Four Seasons Retreat
Momchilovtsi, near Pamporovo, Bulgaria

Alan Boase

FOUR SEASONS RETREAT Guest Recommendations, Reviews & Comments

Comments: Great house, fabulous views. Close to Pamporovo for skiing. Very friendly neighbours and village. We would definately recommend Four Seasons and Nigel was very helpful and efficient in arranging our trip. I have attached a picture (top) of the youngest member of our party two year old Alan Boase who looked such a cool dude in his ski wear! Antonia Woolley - Christmas 2007 antoniaandnigel@hotmail.co.uk

Myself and a few friends stayed over at the Four Seasons just before the Christmas period in December 07, the snow was deep and the village was very picturesque. All the villagers were busy getting ready for the ski season but still had time to welcome tourists. The hotel was perfect with magnificent views over the Rhodope mountains,extremely clean rooms with good ensuite facilities and 3 large Kitchen/lounges on each floor.We only stayed for a couple of nights as I had business in other parts of Bulgaria but when arriving back in the UK I immediately booked the hotel for a family and friends ski holiday in February 08 John Dixon - December 2007 john@dixonsworld.orangehome.co.uk

What a fantastic place to stay! Momchilovtsi is a wonderful place to be in the summer, with stunning views, great walks, and lovely people. The villagers are all very friendly and the house itself is stunning. We had lots of laughs, lots of sunshine and saw lots of wild and wonderful nature during our stay. We will never forget this great holiday and hope to be back sooner rather than later. John & Anna Mason - June 2007 john.anna96@btinternet.com

Four Seasons Retreat is a very comfortable and welcoming house with log fires and all amenities. The peaceful surroundings, beautiful scenery and views over the mountains all added to the enjoyment of our stay. Everyone in the village was so helpful and friendly and our airport transfers and sightseeing trips to nearby Pamporovo were arranged for us by the owner. I stayed at Four Seasons Retreat again in April 2007 with my two sisters and we would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone. Andie Musson - October 2006 and April 2007 andiem@ukonline.co.uk

I was fortunate in spending the winter season at the Four Seasons Retreat. I was asked to welcome guests ( provide breakfasts + a twice weekly evening meal if requested) + oversee the running of their stays. My main reason for going was my love of skiing + I wasn't disappointed. The house was wonderful, modern, well equipped + magnificent views. The people in the village were very friendly ( it would be unfair to mention people by name for fear of missing people out)+ helpful even though my Bulgarian did not progress very well. There were a few English speaking people. The little shops were adequate for food provisions (shopping is always an amusing experience)+ there is a choice of 3 eating places, all different but well worth a visit (Kotsi's bar is a must for a meal on Friday nights as there is live music + dancing!) The internet cafe cost pence for an hour but opening times were a little erratic + it was closed at weekends. The bus to Smolyan was cheap + a shopping trip is a must - you have to change buses at the bottom of Smolyan + get a second bus to take you to the top end as Smolyan is the longest town in Europe. Skiing at Pomporova was wonderful but we needed slightly more snow. I compared it to living in a town as opposed to a city. It was not motorway skiing + you soon made friends with people in the ski hire shop, the ski instructors + with the staff in the ski slope restaurants. I would certainly return next year. Sue Daddy - December 2006 - March 2007 drsuedaddy@hotmail.com

We had a great time over the new year in Momchilovtsi, it was our first time skiing, and we were both hooked! Four Seasons Retreat with its stunning mountain views and cosy atmosphere made a great base, as we had good restaurants and shops in the village, and just a short drive to Pamporovo. We were back in March, just as all the spring flowers were appearing, and enjoyed a few glasses of wine in the garden at Four Seasons as we watched the beautiful fire red sunset, will be back again in May, cant wait! Annette and Derek Parker. - December 2006/January 2007 & March 2007 annettespirited@btinternet.com

We had a great stay at the four seasons retreat. Its in a lovely mountain village with great views. The accommodation is in a well designed new traditionally styled property, lots of space with well equipped kitchens and comfy, bright bedrooms. We go there for the skiing at Pamporovo, but have been there in the late summer and the terrace was great for the sun and pleasant sitting outside in the evenings. Carol & Simon Churchman - July/Aug and September 2006 cazimon@hotmail.co.uk

We had two wonderful weeks in Bulgaria. The first week we toured from Sofia to the Black sea and then drove down to the Four Seasons Retreat in Momchilovtsi. What a fantastic house, and we were made so welcome. The house is lovely and bright and the view from all windows amazing. There are lovely walks all around with or without your car. All the villager’s really try, and make you welcome and you feel at home very quickly. We had no idea what to expect but so glad we have seen the country in its early stage of development, well worth a visit. We definitely will be going again. Lynn and David Kerswell - July 2006 LynnK@NMR.co.uk