''Bulgaria is the undiscovered part of Europe'' Borovets, Western Rila Mountain Range, Iskar Lake, Belchin Spa. A whole range of outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, trekking, skiing, climbing,water sports, mountain biking, health spas are all at your disposal; set in truly stunning surroundings. Now you can take full advantage by booking your holiday with us at Chalet Carmel; Sleeping up to 10 people, whether you are looking for winter or summer holiday's its all here NEWS: 03.10.07Ski Chalet 'Carmel' has just been awarded with the following certificate: -A Bronze ''Authentic Bulgaria'' Quality Mark ''FACE TO FACE WITH NATURE'' Ski Chalet 'Carmel' sits within a sheltered area situated on the very edge of a picturesque village at the foot of Rila Mountain and next to a fast flowing river. This summer and winter holiday retreat is in a semi-rural position with far reaching views of mountain peaks of above 2500m above the sea level. The chalet is an impressive and very well presented property featuring a wealth of charm and character combined with numerous external features like a stream running through the whole grounds length, pond with fountain, water well, wine cellar with outstanding rustic tavern for your late party evenings, 4 person sauna from Finland, 4 person hot tub/jacuzzi, NEW 12ft Trampoline (with safety net), ski fitness room/Gym (2 different ski machines, trampoline and weights training,stepper,rowing machine) All within the grounds of the chalet and are not shared by anybody else. The property features a pond with fountain which becomes ice fountain in the winter and a water well coming from the massive stone wall surrounding the whole of the property and also barbeque area for 15 people with open fire place. Everything is in a rural location but at the same time very close to 3 ski areas and next to the main paths for hiking and mountaineering up the highest mountain in Bulgaria and in the southeast of Europe. Water sports - 20 min away, fishing - 2min, Mineral spa centre -20min in summer, golf 30-40 min. The chalet itself is situated in a prominent place and occupying a premier sheltered position, deep inside the ground but in the best spot for these important views up the snowy capped mountain peaks. Inside the Ski Chalet the rooms are with exposed timbers and vaulted ceilings betraying its origins. There is a very important, covered south facing balcony to fully appreciate the surrounding views and catch the winter sun rays. For your comfort there is a fully fitted kitchen, also 3 wood burning log fire places, satellite TV, CD, DVD, 2 TV sets and safetybox. This delightful chalet offers charming living accommodation for 10 people on 2 floors, including 3 bathrooms with showers, proving to be very attractive whilst very versatile. In the winter the chalet is fully heated for your comfort. Note: Strictly Non smoking policy on the premises and in the provided vehicles. Ski and Snowboard Instructors available on request, and Airport transfers included in the price. FOR THIS WINTER SEASON - 2 trips to Borovets PER DAY are included in the price. Summer price includes only airport transfers. Bed and Breakfast can be arranged Special dinners arranged on request. Extra trips on request. After the booking has been made and 8 weeks prior to departure, the final payment is due. CD info-pack with each booking made will be sent with all the info you will need about the area including recommended places to eat, and services etc. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING PRICES ARE THE TOTAL PER WEEK AND PER CHALET, NOT PER PERSON, FOR UP TO 6 PERSONS AND INCLUDE: -AIRPORT TRANSFERS -2 TRIPS TO THE SKI SLOPES PER DAY -SAUNA (ON SITE) -HOT TUB/JACUZZI(ON SITE) -GYM/SKI FITNESS ROOM(ON SITE) -FREE USE OF THE TAVERN AND ALL THE FACILITIES OF THE SKI CHALET. Pricing/ Rates: Nightly Price Range: From 200-250 Weekly Price Range: From 550-1050 Special prices available, please email info@bulgarianexperience.com for quote or use the contact form on last page.Thank you! NOTE: IF 7-10 PERSONS BOOKING AS A GROUP THERE IS AN EXTRA CHARGE OF 200 EUROS per week. Usually change over day is at the Weekends but this can be re-arranged to suit your needs and travel. Low cost flights possible from £50 pounds return with WIZZAIR.COM and NEW from Nov 2007: EASYJET - Also flights With Balkanair, B.A., MALEV, AUSTRIAN, ALITALIA, LUFTHANSA, OLIMPIC AIRWAYS, HUNGARIAN AIRLINES ETC are available. Please find below some of the feedback left from recent guests: Chalet Carmel is situated in the west of Bulgaria,40 min from Sofia Airport. On the map to the left you can see exactly where the Chalet is situated, outside the ski resort of Borovets. Click the image, for a larger view of Bulgaria and futher information. Paranoramic Photos of Chalet Carmel and its surrounding area are shown below, click to open full page. NEW NEW- The village was nominee for this year annual awards for biodervisity for its very successfull campaign: ''Keep the Mountain Pure!''.The award ceremony was held on 13.09.07 in Sofia. Borovets and its surrounding area. All Rights Reserved |

Here are some of the properties we have for sale: 1.Kosharitsa Beach villa for rent only-click here for detailed information on the property. WEEKLY RENT FROM €700. WE have new build detached house with sea views and stunning views across the whole valley TO RENT, at the foot of the mountains in the villa area of Kosharitsa- Cholakova cheshma. Just 3 km to Sunny Beach with one of the best sandy beaches in Bulgaria. The villa area is becoming one of the best places for beach lovers who don't like the noise of the big resort but like to live in close proximity to it. The area is south facing and opens vast views across the valley. Airport of Bourgas is 30 min away with regular charter flights from UK. 2 min drive to Sunny Beach or from next year you can cycle along the gentle path admiring the views in all directions. There are already plans for golf course in the valley below -which has started building-walking distance from the villa. There will be and direct links with the major motorway network. Even more conveniences!! Been the most favorable place for affluent people, the infrastructure around the area, is improving very fast. Already in full use, there is the mains drainage system and every other utility possible. Bulgarian and international businessmen already have villas in this area. Some of the owners of hotels in Sunny Beach have settled there as well. In the villa zone -There is one of the highest concentration of villas with pools in Cholakova Cheshma.There are plenty of other nationals there living permanently there. Been in the foot of the mountain the area escapes the unbearable heath during the height of the season, down in Sunny beach and the sweaty and noisy crowds. Do your own research to find out more about this lovely place! It is known by the natives as Beverly Hills of Bulgaria. The villa is centered on a plot of 442m2 with a best quality pool which measures generous 8/4 meters and with the best ceramic tiles there are, best filters etc. The pool is with underwater lighting as well. There is present at the property: Maintenance of the pool -regular cleaning, chemical tests and also the cleaning and looking after the property can be arranged for a very small annual fee if preferred. The newly build villa is with 10 year structural guarranty-8.5 years left. The plot is surrounded by a brick wall with roof tiles on the edge.On the left there is a house with swimming pool, on the right - the same. Behind, there is very attractive house of a local businessman. In front of the plot there is the cul-de-sac road which serves only 2 more houses on the left so the noise of coming or going out cars from the other properties, is none existent. 2-3 minutes walking away there is a hotel with 2 pools, children play area, pool and water slide and tennis courts. Behind that and further 5 minutes away, there is one of the most popular secluded folklore restaurant in the area with nightly programs of dance on fire-ash called -Nestinari. The whole villa area place is extremely quite even during the height of the season. Recently, there were build minimarkets there and 2 seasons ago on the approach of the resort of Sunny Beach there is a brand new water park which is 5 minutes drive from the villa. The House: The size of the House with enormous balcony on the top floor is designed specifically to benefit from the vast views all around and is 108m2. On the first floor, there is the entrance lounge with an open plan living room and kitchen with all the utilities connected and tapped. There will be kitchen plot and units fitted at no extra cost. There is a special place for open log fire in the living area which can be added with no problem. There is a massive patio door and huge top to bottom south facing windows so from there you can sit and watch the calm landscape in front of you, your own pool and the people in it- which is very safe. Going out from the patio, there are series or landscape levels with flower beds. The luxury property is paved allround.The only thing left is for you to put plants and flowers of your choice and start to enjoy it fully. Back inside the house: From the living room you can go upstairs or straight ahead where there are 2 double bedrooms with a shower/WC room. Again the bedrooms are with very nice views especially the one looking towards the pool. The property is all-round with very attractive Spanish tiles. On the second floor, there is very good size master double bedroom with en-suite shower/WC (shown left) and direct huge door leading to the balcony. The balcony faces almost all geographical directions so you can enjoy looking either towards the mountain behind, your place with the pool, the valley in front of you, the villa area all-round or the sea and the silluettes of the resort of Sunny Beach or even Bay of Bourgas further south. All of the windows and doors are made of high quality PVC with reliable locking facilities. The house is alarmed with the popular local company which is with a man made response unit on call 27/7. The satellite system will be placed if desired at no cost. What else? -The ground around the pool creates very clever platform for looking down in front of you. The road edge is with very high wall and on one side there is the gate for the car and the door for pedestrians.-Open the gate and there is a surprise on one side you see the pool in front of the house. Gravel drive-in leading towards the house. Parking can accommodate 3-4 cars. (View from the villa, across the horizon shown left) From outside the property, the boundaries are very high so it is not possible to look inside. From outside the only thing you can hear is the splashes from the pool water. The privacy of that property is complete. Place like that can reward you with very relaxed atmosphere. In short: This property in one of the top places in Bulgaria, therefore the villa will be very easy to rent out. Property maintenance can be arranged if desired. The villas both sides are already very successfully rented out long term and with very good rental income.Note:Proven income for last 2 summer seasons. The owner of this villa has been offered rent for a 3 year period-non stop but has refused it. EVERY SUMMER IN VERY HIGH DEMAND! BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! EMAIL FOR RENTAL PRICES! 3.Zlokuchane 534m2 plot 10 mins outside the resort of Borovets - A highly desirable area. This regulated plot is very near the ski resort of Borovets which is in the process of enlarging its ski and lift facilities in the very near future and becoming - Super Borovets. The area is like a Sleepy Giant. The village of Zlokuchane hangs over the Samokov plateau like a Tuscany village (picture to of plot featured left). Even the nick name of Zlokuchane is -Sunny Beach-because in the cold months when the Samokov plato below, is often foggy, the village rises above it like a beach in the sun.The sun sets in this place are just stunning. The distance to the main town,for the resort of Borovets - Samokov, is only 4 km. From there, it takes very easy 10 minutes to the ski heaven at the food of the highest mount in the whole of Balkan peninsula-Mussala 2925m From the plot to Borovets there are not more than 10-15 minutes drive. The other magical advantage is the positioning. When standing on the plot, the view is one of a kind. -In front of you there is the whole of the Samokov plains with the river Iskar meandering through. You can see behind you whole or Rila mountain front- from east to west.In the middle you can see the Borovets runs. The plot has to be bought together with the pair of binoculars. The view does not finish there. Looking west you can follow the river Iskar in front of you, west and south west. You will notice even the mountain of Vitosha in that direction. From the plot the distance to the Iskar Dam is 20 minutes walk-which is ideal for fishing as well of trying some water sports like -windsurfing,boating,, rowing, skidooin...

 Luggage storage
 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Camping and RSV park on grounds
 Playground for children
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Fitness hall
 Games room
 Garage places
 Hairdryer
 Heating
 Ironing facilities
 Jacuzzi tub
 Kitchen
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Fully stocked mini bar
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Around-the-clock recetpion
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Fridge
 Around-the-clock room service
 Sauna
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace
 Common room with a TV set