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Situated in Palamarza, within 50 km of Aquapark Blue Magic, Serendipity Cottage Palamartsa offers accommodation with air conditioning. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Boasting a Xbox 360, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a toaster and a fridge, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hot tub. A flat-screen TV with streaming services, Blu-ray player and DVD player, as well as a CD player are available. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. You can play darts at the holiday home, and car hire is available. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a bicycle rental service and ski storage space are also available on-site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
10
High score for Palamarza

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ken
    Hungary Hungary
    The hosts are super friendly and make you feel at home. Secure parking for our motorcycles.
  • Jenni
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a great stay we had in this cute cottage on a lovely, peaceful homestead. Very relaxing and quiet. Lovely to see the animals each day and Jules & John, the hosts, were amazing. Really friendly and helpful and went above and beyond to make us...
  • Dana
    Romania Romania
    A calm and quiet farm, where we could relax for some days and hike on others. The kitchen and living room are well equipped with anything a family van need. The hostess are helpful and super nice. The place is kids friendly.
  • Ani
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    It is a very cozy place full of little charming details everywhere your eyes go. The owners had decorated for Christmas with many beautiful elements. The fireplace was burning when we arrived, and our dog received a welcome bowl with water when we...
  • Bozhidar
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Very friendly host. Comfortable beds. Quiet during the night. Has a fully equipped kitchen and barbecue. If you like animals there are quite a few farm animals to pet. Will return again in the future
  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was cosy and inviting, and the animals and homestead made our trip! Jules and John were amazing hosts and made our time unforgettable, can’t thank them enough
  • Edward
    Romania Romania
    Very clean cottage in a lovely location in Palamartsa village. John and Jules were so friendly and kind - thank you. Our children loved all the animals.
  • Gerrit
    Germany Germany
    Everything was perfect! Very kindley hosts, and a wonderfull flat with everything you need for a short or long stay. It´s very relaxed and felt like home. We travelled with four kids and it was just perfect, cause we don`t had to take all the time...
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, the staff were absolutely lovely and super helpful 😁
  • Marilena
    Romania Romania
    We had a beautiful time at the farm. The child enjoyed to play with the animals. Wifi work very well. In the kitchen you have everithing to cook. The administrators are very positive and welcomed us very well.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by John and Julianne Hemsley

10
10
Host review score
Host review score
John and Julianne Hemsley
Serendipity Cottage is set in the centre of Palamartsa within easy walking distance of local Bar and shop. Its own garden gives guests there own place to relax and enjoy the sun, with a BBQ and outdoor furniture. Inside the cottage you will find fitted kitchen with all appliances needed as well as crockery, cutlery and welcome basket. Kitchen leads into light and airy living room with large picture window overlooking gardens. Room contains chairs, bed settee flat screen tv with world wide channels, Netflix and dvd player. Heating,Wood burner, air cooler and Hypoallergenic Air Purifier. Leading off into a walk in shower room /WC with included toiletries and towels. The bedroom then is large and airy with dressing table mirror and storage space. Bedding is provided for the double and single beds the window here also looks onto the well kept gardens and Farm animals can be viewed from here.The second bedroom is off the main porch entrance, features include beamed ceiling and picture window looking at hills in the distance. Serendipity cottage is set in a small Homestead the tame animals include Rabbits Ducks Hens and pigmy Goats with the hens providing fresh eggs daily you can collect yourself or purchase from the main house.
Julianne and John are an English couple who moved to Bulgaria in 2019 friendly and welcoming they are on hand to provide help and advise for your stay. Accompanied by there four dogs and cats they welcome any pets you may bring. John is an avid historian and can provide details of local Roman Thracian and medieval sites for you to visit. Julianne runs a crafting business from the farm exporting goods worldwide, she is available to show her crafting skills onsite. Both were previously in the tour and travel industry in the UK and are ready to share the knowledge learned with you.
The village of Palamartsa is a quiet, Friendly little village as you enter the village it is like stepping back in time, you will see Horse and cart as daily transport local shepheard and goat hearders roam the village with there flocks of sheep and goats. The village has a Bar Shop Library and small museum. The locals love to share their knowledge with visitors and traditional souvenirs are available throughout the village. The Hillside around the village provides great walking opportunities with local fishing lake nearby. The town of Popovo is 7km away providing supermarkets Bars Restaurants Cafes and street vendors as well as Banks and ATMs. Roman forts and Archaeological sites are within walking distance from the cottage and your host can provide guided walks. Varna airport is 1.5 hours drive and Bucharest is 2.5 hour away a pick up and drop off service can be provided by local taxi service for a great price or why not hire a car at the airport for your stay giving you chance to explore further to places like the black sea or even into Greece or Romania. In the winter months Skiing is 3 hours from the cottage on local mountains or venture down to Bankso for advanced skiiers
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Serendipity Cottage Palamartsa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Game console – Xbox 360
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video games
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Minibar

Activities

  • Bingo
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Outdoor & View

  • Garden view
  • View

Building characteristics

  • Detached

Transport

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers

Cleaning services

  • Laundry

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge

Miscellaneous

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Serendipity Cottage Palamartsa takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 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.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to BGN 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age 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

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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

Please inform Serendipity Cottage Palamartsa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to BGN 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: 1004302468

FAQs about Serendipity Cottage Palamartsa

  • Serendipity Cottage Palamartsa can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Serendipity Cottage Palamartsa is 700 yards from the centre of Palamarza. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Serendipity Cottage Palamartsa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Bingo
    • Bike tours
  • Serendipity Cottage Palamartsa has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Serendipity Cottage Palamartsa is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Serendipity Cottage Palamartsa on this page.

  • The prices at Serendipity Cottage Palamartsa 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 Serendipity Cottage Palamartsa is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.