When was the last time you truly pampered yourself, relaxed, and surrendered to pure pleasure? A romantic weekend for two, a cozy hotel room, relaxing in the wellness area and pool, followed by a fine dinner and a glass of wine... All that — and more — awaits at this heritage hotel located in the newly restored Mihalović manor (kurija Mihalović) in Feričanci.

This grand late Baroque manor, a kurija, was home to the Croatian noble family Mihalović from the 18^th century until the late 19^th century. Their hospitality, renowned throughout the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, was often enjoyed by the famous Hungarian composer Franz Liszt.

He was known to say that he found perfect peace right here, in the calm of forests and vineyards, with a glass of frankovka, the red wine Feričanci has been known for over centuries, and in walks to the old vineyard house, now a restaurant at Goveđa Glava, one of the finest winegrowing spots in all of Slavonia.

Nowadays, the heritage hotel offers six spacious rooms and suites with modern furnishings inspired by Baroque heritage and decorated with original artworks purchased from the Mihalović descendants. Near the old wine cellar, tasting room and horse stables, the hotel also features amenities including a grand salon for various events, a music lounge, a wellness center with a spacious pool, and a wine cellar stocked with select wines from the house winery Enosophia - www.enosophia.hr.

Castle hotels route

Kurija Mihalović is part of a kind of a castle hotels route stretching through the Slavonian Podravina region and the foothills of Papuk, currently spanning around 100 kilometers. Treat yourself to a noble retreat in places once home to real aristocrats. Also visit hotel Kurija Janković near Virovitica (www.kurija-jankovic.com), Janković castle in Suhopolje (www.dvorac-jankovic.hr), and for larger groups (with prior notice) the impressive baroque Turković Castle Hotel in Kutjevo (www.visitslavonia.hr/planiraj/smjestaj).

Written by: Mislav Pavošević