Villa Elena - Balchik, Bulgaria

 

Located in a quiet villa area close to Balchik town, the pretty Villa Elena makes a peaceful holiday base within an easy drive of the sandy resort beaches. Within a few minutes walk you will find a small local grocery and a restaurant with Bulgarian and international cuisine. Among the trees, this holiday home will charm you with the sea view from the terrace of the top floor.

If you look Villa Elena sidelong you will compare it to a castle with its solid fence which gives to its guests more privacy and tranquility. The two-storey house stands in well-kept garden and patio providing enough space for parking two cars. Next to the garage place you will find one of the villa entrances. The other one is from the side of the patio and the swimming pool. The private pool has a separate children section and will cool you off during the hot days. Next to it there is a BBQ covered area with a portable grill which provides some shade by the day and a sitting area for your morning coffee or al-fresco meals in the evenings.

Entering the villa from the patio, you step into the living room which consists of an open-plan kitchen with dining area and a comfortable lounge area. Full of charm, every inch of the interior is cosy and well cared for, as the owner has decorated it with pleasant furnishings in modern style. The spacious kitchen is fitted with all the necessary appliances as a fridge with freezer, oven, 2 electric hobs, extractor, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave oven, coffee machine, toaster, sandwich maker, el. kettle and all utensils. Right in front of the kitchen is the dining area with a wooden table and 6 chairs. The lounge area is just opposite the patio door with a fireplace, a coffee table and 5-seated sofa. LCD TV with Satellite channels and Wi-Fi available. On the ground floor you will find also a twin bedroom, a stylish bathroom with shower cabin and store-room.

Internal staircase is leading to the upper floor where 2 more bedrooms with double bed are on your disposal. They are equipped with a TV, dresser, bedside tables and air-conditioning. The master bedroom is ample enough with an own bathroom with a tub, hot sauna and access to the balcony. There is a large wardrobe in the corridor. The terrace commands gorgeous view to the sea over the green trees.

If you get tired by the peace and ease, Balchik town is just at a stone's throw. Within a 5-min drive you will reach the Botanical garden and the Castle, Balchik promenade with variety of restaurants, local shops, yacht port. If you travel with your children, then you will fall in love with Albena beaches and amenities. The summer resort is just 7 km south from the villa. Another 10 km in the same direction is Golden sands resort located – perfect for clubbing and pub crawls.

Disclaimer: Villa Elena is a private offer which quit Bgrentals.com from all responsibilities concerning the cleaning and maintenance of the house, the garden and the pool. The owners' representatives arrange and provide the maintenance of the property directly.

Notes: Villa Elena is fully air-conditioned except the twin bedroom. Secure parking for 2 - 3 cars is provided inside the yard. Another one can be parked in the covered garage. Satellite TV is available only in the living room. Approximate pool dimensions are: 6 x 4 x 1.60 m, the children section is 3 x 3 x 0.60 m. There are 4 sun lounges available in the villa.

Changeover day: Flexible during summer season, according to the current availability.
Car hire: Recommended.

Places of interest:

- Balchik (about 12 000 population) is a charming town, located 47 km north of Varna city. It is like an amphitheatre on the very seashore. The Royal Palace, the Botanical garden, the churches, the Museum of History together with many other attractions make Balchik one of the most visited resorts on the Black sea coast. The Balchik port played an important role in the town's development, being the third sea-side port in terms of significance after the ones in Varna and Burgas. The unique nature and the ancient history make the today's romantic charm of Balchik - a constant source of inspiration for artists, poets and artists.
- The Royal Palace and the Botanical garden in Balchik. The official name of the palace was the Quiet Nest Palace. It was constructed between 1926 and 1937, during the Romanian rule of the region, for the needs of Queen Maria of Romania. Attracted by the beauty and the romanticism of the seaside town, inspired by the centuries-old trees, the wild flowers and the bird species in the region, Queen Maria of Romania selected Balchik to build her summer residence.The palace complex consists of a number of residential villas, a smoking hall, a wine cellar, a power station, a monastery, a holy spring, a chapel and many other buildings, as well as most notably a park that is today a state-run botanical garden. In 1955 the Balchik Botanical Garden was established at the place of the palace's park. It has an area of 65,000 m² and accommodates 2000 plant species. One of the garden's main attractions is the collection of large-sized cactus species arranged outdoors on 1000 m².
- Kaliakra cape is the longest cape on the Bulgarian coast. The picturesque cape is located about 30 km north from Balchik. Kaliakra cape stretches 2 km deep into the sea and consists of 60-70 m high limestone rocks, the inaccessibility of which has been the main reason for the construction of an ancient fortress named Tirisis there. According to local tradition forty girls, the sole survivors of a Turkish attack, tied their long plaits of hair together and jumped to their deaths, rather than be raped by the victors. Nowadays Kaliakra is a nature reserve, where dolphins, shags and a numbers of typical steppe birds can be observed, it is one of the very good birdwatching sites in Bulgaria.
- Kavarna town is one of the relatively bigger towns along the Black Sea coast with its population of a bit over 12 200. On the high hill of Chirakman, which is 3 km away from Kavarna, still can be seen remains of Roman fortresses and medieval town. Kavarna, recognised today as the Rock capital of Bulgaria with so many concerts of world famous bands and artists like Apocalyptica, Deep Purple, Saxxon, Ronnie James Dio, Scorpions, Accept, Destruction, Gamma Rey and Victory, turns into an attractive place for a holiday, combining the modern comfort with a unique atmosphere, at the same time preserving its tranquility and charm.
- Durankulak and Shabla lakes - The Durankulak lake was declared a protected area in 1983 as part of the measures for the preservation of endangered species. It is also where one of the two major birth migration routes passes - the so-called “Via Pontika”. Near the lakes of Shabla and Durankulak there are law-protected damp areas of international importance. These territories are the most significant winter quarters in Europe for many water birds. The Shabla Lake is one of the biggest habitats of the White Water Lily and Yellow Water Lily in Bulgaria. The lakes give shelter also to the Otter, which is a rare animal species in Europe.