Fenerite — Hotel in Gabrovo

If you are looking to "escape" from modern life, this hotel is for you. Do not expect any mod.cons - there is no air.con in the bedrooms (not even a ceiling fan), no room safe, no in-room tea/coffee making facilities, no hair-dryer, not even a shaver-socket in the bathroom - so it's bad news for guests like me with electric razors and toothbrush. But what you do get in return is an atmospheric, authentic glimpse of rural old Bulgaria - reflected in the creaky floor-boards and traditional wooden and woven furnishings in the bedrooms and main outbuildings (the separate breakfast room / reception area is modern), and in its authentic and traditional Bulgarian cuisine at dinner. Breakfast is of a good selection to cater for all palates, but surprisingly for a country that loves its pork, no bacon to accompany the fried eggs - maybe its a cultural / religious hang-over from the Ottoman days. The location is a bit off the beaten track (the village of Khmetovtsi has a population of 32 - our coach party doubled it overnight!) so no flashy bars or discos I'm afraid, but if you like the countryside, mountains and rural rambling / walking, then this is the ideal place for you. It is also ideally located to visit the open-air museum-villages of Ettura...

The Fenerite hotel is a beautiful and quiet place in the heart of Stara Mountain very close to Bojentsi village, surrounded by nature and peace.||But please, if you are looking for a luxurious 5 star hotel, well, that's not the place for you.||The prices of the rooms are fairly reasonable bit at least the staff could have left glasses instead of single use plastic cups.|The interior and exterior are in traditional ethnographic style which gently remind of the old times.|The staff are very welcoming and friendly. |The breakfast was included in the price for the room and all food was homemade and exceptionally tasty, traditional for the region.|The food in the restaurant was always fresh and again, so good.|The place offers steam bath and sauna. The masseuse is very professional and very good but has to be booked one day in advance. |Keep in mind that the closest ATM and grocery shop are in Gabrovo.|Overall, this hotel is a lovely place to escape from the hustle and bustle of...

Great place to relax! Appropriate for people of all ages. Particularly good for families with small children, as it has everything you need to combine the opportunity to have a coffee and constantly oversee the young generation while they are playing on the mini playground.||If you decide to stay longer, you can visit the architectural complex of Etara near Gabrovo, the nearby village of Bozhentsi or Old Tryavna. You can also visit the wonderful Gabrovo monastery over Etara complex - it is worth it!||I recommend Fenerite for the warm welcome, hospitality, delicious food and pleasant ambience as well as the opportunity to buy fresh cheese and butter from the dairy next...