Samovilla features a sauna and a hot tub, as well as air-conditioned accommodations in Govedartsi. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony. There's 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 Samovilla can enjoy an à la carte breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch. The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and bike rental is available at this 5-star chalet. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Sofia, 45 miles from Samovilla, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular 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 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've 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
9.8
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:

  • Guy
    Israel Israel
    Everything was just perfect. Way above our expectations. Clean and comfortable and the staff is very kind.
  • Shai
    Israel Israel
    The villa is amazing. it's well built and properly equipped with everything you need to make a perfect holiday. Lily the host was super friendly and helpful - she helped us with everything we need - including making phone calls on our behalf to...
  • Burak
    Turkey Turkey
    First of all, it was a very beautiful place, very close to the ski center, in nature, the house was very comfortable, everything was thought of. I would recommend it to everyone.

Managed by Samovilla Mountain Eco Resort

Company review score: 9.9Based on 114 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Ресторант #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Samovilla
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting 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
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common Areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Sauna
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Horseback 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
Transportation
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's 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 need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Samovilla of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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

  • 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

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

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

  • Samovilla has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, 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 Samovilla on this page.

  • The prices at Samovilla may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

  • Samovilla can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

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

  • Check-in at Samovilla is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Samovilla has 1 restaurant:

    • Ресторант #1

  • 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.

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

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