Complex Magic of the Rhodopes

Cute family run inn across the river from the famous Bachkovo Monastery

Pros: Loved the secluded location in the woods by the river (with ample parking) and the courtyard with the swimming pool (seasonal).The restaurant downstairs is very cozy and the home-made katmi (Rhodope pancakes) for breakfast were delicious. The hosts were welcoming and courteous. The room was very clean and well heated in the winter.

Cons: The twin beds were very narrow and hard, almost Spartan. There was a slight sewage odour in the bathroom, which is quite common for rural areas in Bulgaria because of the old septic tanks.

Pros: I really liked everything. Real Bulgarian cuisine. Very friendly and kind staff. This place creates a homely feeling!

A hidden gem at the very end of the street

Pros: Nice small complex with a good family restaurant, pool and modern hotel rooms. Excellent location on a 10-minute walk from Bachkovo Monastery. I loved the breakfast (a choice between pancakes, french toast or other sweet stuff), yet I can imagine that other people might find the choice somewhat limited.

Cons: I prefer a shower cabin over a bathtub, and refillable shower gel dispensers over small plastic tubes.

Pros: The apartment was very spacious. Brilliant location, we kept the windows open and could hear the river, it's magical. So peaceful... Traditional Bulgarian breakfast!

Cons: The mattress was really hard, but the sound of the river compensates it all!

Quiet hotel with pool and traditional food near beautiful monastery.

Pros: Quiet location on outskirts of village surrounded by hills. Lovely swimming pool in which to cool down and relax on sun loungers. Beautiful monastery and many restaurants within walking distance.

Cons: Breakfast!

Nice hotel but a warmer welcome would have been nice

Pros: Good location [although the final access to the hotel is down a gravel drive]. We had a nice room / bathroom and the hotel had a nice swimming pool [although it was too cold to swim when we were there]. We had dinner at the hotel and the food was good.

Cons: We were given a traditional Bulgarian breakfast: Mekitsa [like fluffy flat doughnuts] cheese and jam. It was very nice but no other choice was offered and this might not suit everyone. The bed was very comfortable except the pillows that were awful. The owner / manager was very dour / uncommunicative. He hardly spoke to us [and although that might be because his English was poor he didn't smile either.]

Pros: The hospitality of the hosts is amazing! You just feel like home all the time! The food is very delicious and made with love! The location is great!

Cons: We liked everything and will come back!

Highly recommend for families, beautiful place, wonderful hosts 👌

Pros: Magic place 10 min walk from the Bachkovski monastery. The nature surrounding the hotel is absolutely stunning. Views of the mountains from part of the hotel are priceless. The host family are such a helpful lovely people that took good care of us. I hope we can come back 👌

Great place for a family and a dog.

Pros: Location- next to Monastery but very quiet and close to the nature.

Cons: Everything was perfect.

A magic place

Pros: A quiet place near to a river running from the mountain too, peaceful, birds sounds and fresh air. Thank you for sharing the story of the monks and monastery with us. Grilled pig ears and pork kavarma cook by the host was nice. Bed was comfortable. It was raining, otherwise we could do a trekking nearby. Should got chance in the future, sure we will stay here again.