Hi Jackie .. it may be worth having a browse through or perhaps posting in THIS topic.

David

We found loads of accommodation through this site:

http://www.dubrovnik-online.com/english/english.php

I can recommend Cavtat, we ended up at Villa Markoc, which was lovely - but it is a 15 minute walk steeply uphill from the sea front., so might not be suitable with a toddler. There was lots more to choose from though.

http://www.dubrovnik-online.com/villa_markoc/

I thought Cavtat was lovely as well. The sea is really calm as there isn't a tide but the beach is very pebbly - take sea shoes for all the family.

Thankyou for your recommendations and links, I have now emailed a few apartments and hopefully soon will be sorted with our acommodation.

Does anyone think im right to be suspicious of apartment not giving their telephone no, and I also asked for reservation form to be sent and he wasnt forthcoming with that either.

Hi - we have just booked private accomodation via the following website - all seems verg good and legit...

http://www.villarenters.com

kev

thanks for your help on finding somewhere to stay, .we have more or less booked 'villa markoc' in cavtat, has any h.t members stayed their?

jackie

Hi Jackie

My apartment review for Villa Markoc is on here:

http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/reviews/croatia/cavtat/villa-markoc-apartments/

Some pictures from my holiday, including some of and from the villa:

http://www.worldisround.com/articles/223336/index.html

- any other questions, please ask.

Thanks Maria for those links, those views look fantastic. It isnt too hilly is it?, as we have a buggy too push
Can you tell me if Dubrovnik is ok for a pushchair or do you think we would be better taking little one in a carrier type thing?

Hi Jackie, Cavtat itself isn't too bad, but it is uphill to Villa Markoc, if you end up there. Anita, the owner, was very helpful though, she gave us a lift back to the airport and offered to pick us up and I know she gave several lifts to another older couple who weren't as good on their feet. There's a good walk all round the peninsula at Cavtat which is a pleasant stroll and buggy friendly. There are some lovely pine trees providing shade and benches with pleasant views if the little one has a nap in the buggy.

You might be better with a carrier in Dubrovnik. The main street is on the level but to explore properly, there are narrow alleyways and lots of steps. Take care, as the polished limestone streets can be rather slippy.

hya Maria,

Just sent my deposit off to Anita, so I better get in training for the steep hill with a buggy
Thanks for all your advice re; cavtat and Dubronik. Definately going to invest in a baby carrier.
Regarding boat trips, do these go from cavtat or dubrovnik harbour?, we would like to visit Lupud Island and a few others, can you recommend any good places to visit by boat?

jackie

Hi Jackie, The only boat we used, was the one to and from Dubrovnik from the harbour at Cavtat. I think several companies operate this and there was a boat around once an hour, during the day. We did see other boat trips advertised from Cavtat but as we were only there a week and we had a hire car for 3 days, we didn't go on any others. There may also be more regular ferry services from Dubrovnik harbour to the islands.