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Timber framed house near Apriltsi beautifull conserved with modern bathroom.

Timber framed house near Apriltsi beautifull conserved with modern bathroom.

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Traditional house lovingly restored, it's character preserved. (Autumn grapes)
Spring is a wonderful time in this region.
New gate big enough for a large vehicle to enter.
The barn/open air dining area.
Dining in the shade.

Overview of Timber framed house near Apriltsi beautifull conserved with modern bathroom.

Reviews
8.6 out of 10 Very good
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Check out the area

Map
Kravenik
  • Popular LocationEtâr Ethnographic Village Museum55 min drive
  • Popular LocationUzana Ski Resort67 min drive
  • Popular LocationBuzludzha Monument108 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Timber framed house near Apriltsi beautifull conserved with modern bathroom.

The traditional character of the house has been lovingly preserved but with a modern bathroom.
The large barn is now an open air dining room with excellent views of the mountains.
The garden is 1000sq m of grass and fruit trees. It is a great playground for children. Help yourself to plumbs, apples, grapes and pears in season.
It is a few kilometers from the town of Apriltsi which is a tourist center for Bulgarians not yet well known to western tourists. (Try googling Apriltsi) Here there are many good restaurants and swimming pools. The nearest restaurant and pool (About 1 Euro per day) is 15 min. walk or 3 min. in a car. (Hotel Romantika which has a web site)
The surrounding country is stunning with rivers (with swimming holes) mountains and forest in which there are deer, bears and wild boar. Much of it is national park. The walking is spectacular and with few people. The forest runs right up to the garden and bears have been know to come to eat fallen fruit.
The garden is visited by many birds.
There is good road access without road noise. It is a very quiet, beautiful, secluded and private location close to the village of Kravenik which has a bar and well stocked grocery shops. Regular buses run to Apriltsi and Savlievo from Sofia and most major Bulgarian cities. There is public transport from Savlievo or we can arrange pick up in Savlievo or Apriltsi.
We can also arrange transport from Bucharest Airport with a stop over in Ruse for £90 each way.
2 guests is the minimum at these prices. A single person must also pay £30 cleaning fee.
In winter 5 days is the minimum due to the cost of draining and reinstating the water supply to avoid freezing, sorry.

Property manager

Elena Charlton
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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Mountain view
Fireplace

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The garden is a large safe play area.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The house has wooden floors and ceilings. Strictly no smoking in the house but smoking is OK in the barn. Please take great care. Guests burned down o

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sevlievo

Located in Sevlievo, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Museum of Folk Craft & Applied Arts and Museum of Education are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Uzana Ski Resort and Sopot - Intermediate station. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Kravenik

What's nearby

  • Troyan Monastery - 41 min drive
  • Etâr Ethnographic Village Museum - 55 min drive
  • Uzana Ski Resort - 67 min drive
  • Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak - 93 min drive
  • Buzludzha Monument - 108 min drive

Getting around

  • Sofia (SOF) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ресторант "Център - 14 min drive
  • механа Сватовете - 13 min drive
  • BEDOUIN - 14 min drive
  • Механа Войводите - 18 min drive
  • Кафе-аперитив "Русалка - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Timber framed house near Apriltsi beautifull conserved with modern bathroom. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Timber framed house near Apriltsi beautifull conserved with modern bathroom. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and within 25 miles (40 km) of Troyan Monastery and Museum of Folk Craft & Applied Arts. Museum of Education and Museum of Satire and Humor are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Reviews

8/10 Good

Rob W.

Very pleasant stay in a rustic, historic property
If getting away from it all is your thing, this is a superb spot. The house is a lovely rustic one set in a large garden in a beautiful wooded area. It's close to the village of Kravenik, which has a useful shop. We loved the chilled out feel of the house and the area during our stay. It was my first stay in Bulgaria. Suffice it to say that I will be back, as I found it a very enjoyable experience. People who enjoy wildlife and walking will particularly enjoy the area, and culturally it's fascinating. Thanks to Elena and John for the stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

A very special house set in stunning unspoiled countryside.
This is a rare opportunity to stay in a beautifully restored traditional Bulgarian house. We had a wonderful week here, walking in the beech woods, swimming in mountain streams, and cooling off under waterfalls! The barn is a delightful spot, set in an orchard, with glimpses of the distant mountains through the trees. We spent many happy hours here eating leisurely breakfasts, reading and snoozing in the hammock. Our sons were a little put out that there was no wifi, but had lots of fun jumping off rocks into waterfall pools, and fishing for tiny silvery fish with maggots donated by a friendly local. The house is delightfully peaceful - just the sound of crickets (or cicadas?) and goat bells to lull you to sleep. John and Elena were very helpful with advice about where to swim, and which restaurants to try. I would definitely recommend this house as a really special place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vivien S.

Traditional, rural home
Lovingly restored traditional house. Living accommodation is excellent. Located on the upper floor only. Compact two bedroomed accommodation supplemented by a wonderful restored barn area (with hammock) for eating, relaxing and watching the birds. We travelled by public transport which was fine with support of lift from the village on arrival. There are shops down the hill in the village for supplies and a walk through the woods to the local hotel for meals. The walk back up from the village is thirty minutes uphill so you need to be a bit fit if you aren’t bringing a car. With a car it makes an ideal base for exploring the area. Lovely walks along quiet roads, paths and up in to the pine forest. Received great support from the owners and their local representatives. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit experiencing rural life.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Shahar E.

disappointing!
The house is rustic and authentic, but not nescesarily in the good way. It is a small and old renovated house, with dust and cobwebs in the corners. There are authentic wooden furnishing (and a slight naphthlene odor), unbalanced wooden floor, a very basic kitchen and a mixture of bedding and towels. Some people will find it graceful.. The yard is actually a declined old fruit orchard, and certainly not a playing yard. The trees are not treated and most of the fruits that ripe are wormy. It is mentioned in the website that it is suitable for 6 people. We declared that we are 5 and came 6 at last. Apparantly, the price mentioned in the website is for 4 people, so we had to add 50% more! In return, we got 2 lousy folding beds that occupied the little space that house has to offer. But.. all these is nothing comparing the fact that we were not alone! The attic is teeming with rats!!! During daytime they are quiet but at night they are twinkling and scratching and moving over, and the woodwn ceiling accelerates the accoustics. The owners left a nice note asking not to be scared of them, but somehow, they omitted the rats presence from the website.. We reserved the house for a week, but the inconvience of the beds and the unstoppable rats' noise at night made us leave after 3 nights. Dear John & Elena- you were kind enough to respond our small requests at arrival. Please Don't offer the house for more than 4 people and please (!) get rid of your permanant guests.. Shahar Eyal
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gideon L.

Authentic, rustic and cosy
Elena and John's cottage is in a beautiful and tranquil location. Perfect to get away from the noise and business of city life. It was quite cold but there is an endless supply of wood to warm the place by fire. It's great value for money and set in the stunning mountains only a few hours from Sofia. Elena and John were always on hand to help as well, which was very useful given that I was on my own.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017

About the host

Hosted by Elena Charlton

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I am a Bulgarian maths teacher married to a retired British pilot/school teacher/writer. We have 2 bilingual children.
We are available by telephone to help, translate and make suggestions. Between us we speak English, French, Bulgarian and Russian. We have a housekeeper and gardener/handyman living in nearby Kravenik who can usually be at the house in 10 minutes if there is a problem.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this house just after we married and have spent many summers restoring and improving but always keeping it's character as we find it charming and beautiful..
The picture of me is at hotel Romantika.

What makes this property unique

The whole house and garden is yours for your stay. There is a log fire and wood burning stoves. Try your hand at cooking on one.
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