Doživite oddih v 130 let stari hiši, ki je v naši družini že 5 generacij. Stari zidovi iz blata in kamenja nudijo v vročih poletnih dneh naravno prijetno klimo. Pred hišo je lipa, ob hiši star sadovnjak, ki ga obkrožajo travniki in bližnji potok. Vrt ima čudovit pogled na obrobje žirovske doline in je idealen za poležavanje v viseči mreži ali občudovanje sončnega zahoda ob odprtem ognju. Za kulina
rično druženje ob roštilju, saču ali kotličku je namenjena posebna lesena uta s kuriščem. Pra pra ded Filip (Pr Lipet) je zgradil to hišo pred približno 130 leti, moj oče Andrej pa jo je s pomočjo družine in prijateljev pred leti temeljito obnovil. Zdaj je čas, da stara gospa podeli svoje stare zgodbe in doživi še kakšno novo.
Žiri odlikujejo prijazni domačini in številne zanimivosti. Dolino obkrožajo pohodniške in kolesarske poti, vi samo izberite smer. Reka Sovra nudi ribolov in sprehode, ob njej je urejeno poletno kopališče. Žiri imajo tenis igrišča, jahalni center, trim stezo, nogometni stadion, nordijski center... Za ljubitelje zgodovine je tu dediščina Rapalske meje, ki je nekdaj ločevala te kraje in zapustila neštete bunkerje posejane po okolici kraja. Raziskujete jih lahko sami ali z vodenim ogledom, med drugim tudi po hodnikih 40 m pod zemljo. 8 kilometrov oddaljene Matjaževe kamre so nekdanji dom neandertalca in najstarejše arheološko najdišče v okolici. Muzej v Žireh razkriva zgodovino kraja, predvsem bogato tradicijo čevljarstva in klekljarstva. Žiri imajo dobro kulinarično ponudbo, odlično slaščičarno z vrtom pod starimi kostanji, mini zoo-jem in otroškimi igrali. Odpravite se na izlet v bolnico Franja ali bližnjo Idrijo, obiščete tamkajšnji rudnik živega srebra, si ogledate skrivnostno Divje jezero in se ohladite v naravnem kopališču v Idrijski Beli. Do smučišča in pokritega bazena v Cerknem ali do Škofje Loke je le 30 minut vožnje. Do Ljubljane, Bleda ali Postojnske jame pa manj kot uro.
----------------
Enjoy your vacation in an over 130 years old house that has been in our family for 5 generations. Old house walls are made of local mud and stones providing excellent conditions in hot summer days without any air-conditioning. The interior is full of old furniture, accessories and memories. There is an old orchard by the house surrounded by meadows and a stream crossing them. The garden has a beautiful valley view and is ideal for relaxing in a hammock or watching the sunset over an open fire. For socialising over food, there is a special wooden canopy with a fireplace. My grand-grand dad Filip built this house around 130 years ago. My father fully renovated it with the help of our family and friends. Now, it's time for this old lady to start sharing her stories and make some new ones.
Žiri surprises with kind people and all its hidden secrets. Marked hiking and bike routs are all over and around the valley. There are plenty of sport facilities: tennis courts, a riding center, a trim trail, a fishing and swimming area on Sovra river, a football pitch, a nordic center... The heritage of the Rapallo border that once divided this land has left many military forts from the 2nd world war around the place. A tourist office offers guided visits to different forts and underground corridors 40 meters below ground. Matjaž’s chambers (8 km) are a former home of a Neanderthal and the oldest archaeological site in the surroundings. There is a museum representing local tradition of shoemaking and bobbin lacemaking.
Žiri boasts a rich culinary offer with local food, great pastry with garden under old chestnuts and a mini zoo and a playground for kids. Make a day trip to Idrija (25km) and visit the second-largest mercury mine in the world, the mysterious lake Divje and a natural swimming area in Idrijska Bela. The ski resort Cerkno with an indoor pool and Škofja Loka are another two nearby (30 minutes) towns worth visiting. And Ljubljana,
Bled and the Postojna cave are less than an hour drive away.
