Vuglec Breg

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This rural inn has a scenic location in the village of Škarićevo, 4km from Krapinske Toplice. The five traditional cottages (featuring rooms and suites) sit amid vineyards and forests. The grounds feature tennis courts, hiking trails and a wine cellar, plus there’s a playground, a badminton court and pony riding to keep the little ones busy. Mountain bikes are complimentary.

The restaurant serves Zagorje specialities (mains 95KN–120KN), such as purica s mlincima (slow-roasted turkey with baked noodles) and štrukli (baked cheese dumplings), on a terrace with panoramic vistas.

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