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News from Villa Babudri
Small updates from the villa and the Istrian countryside around it, new experiences at Villa Babudri and life in the quiet hamlet of Babudri near Višnjan.
New this year · Available 15 June to 1 August 2026
A private chef at the villa
Fresh Adriatic seafood, Istrian produce, truffle pasta, local wine and cocktails, all sourced, prepared and served at Villa Babudri. A special add-on for summer 2026, available by request.
View the private chef menu →
Plan ahead
Autumn and winter dates now open
Truffle season, Advent markets and quiet hill towns, with a heated pool, sauna, whirlpool and fireplace waiting at the villa. Autumn and winter dates are open, and shorter stays are often possible outside summer.
See autumn and winter in Istria →
Life in the countryside
The goats of Babudri
Here in the quiet countryside it's not unusual to see a herd of goats amble past during the day. If you hear bells around the house, that's them. At night the grounds come alive with rabbits and the soft calls of owls.