Frequently Asked Questions

How do I travel to Bulgaria?
As we are located in central Bulgaria we recommend you fly to Sofia. EasyJet fly Manchester to Sofia 3 times a week on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. Wizz air fly from Luton to Sofia daily as do British Airways from Heathrow. Wizz air have also started flights from Doncaster to Bucharest which is much cheaper and only an extra half hour transfer time and you get to cross the amazing Danube river that splits Bulgaria & Romania.The B&B is approx 2.5 hours from Sofia.
Are you near the Coast ??
We are 3 hours from the Varna. You can do a day trip to the coast.
Do you do airport pickups ?
Yes we can pick up from Sofia Airport or the coastal airports at a cost of 160 lev each way (each car seats 4 people)
Bucharest is 200lev each way
Can you recommend a car rental company ?
Top Rent a Car rent small cars to minibuses direct from the airport or you can hire direct from Hillside at 30 lev a day or a 7 seater for 40 lev per day.
What is the weather like in Bulgaria?
We like to describe Bulgaria as very diverse with something for everyone to enjoy from ski resorts located in the beautiful Pirin, Rila and Rodopi Mountains , to the Black Sea Riviera in summer where temperatures match those of your ideal mediterranean summer's day from the months of May through to October. Perfect for the whole family to enjoy all year round.
Winters are sharp and we get lovely snowy winters which are so much fun as we are only 45 minutes from a small ski resort called Uzana. Unlike the UK snow does not affect the running of the roads or businesses.

What is the food like?
You will find restaurants with food to suit every taste, from gourmet cuisine, local dishes (pictured) and fish specialities. You are unlikely to have to spend more than £10 per head on a 3 course meal with wine. There are a growing number of fast food chains such as McDonalds, pizza and family restaurants. The average price of a taxi ride to town is 12lev.
What is the currency?
The currency is the Lev which is now linked to the Euro. Most major transactions such as the purchasing property are carried out in Euros . Exchange rate: £ 1 = 2.20lv on average
Do they speak English?
Yes , Veliko Tarnovo and all major cities speak English.
You will find restaurants with food to suit every taste, from gourmet cuisine, local dishes (pictured) and fish specialities. You are unlikely to have to spend more than £10 per head on a 3 course meal with wine. There are a growing number of fast food chains such as McDonalds, pizza and family restaurants. The average price of a taxi ride to town is 12lev.
What is the currency?
The currency is the Lev which is now linked to the Euro. Most major transactions such as the purchasing property are carried out in Euros . Exchange rate: £ 1 = 2.20lv on average
Do they speak English?
Yes , Veliko Tarnovo and all major cities speak English.