Fairytale Sanctuary

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Entrance to the farm
Gravel pitches
Grass pitch
Touring pitches

  • Motorhome pitches at a family-run animal sanctuary near Škofljica
  • A 20-minute drive from central Ljubljana; Turjak Castle 25 minutes
  • Peaceful site with lovely views; meet the animals on a farm tour
What if you could have a holiday and do a bit of good for the world at the same time? Well, this is the win-win situation that’s on offer at Fairytale Sanctuary, a family-run property about 10 minutes’ drive from Škofljica. These pitches are part of a peaceful animal sanctuary that’s run as a non-profit charity, so by staying here you’ll be contributing to the welfare of the residents – that’s bound to bring a bit of added glow to your outdoor break. And of course you’ll have the chance to meet the animals while you’re staying here too, as there are daily tours of the sanctuary (English-language tours at 9:30am each day except weekends). It’s not all about doing good for the animals, however – you’ll likely be doing good for your own mood with a stay at this peaceful place, which is up on a hillside with lovely views out over the valley and surrounding pastures. It’s a fairly simple site, but guests have access to showers, toilets and water at all times, with washing machine use available on request too. The animals that live here have been rescued from the slaughterhouse, so you’ll be asked to respect that by not preparing or consuming meat, poultry or fish while on the farm. This place is all about creating a nice quiet haven for the residents, so you’re also asked to refrain from heavy drinking and loud parties, and keep your dog on a lead around the pitches (they’re not allowed in the main farm area). If a campfire is an essential part of your holiday, you’ll be pleased to hear they’re allowed here – bring your own wood or forage for scraps in the next-door forest.

Campground type

Tent sites 2
Caravan sites 3
RV & Motorhome sites 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 11 metres are not allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • As the site is an animal sanctuary, no meat, poultry or fish should be prepared or consumed on site.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Croatian

Slovenian

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95% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely rural spot, quiet & owners passionate about animals/eco. Guests loved observing critters, local tips & chill vibe. Just watch out for the steep, narrow access road; facilities are basic with minimal hygiene & tight on-site space.

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The hosts, the animals (especially Chopko),…

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent site

Liked The hosts, the animals (especially Chopko), the area - everything was wonderful.

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Everything was perfect, the owners very…

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Cécile L.

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Everything was perfect, the owners very welcoming, the campsite very clean, the pitches are large
The structures very clean (shower, toilet)
Turned towards the environment, nature and animal welfare
The visit to the farm is a beautiful moment of sharing
Thank you.

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Toller Platz für Familien mit Kindern

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Christina O.

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Das familiengeführte kleine Camp besticht durch seine Lage in den Bergen mit atemberaubender Aussicht, vielen Tieren, einem kleinen Pool und absoluter Gastfreundlichkeit. Wer Ruhe und Abgeschiedenheit sucht ist hier ideal aufgehoben. Dieser Platz ist nichts für Wohnmobilisten und dies sollte auch respektiert werden. Ein Paradies für Kinder. Unsere Tochter hat sich hier keine Sekunde gelangweilt.
Steckt einfach mal eure Handys weg und genießt die Zeit hier. 🙏🏻

Disliked Nichts 😉

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Un'esperienza da fare.

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Fosca P.

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Una bellissima atmosfera in un bellissimo posto dove i protagonisti solo gli animali e la cura per quest'ultimi da parte dei proprietari. La zona campeggio è piccola ma ha tutto ciò che serve: bagno e doccia puliti, una piccola piscina, e uno spazio comune riparato dove poter lavare le proprie stoviglie.

Disliked nulla.

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Nice camping, beautiful place. Very friendly…

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Adrienn Réka T.

Powered grass tent site

Liked Nice camping, beautiful place. Very friendly and helpful owners. Thanks for everything.

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Je recommande

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amelie b.

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Tout
L accueil, l’endroit … tout

Disliked La montée avant d’arrivée avec la caravane. Sur mais faisable

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Rozhodně doporučuji!

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent site

Liked Skvělé prostředí, velmi příjemní hostitelé, úžasná cena

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An amazing campsite with amazing owners.…

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Emma S.

Powered grass tent site

Liked An amazing campsite with amazing owners. We pitched our tent next to the cows where we could look over the hill and spot animals. Go here if you like quieteness, nature and animals. The owners gave amazing information about what to do in the surrounding. If I go back to Slovenia I would definitely come here again.

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Nagyon jól éreztük magunkat. Biztosan fogunk még megszállni ott.

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Attila K.

Powered grass tent site

Liked Csend, tisztaság, gyönyörű természet.

Disliked Nem volt ilyen.

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Tolle Lage, herzlicher Empfang, sauberes WC und Dusche

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Anonymous

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Tolle Lage, freundlicher Empfang, viel Information über Hof und Tiere, absolute Stille, wundervoller Sternenhimmel
Beobachtung einer Schildkröte bei der Eiablage

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby

Location

Fairytale Sanctuary

Pleše 11

Skofljica

Osrednjeslovenska

Slovenia

1291

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Ljubljana +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

45.99808°N
14.6105°E

Route directions

Located on a hill, the curvy, narrow road is manageable even for a long trailer or a large mobile home (9+ metres) as it is well-paved. Do not drive on the gravel roads. In the village, turn right at the stone wall with a cross on top.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

This part of Slovenia has some splendid hiking and bike paths for those who’d like to get out and explore some of the scenery. Ask on site for recommendations of suitable trails, or details of other local activities such as horse riding, paintballing or watersports. It’s worth remembering that the sights are not all above ground either – you can get a good insight into what lurks under the surface at Županova jama cave (25 minutes’ drive), which has seven underground caverns with amazing rock formations. A little further along the road (or 25 minutes’ direct drive) is the restored Turjak Castle, home to a puppet theatre and a collection of military items. From this fairly central location most of Slovenia should be accessible – but if you only have time for one trip, it should be to Ljubljana (20 minutes) to walk through the Old Town, cross the Triple Bridge and climb to the castle.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Fairytale Sanctuary have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Fairytale Sanctuary dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Fairytale Sanctuary? This part of Slovenia has some splendid hiking and bike paths for those who’d like to get out and explore some of the scenery. Ask on site for recommendations of suitable trails, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Fairytale Sanctuary?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  3 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  3 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Fairytale Sanctuary? From $51.91 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.