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. 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. Convenient Location: Located on a quiet street, the property is 21 mi from Trieste Train Station and The Škocjan Caves. Nearby attractions include Predjama Castle and Piazza Unità d'Italia. Guest Highlights: Guests highly rate the host and the convenient location, making it a preferred choice for travelers.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Dana
United States“What a darling little apartment. Loved hearing the birds and farm animals outside our window. The little village was like out of a storybook but a real lived in community.”
David
Canada“We had an excellent stay at Samson and the Lilo. We enjoyed the fruit bowl, snacks and wine left for us (this was an unexpected and lovely surprise). We really felt like we had an authentic experience staying in a small countryside village with so...”
Clemens
Czech Republic“I find it really hard to start, i would call this a gem.
Everything was perfect, the location, the host, the property (perfect mattress - hard!), loved it,
super friendly host who helps you with any questions, our doggos loved to play...”
Robert
United Kingdom“You get a lot for your money in S&tL. There are very clean airy rooms, proper coffee, bath, very comfy bed, thoughtful considerate hosts and Doris the dog. Goce is a lovely clean neat village, Vipava too, come and enjoy.”
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...”
Eleanor
United Kingdom“Both Guy and Paloma were so kind and generous, giving my partner and I rides, wonderful recommendations, and lots of time with their dog, Doris. Would recommend this spot to anyone who is interested in the area.”
Jenny
United Kingdom“Fab hosts, very welcoming, clean and lovely location”
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...”
Hosted by Polona and Guy
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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
Area info
Amenities of Samson and the Lilo
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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
Must-know information for guests at this property
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
