• Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning

Experience world-class service at Samovilla

Samovilla features a sauna and a hot tub, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Govedartsi. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The chalet provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with bidet and slippers. A fridge, a stovetop and minibar are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the chalet complex, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the chalet can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. Guests are welcome to eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch. The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star chalet. Guests at Samovilla can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Sofia, 72 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Govedartsi
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Borislava
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Beautifully crafted houses, with attention to every detail. Comfortable beds and spotless cleanliness.
  • Nechama
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely gorgeous villa, spotlessly clean and so warm and cosy. Genka helped us with organising everything for skiing and made our trip seamless. Thank you!
  • Heba
    Denmark Denmark
    The villa we booked was amazing. It has a unique wooden architectural style in the middle of farmland, with a location near the main sightseeing spots.

Managed by Samovilla Mountain Eco Resort

Company review score: 9.9Based on 112 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Samovilla is a complex of Finnish-style wooden villas located in the village of Govedartsi a stone’s throw from the ski resorts of Borovetz and Malyovitsa and about 1 hour away from Sofia. Whether you are a keen winter sport enthusiast, or just want to spend some time in the unique mountains of the Rilla natural park, villas Samovilla offer you all the amenities for a memorable winter or summer holiday. The villas are located in the Rila mountain at 1,180 m / 3,800 feet above sea level where the clean mountain air filled with the aroma of pine trees meets the blue skies and green woodlands and create the perfect environment for a mountain gateway. At the same time, our villas are located only an hour away from the city of Sofia. At Samovilla, we have 5 Finish-style wooden villas and 1 Club house. Each of our villas has 2 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, located on the second floor with amazing views over the surrounding green valley. The ground floor of each villas is arranged as an open plan common area sofas and TV corner, kitchenette, dinning area and a toilette. Each villa has a large veranda and outside space perfect for sunset cocktails.

Neighbourhood information

Ski and snowboard enthusiast can enjoy the ski slopes of the nearby ski areas in Malyovitsa and Borovetz and nature lovers will appreciate the mountain treks of the beautiful Rila mountains, up to the Rila lakes, alongside the Black Iskar river. The more adventures guests can conquer the peaks of Malyovitsa or Musala – the highest mountain in the Balkans at 2,925m / 9,600 feet above sea level. Samovilla is located in the beautiful Rila mountains, just outside the village of Govedartsi. ​Our resort is approximately 1 hour away from Sofia airport with large number of daily international flights linking Sofia with London, Vienna, Frankfurt, Munich, Paris, Rome, Athens, Istanbul, Doha and Moscow. Our resort is approximately 20-25 minutes away from Borovets, the oldest ski resort in the country with the slopes of Maliovitsa just a 15 minutes away. From Samovilla a number of main tourist attractions can be reached in a day trip including the world famous Rila Monastery (Unesco world heritage site), the Seven Rila Lakes, the capital city of Sofia or the former royal winter residence Tzarska Bistritsa.

Languages spoken

Bulgarian,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Ресторант #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Samovilla
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Sauna
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Packed lunches
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
Languages spoken
  • Bulgarian
  • English

House rules

Samovilla takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card American Express Cash Samovilla accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Samovilla 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.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: PK-19-13055; PK-19-13056; PK-19-13057; PK-19-15243; PK-19-15244

FAQs about Samovilla

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

  • Samovilla can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

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

  • Samovilla is 0.9 miles from the centre of Govedartsi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Samovilla has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • Check-in at Samovilla is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bike tours

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

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

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

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte

  • Samovilla has 1 restaurant:

    • Ресторант #1

  • Yes, Samovilla is popular with guests booking family stays.

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