can be added for a 5th person. The two bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin) and modern bathroom are on the first floor of the apartment. Both bedrooms have air-conditioning. Opening the door to the balcony from the hallway lets in fresh air and cool breezes. The balcony overlooks the main terrace.

The layout of the apartment makes it ideal to share with family or friends. The living space is on the ground floor of the two-level apartment and comprises an open plan living and dining room, with a modern fully equipped kitchen. The living room has direct access on to an attractive spacious terrace (25m²) with views across the surrounding countryside. A washing machine is housed on the ground floor.

Big windows ensure plenty of light in the comfortable open-plan living area where the whole family can relax at the end of the day. The living room is simply furnished with a sofa.

During the warmer months, guests have the benefit of an additional ‘outside room’, thanks to the large terrace – ideal for the kids to play outside on!

Set to one side of the open-plan living area, the dazzling white kitchen offers a pleasant environment for preparing food and lingering over leisurely meals at the dining table for six.

Well equipped with everything you need and designed to provide work tops and plenty of storage space, the contemporary kitchen and dining area is ideal for those evenings when you prefer to self-cater. An air conditioning unit installed in the dining area ensures that the room stays cool.

The apartment has one bathroom, shared between the two bedrooms, on the first floor. Minimalist and practical, the modern bathroom features a large walk-in shower cubicle with handheld and overhead shower fixtures, a sink with mirror, toilet and towel rail. Freshly laundered towels are provided.

The 2 bedrooms, one with a queen-sized bed and one with twin beds, are both on the first floor. With freshly painted white walls and crisp white linens, the rooms feel wonderfully restful. Both rooms have air conditioning, flatscreen smart TV’s and plenty of storage space.

Whether you’re into culture, nature, adventure activities or simply relaxing on a beach, the village of Orehovlje is a superb base for exploring western Slovenia.

A holiday at The Old House Nova Gorica presents the perfect opportunity to combine the very best of the area. The apartment is in the peaceful village of Orehovlje, immersed in the magnificent natural beauty of western Slovenia yet just 15 minutes by car from the cultural attractions of Nova Gorica and within easy reach of the coast.

Nova Gorica and surroundings – cultural attractions

Nova Gorica is Slovenia’s youngest town, founded in 1948. The old town of Gorica (today Gorizia) was assigned to Italy and the new modern town of Nova Gorica started to take shape. The town is renowned for its multiple rose bushes and in fact has the second largest collection of Bourbon Roses in Europe. Over the centuries, it has been shaped by Germanic, Romance and Slavic influences but today it feels like a cosmopolitan city, with outstanding restaurants, bars, entertainment venues and a casino culture.

Spanned by the Solkan railway bridge, the largest stone arch in the world, the dazzling Soča river (the ‘Emerald Beauty’) is a good place to start exploring the region’s history and culture. Above the river, Sabotin hill is the perfect starting point for delving into the past. The hill is punctuated with systems of ditches and caverns built by the Austro-Hungarian and Italian armies, but it also provides superb views over Sveta Gora, the Vipava Valley, the Karst and the Julian Alps.

Castles are always fun for kids and there are plenty to choose from! Just across the border into Italy, 11th century Gorizia Castle is now home to the Museum of the Middle Ages. And 13th century Rihemberk Castle, 20 minutes from Nova Gorica, is a superb showpiece of Karst architecture and culture. A little further afield, Predjama castle and Postojna cave are less than an hour’s drive away and easily do-able together in one day. For more castles – and some excellent wine-tasting! – head into the Vipavaska valley.

Nova Gorica – for outdoor activities

Start by exploring your local surroundings with a pleasant 20-minute walk from the apartment to Monastery Kostanjevica. Leave your walk till early evening and you have a good chance of being treated to some splendid sunset views. A more intense hiking trail with great views leads to Sveta Gora (682m) where there’s a Franciscan monastery and a restaurant.
For fantastic hiking and cycling, as well as more adventurous activities, including rafting, kayaking, ziplining and climbing, head to the River Soča where the Soča Fun Park is an added attraction for kids.

Coastal attractions

Join the locals from Nova Gorica and head for the Italian coastal towns of Sistiana and Devin for a day at the seaside.

Eating and drinking

For a truly authentic experience, head to one of the many local farms where you’ll find a whole host of superb culinary and wine-tasting experiences. Close to the apartment, some of our favorite restaurants include Tavern Ošterija Žogica in Solkan, and in Nova Gorica, Bar Fabrika for gin and burgers, and Rusa House for pizza.