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Beautiful mountain ski chalet in Borovets

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Chalet Rachel
Exterior
Living area
Kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 680 sq m

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Samokov, Samokov
  • Borovets Ski Resort
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Tsarska Bistritsa
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gondola Lift
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Sofia (SOF)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful mountain ski chalet in Borovets

An all-wooden chalet surrounded by pine trees with south facing balcony and terrace situated in the heart of Borovets, the oldest ski and mountain resort in Bulgaria.

- 3 min walk to the shops and amenities
- The nearest gondala is a 4 min walk away
- Very well insulated and comfortable in all weathers
- The master bedroom upstairs opens to the balcony, with a view of the mountain
- Open plan living with lounge area, kitchenette and dining table
- Chalet fitted with sauna
- Linen and towels are provided and the chalet is cleaned daily
- The chalet has WIFI , cable TV, and DVD player

The resort: The chalet is in the beautiful ski and summer resort of Borovets, in the Rila mountains. The chalet is in a quiet location away from the main street, close to a stream. The resort is popular with families and groups of friends. It is great value and is a very friendly resort. The amenities in the hotels, such as swimming, games, gym are available to use. The town of Samokov is 10 mins away by taxi/bus, and Sofia, the capital, with its extensive shopping and sightseeing, is only an 80 minute drive away.

Resort activities: Swimming, bowling, gyms, shooting range, solarium, Jacuzzi and massage are available at the large hotels. There is also horse-riding, tobogganing, ski-doos, sleigh rides, & cleared walks in winter.

Summer holidays: Borovets is peaceful and relaxing in summer. The mountains are carpeted with wild flowers, and there are numerous beautiful walks. Spectacular views, can be had from Moussala, the Balkan peninsula's highest peak (2,925m). The Gondola is open for access to the high walks. Guides are available for short walks and overnight treks, also for hunting and fishing, and off road drives through the mountains for a wilder view of nature. Horse-riding, mountain-biking, and tennis can be found in the resort and Lake Iskar 20km away.

There are numerous restaurants with a wide range of international cuisine at exceptionally good value, and many friendly bars. The apres ski has something for everyone. For those who like a late night there are nightclubs and discos which are very lively.

Property manager

Rachel Baker

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Borovets

Located in Samokov, this chalet is in the mountains. Tsarska Bistritsa and Trajn Fortress are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and Borovets Ski Resort. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Samokov, Samokov

What's nearby

  • Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Borovets Ski Resort - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sitnyakovo Express - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tsarska Bistritsa - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Gondola Lift - 20 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Kostenets Station - 32 min drive
  • Sofia (SOF) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel RILA Lobby Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Festa Winter Palace-Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant & Pub Alpin - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Central - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful mountain ski chalet in Borovets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful mountain ski chalet in Borovets?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful mountain ski chalet in Borovets?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful mountain ski chalet in Borovets located?

Situated in the mountains, this chalet is within a 10-minute walk of Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School, Borovets Ski Resort and Sitnyakovo Express. Tsarska Bistritsa is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay
Excellent chalet, warm cosy, fantastic position cloae to everything but in a quiet location, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin
Just returned , had a great week here , very warm and cosy , short walk to slopes , really comfy , would be happy to recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Great little log cabin style chalet in an ideal spot. Very clean and warm with everything you would need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing value for this place
Great location and amazing value. Was warm and cozy. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage. Great location
Very easy
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Sonja P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & a great price
Having been to Borovets for skiing twice before, I decided to book a chalet rather than a hotel package deal. For value for money & location Chalet Rachel was perfect. Only 5 minutes walk to the bottom of the slopes (opposite Hotel Rila) with plenty of bars, restaurants & shops on the way.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ivan
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Montagne
Super
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

HRISTINA H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Schöne Hütte, wundrrschöne Umgebung, kleine Problemchen
Wir hatten eine schöne Familienzeit über Silvester und die Hütte ist dafür sehr geeignet und gemütlich. Allerdings gab es ein paar kleine Problemchen, worüber wir uns etwas geärgert haben: der Fernseher hatte überhaupt keinen Empfang, DVD-Player und Musikanlagen haben nicht funktioniert. Die Sauna war etwas ungepflegt. Es war ziemlich dreckig und die letzten Gäste hatten dreckiges Geschirr hinterlassen, was nicht besonders angenehm war. Alles das haben wir gemeldet und wir hoffen, dass die Probleme behoben werden. Dann wird das die perfekte Ferienwohnung werden! Wir würden gerne nochmal hin!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne-B V., france

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Au calme !
Petit châlet au coeur de Borovets. Confort basique mais vraiment au calme. Un peu petit pour 6, on a sorti la table et les chaises pour manger dehors, ça a fait de la place en plus. Service de ménage inclus pendant le séjour, les lits ont été fait une fois et les poubelles vidées tous les jours. Parfait pour les familles qui partent en montagne toute la journée.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a week on the slopes
Chalet Rachel was ideal for us. We wanted somewhere to relax after a day on the slopes with friends and the chalet gave us the perfect base for this. Close enough to walk to the slopes and restaurants shops and bars. We found the chalet cozy and comfy enough. Will definitely consider staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrius G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely worm with good location
Extremely warm house we stayed in beginning of February with negative temperatures outside. We had our room window open through out the stay for fresh air and only one heater in the bottom was left on to dry gloves and we all was in shorts and t shirts. Location is good and releticely close to shops and lifts. Sauna isn't big but it's a great feature after day of skiing. Overall best value for money I had in borovets in last 6 years going there every year.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim&Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chalet Paradise
My family and I loved our ski trip to include our stay at the chalet. The chalet was very clean and provided a warm cozy place to relax after a full day on the slopes. We look forward to staying at the chalet on our future ski getaways.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time in Borovets
The lodge was perfect for us clean, cosy, warm boys loved it and so did we. Great value for money. Best to get taxi into next village where there is a bigger supermarket and stock up for the week as local ones are expensive. If you are wanting to self cater there are limited preparation space so bear this in mind. We did breakfast and lunch there which was ok and ate out in the evening. The lodge is tucked away and the slopes are up hill but it’s great on the way back down at the end of the day. We would definitely recommend this lodge. And thank the owners for making our first skiing holiday a great one.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Lee p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Borovets Chalet
The location of the chalet was really good. It was very close to the gondolas. The chalet has everything you would need. Only slight tip would be to have an info pack inside the chalet. We didn’t realise there was a shovel under the bed and found other ways to shovel the path during our stay. We also experienced 3 power cuts when we were there. It was very dark. It was resolved relatively quickly but some matches / lighter and candles would have been really helpful. The only other thing we experienced was stray dogs barking outside during the night which I am told is quite common. There was also a larger resident dog opposite the chalet in a fenced in area. The owner of the dog would bring his dog to the chalet every morning to let it wee and poo outside which was a little strange. I don’t know if this was a territorial thing but wasn’t great as my son couldn’t play in the snow outside the chalet. Would recommend this place as it is good value, great location and helpful owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice chalet
Nice Chalet. We loved it. Will visit again for sure.

8/10 Good

galit A., Athens, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin, with all the ammenities, and daily cleaning.
Very nice cabin, with all the ammenities, and daily cleaning. Everything is at walking distance - shopping, hiking, gondolla. The cabin is in a crouded complex of cabins, at the backyard of a large hotel. Ammenties were supplied, but no food at all - not even salt and sugar.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

vardar g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Missing coffe pot for black coffe
Perfect

10/10 Excellent

Nora H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gern wieder
Tolle Lage, sehr gemütliche Wohnung - wir haben unsere Zeit dort sehr genossen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joel B.

Great for a group of Snowboarders. Has everything you need for a chilled holiday
The apartment is exactly as it is in the profile. The beds are all comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked for the size. The bathroom is a little awkward if you are using the sauna but nothing to worry about. The sauna warms up really well and the whole house is very warm. It is in a good location away from the main strip but still only 5 mins to the gondola. Great for groups. will stay again if we come back
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

ludmila o.

Lovely stay! ❤️
We absolutely loved the chalet! Everything you needed was there, great location, very clean! We hoping to book again for next year! Thank you for great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Great place well situated
Property has everything you need for a perfect stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Melonie B.

Ski break
The chalet was ideal for the 6 of us. It was warm and clean. The kitchen area was basic but fine for our needs. No one skiing cooks, there are too many restaurants about. The only niggle was the bottom sheets to 2 beds were too small, leaving the mattresses exposed. One bed had a quilt cover with a very large hole in. Worth the money, quiet, 10 minutes from the slopes, clean, warm, close to supermarkets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katrin B.

Hübsche und komfortable Unterkunft
Wir haben unsere Zeit (8 Tage) im Chalet Rachel sehr genossen. Besonders die Sauna ist ein Highlight, das wir gern und oft genutzt haben. Für Familien (wir waren zu fünft) ist es ideal. Beim Essen zubereiten war es manchmal etwas eng und unten gibt es auch nicht sehr viele Möglichkeiten, die Sachen unterzubringen. Aber alles in allem hat es uns sehr gut gefallen. Alles war da, was wir gebraucht haben. Die Betreuung durch Borovets PMS (Schlüssel, Reinigung, neue Handtücher) hat sehr gut geklappt. Das Chalet liegt ruhig aber dennoch ist alles, was man erreichen wollte (Restaurant, Supermarkt, Bergbahn, Wanderwege, Geldautomaten) zu Fuß schnell zu erreichen. Wunderschöne Gegend zum Wandern! Gerne wieder!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Chris C., Brugge, Belgium

Recommended
Chalet Rachel is in a convenient location to all the facilities in Borovets. It's located next to the fire station. The sauna is a great bonus and the cleanliness and maid service was excellent. Fast answers by E-mail. During the summer the Gondola is closed on mondays & tuesdays. If you hire a car, don't forget to switch on the lights during the day.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2016

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