Farmhouse for Rent in Skalitsa Village - SE Bulgaria. Rent a renovated farmhouse in the unspoilt village of Skalitsa. Relax in the famous Bulgarian village life but with all the comforts of a modern house. Far a way from the maddening crowd where beautiful nature is all around the village life is laid back and unhurried. About Bulgaria Bulgaria is the new kid out of the out of the Eastern block! It has untapped potential slowly being found by thousands of foreigners now. Bulgaria and the Southeast region is only truly being discovered by those who visit. Everyone who comes here are totally inspired by the beauty of the country and its people. On top of this it is the cheapest place in Europe in terms of property, cost of living and holidays essentially the best for less! The Black Sea coast resorts to the World Class skiing resorts in various mountain locations are reasons many people come here. However many are also discovering the countryside life away from the busy tourist areas. Country life in Bulgarian has remains untouched, unchanged and unspoilt for many decades and the appeal of this has given many an opportunity to experience a bygone age all but gone in the rest of Europe. Many say country life is like it was in the UK 50 years ago, this is a good comparison. About Skalitsa Village The village of Skalitsa is located in Southeast Bulgaria. Its nearest towns are Yambol and Elhovo both around 30 minutes drive from the village. Both these towns are thriving and continue to be rejuvenated by popularity and investment from many foreigners and Bulgarians. Skalitza is one of the larger and more important villages in the area and is an up and coming attraction with available investment from Europe into the infrastructure and facilities there. There has been a major clean up and fresh look in the village with the school having been renovated and money other public building having been given a face lift. There is also brand new theatre/concert hall that opened in the village centre last year that attracts National and International artists and performers from around the world. It has everything you need in the village including two garages, post office, a doctor and dentist surgery, two veterinaries, a chemist, a variety of grocery/food stores, a clothing shop and a beautiful orthodox church which celebrated its 150 anniversary this year. During the summer months, (and there are many of them) there is local produce sold from stalls in the village centre park - yes it has a big public park in the village centre as well It also has a unisex hairdressing shop many bars scattered around in and around the village as where you can get snacks. Skalitsa also has its own bakery, window double glazing factory, metalwork factory, wood-processing factory and around the village many new vineyards have been planted from private investment. Bus and taxi services run regularly from the village centre. It is not widely known but Skalitsa is famed for its healing stones which are geographically positioned at a point where two magnetic fields cross. There is only one other place on earth where this happens! Research has been made on the site along with media attention all which presents evidence of the stones having healing properties for arthritis, rheumatism and various other related and unrelated ailments. There haven been two sets of film makers in the village this year, one film crew from Hollywood USA, choosing Skalitsa for its magnificent setting on a raised rock base within the Thracian Plain. Skalitza actually mean little rock. This was chosen over other Balken countries including Croatia, Romania and Former Republic of Czechoslovakia, the Skalitsian scenery could not be compared with! The Farmhouse Location The farmhouse is located high up on the edge of the village about a ten minute walk to the village centre and about the same to the healing stones. There is Ivan’s and Maria’s bar/general grocery store which sells everything you would need which is only some 300 metres from the farmhouse. Of course the main towns only 30 minutes drive have big supermarkets where you can stock up with provisions if you wish. Halfway up the side of a quiet tarmac road away from the main road, (which is quiet as well) you will find it nestling naturally. I t has purposely been made to blend in complete harmony with character of other farmhouses that are scattered around the village. The views form the farmhouse grounds are extensive over the countryside and from the garden and most days you can have stunning views of the hills and even the mountains in the north. The Accommodation As you enter the farmhouse along the white concrete path you will be entering a garden which purposely retains very much the Bulgarian style. It is full of practical but beautiful plants and shrubs and of course the wine and rakia producing vines that cover the main area above you. Underneath the vines is the patio area, well protected from the direct heat of the strong Bulgarian summer sun and a perfect place to relax with wonderful nature surrounding. Once you enter the house this is where the Bulgarian style mixes with the western European comforts and modern lifestyle. The inside of the house is renovated to high standard with kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom all very comfortable with double glazed units throughout. The kitchen has all white goods provided, fridge, freezer, washing machine, modern electric oven and grill, gas hob, extractor hood above and a microwave oven. The kitchen is big enough to cater as a dining area with a dinging table and four chairs to fitting comfortably. All crockery and kitchen accessories are provided. The modern bathroom is a brand new extension of the farmhouse. It fully tiled with bath/shower unit, basin and low flush toilet with a convector heater if needed. The comfortable bedroom has one double king-sized bed with headboard and bedside drawer. It is fully furnished with dressing table and wardrobe. Also there is an electric convector heater if needed. The living room is cosy furnished with quality imported furniture. There is suite of safe and armchair to seat five people. You will find quality Sony music system including CD, cassette and radio. A colour television is also provided for terrestrial viewing. There is also a woodburning stove retaining the Bulgarian atmosphere. On the book cases you will find a good variety of books, music cassettes and CDs that are also there for you to enjoy. Extras Eggs are provided for from the resident chickens looked after by neighbours. All wood for the wood-burner is included. Gas for the hob is provided for but gas for heating is required is extra. All bedding and towels are provided as well as a weekly laundry and cleaning service if required for a small extra charge. Why Rent here? This renovated farmhouse gives the best of both worlds, tranquility of Bulgarian village life with as all the comforts of a home from home. Whether for holiday, a base for house hunting or a place to stay whilst your property is being renovated this is an ideal place to stay at a fraction of the cost of hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation. Not sure whether Bulgaria or village country life is for you? Use the farmhouse to test the water without committing yourself, there are special rates for stays over 28 days! Look at out Competitive rates Daily rates: €20 leva per night all seasons Weekly rates March, April, May, June - €125 July, August, September - €140 October, November - €112 December, January, February - €100 For extended stays of 28 consecutive days or more the following rates apply: €400 for each 28 days all year round (€100 per week) Guests staying for 28 days or more will have to cover nominal electric, bottled gas and water bills. 800 BGN leva for each 28 days all year round but to included electric, gas and water bills. Contact Details Telephone Mobile (GSM): 00359 (0) 885679701 Telephone Land: 00359 (0) 466654055 (Mon-Thurs evenings only) Email: mpmilleryianni1@yahoo.co.uk Yahoo Messenger: mpmilleryianni1 Skype: martbg1 Address: Ivan Zhleyzkov 6, Skalitsa, Yambol 8645, Bulgaria Look at our website for up to date information about Skalitsa and the Farmhouse http://skalitsafarmhouse.weebly.com