About this property
Essential Facilities: Samson and the Lilo in Vipava offers a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Guests can relax by the outdoor fireplace and enjoy the outdoor seating area. Bicycle parking is available for those who wish to explore the surroundings. Comfortable Accommodations: The homestay features private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea and coffee makers, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include a kitchenette, kitchenware, and a refrigerator. Ground-floor units provide inner courtyard and quiet street views. Local Attractions: Samson and the Lilo is situated 33 km from The Škocjan Caves and 34 km from Predjama Castle. Other nearby points of interest include Miramare Castle (37 km) and Trieste Train Station (49 km). Guests can enjoy hiking and cycling activities. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, the property is praised for its friendly host and convenient location.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
Robert
United Kingdom“The occommodation owners were lovely and welcoming.
They helped us to explore the local area by advising us on the best local vineyards to visit, and they were even able to arrange for us to visit brilliant local wine producer at very short...”
Jan
Switzerland“- The Hosts are amazing. Super friendly, really helpfull and nice to chat with. I would giv them 6 out of 5 stars if possible.
- Doris (the dog) is super cute and got along with our dog easily. We even took her for a walk as well.
- The...”
Paula
Germany“Dorys (adorable dog) and Guy warmly welcomed us for the checkin. The room is huge and has everything you need to have a pleasant stay: kitchen, private bathroom, books and even games so you can play while drinking the local wine. The space was...”
Viktorija
Slovenia“Samson and the Lilo offers exactly what it says on the website and more. We stayed there for one night, but both hosts, together with their dog, welcome guests like someone they've known for a while. This energy of theirs coincides with the...”
Nina
Germany“It was such a great stay! The owners are super kind people and make sure that you will feel absoluteley comfortable and have everything you need. Also the village itself is super cute and worth the visit!”
Antonio
Germany“We came on a Wine Trip to discover Slovenian wines.
Situated in a great location, close to several wineries (Vipava Valley) it also has quick access to various tourist spots. We did day trips (40 to 60 minutes) to Ljubljana, Montovun (Croatia),...”
Bill
Australia“The hosts Polona & Guy (+ Doris) were very welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. I would highly recommend this accomodation to anyone looking to stay in a quiet Slovenian village.”
Dorottya
Hungary“The apartment is uncredible clean and functionally very well furnished. The bath is much more bigger than it looks on the picture. The owners are really frendly and helpful. To climb to the little chapel in the hill is amaizing beautiful.”
Ludmila
Slovakia“Beautiful accommodation. Ideal for relaxing away from the noisy crowd. The room also has a small kitchen where you can prepare a small meal. The hosts also prepared a small snack (also for our dog) for us upon arrival so that we wouldn't be...”
Karin
Slovenia“super nice hosts,friendly and helpful but offering full privacy. clean and spacious room with kitchenette, hosts even left fruit&snacks, bottle of wine and some basic groceries in the fridge. place is creatively decorated, lovely fusion of modern...”
Hosted by Polona and Guy
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Host review score
Polona and Guy
This is a unique property in the small village of Goče, renowned for its seventy vaulted wine cellars. We have two double rooms available, each with a private bathroom, located on the ground floor of the house in which we reside, which are perfect for hikers, cyclists, and food and wine tourists alike.
We are Polona and Guy – a curator and educator, and a proofreader and cineast respectively. We moved from London in 2019, seeking a different pace of life. We lovingly renovated the house throughout the year of the pandemic. We created a whole new living space in the former
pigsty and added brand new bathrooms for the guest rooms.
We are slowly filling the garden with plants and meadow flowers to attract more bees to keep the six village beekeepers happy.
We have an adorable black dog called Doris, who loves everybody who comes to visit and is the toast of the village. We are always on hand to answer any questions, but you are welcome to interact as much
as you feel like.
Why Samson and the Lilo? Guy’s surname is Samson, and back in the day his dad went to a costume party dressed in his regular clothes, carrying a lilo (inflatable pool float). Everyone wondered what he was dressed as, and he simply replied:
“I’m Samson, and the lilo...” – meaning Samson and Delilah from the Biblical story.
Located in the Vipava Valley, one of Slovenia’s wine regions, in the listed village of Goče, boasting 70 wine cellars and plenty of history. The village has good access, and is a 10-minute drive from the
motorway. The area is a cyclist's paradise and perfect for long walks and hikes. 30-minute drive to Italy, 40-minute drive to the nearest beach. The adjoining region of Karst is known for its cured meats and underground caves. A one-hour drive from the capital, Ljubljana, and a two-hour drive
from the Alps and Croatia – you could ski and swim in the sea all in one day. Nearest airport is Ronchi, Trieste (45 mins) but Ljubljana airport is also not far (1 hour). Gorizia has two well-connected train stations, but the best way to get around would be by car.
Languages spoken: English,Croatian,Slovenian,Serbian
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House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
