Chocolate Village
Glamping in Slovenia - Chocolate Village by the River
Chocolate Village by the River is a luxury glamping resort. The resort is paradise for nature lovers, for tree lovers and those that love beautiful views, peace and quiet and not to forget the Chocolate Factory by the River is paradise for chocolate lovers.
LOCATION
Chocolate Village by the River is located in the Natura 2000 natural park by the Drava river. The resort is 5 km from the city of Maribor, 5 km from the Pohorje Cable Car, the largest Slovenian ski resort, the summer bike park and hiking ground and also 5 km from the largest shopping center in this part of Slovenia.
The name Chocolate Village by the River says more than that the location is close to the river, the resort is actually in a chocolate village only 5 steps away from Teta Frida - Aunt Frida´s chocolate factory.
CHARME & STYLE
This is a modern luxurious glamping resort with only 11 units. The lodges are in matt black steel combined with wood giving the resort a industrial and cool look. The lodges are tucked into the environment and you get the feeling that you are as close as you can come to the nature. Afraid of heights? In the Chocolate Village by the River you can choose to sleep in the treetops or on the ground.
ROOMS
The treetop lodges have bedrooms facing there river. Waking up in the morning with this panoramic view sure puts you in a great mood.
The lodges located on the ground have the beds on the second floor in the back, making space for a spacious living room in front.
All the lodges are equipped with a kitchenette, some bigger than others, but in all its possible to make your own meals. I was treated with the largest lodge, one of the two with a fireplace and a private outdoor hot tub.
SERVICE & FACILITIES
Lots of chocolate surprises - chocolate beer, gin, cosmetics and soap to mention some of them. Chocolate massage is available, a first time experience for me. I didn't try but its also possible to soak in a chocolate bath and relax in the sauna in the spa unit in the treetop.
The Chocolate village by the River has a swimmingpool with sunbeads for relaxing days in the natural park overlooking the river.
FOOD & DRINKS
Breakfast is delivered on your door in the morning in a charming basket. Fresh bakery, boiled eggs, local specialities, yoghurt and fresh juice, all you can dream of for a breakfast on your own terrace on the ground or in a treetop.
There is a gourmet bar in the middle of the village offering local wine. Steps away next to the chocolate factory is the Teta Frida shop where ice-cream, coffee and chocolate can be bought all day. The chocolate factory offers workshops for making your own chocolate and chocolate tastings. It´s all about nature and chocolate.
