Slovenia's Hiše s tradicijo (Houses of Tradition) cordially invites you to experience a unique, richer holiday atmosphere in a traditional environment.

Houses of Tradition are distinguished by tradition and character – the legacy these houses inherited from their former owners. Tradition is reflected in the preserved architecture of the building and decoration, and through the customs and habits passed down the generations. The high standard of accommodation is complemented by the carefully preserved natural environment and diverse, healthy, lovingly home-grown food and excellent Slovenian wines on offer. At your request, the host shall prepare a traditional dinner, during which you will become acquainted with the history of the house and the location itself.

                

    

Houses of tradition are classified according to the type of building or building complex they fall under, as follows:
 
C: Simple rural buildings
B: Country estate houses and bourgeois houses
A: Castles, mansions, manors

However, each House of Tradition is also categorised into five groups based on the traditional identification of architecture, paraphernalia, customs and cuisine.

                

We invite you to peruse the range of services available at the Houses of Tradition and choose a suitable spot for a relaxed holiday.

Country estate houses and ‘bourgeois’ houses

Number of houses: 20

Šeruga , Soržev mlin , Firbas , Ločnikar , Plesnikova domačija , Penzion Slamar , Zdolšek , Casa del sal , Matjaževa domačija na Pahi , Vitranc in Belopeški dvori , Zlata kaplja , Hiše s tradicijo Želinc , Hrvatova domačija , Antična hiša , Penzion Lectar , Hiša usnarja Jerneja, Šilak , Hiša v Vrešje , Nacetova Domačija , Kalska Domačija , Pr Krač

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Country estate homes are preserved whole architectural or urbanistic complexes, which presented or still present the centre of an estate. They consist of residential and farm buildings. An eventual  croft  (belonging immediate surroundings) is to be maintained in a traditional way. Bourgeois houses mainly present  individual houses or group of residential buildings, built for the better-off town residents before  World War II. The autonomous buildings are to have gardens, maintained according to their original layout. By way of exception younger buildings may also be classified among the bourgeois houses, if they are built to the plans of well-known architects (ex. Plečnik, Mihevc) and their primary arrangement is preserved.

Šeruga / Sela pri Ratežu 15, Otočec  http://www.seruga.si  +386 (0)7 3346 900 10x double room breakfast included 14.00 - 35.00€ / person / day 10x additional bed 25.20 - 31.50€ / Person / Day  Map  More info Just a stone’s throw from mainroads and the city, at the end of all routes, lies the Seruga homestead surrounded by forests and a rippling stream. Once the location of a former mill, the Šeruga farm has opened its doors to all those in search of peace and quiet, unspoilt nature and delicious homemade dishes. The surroundings are reputed for their domestic crafts and rich cultural heritage, and offer a host of opportunities for sports activities in nature. The Seruga family will serve you traditional specialties made from organic vegetables and domestic meat. Guests can knead their own dough, catch their own trout in the nearby stream, or help landlord Slavko with the farm chores. Soržev mlin / Polže 1, Nova Cerkev  +386 (0)3 781 25 42 1x apartment for two persons from 34.00€ 1x apartment for three persons from 50.00€ 1x apartment for four persons from 66.00€ 4x additional bed 0.00 - 0.00€ / Person / Day  Map  More info The friendly Sorzev Mlin (Mill) homestead is in the village of Polze, between the Hudinja River and the millcourse. The nearby 700-year-old watermill still turns grain into flour. The homestead also boasts a ‘Venetian’ sawmill with a huge paddle-wheel, which is occasionally still operated by the landlord. Visitors can purchase whole-grain flour made from rye, buckwheat and corn, and of course, taste the delicious home-baked bread. Alternatively, you may make your own meals from vegetables and fruit grown on the farm. The homestead is an ideal starting point for skiing at the Rogla ski centre and fishing on Smartinsko Lake. In addition, a neighbour will be happy to take you for a ride on his hay cart or horse-drawn carriage. Firbas / Cogetinci 60, Cerkvenjak  http://www.firbas.com  +386 (0)2 703 50 90 1x apartment for three persons from 50.00€ 1x double room 26.00 - 36.00€ / person / day 1x double room breakfast included 30.00€ / person / day 6x triple room breakfast included 30.00€ / person / day 1x room for four persons breakfast included 30.00€ / person / day  Map  More info The Firbas country homestead is built in the typical architectural style of this part of Slovenia. This 160-year-old home lies on the top of a hill, slightly removed from its neighbors. The homestead includes a stable with horses, cattle, goats, rabbits and chickens, a fruit orchard, vineyard, and home-grown vegetables. The landlady prepares superb domestic dishes accompanied by homemade fruit juices and wine. Children are keen to help with the farm chores, go horseback riding or on horse-and-buggy rides. There is also a beach volleyball court, a small soccer field, and an archery area. Guests can hire a bike and set off to visit the numerous mineral springs and excursion points in the surroundings.

Plain rural buildings

Number of houses: 1

Klet Trebče

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Plain rural buildings are individual farm and residential buildings. They may have been built as autonomous buildings or just preserved as such, although originally they were a part of a bigger farm complex.  More than for their architecture they are characterised by their former or current  functions (mills, saws, haylofts, stables, wine cellars, tollhouses, posting stages, inns, etc.).

Klet Trebče / Trebče 82, Bistrica ob Sotli  http://klet.trebce@siol.net  +386 (0)3 58 04 065 1x apartment for two persons from 39.00€ 1x apartment for three persons from 39.00€  Map  More info Klet Trebče lies in the midst of a vineyard offering a fascinating view of the valley. This traditional homestead was built in 1724, which is imprinted in pressing stone. The family is engaged in beekeeping, winegrowing and, of course, tourism. Guests will have the opportunity to pick mushrooms and medicinal herbs, go fishing and cycling. Some interesting places to visit in the vicinity include the Olimia health spa, Podsreda castle, Levstik’s mill, and Sveta Gora – a place of pilgrimage. There’s something here for everyone Visitors like to return to Klet Trebče for a good, hearty domestic meal. Some of the specialties offered here include buckwheat bread with cold cuts, buckwheat mush with sauerkraut and, of course, a glass of excellent homemade wine. Home-grown vegetables as well as honey and wine from their own cellar are also available.

Castles, Mansions, Manors

Number of houses: 0

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Castles, in the narrower sense of the word, are fortified premises of feudal lords, situated on secured sites. In Slovenia they originated from the Middle Ages up to the end of the 16th century, whereas in the 17th century they were already built only as an exception. Mansions are unfortified noble buildings, made of stone, usually characterised by an agreeable position, geometrically accurate layout and an emphasised residential comfort. The architectural defence elements (small corner towers, console cornices, loop-holes and merlons) play a strictly decorative role. They were already built in the late Middle Ages, whereas from the 16th century on they present a prevailing type of the construction architecture. Manors are stone-made seigniorial buildings, mainly built in towns.