Orpheus

Description:
The lovely Villa has just been completed. It has real wood floors,
traditional wall hangings and rugs and furniture made by our carpenter.
There is a fitted kitchen also in solid wood and the kitchen is very well
equipt. There's a traditional Bulgarian wood burning stove (wood supplied
free if you want to have a go - great fun!), an electric oven and also a
microwave. There is a wet room with toilet, basin, shower and heated towel
rail. The villa has central heating throughout. The bedrooms are huge, each
with one double and one single bed. There are also 2 sofa beds.

Batak is a small town in the Rhodope mountains, famous for it's history,
and has museums, churches and other attractions to visit. There are cafes
and a couple of restaurants.

Batak lake and the popular lakeside resort of Tsigov Chark is only 5
minutes away. Batak ski Centre is also located here where you can ski for
only £4 per day. The house also comes with 2 sledges which you can take to the
ski slope.


The surrounding area has many attractions - this villa was chosen because
of the good access to places of interest.

HISTORY: The city of Plovdiv has a wonderful old town and a multitude of
remains from Byzantine, Thracian and Roman invaders, including the city
walls, Roman Forum and Amphiteatre. The Valley of the Thracian Kings is
also within reach, where you will find beautiful tombs far older than
the Egyptian ones. The remains of numerous forts and other buildings are
all around this area. Some of the famous monasteries can also be reached
from here.

NATURE:The Rhodope and Pirin mountains are beautiful year round. There
are lakes, mountains, waterfalls, caves and natural phenomenen such as
strange shaped rocks and warm mineral springs.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Most types of mountain sports can be arranged.
Hiking is popular and there are marked trails in the Batak area. Boats
are available on Batak lake in summer and fishing is very popular here.
Fishing tackle is for sale at the side of the lake.

CULTURE: There are several preserved villages in the old Rhodopean style
to visit. Some have folk festivals at certain times of the year, when you
will find traditional dancers, pagan costumes and bagpipe players.

SPA TREATMENTS: Velingrad is only 30 mins away and is Bulgaria's biggest Spa Resort,
with numerous natural mineral springs at various temperatures. There are several
excellent hotels offering treatments at fantastic prices. About £11 for a full day
(pool, sauna, turkish bath etc) Massage, mud treatments etc on offer. They are
supposed to heal Rhumatism and other ailments.

Owner Details
Contact Person: Sandra Earl from England
Member Type: Standard
Signup Date: 04 March 2006
Last Updated: 06 March 2006
Email: Contact Owner
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Rental Rates:
15 Dec - 15 April £235
July, Aug £220
November £120
All other times £170

Availability: please see Property website

Location: Batak in Bulgaria