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Converted farmhouse near mountain resort, skiing, summer activities, sightseeing

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Property grounds
Fitness facility
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Raduil Village, Samokov Municipality
  • Sitnyakovo Express
    15 min drive
  • Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School
    16 min drive
  • Tsarska Bistritsa
    17 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Samokov

With a stay at this vacation home in Samokov, you'll be in the mountains, and 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Sitnyakovo Express and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School. .This vacation home is 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Tsarska Bistritsa and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Borovets Ski Resort.

What's nearby

  • Sitnyakovo Express - 15 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School - 16 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Borovets Ski Resort - 18 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Gondola Lift - 34 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Seven Rila Lakes - 61 min drive - 26.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kostenets Station - 20 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malina Bar&Grill /Бистро "Малина - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hotel RILA Lobby Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Festa Winter Palace-Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Terrace Lounge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant & Pub Alpin - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Converted farmhouse near mountain resort, skiing, summer activities, sightseeing

Location:
Located in Raduil, a village in the foothills of the Rila Mountains south of Sofia, the house is well placed for winter and summer trips. The Borovets ski resort is only a 15 minute drive away where you can enjoy some of the cheapest skiing in Europe! In the summer, Borovets becomes a base for summer activities. Depending on the time of the year, activity holidays such as skiing, mountain biking, horse riding, walking and guided mountain hiking are possible. The house is also well placed for sightseeing, bird watching, photography or just getting away from it all.

The nearest shop is less than a minute away. More shops are in the village centre where bars are located too. There is a good restaurant and bar called Duvaro.

With car hire, many areas of interest can easily be reached or transport can be arranged from the village. To the west, the amazing Rila Monastery, the Seven Lakes and the hot spa baths of Sapareva Banya with Sofia towards the north and Plovdiv to the east. All are easy day trips. By incorporating an overnight stay you can venture a little further to reach more great places and this is something you may want to consider if you are staying longer time.

This is a versatile location, whether you are looking for an adventure holiday, a family holiday, a quiet, get away from it all break or a lively one incorporating the nightlife of Borovets.



Access:
The house is a short distance along a grass lane. The lane is maintained, so is passable at all times. Both doors to the property are only navigable via steps so are not suitable for wheelchair access. The spiral staircase between the ground and first floors might not be suitable for people with mobility issues but there are standard external stairs as an alternative.


Layout and Facilities:
The house accommodates up to 8 people in 3 bedrooms comprising 2 twin rooms on the middle floor and a pine clad loft with 4 single beds, which may be configured as twin or singles. The ground floor features two bathroom/wet rooms with toilets, showers and the jacuzzi in the large bathroom is ideal for relaxing. The lounge /dining room has an L-shaped cushioned bench, a dining table and chairs, a two seater sofa, a TV, DVD and CD player and a reading library. The kitchen is equipped for self catering and features rustic beams and a glass-fronted log-burning fire. The house is fully alarmed and has off-road parking, giving you peace of mind. It is well insulated, making it cool in the summer and easier to heat in the winter. The covered porch makes a lovely terrace to sit out on.


Heating and Hot Water:
During winter months, the fire operates a boiler which runs the central heating and hot water. This is normal for rural Bulgaria and instruction will be given on how to operate it. Depending on heating and hot water requirements, the system can be boosted by a second log-burner and ultimately an electric immersion heater. Fires can be lit for you if required and this is especially useful if are out and about and want to come home to a warm house. For many, log fires can be a joy to maintain and we've experienced friends competing with each other! They do require some physical activity though, so they may not be suitable for the elderly or people with mobility problems. During the summer, hot water is provided by solar panels on the roof of the house, in conjunction with the electric immersion heater.


Outbuildings and Garden:
The house has a large informal garden with fruit trees and rock features bordering a gravelled area for off-road parking suitable for several cars.

Several restored rustic timber-framed and daubed outbuildings enclose an area suitable for outdoor eating, There is also a ‘summer kitchen,’ a covered area with clay oven that has been adapted for barbecue use and may be used all year round. Garden furniture is provided and covered seating is available in the outbuildings.The traditional barn houses an additional wood-fired boiler to boost the house heating and hot water supply and a secure ski locker for guests using their own skis.



Nearby:
Skiing Facilities: An 8km/15 minute drive from Mavrud Lodge, is one of Bulgaria’s prime ski resorts, Borovets. Featured in the UK press as top value European resort (Metro & Observer). It offers a range of winter sports and has a world-class biathlon track. It also has several ski schools, all with English-speaking instructors. Borovets is ideal for beginners and intermediates to hone their skills but also has plenty to offer the more experienced skier. Night time skiing is also provided.

Borovets key facts - highest skiing area: 2560m; total length of runs: 58km; longest run: 12km; cross country tracks: 35km.

Non-skiers can also take the gondola to enjoy the mountain views.

Borovets is also a base for summer pursuits, offering day walks, mountain biking and guided mountain hiking with overnight stays in mountain huts.

There are plenty of après-ski activities at the many clubs, restaurants and bars, all at manageable prices. There are clubs to suit most tastes and the night-life attracts all ages.

Cash points and internet access are also available.

Reasonably priced transport to and from Borovets may be arranged locally, at times to suit you, whether skiing or partying into the night!


Water Activities:
Lakeside beaches and watersports are available at Lake Iskar, about 50 minutes by car. Water skiing, jet skiing and fishing are possible. Or you can relax and enjoy a drink and a meal at one the lakeside restaurants.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Mike Laurence

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Converted farmhouse near mountain resort, skiing, summer activities, sightseeing Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire R.

Perfect for what we needed.
We arrived late on Saturday night (we had a hire car) and was met by Mimi and Carmen who gave us a quick tour and showed us how things worked. The house was pretty easy to find. We were 6 adults (3 couples) so there was plenty of space. It was pretty cold over New Year but fire in the kitchen was more than sufficient to keep the house warm, and provide hot water for us all. The house and grounds are nice, peaceful and secure. The beds are comfy, with plenty of extra bedding. The showers were lovely and hot. Radhuil is quiet and has a couple of nice restaurants. We visited Duarvo a couple of evenings. The guy in there speaks very good English, the food is tasty and the drinks are very cheap. Borovets is about a 15 min drive from Radhuil. It costs about 40 LEV in a taxi (Carmen helped book us one). Overall the house and location were perfect for what we needed. The hosts were super helpful leading up to our visit. And Mimi and Carmen were helpful during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Excellent, as described.
This house had everything we needed for our stay. There was a friendly welcome with a complementary basket full of essentials. It was easy to start the fire each evening and it never got too cold. The stairs are narrow but we did expect this and was no issue. Perhaps an elderly guest would consider this. Overall it was as described and the communication and assistance from the host and property management was excellent. The previous reviewer must have been grumpy as I cannot see why they would give it such a bad review. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to my friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Teodora B.

Enttäuschung
Wir haben die Zeit von 28.12.15 bis 03.01.16 in Vila Mavrud in Raduil verbracht. Leider gab es einige Dinge, die uns während unseres Aufenthaltes negativ aufgefallen sind bzw. die wir bemängeln. In unseren Augen entsprachen die Gegebenheiten nicht ganz der Beschreibung im Internet. 1. Das Ess-/Wohnzimmer und die Küche befinden sich im ehemaligen Keller und sind als Gemeinschaftsraum für mehr als 4 Personen einfach zu eng. 2. Ein Kamin gab es nicht wirklich, vielmehr handelt es sich dabei um den Heizofen, der nachts mit Holz versorgt werden muss, damit die Heizung nicht ausgeht. Man kann nicht davor sitzen und das Miteinander genießen, dafür ist einfach kein Platz da. 3. Die Spülmaschine und der Heizkörper im großen Bad haben nicht funktioniert. 4. Es gibt Toiletten nur im Erdgeschoss. Das und die schmale, steile Treppe zwischen dem Erdgeschoss und 1. Ebene sind nicht altersgerecht. Mein 78- jähriger Vater und wir alle (zwischen 22 und 50 Jahre alt) haben damit mehr oder weniger Schwierigkeiten gehabt. 5. Die Betten sind für erwachsene Menschen zu klein. 6. Die Gesellschaftsspiele sind veraltet. 7. Auf dem kaputten Sofa kann man nicht nur nicht mehr schlafen, sondern auch nicht bequem sitzen. 8. Manche Töpfe sind in die Jahre gekommen, die beschichtete Pfanne und die Bleche ebenso (teilweise rostig), die Messer lassen sich nicht richtig schärfen, es gibt keine Salatschüssel. 9. Das warme Wasser ist schnell verbraucht, wenn z. B. die Badewanne 1x benutzt wird oder 2 Personen hintereinander geduscht haben. Zusammenfassend stimmt das Preis- Leistungsverhältnis nicht.