Quaich, Hvar

Quaich, Hvar The Quaich is our home on Hvar which we share with guests during the summer in our three self catering cottages

In 2005 Mick and Chris Connor made the decision to up roots in Sussex and move to the sun. Not quite at retiring stage, they decided to find the ideal location to create a small holiday complex offering simple but luxurious accommodation. We bought The Quaich* as a ruin back in 2005 and after much hard work and many trips back and forth from Brighton in UK with the majority of our furniture etc, w

e opened our doors to guests in summer 2008. The project turned out to be much more demanding than we first thought but with help from family and friends we have turned the ruin into a luxury home that we absolutely love and during the summer months share with our guests. Our life on the island is very different from back in the UK where Mick managed his own glazing company and I was a financial administrator. We still have a base back in Brighton and return there in the winter to see the kids. We chose to buy a property on Hvar mainly because it reminded Chris so much of Scotland with the mountains and pine forests everywhere and in addition the wonderful climate. In the spring the island is covered with wild stocks and freesia and the smells of rosemary linger. Vrbanj is a small mountain village away from the main road but not too far away from the nearest towns of Jelsa and Stari Grad. The sea is only 3km away and there are so many places to go swimming we are spoilt for choice. I was brought up in a small Scottish village where everyone knew each other and the old fashioned values such as helping your neighbour was a regular occurrence. Vrbanj is still like this and it's a little like stepping back in time. As we live on site and run The Quaich ourselves, we are on hand to help with any of our guests requests. We try to provide everything they might need but if anything is missing we are only too happy to make it happen. Our moto is simple luxury and if there is anything we can do to make your holiday more memorable you only have to ask.

*The Quaich (pronounced "quake", from the Gaelic word "cuach") is a traditional Scottish drinking vessel used to offer a warm welcome to guests and, on their departure, a fond farewell; the tipple of choice usually being a wee dram of whisky!

The time has come for me to close the doors on The Quaich. Since 2009 Mick and I looked after over 1500 guests from all ...
26/10/2021

The time has come for me to close the doors on The Quaich. Since 2009 Mick and I looked after over 1500 guests from all over the world and from all walks of life, making many friends along the way. I’m incredibly proud of what my man and I achieved here on Hvar and we have loved every minute of it. After losing Mick last year my heart has gone out of it and today I signed the final contract on the sale of our beautiful home. I’m returning to the uk to be around my incredible family. Three beautiful grandchildren now! Time for a new adventure!

This month we celebrate 15 years since Mick and I bought The Quaich. In that time we have built our beautiful home and ...
02/05/2020

This month we celebrate 15 years since Mick and I bought The Quaich. In that time we have built our beautiful home and an oasis of peace and quiet for our guests. The property had not been lived in since the second world war and was a complete ruin. We fell in love with it the moment we arrived to view and had signed the purchase papers by the end of that week. There have been some pretty difficult obstacles to overcome but we have loved every minute of it. We are still here and ready to welcome guests later this summer. We will all need a welcome change at the end of these troubling times so check us out at http://www.quaichexperience.co.uk/welcome-index and imagine a peaceful break here with us on Hvar to recharge and relax.

This is just beautiful
29/04/2020

This is just beautiful

Thousands around the world watched Stjepan Hauser serenade an empty P**a Arena on their computer screens Monday night.

This has been a very hard time for us and many others who are involved in the tourist industry here on Hvar and all of C...
24/04/2020

This has been a very hard time for us and many others who are involved in the tourist industry here on Hvar and all of Croatia. The way the Government has responded to the virus has been very reassuring and it looks like from next week restrictions will start to lessen. Slowly Slowly! Be assured that Mick and I are still here and looking forward to greeting our friends past, present and future. Hvar will be the perfect location to recoup and recover from the past few months and we would love to welcome you here at The Quaich. So keep in touch and spread the word that we are open for business as soon as we are allowed! This is a very helpful article and explains the steps Croatia has taken to deal with Corona.

Coronavirus. A word that has been in the media for a few months. Lots of worrying reports, many good news stories about the healed cases Coronavirus (COVID-2019) cases. But, no denying it continues to spread globally, now including into the Balkans.

What a time we are all having. Mick and I are keeping our heads down as instructed by the Croatian Government. Let's h...
27/03/2020

What a time we are all having. Mick and I are keeping our heads down as instructed by the Croatian Government. Let's hope that by the time high summer arrives we will be a little back on track. We would love to see you at The Quaich later in the year, travel permitting, and by then a break in the simple and quiet surroundings of Hvar will be just the medicine needed. This will be a difficult summer for Mick and I but we remain positive. This is a reassuring article about how Croatia are dealing with COVID-19

Although some members of the Croatian Civil Protection Headquarters are dissatisfied with citizens' behavior and threatening even harsher measures, judging by the state measures meter in the fight against coronaviruses, Croatia is currently implementing the most rigorous measures in the world.

The most beautiful clear day today in Jelsa on Hvar. It's time to shake off those winter blues and think about getting ...
28/02/2020

The most beautiful clear day today in Jelsa on Hvar. It's time to shake off those winter blues and think about getting away from all the doom and gloom. Here, at The Quaich, we will help you relax and recover from however the past few months have affected you! We have vacancies throughout the summer so get in touch this weekend. You know you want to!! ...and we promise the snow will have gone by then!

Very Happy New Year to you all from Mick and Chris at www.quaichexperience.co.uk/accommodation. We are getting excited a...
04/01/2020

Very Happy New Year to you all from Mick and Chris at www.quaichexperience.co.uk/accommodation. We are getting excited about the start of the new season on Hvar and would love to see you. We are already taking bookings for the summer. Either come as a group and book out all 3 of our cottages or, if you prefer, as a couple or young family. We will look after your every need and ensure your stay at The Quaich on Hvar is a memorable one!

Luxury holiday accommodation on Hvar, Croatia. Relaxing accommodation with simple luxury - The Quaich Experience is your escape.

25/09/2019

“This place is heaven on earth! We had a great meal the first evening. Chris and Mick are the best hosts you can imagine. The house was very cosy and romantic. Such a quiet place, not far from the sea and cute little towns. We would definately come back!!!”

What a wonderful way to end the season. Had some really great guests as ever but time to wind down now and for Mick and I to enjoy the autumn on beautiful Hvar.

A recent guest on Hvar and their great experiences. Even on rainy days!!
17/07/2019

A recent guest on Hvar and their great experiences. Even on rainy days!!

After so much adventure in Split, we headed out on a short ferry ride to Hvar. It was maybe an hour there but all of us slept pretty...

If you decide to come to visit us at The Quaich this summer you will see this is very true - still have spaces in August...
28/06/2019

If you decide to come to visit us at The Quaich this summer you will see this is very true - still have spaces in August and September

The best beaches, quiet islands and places to go in Croatia for a crowd-free holiday.

...and 18 great reasons to visit us at The Quaich
26/05/2019

...and 18 great reasons to visit us at The Quaich

Here are 18 of the best things to do on Hvar island, including a guide to where to stay and how to get around.

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21462 Vrbanj
Hvar
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