When can I check in and check out of Fairytale Sanctuary?

Camping and touring Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 3 p.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Fairytale Sanctuary?

From €25 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Fairytale Sanctuary

View prices & book Last booked 5 days ago 9 12 reviews

Entrance to the farm (added by manager 27 Oct 2023)

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.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
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.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
There is no reception 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

German

Croatian

Slovenian

Pitch types & availability

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The site was set in beautiful countryside. Host was welcoming.…

Overall	4/10
Location	4
Value for money	4
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	2

Anonymous Sept 2024

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: The site was set in beautiful countryside. Host was welcoming.

Disliked: This site is very small and was crowded. Very narrow and steep access road to the site. Not really suitable for caravans and certainly totally unsuitable for longer vans and twin axles. Difficult to manoeuvre the van on the site as space is extremely limited. No room to swing a cat !!

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From the manager: In our discription it is clearly written, that the rosd is narrow and curvy, on any map it is also evident, that the road is in some places steep. Even though, even 12 m long buses , long vans, caravans and twin axles can drive up the road, if the driver is somewhat skilled, which one should definately be, when having a long caravan in tow. It is also clearly written, that we are a small parking site AND NOT A CAMPSITE!! The pictures show clearly, how much space there is, when the place is fully booked. There is always enough place to maneuver all the vehicles and caravans, again, if one has the skills to do so. Ir ia also clearly stated, that there is NO WIFI so we feel it is unfair to rate something, we do not offer. Our services are offered in return for a donation of ones own choice. So rating value for money we also feel is unfair. Clearly people with expensive and huge cars and caravans should stick to luxury camping sites with an appropriate price, and not try to get by cheap and then complain there was no kuxuruy on a parking place!!!

sehr nette besitzer*innen tolles gelände, alles ist gepflegt, strom, wasser, wc, dusche vorhanden.…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked: sehr nette besitzer*innen tolles gelände, alles ist gepflegt, strom, wasser, wc, dusche vorhanden. die tiere und ihr wohl stehen im zentrum, was für ein respektvolles miteinander sorgt :)

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Tranquillissimo, bellissima atmosfera amichevole, servizi puliti…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Giulia S. Aug 2024

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Tranquillissimo, bellissima atmosfera amichevole, servizi puliti

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welcome host location…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Alex H. Aug 2024

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: welcome host location

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Good for a one night stop

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2024

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: Location fabulous with view over countryside Animal tour Ecological and animal welfare ideology

Disliked: Minimal hygiene facilities

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Incredible place and amazing stay

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Pablo F. Aug 2024

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: Amazing location, surrounded by mountains and forest. The sanctuary is runner by a family that puts a lot of heart and effort in what they do and they still have the energy to welcome and make and incredibly comfortable stay for all the guests they receive every day.

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De mooie omgeving en dieren en de interactie met zowel de dieren…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Maritje P. Aug 2024

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked: De mooie omgeving en dieren en de interactie met zowel de dieren als de host. Heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam!

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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Bryan F. Jul 2024

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The host was very friendly and good natured. The whole place was very beautiful and full of character.

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Great value overall

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Darren N. Aug 2024

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: Good basic site great stop over location on the way down to Croatia

Disliked: Basic amenities and narrow road up

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A great place with very loving people. Small organic farm with many…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jul 2024

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: A great place with very loving people. Small organic farm with many different animals with a lot of nature and a great view. We were warmly welcomed and felt right at ease, the whole time. We wish we could have stayed longer. I can only recommend, because you get tips on what to do in Slovenia far away from the tourist centres.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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°W

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 5 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Pool

Only park guests are authorised to use the pool.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Pool

Please note there is no lifeguard on duty.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Arrivals and departures

There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the Under the barn, in front of ramp instead.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Vehicles

Units longer than 11 metres are not allowed.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 8 p.m..

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Additional terms

As the site is an animal sanctuary, no meat, poultry or fish should be prepared or consumed on site.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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 touring

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 3 p.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Fairytale Sanctuary? From €25 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.