We just came back from an amazing holiday in Melanya. We are a family of two parents and a 10 years old boy. As we are interested in nature and especially in bird watching, this was the best choice for us. But the place exceeded all our expectations: the place provides all facilities that we needed, without harming the experience... More

As we traveled up the mountain towards Lyubino the sun was eagerly setting, so we caught the views shadowed in the dusky pink light of early evening. We arrived to be greeted with friendliness and warmth from the owners Lee & Melly and were showed to our immaculate apartment by which time the sun had set and the views obscured,... More

I fell in love with Lyubino as we reached the beautiful reservoir and then spotted the village from several km away, a truly magical place. I stayed in the twin room with a friend in the apartment where you want for nothing as Melly's attention to detail guarantees your stay will be a comfortable one. Their views are the best... More

We just spent three nights at Melanya and had a wonderful experience. Melly and Lee, the owners, handled all the arrangements very professionally but with great warmth. The accommodation is well maintained and comfortable, but with such stunning views you will not want to spend too much time inside. Very romantic and perfect for couples and if you arrange the... More

Lyubino Village Access Access is not easy, even with a 4x4 – the last 10kms or so are very slow and require considerable care. But we got there in an underpowered ex-taxi with a hopeless automatic gearbox – so it can be done. No tarmac – narrow and stony with plenty of potholes, bumps etc. Takes approx 1½ hours from... More

We have just spent a memorable week at the Melanya retreat in the Rhodope mountains of Bulgaria. The village of Lyubino is beautifully rustic and has obviously not changed much in hundreds of years, but Melanya has been immaculately restored with guest accommodation that is faultless by 21st century western standards, being impeccably clean, spacious and very comfortable. There are... More

in July 2011 we stayed 1 week (11 July till 18 July) in Melanya Mountain retreat in Lyubino Bulgaria owned by Lee and Melly. We found the retreat searching on the internet for an accommodation in the rural nature in de eastern Rhodope of Bulgaria. The accommodation is somewhat difficult to find, you have to ride on a 10 km... More