Luxury Vacation at Big Berry: Glamping in Slovenia
Last Updated on January 17, 2021
If you mix a luxury cabin with a campsite then you will have Big Berry! Situated in South-East Slovenia, and right on the Croatian border lies a resort with a twist. By staying here you get the full local experience with fresh produce delivered daily to your door, and a relaxing atmosphere to really enjoy your time in this fantastic country. This is a great option for a luxury vacation in Slovenia
What is Big Berry?
So if you haven’t caught on already, it’s basically a luxury camp offering cabins and campsites for travellers who want to enjoy this peaceful location. They really pride themselves on supporting the local businesses, which is why everything on camp is locally made or produced, even down to the bathroom silverware! I have to say it’s more of an experience than just an accommodation solution as the location is really beautiful.
The Cabin
Our cabin was fairly large as it was for 6 people. Included was:
- Fully equipped kitchen with necessities like coffee, sugar etc.
- Bathroom
- Free WiFi
- Air-conditioning
- Deck area with private Jacuzzi
- TV
- Car parking
Our stay was very comfortable, it was great how you could fully open the doors and feel like you were one with nature.
Where is Big Berry situated?
Big Berry can be reached by car from Ljubljana airport in just under 2 hours. The camp is situated right on the river Kolpa, which is half-owned by Slovenia and is half-owned by Croatia. You can literally jump in the river and swim to another country! It’s very quiet and is the perfect place to relax from the daily grind and enjoy some freedom and relaxation.
What can you do at Big Berry?
There are some fun things to do in the camp such as:
- Canoeing down the Kolpa River
- Relaxing in the daybeds or swings
- Playing volleyball
- Swiming to Croatia
- Hiring the bikes and going cycling around the local area
- Picking fresh berries
- Joining the daily exercise class
From the camp you can also visit some of the following places (some can be organised by Big Berry):
Visit the Vizir’s brewery
A must-do in the region is to visit this lovely brewery. Originally their main product was wine, but once they started to experiment with beer the orders would not stop flowing in! Now they are one of the most popular brands of beer in Slovenia. I’m not a huge beer drinker, but I have to say that these were delicious especially the banana flavoured one!
See where your daily Pogaca is made
Each morning with breakfast you will notice you will get bread that is traditional Slovenian welcome bread. It’s locally made by a lovely lady who runs the bakery Domače dobrote Mojca. It’s usually flavoured with salt and served warm. There’s one rule though, you must not use a knife when breaking the bread apart, only your hands! This bread was a highlight of Slovenian cuisine personally. If you visit the bakery, then you may get to try some of her hand-baked goodies, her biscuits are to die for!
Local oil tasting
If you get a chance ask Big Berry to organise a trip to Pecaric Oil. They offer SO MANY different oils, most I have never heard of before. They all have their own health benefits, but in my opinion, the most delicious are the macadamia and the pumpkin seed oil.
Have a shot of Honey schnapps with the local beekeeper
It may have been only 10am in the morning, but it’s never too early for a shot of honey schnapps at Čebelarstvo Veselič. The beekeeper himself really makes the whole honey experience. Although he doesn’t speak English, he has a witty sense of humour (as translated by Google) and loves to show off his bees! Make sure you support his produce by purchasing some of his honey to take home with you – it’s divine!
Wine Tasting at Malnarič
Located in Semic, Slovenias wine region is a winery with character. Beautiful wines, mixed with the owners’ stories and character make a great (and hilarious) tasting. I couldn’t believe how affordable their wines were too! For €9 we got 3 bottles of quality wine right from the cellar door!
There is also some great local restaurants who have partnered up with Big Berry. Make sure you try:
- Gostišče Veselič
- Gostilna Müller (Pictured above)
- Gostinstvo Madronic
- Pri Starem Pildu (Great pizza and can deliver to the camp!)
How you can get to Big Berry
I highly recommend hiring a car as it’s quite remote so if you want to explore the local surroundings it can be hard to get to. You can do this when arriving into Ljubljana airport as there are many car hire offices just opposite. Big Berry is actually situated on the Croatia border, so it will be quicker if you arrive in Zagreb airport and drive from there!
If hiring a car is not possible, don’t worry, you can get a transfer with the likes of GoOpti who are Slovenia’s most trusted transfer company. There is also a carpooling service so you can catch a ride with commuters. It’s called Prevoz and is so cheap! It cost us only €6 for two of us to catch a ride with a friendly Slovenian man who was on his way to work in Ljubljana.
How much does it cost to stay at Big Berry
Cabins can accommodate 2-6 people are €200. This includes a fresh handmade breakfast brought to you in a basket and hand-delivered to your cabin doorstep. We found that there was plenty of food leftover from breakfast for us to have for lunch and snacks. In the basket was:
- Homemade Pogaca
- Honey
- Fresh fruit such as peaches, grapes and apples
- Fresh berry and lemon yoghurt
- Spreads
- Apple juice
- Fresh milk
- Muesli
Every day will vary depending on which products are available in the camp!
In conclusion, I had a great stay at Big Berry. It’s a great place to relax and rejuvenate. I must say that the people we met were some of the friendliest I have encountered, and it was a real pleasure to be able to test out Big Berry’s facilitates. Be sure to check out Big Berry’s website for more information.
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Disclosure: I was sponsored by Big Berry to come and stay, but as always, all thoughts, opinions and recommendations are my own.
The Comments
Rhonda Albom
This looks like a lovely area and a great getaway from the ordinary. The food and snacks look amazing.
Ryan Biddulph
Hi Anita,
Those grapes look tremendous. Not a wine guy really but I’d snatch those grapes in a second LOL. Look perfect. I dig the mix of luxe and countryside. No need to rough it to enjoy beautiful nature. I have roughed it in enough remote areas to learn my lesson. If I am going to the sticks, I’m doing it luxe. Or at least close to luxe. What a gorgeous country and great write up.
Ryan
Tami
I love “camping” or should I say, “glamping”! That view is amazing, and it looks like it must have been a very relaxing visit! What a pretty area!
titi81
That sounds like a great place to stay! So many activities to do and the breakfast looks great!
mappingmegan
Would you believe, this is actually the second time that Big Berry Farm has popped up in my feed this week. I think it’s a sign that I need to travel to Slovenia! I love escaping the city to experience the countryside of each destination. And luxury camping is my jam! Thanks for the review 🙂
Christina
Slovenia has definitely moved into my travel radar. The countryside looks lovely and there seems to be lots to do.
Annie
You can swim to Croatia?? That seems insane! I might just stick to picking fresh berries haha
Everything_Candid
Wow Anita, i am sure you had a great time. Looks like an offbeat resort offering so much to experience.
Laura Lynch
It’s awesome that you got to check out Big Berry. I’ve been hearing so much about it. It looks like they have a little bit of everything! I’d love to do some beer tasting and check out the vines and the Schnapps!
Nancy
Big Berry looks and sounds like a wonderful spot. I love that everything is made locally. I have always wanted to visit Ljubljana and Big Berry looks like a fun place for a family vacation.
Bethany Dickey
So beautiful! I’ve been to Ljubljana but all the gorgeous pictures of the rest of Slovenia that I’ve seen inspire me to check out the natural beauty of the country.
suereddel
The Big Berry Resort sounds like a wonderful place to visit. I loved all the food photos. I’d really love to try their Slovenian Welcome Bread.