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Boasting a garden and views of garden, Little River Guest House is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Gabrovo, 18 km from Etar. It is situated 22 km from Sokolski Monastery and provides luggage storage space. The accommodation features free WiFi, as well as a terrace and a traditional restaurant. All units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a coffee machine. The bed and breakfast offers some units that have mountain views, and every unit is fitted with a private bathroom and a wardrobe. At the bed and breakfast, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. A Full English/Irish, Asian or vegetarian breakfast is available each morning at the property. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gabrovo, like cycling and hiking. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of skiing. Shipka Peak is 30 km from Little River Guest House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Asian

Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Gabrovo
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Polina
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    The host Maria is very kind and smiley. She even prepare a very delicious dinner for me, because I didn't want to go out. The feeling at the place it's like you are at home. The breakfast was fresh made, everything was more then delicious and home...
  • Luciana
    Romania Romania
    Excellent all over the board, from the rooms, the facilities to the hosts and the exceptional food. Tourism meets nature at its best. There are a lot of things to see and do in the surroundings, from nature walks to quaint monuments.
  • Svetlin
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Authentic and Master chief Cuisine by both of the Hosts
  • Tandemtraveller
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    We had wonderful, peaceful and quiet time as guests of Little River Guest House. This is a gem hidden in a beautiful wild forest great for hiking or just spending chill time among nature. The hosts are very pleasant and very hospitable people. We...
  • Emiliya
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Little River Guest House is not just a place to stay. It is an experience - cosiness, extraordinary cleanliness, warm attitude and hospitality, delicious food. The hosts are very kind, polite and delicate people. We will definitely be back again!
  • Seva
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    The place is very peaceful, situated in this small village very close to Gabrovo. The forest is just a couple of minutes walking distance from the house. The house is very beautifully renovated and preserved, still there is a modern touch in the...
  • Cristina
    Romania Romania
    I loved it. The place is fairy tale like. We were in the Annex, we had a garden view and a street view also. It was extremely quiet and clean. Every morning we woke up to birds singing and it was absolute bliss. To be honest words fail me in...
  • Kristin
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    This is my third time visiting, and won't be the last for sure! The place is wonderful in every season - we enjoyed a winter from the tales. Once again, perfect service.
  • Petar
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    This is the easiest 10/10 I give. The bnb is absolutely amazing: beautiful nature, cozy rooms, the most welcoming hosts and the food is outstanding. Conveniently located right next to important Bulgarian towns and villages so that you can explore...
  • Iva
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    The ambience was very cosy, Paul and Andrew were very attentive. It was impeccably clean. The bathroom was comfortable and warm. The food was fantastic.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 131 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

In the Gatehouse across the courtyard we have two en suite double rooms. Both have dual aspect and lovely views of meadow and mountain. Again, ideal for a family or perfect for a group of friends. All room rates include freashly coocked rich and variuse breakfast. At the evening hot beverages with desserts are provided on request. We also serve alcohol drinks. The large garden has lots of areas to sit among the flowers and take in the countryside views, as well covered dining area.

Property information

Located on the edge of Boynovtsi village, Gabrovo, Bulgaria, and situated in a beautiful river valley with meadow and wooded mountain views – perfect for walking, cycling and bird watching – Little River Guest House welcomes you all year round. Little River Guest House is close to many places of interest including: Lyulyatsite national park, and Bulgarka Nature Park, Etara, Sokolski and Dryanovo Monasteries, Shipka, Buzludzha, and the towns of Gabrovo, Tryavna, Dryanovo and Veliko Tarnovo. Additionally, Uzanna ski resort is 15km away, making us the perfect location for a mixed activity winter getaway. We have five guest rooms, each with their own bathrooms. In the old farm house we have a romantic double room with luxury ensuite bathroom and fire place. A large double en-suite room with a beautiful view of the garden and a twin room with its own bathroom and view of the cobbled courtyard, gatehouse and wooded hillside beyond; which together make a perfect family suite. Upstairs in the Gatehouse across the courtyard we have two ensuite rooms, one double and one twin. Both rooms have dual aspect and lovely views of the meadow and the mountain. Again these make an ideal family suite or a perfect getaway for a group of friends. All room rates include breakfast. Choose from granola, fruit, yoghurt, home-made bread and preserves, as well as from a choice of cooked breakfasts. Packed lunches are available at a small additional cost. We also serve evening meals. These are set menus from the Balkans, Caucasus, North Africa and the Middle East. Choose from two, three or four courses, all served with a complementary drink. All dietary requirements are catered for, including children’s and young people, so please let us know when you book. Our large landscaped garden is a work in progress, and already has lots of areas with views of the countryside beyond. These include a wood fired hot tub, a covered terrace, fire pit, woodland walk and secret seating areas.

Neighbourhood information

Little River Guest House is situated on the edge of a beautiful and traditional Bulgarian mountain village. In a river valley, guests have access to roam the wooded hills that surround us. Although we feel remote, a short drive away is a lovely leisure resort with an open air swimming pool (with swim-up bar!), a small national park and a beautiful lake. A little further a field are a large number of places of interest including Gabrovo, with its bars and restaurants.

Languages spoken

English,Russian

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Middle Eastern
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of Little River Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Luggage storage
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • Laundry
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Russian

    House rules
    Little River Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 23:00
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 1 year are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    1 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    BGN 50 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    BGN 50 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    License number: 591

    FAQs about Little River Guest House

    • Guests staying at Little River Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Asian
    • Room options at Little River Guest House include:

      • Double
    • Little River Guest House has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant
    • The prices at Little River Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Little River Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Little River Guest House is 5 miles from the centre of Gabrovo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Little River Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing