Frequently Asked Questions

We offer beautifully appointed guest rooms with vineyard or mountain views, each featuring traditional Bulgarian décor mixed with modern amenities. Our accommodations include private bathrooms, comfortable bedding, complimentary Wi-Fi.

Your stay includes:

• • Complimentary breakfast featuring local ingredients
• • Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
• • Private parking
• • Welcome wine tasting
• • Access to our garden and yard areas
• • Concierge services for local activities

Absolutely! We cater to various dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other special requirements. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions when booking, and our kitchen will prepare suitable alternatives. We take pride in using fresh, local ingredients to create memorable meals for all our guests.

We offer comprehensive wine experiences including:

• • Daily wine tastings featuring local Struma Valley wines
• • Guided vineyard tours with our sommelier
• • Wine and food pairing dinners
• • Visits to nearby Melnik and other famous wine regions
• • Hands-on wine making workshops (seasonal)
• • Private cellar tours and premium tastings

Yes! We have an extensive wine shop featuring our own wines as well as selections from the finest Bulgarian wineries. We can arrange shipping to your home country or help you pack wines safely for travel. Our staff can also recommend the best wines to suit your taste preferences and budget.

While we offer daily activities for walk-in guests, we highly recommend booking specialized experiences like private tastings, vineyard tours, and wine dinners in advance. This ensures availability and allows us to tailor the experience to your preferences. You can book when making your room reservation or contact us directly.

We're conveniently located in the Struma Valley:

• • 2 hours by car from Sofia (160km)
• • 2 hours from Thessaloniki, Greece (150km)
• • 20 minutes from Sandanski
• • 30 minutes from Melnik wine region
• • Airport transfers available from Sofia, Thessaloniki, or Skopje
• • Free pickup from Sandanski bus station

You're perfectly positioned to explore:

• • Melnik - Bulgaria's smallest town and wine capital (25km)
• • Rozhen Monastery - 13th-century spiritual site (30km)
• • Sandanski Spa - famous thermal springs (15km)
• • Pirin National Park - UNESCO World Heritage site (45km)
• • Rupite - volcanic area and Vanga's sanctuary (20km)
• • Bansko - ski resort and UNESCO town (60km)

The Struma Valley is beautiful year-round! Spring (March-May) offers perfect hiking weather and vineyard awakening. Summer (June-August) is ideal for outdoor activities and festivals. Autumn (September-November) is harvest season - the best time for wine experiences. Winter (December-February) has mild temperatures perfect for cultural exploration and cozy wine tastings.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. We can accommodate early check-in or late check-out based on availability. If you arrive early, you're welcome to store your luggage and explore our property or enjoy a welcome drink while your room is prepared.

We offer flexible cancellation policies. Standard bookings can be cancelled up to 30 days before arrival for a full refund. Special packages or peak season bookings may have different terms. We understand travel plans can change and work with guests to find suitable solutions whenever possible.

We welcome well-behaved pets in designated pet-friendly rooms. There's a small additional fee to cover extra cleaning. Please inform us when booking if you're traveling with pets, and we'll ensure you have appropriate accommodations. We ask that pets be supervised at all times and kept on leash in common areas.

Our multilingual staff speaks Bulgarian, Macedonian, Serbian, and some Russian. We're happy to communicate in whatever language makes you most comfortable and can help arrange translation services for specialized wine tours or cultural experiences if needed.

Absolutely! We welcome families and have family rooms available. While wine tastings are for adults, we offer grape juice tastings for children and have plenty of outdoor space for them to explore safely. We can also arrange family-friendly activities like nature walks, visits to local attractions, and cultural experiences suitable for all ages.

We love helping guests celebrate special occasions! Whether it's an anniversary, birthday, proposal, or other milestone, we can arrange private wine dinners, decorations, special wine selections, and memorable experiences. Contact us in advance to discuss your celebration, and we'll create something truly special for your important moment.

This isn't a hotel — it's my home, and when you stay here, you become part of our village life. I'm Nikolay, a former journalist who left city life behind 20 years ago to make wine and tell stories. Here, life is simple: a bottle of good wine, warm food, and a place at the table for friends. You'll wake up to vineyard views, share meals with fellow guests, and experience authentic Bulgarian culture, not a scripted tourist experience.

The real world lives in homes, vineyards, and people — away from tourist attractions and scripted experiences. You'll join me in the vineyard, share stories over dinner, practice Bulgarian through real conversations, and discover the authentic Bulgaria that exists in everyday moments. We'll visit local markets, explore the village, meet neighbors, and experience the warmth of shared meals where stories unfold naturally.

I believe that language is not learned — it is lived. Words come alive when they carry emotion, when they're wrapped in context, when they emerge from real situations. Language is the soul of a culture, and it can only be truly understood through living that culture. Here, you'll speak Bulgarian naturally while buying bread, discussing wine, sharing meals, and connecting with locals. After twenty years in this village, I've learned that the most beautiful conversations happen when we stop trying to impress and start trying to connect.

This is for anyone who seeks something essential — yourself. Whether you're a curious traveler, language enthusiast, wine lover, or someone seeking authentic connections, if the idea of simple village life speaks to you, come and live it. If you believe that the real world lives in homes, vineyards, and people rather than tourist attractions, then this place is calling you. Don't just visit Bulgaria — come and live it the way I do.