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Woodlands cottage, Pokljuka

On the edge of a wild pasture
A simple woodcutter’s cottage theme

Approximately one year after the first project the owners purchased a second property and after we concluded the transaction we were again appointed to conduct the refurbishment and fit-out inclusive of all interior design and furnishings on Woodlands Cottage.

Woodlands Cottage is set in a wonderful location on the edge of a wild pasture surrounded by a beautiful forest. The access road was widened and upgraded and a terrace established outside the house to allow for ease of access. The entire house was clad in a thermal faced and new traditional windows with double glazing were fitted. All external wood work and soffit boarding was replaced including a new larch balustrade to the balcony.

Internal works included new French style kitchen, new shower room and complete re-plaster and decoration. Electrical and plumbing upgrades were provided and new feature wood-burner stove installed. We were allowed ‘carte blanche’ on all finishing and design changes and kept to a simple woodcutter’s cottage theme. We commissioned bespoke handmade items such as solid larch washstand with wrought-iron fittings, hand-made ceramic tiles for the showers area and a ‘piece de résistance’ rustic solid log bed for the main room. This unique hand-carved piece has become a firm favorite with all who stay over at this special cottage.

Approximately one year after the first project the owners purchased a second property and after we concluded the transaction we were again appointed to conduct the refurbishment and fit-out inclusive of all interior design and furnishings on Woodlands Cottage.

Woodlands Cottage is set in a wonderful location on the edge of a wild pasture surrounded by a beautiful forest. The access road was widened and upgraded and a terrace established outside the house to allow for ease of access. The entire house was clad in a thermal faced and new traditional windows with double glazing were fitted. All external wood work and soffit boarding was replaced including a new larch balustrade to the balcony.

Internal works included new French style kitchen, new shower room and complete re-plaster and decoration. Electrical and plumbing upgrades were provided and new feature wood-burner stove installed. We were allowed ‘carte blanche’ on all finishing and design changes and kept to a simple woodcutter’s cottage theme. We commissioned bespoke handmade items such as solid larch washstand with wrought-iron fittings, hand-made ceramic tiles for the showers area and a ‘piece de résistance’ rustic solid log bed for the main room. This unique hand-carved piece has become a firm favourite with all who stay over at this special cottage.

We highly recommend Alf and Jackie Moolman’s services. They have made the process of buying, owning, refurbishing and managing our properties in Slovenia both hassle-free and a pleasure. Alf’s work is faultlessly professional. Jackie is super-organised and also has a great eye for the details that ensure that our visitors (us included) love staying in and coming back to Slovenia. We trust them absolutely.

- Ben and Maria Mays, British Virgin Islands

Year built
Year restored
Location
Pokljuka
Bedrooms
5