From Tripadvisor reports this seemed the place I needed at the start of a cycling holiday in Bulgaria. Proprietor Valeri Milanov emailed me to ask if I knew what cycling in Bulgaria was like with potholes and poor street lighting.
I confirmed that I had done it many times before but was not keen on cycling from the airport in the evening. For 30 euros he sent his son to the airport in the airport shuttle which was good value. My room was comfortable with a good air conditioner and television. Not all staff spoke English but all were very friendly.
The Villa does a good breakfast and serves drinks all day.
Within walking distance are several excellent restaurants.
After two and a half weeks of enjoyable cycling I was pleased to return to the Villa Duchess where my room cost 30 euros per night and they were pleased to accept euros or levs.
My return flight was at an awkward hour so Mr Milanov's son drove me with bike and luggage back to Varna Airport.
Will definitely stay there again.
- Duchess Hotel Varna
