Kendov Dvorec

"The history of this magnificent country mansion overlooking the Idrijca river valley dates back to the 14C. Today, the building houses a warm and elegant restaurant, with stylish rooms for winter dining and a beautiful terrace for the summer. The cuisine is traditional and full of authentic flavours, featuring two tasting menus – Katarina (fish) and Jakob (meat). We recommend the latter, especially if it includes the delicious “bati and bakalca” (steamed bread dough and lamb goulash). The entire wine list is dedicated to Slovenia, with all wines available by the glass – the Štemberger Malvazija is particularly good. Charming guestrooms complete the picture." - Michelin Inspector

MICHELIN Guide Slovenia : Boutique hotels with top-notch restaurants

"An attractive 5-star hotel done out in traditional style with a romantic atmosphere, this former Kendov family stronghold built circa 1377 pairs nostalgic charm with bespoke service and a restaurant that anchors the experience. I arrive to a picturesque barn and a charming painted house, then take in garden views over Idrija framed by the Alps and the limestone rocks of the Karst Plateau; inside, an old suit of armour, sepia photographs, lace doilies, and a low-ceilinged hiša living room with a green-tiled stove, old benches, and waxed floorboards set a warm, classical tone that continues upstairs in guestrooms with solid wood furniture, oriental rugs, and Murano glass chandeliers. In the light-filled dining room, long-time chefs Franci Pivk and Klavdij Pirih respectfully treat local culinary traditions while reinterpreting them, sourcing vegetables from the hotel garden, fruit from the orchard, cheese from the nearby Poljanska Valley, trout from the Trebuščica River, and valley-raised meats—especially lamb—reflecting their early embrace of slow food. Signature dishes include žlikrofi (pasta filled with potato and bacon), bakalca (lamb shoulder cooked with diced vegetables and white wine), ajmoht (a broth with white meat), and the famous štruklji; the menu changes daily for hotel guests, and the wine list showcases Slovenian bottles from Primorska, the Vipava Valley, and Goriška Brda alongside local craft beers, a rich variety that never fails to delight when dining here." - Le Guide MICHELIN

Hotel Kendov Dvorec (Spodnja Idrija, Goriška) Verified Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"You’re not going to just happen across the 12th-century Slovene village of Spodnja Idrija, but it’s worth going out of your way when you know a hotel like Kendov Dvorec awaits at the end of the road. In its early days — records go back to 1377 — it was a country manor, and though the village has filled in around it, it still feels splendidly secluded, surrounded by gardens, lawns, and apple trees. Today it’s a classic small luxury hotel, with an old-world atmosphere that feels untouched by the passage of centuries, and an elegant restaurant that specializes in Idrija’s local culinary traditions, including trout from the Trebušica river." - Tablet Hotels