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Situated in Bachevo in the Blagoevgrad Province region, The Refuge has a balcony and river views. Among the facilities at this property are private check-in and check-out and bicycle parking, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Bansko Municipality is 13 km away and Belitsa is 24 km from the villa. The villa features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. This villa is allergy-free and non-smoking. For guests with children, the villa features a baby safety gate. Guests at The Refuge can enjoy skiing and fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden. Holy Virgin Church is 12 km from the accommodation, while Holy Trinity Church is 12 km from the property. Sofia Airport is 168 km away.

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 (9.6)

FREE parking!

Activities:

Fishing

Skiing

Hiking


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

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Bachevo

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tomer
    Israel Israel
    The house is beautiful. Well equiped and well maintained with nice yard and beautiful views. We were 6, so one slept in the living room. It is best for 4 persons, 5 is ok, but 6 is a bit too much for this place. Overall beautiful place in a nice...
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable, homely house in small gated community - we were the only visitors at the time, so very private. Well-equipped, characterful, nicely decorated. Terrace and lawn with mountain views. Easy to find. Good location for exploring.
  • Fidanka
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Very cozy, quiet and clean place. Nice and relaxing view and surrounding, fresh air. Good options for films and good internet. Dry wood for the fireplace. Everything you need for a comfortable stay. Several horse riding options in the village, and...
  • Ina
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    It’s very secluded and peaceful, has a lovely view and front yard. any amenities you might need you will find in the house. Definitely recommend this place!
  • Iva
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Nice place, home style, with veranda and meadow, good location to explore the region for few days.
  • Stanislav
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Great cozy place, with nice view, barbeque and a fireplace. Well equipped kitchen, nice interior and good lighting. It's close to Bansko for skiing and to a lot of places with mineral water pools. Good enough internet
  • Joanne
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Er was een dame aanwezig die de sleutels kwam afgeven. Wat lastig was dat zij alleen Bulgaars was en wij dat niet spraken. Ongetwijfeld een lieve dame. Fijn om 2 douches en toiletten te hebben, echter miste we wel een douchegordijn. Bij aankomst...
  • Vesela
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Къщата е на разкошно място, много тихо, приятно, разполага с всичко необходимо, за да прекара човек дълъг период от време, включително имаше и играчки и книжки за децата.
  • Gonen
    Israel Israel
    בית יפה, עם כל התנאים לאירוח נעים, במיקום מעולה, 5 דקות מרזלוג ו15 דקות ממרכז בנסקו. יש גם דשא בחוץ, 2 מקלחות, מטבח מאובזר, מנגל, חנייה פרטית, מרפסת ואחלה תנאים למי שרוצה לצאת מעט מהשבלונה של המלונות.
  • Anita
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Уникално местенце, с чудесна гледка. Спокойствие и уют. Бяхме с кученцето ни и двора беше прекрасно място да тича на воля. Радка е много любезна и отзивчива. Препоръчваме с две ръце!

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.

Managed by FABRIKATA Ltd.

Company review score: 9.5Based on 59 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company information

Have a wonderful stay at the Refuge!

Property information

t's a relaxing house - one of five in a closed private property, on a hill at the border of a mountain village on the south versant of Rila,. A place to get away from the loud noises of a city and give into the beauty of the mountains - Pirin and Rodopi. At the same time it's located only 10 kilometers away from Bansko - the biggest ski ressort in Bulgaria. Entrance hall with storage space. Two bathrooms (shower, toilet). Large and beautiful living room with open fire and fully equipped kitchen area. Two bedrooms (high quality mattresses) : Master bedroom - king size bed and personal bathroom. Children's room - three beds (two bunk). Two beds are available in the living room. Large covered terrace facing south, overlooking the garden, with splendid views of the massive Pirin and Rila. Two parking spaces.

Neighbourhood information

Bachevo is a charming village that has kept its mountain carcass. It has several grocery stores, cafes and restaurants and three equestrian centres. There are two sources of special water in the near surroundings: one that heals the body and another, called - love water. Bachevo is 12 km away from the biggest ski resort – Bansko and 20 km. from the charming one – Dobrinishte. All around - the village of Banya (10 km), Katarino SPA centers (3 km) - there are mineral waters and spa centers.

Languages spoken

Bulgarian,English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Refuge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

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

Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

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

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

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

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Accessibility

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

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing

Outdoor & View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Building characteristics

  • Detached

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
    Additional charge

Entertainment and family services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge

Shops

  • Barber/beauty shop

Miscellaneous

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access

Languages spoken

  • Bulgarian
  • English
  • French

House rules
The Refuge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 01:00 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.
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
BGN 20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
BGN 30 per stay
3 - 4 years
Extra bed upon request
BGN 20 per child, 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
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.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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

Please inform The Refuge 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about The Refuge

  • Yes, The Refuge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Refuge has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Refuge on this page.

  • The Refuge is 150 yards from the centre of Bachevo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Refuge can accommodate the following group size:

    • 7 guests

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

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Refuge on this page.

  • Check-in at The Refuge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

  • The Refuge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Bike tours
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture