Wanted to try Bulgarian traditional rather than tourist manufactured.||This place is down a rough track in the country side. There is accommodation, an organic shop and a restaurant.||Booking proved a bit hit and miss. Mainly our fault because we have no Bulgarian. Some e-mails were ignored. We called early on the day and confirmed.||It was a buffet, all locally produced, organic and tasty. It was only labelled in Cyrillic, so I've no idea.||Lots of family groups, kids, grannies. Plus a good local trio, kettle drum, pipe and accordion. Fun. Enjoyable. Nice to be included.||The home made fruit juices and punches were colourful and refreshing.||Unfortunately my partner fell ill and we left early. ||We could have done with going with a bigger group,...
Read moreThe local city Bansko is primarily reserved for ski-season tourist. However the countryside and the mountains are a visit worth in the summer as well. So if your not in to discotheques and cheap food, this is an awesome retreat I would recommend families, hikers or couples for a nice weekend in a beautiful and friendly environment. I've visited the place twice in two years. The family that runs the Bio-hostel is great hosts, the food is great as well the wine, served with personality. You get to know the staff, as they take an honour in knowing their guests, as this is an independent service.|Price for a stay inclusive all meals and regular service is not low for Bulgarian standards - however the experience and quality of the food is.|My warmest...
Read moreI have never stayed in the hotel associated with the restaurant, but have been now to the restaurant five times at least during last 3 years, and want to report that it is a great place. Not fussy, not fancy, very simple, very cheap, but really extremely good Bulgarian food made from their own organic produce and ingredients, charming service, nice ambiance. It's a really lovely place (extremely child friendly by the way so don't come up you are too stuffy to enjoy kids running around). I love this place; it isn't the Ritz in London but it's a fabulous place to eat if you are relaxed and want to eat good Bulgarian food that was...
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