This beautiful ancient stone house, which we now call Casa Cocola, is located in Čohilji, which is a part of a small settlement called Previž (a group of 12 small hamlets located on the hills between the Lipa and Borutski streams).

Nestled in the serene village of Čohilji, the charming ancient stone house known as Casa Cocola offers a tranquil retreat surrounded by nature. With only two other inhabited homes in the area, it provides an idyllic escape in central Istria. Just a 15-minute drive from Pazin and a mere 5 minutes from the nearest market in Cerovlje, Casa Cocola serves as a perfect base for exploring the entire Istrian region, with all its attractions accessible within 45 minutes.

Casa Cocola features two distinct apartments, Gioia and Rosa, along with the Emilia rooms.

Apartment Gioia offers a comfortable bedroom for two, complete with a desk and an ensuite bathroom. The main level boasts a fully equipped kitchen, including a dishwasher and washing machine, alongside a dining area and a cozy lounge with a smart TV.

In contrast, Apartment Rosa is more spacious, featuring two bedrooms for two, each with its own ensuite bathroom on the first floor. Its split-level main floor includes a large dine-in kitchen, also equipped with a dishwasher and washing machine, leading to a living room adorned with a grand fireplace and a sizable smart TV.

The Emilia rooms, located in a nearby building, consist of a bedroom for two with an ensuite bathroom and a connecting room with three single beds. These rooms are situated on the first floor, and on the ground floor, guests can enjoy a game room filled with a smart TV, table, couch, and board games for family fun.

Outside, there’s a lounge area and separate entrances for each apartment, while the back features a pool and a spacious covered patio with a large table that seats over 14 people.

The house can accommodate up to 11 guests in the bedrooms, with the option for four additional guests on sofa beds, and a crib is available upon request.

LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY:
It is believed that the area was inhabited in prehistoric and Roman times, as well as in the early Middle Ages. It was only in the 13th century that it was mentioned in church records and later, in 1528, in state documents. It was owned by the Patriarchate of Aquileia, and in the 14th century became a part of the Principality of Pazin. The settlement suffered on several occasions in wars between the Venetians and the Habsburgs and the population was decreasing. In the 16th century, and probably before, there was a strong Glagolitic tradition (inscription of priest Ivan Bubić engraved on a late Gothic silver gilded chalice, in 1588), and Previž was the chaplaincy of the Diocese of Pićan until its abolition.
The chaplain was chosen by the locals themselves and supported by tithes. The situation in the settlement improved with the construction of the road from Pazin to Učka at the beginning of the 16th century, especially when the railroad was built half a century later.