Holiday house in Bulgaria – Home 527524 House
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- 7 nights min stay
Holiday house in Bulgaria – Home 527524
- House
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- 7 nights min stay
Key Info
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Ask about pets
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
This lovely newly-renovated two storey house is perched on the edge of traditional Merdanya village in central Bulgaria (near Veliko Turnovo). Upstairs, it has two double bedrooms with French doors opening onto a large balcony with wonderful views across the Stara Planina foothills and our beautiful brand new pool - perfect for morning coffee or that evening glass of wine - a bathroom and a twin room. Downstairs has a spacious open plan layout between the living room, dining room and kitchen with all modern amenities, plus a bathroom. (It would be possible to sleep more than the official six with additional mattresses). There is a gorgeous outdoor pool with fabulous views across the valley.
There is a large stone wall garden, cable TV, DVD player, washing machine, above ground pool, wifi, badminton net and 4 racquets, some kids' games and books,barbecue, fire pit and hammock. This is the place to go if you want to get away from it all and re-charge in pristine countryside in a part of Europe where life is still slow and deeply traditional.
In the heart of traditional rural Bulgaria, this is a true country idyll with herds of goats and friendly neighbours producing their own honey and wine. We have a local agent who looks after all our guests needs, also a friend in nearby Hotnitsa who runs local cultural tours, and a friendly taxi driver who will also double as a pizza delivery man. Merdanya is a small authentic Bulgarian village - expect to see wattle and daub houses, babushkas in head scarves, herds of goats and the odd horse-pulled cart. Nearly every villager grows their own food so the gardens are full of proudly tended corn, peppers and vines. There are two little grocery/general stores which are good for food basics including bread, cheese, salad, coffee, beer wine, local deli provisions, sweets etc. Other shops include an ironmonger, two café / bars,a pottery (where visits can be arranged) and a fish shop. Local supplies are just that – local – so whatever is in season is in the shops - and fantastically fresh and full of flavour. And the default method of food production is organic in small plots and gardens.
The historic city of Veliko Turnovo - which was the medieval capital of Bulgaria and an important cultural centre - is just 15 minutes drive away with its bars, cafés, restaurants, banks, shops etc. There are some stunning nature walks in the area, plus a beautiful monastery high on a hilltop nearby, plus horse riding, birdwatching, archery and fishing all nearby. We can help organise all of these.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Ask about pets
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed
Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds - 2 Full baths
Amenities
- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
About the owner
Karen G.
- Calendar last updated:
- 07 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 10
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 3 reviews
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“Amazing house in the most tranquil location”
My friends and I had a fantastic week's holiday here in June 2018. The house is huge and very well equipt; we had everything we needed. The views from the balcony where we spent our evenings are beautiful (if you're an earlybird you can see the sunrise over the mountains: it's spectacular). The pool is awesome, and is where we spent most of our week! It's not overlooked, and there are few sounds other than the birds. We couldn't have had a more relaxing time. The village has a couple of shops less than 10 minutes away where you can pick up daily essentials, and a large supermarket is only about 20 minutes away by car. We really enjoyed Bulgarian lager and red wine, which are incredible value. For pet lovers, there are lots of lovely, friendly dogs in the village. There are lots of cats too but they are very shy. And for nature-lovers, we observed eagles, cranes, bats, fireflies, lizards and a couple of very interesting frogs! Diana, who met us to give us the keys, was super friendly and helpful, and gave us some great recommendations for local sightseeing and places to eat. Thank you for a wonderful holiday, we hope to come back some day. Ellie, Gemma and Pippa
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Response from the owner Gemma, Ellie and Pippa - thank you for your lovely review! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and you were a pleasure to deal with. Come back again :-) Karen
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“Onvergetelijk verblijf in prachtige villa met zwembad”
In een klein dorpje bij Veliko Tarnovo staat deze prachtige villa met zwembad. De communicatie met verhuurder Karen verliep uitstekend en we kregen vooral alle informatie die ons deed besluiten om het… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your positive review - I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay. You were a pleasure to deal with throughout :-) I hope to welcome you again sometime. Karen
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“Guest book in the house- photo”
Please see attached photo for a guest review (from our guest book in the house). Tracey stayed here with her family for her daughter's 21st and had a lovely time!
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Response from the owner An excerpt review in the guest book reads: "Thank you so much! We had an incredible holiday. The house was extremely comfortable and great wifi! We celebrated our traditional Jewish holiday "Passover" (Pesach) and were able to cook a meal for the "seder", which is the traditional meal that kicks off the holiday. We loved the quiet the beautiful countryside and did some walking as well as tour local villages. Certainly understand why you guys bought this place; siting on the verandah even I felt inspired to paint or write and I usually do neither! Loved our Bulgarian experience and hope to do it again soon. Will recommend your house to friends, with warmth!" Lovely guests! More guestbook reviews can be seen in the photo section.
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FAQs
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You can get in touch with Karen (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Karen the owner's contact details or send them a message.
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
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- Why can't I call Karen (the owner) before booking?
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Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
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- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Karen (the owner) a message.
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