Bratešići

Our animals

Lyra is around eight years old. I rescued her from the streets of Cetinje, Montenegro, where she had been hit by a car when she was younger. I’ve had her for seven years. She’s a very friendly and cuddly dog once she gets to know people. She loves attention and being around people, but she’s also protective of our house, especially because we live in a village surrounded by forest.

Rufus the black dog actually belongs to our neighbour, but he spends almost all his time with us. He’s a very friendly dog, loves cuddles and gets along really well with Lyra and the cats. In a way, he chose us as his family because he feels more at home with us. He spends most of his days here.

Drobinek is around four years old. A street car also. He’s a bit of a forest cat and spends a lot of time outside in the forest, but he always comes home in the evening, especially in winter, when he enjoys cuddles. He’s a little more reserved with people he doesn’t know. When we have someone looking after the animals while we’re away, he usually comes home mainly for food. But once he gets used to someone, he’s very affectionate and cuddly.

Tiger is around six or seven months old. He’s also a street cat that we took in. He’s very friendly, playful and cuddly. He loves attention and is always happy to get some cuddles.

We also have three chickens and one rooster. The chickens are very friendly and domesticated, so you can even pet them. The rooster is a little more reserved. They usually walk freely around the property, but when we’re away, we keep them in their own fenced area with their little house.

All the animals get along really well. The dogs and cats are used to each other, they love each other, and we never have any problems between them.

Taking care of the animals is very easy. The dogs and cats just need feeding once a day. The chickens and rooster need feeding once a day and fresh water. When we’re away, the chickens stay in their fenced area, so there isn’t much to do. All our animals are very easygoing and don’t require a lot of work.

There is no special diet or complicated routine. The cats have wet and dry food available on a table, so they can eat whenever they want. The dogs get wet food in the morning and have dry food available throughout the day. The chickens and rooster just need feeding once a day and fresh water. They all eat the same type of food, and everything is very simple and easy to manage.

We live in a small, quiet village in Montenegro, between Budva and Kotor, about 400 metres above sea level. Our house is situated on the side of a mountain, surrounded by nature, with a forest behind our land and a few neighbours in front. The road up to the village is quite steep, and there are no shops here. The nearest shop is about a 10-minute drive away.

Our house is quite new. We built it three years ago, although some parts are still under construction and there is a little work to do around the house.

We are a family of three: my husband, my 16-year-old son and myself. The house has two floors. We live on the ground floor, while the first floor has our son’s room and separate accommodation for guests.

The guest accommodation includes a small living area with a kitchen, dining table, a sofa bed for two people, an extra single bed and a private bathroom. The kitchen is equipped with everything needed to prepare meals.

We have around 1,300 m² of land with a vegetable garden where we grow our own food. We also have chickens and enjoy fresh eggs, mainly during spring, summer and autumn. We are passionate about our land and creating a place where people can experience the rhythm of the seasons, slow down and reconnect with nature and themselves. Winter is a quieter time for us, while spring and summer are much busier.

I am also passionate about sound healing and host sound baths and yoga classes at our home. We hope to make this a special place where people, as well as animals, can feel safe, rest and enjoy a closer connection with nature.

One of the most special things about our place is the view. We can see the sea and Tivat Bay, and the sunsets from our terrace are simply beautiful, especially in winter.

It’s a peaceful place for people who enjoy nature, quiet surroundings and the slow rhythm of village life.

Although we live in a small mountain village surrounded by forest, we are very well located. Budva, Kotor and Tivat are all about a 25-minute drive away, and the closest beach is only 15 minutes away. The nearest large supermarkets are in Lastva and Radanovići, about 10 minutes by car, and Tivat Airport is just 15 minutes away.

There is no public transport or bus stop in our village, so having a car is necessary to explore the area. We may also be able to lend our car to guests when we are away.

Our location offers a lovely combination of mountain life, beautiful sea views and easy access to the main coastal towns and beaches.