Family run bed and breakfast in prime location in Veliko Tarnovo city, in the mountainous heart of Bulgaria. The city appears to grow out of the steep hillside on the banks of the Yantra River. Centuries ago, it was the capital of Bulgaria - an ancient country with a rich history of trade, rebellion, blended cultures and national heroes.Our guest-house is in a prime location in a quiet street, 5 minutes walk from the centre. Excellent rates. Friendly, relaxed service - English spoken. 3 beautiful twin/double rooms, each with en-suite bathrooms. Newly decorated, with varnished wood floors and tiled bathrooms. Explore the shops along the cobbled streets of Veliko Tarnovo, visit the Tzarevets fortress & watch the sound and light display from one of the city's excellent restaurants. Traditional Bulgarian as well as western European tastes are well catered for. We are within 10-90 minutes drive of many attractions including: **'Etara' - unique cultural ethnographic village-museum. The huge site includes a working water-mill used for wood carving & a shop selling traditional musical instruments, as well as seasonal displays, dances and other events. **Troyan monastery complex - the largest monastery in the Balkans, surrounded by forests and the Cherni Osam rivier. **Dryanovo monastery complex & the Bacho Kiro caves - an ancient monastery next to a deep cave system with safe, well-lit paths and incredible stalagmites. **Arbanassi monastery **Kilifarevo monastery - built in 1350 **Gabrovo - a vibrant city with shops and bars, known for its leatherwork & textiles. Festival of Humour May 2nd. **Lovech - lovely colourful town with its famous covered bridge **Krushuna National park near Lovech, with eco-paths for walking Veliko Tarnovo also boasts possibly the best ice-cream stalls in the world - set up along the main road!
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