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Tourist
Farm
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Anton Zupan
Zgornje Gorje 42
SI - 4247 Zgornje Gorje
Slovenija
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Zupan family has been offering tourists a place to stay for
the past thirty years. Their homestead was the first to embrace
farm tourism in Gorenjska, the mountainous north-west region
of Slovenia. Their home, more than a century old, is typical
for this area. It lies in the foothills of the Alps · on the
sunny side, of course! - and is only a few kilometers away
from Mt. Triglav, the highest peak in Slovenia. Behind the
house lie two hectares of land, a true paradise for children
and their parents. The house itself is easy to find; it's
right in front of the village church. One feature of the house
is the "peasant room," showcasing antique objects
from the 19th and even 18th centuries. The Zupans say that
guests, impressed by the collection, will often take their
time silently browsing this room. During the winter, guests
warm up beside the porcelain stove, a typical feature of Slovene
peasant homes in bygone days. Guests and their hosts often
gather in the peasant room to talk and drink good Slovene
wine. Slivovic, a plum brandy good for one's health, might
also be on offer. While you're chatting, don't forget to ask
Mr. Zupan or his son to give you a tour of the workshop where
they repair antique furniture. You can see pieces there dating
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Tourists can book a room with or without
a kitchen. If you like to cook, the Zupans can provide all
you need -- eggs, milk and milk products, meat, sausages.
Vegetables can be freshly picked from the garden. The Zupans'
own house specialties include a milky drink with fruit and
a dish of eggs with a side of specially prepared bacon.
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A lot must be done to keep the farm
running, but guests only have to work at having a good time.
Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj lure visitors to their picturesque
shores throughout the year. In summer, guests can swim, bike,
stroll through the huge forests, or hike in the mountains.
In winter, they can ski or go skating on Lake Bled. After
a cold day, it's wonderful to return to the cosy Zupan house
and find Mrs. Zupan baking bread or, perhaps, a Slovene nut
cake. She might even invite you to help her.
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How to get to
Zupan's house:
It's on the Bled-Pokljuka road, 4 kilometres
away from Bled. You can't
miss it!
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