Title: Villa Bella - Near Rila Monastery - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Villa Bella - Near Rila Monastery Apartment in Kocherinovo with a hot tub ## Photo gallery for Villa Bella - Near Rila Monastery ![Interior - Villa Bella - Near Rila Monastery (Kocherinovo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27115900/27115852/e3a23017.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Villa Bella - Near Rila Monastery (Kocherinovo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27115900/27115852/fd35d540.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets - Villa Bella - Near Rila Monastery (Kocherinovo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27115900/27115852/9010958f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Villa Bella - Near Rila Monastery (Kocherinovo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27115900/27115852/47c590ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Villa Bella - Near Rila Monastery (Kocherinovo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27115900/27115852/5a3a1a7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Villa Bella, nestled in the heart of Kocherinovo, welcomes you to an eco-friendly haven. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen with basic products provided and unwind in the garden with barbecue facilities or visit our small tavern for 10-12 people. With one bicycle at your disposal and a pay-as-you-wish drinks corner offering Bosch Tassimo coffee and tea, this villa is perfect for nature lovers. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5710 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Villa Bella - Near Rila Monastery The villa welcomes guests year round and it is a great choice for people who enjoy eco and mountain tourism. Located 600 meters from Kocherinovo center, villa Bella offers 3 double rooms and one room with 4 beds, a garden with barbecue facilities and a small tavern for 10-12 people. If you book a stay, there will be no other guests in the house but you. Parking is available on site. First floor of the house is available to guests and the hosts live on the second floor. The house comes with a fully equipped kitchen (some basic products are provided), washing machine, dishwasher, cable TV and dining area. It also features 1 bathroom with a shower. Guests can make use of one bicycle and enjoy our "pay as you wish" drinks corner, with Bosch Tassimo coffee and tea. WiFi connection is available throughout the house and additionally you will find free WiFi provided by the municipality at the central square of the town. Several restaurants, cafes, ATM, souvenir shop and grocery stores can be found in the center of the town, approximately 600m from the house. After booking you will receive our small booklet which will guide you to interesting things to see and do in the area in and around Kocherinovo town. Restaurants, cafes and grocery stores: • Kocherinovo town center (600m) • Rila (town) (8km) • Blagoevgrad (10km) Tourist attractions: • Stob pyramids (5km) • Blagoevgrad - economic and cultural center of southwestern Bulgaria (15km) • Rila monastery (30km) • Bansko Ski resort (65km) • Sofia - capital of Bulgaria (95km) Activities: • Wine tasting at Medi Valley Winery, Smochevo (10km) (call one day in advance) • Horse-riding club - Dabrava village (14km) ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a village ### Things to do - Bicycles - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Villa Bella Rila Monastery House Kocherinovo Villa Bella Rila Monastery House Villa Bella Rila Monastery Kocherinovo Villa Bella Rila Monastery Bella Near Rila Monastery Villa Bella - Near Rila Monastery Kocherinovo Villa Bella - Near Rila Monastery Private vacation home ## About the area Kocherinovo is home to this apartment. Medi Valley Winery and Kartala Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Stob Earth Pyramids and Bachinovo Park. Take time off to check out the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like mountain biking, cycling, and horse riding nearby. [Visit our Kocherinovo travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kocherinovo.dx553248635964609285) [View more Apartments in Kocherinovo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kocherinovo-Apartments.d553248635964609285-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.08929%2C23.06145&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EIYCV1Klu8JIZvcAfVpsWHD6NcY=) Kocherinovo, Kyustendil Province ### What's nearby - American University in Bulgaria \- 15 min drive \- 13.6 km - History Museum \- 16 min drive \- 14.3 km - Church Vavedenie Bogorodichno \- 16 min drive \- 14.7 km - Stob Earth Pyramids \- 17 min drive \- 6.3 km - Medi Valley Winery \- 20 min drive \- 12.1 km ### Restaurants - ‪Ресторант Дива - ‬16 min drive - ‪Bar Sheri - ‬16 min drive - ‪Panoto Bar Kafe - ‬14 min drive - ‪Скара Мурсалево - ‬8 min drive - ‪Механа Яна ( Restaurant Yana ) - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Villa Bella - Near Rila Monastery pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Villa Bella - Near Rila Monastery? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Villa Bella - Near Rila Monastery? ### What time is check-out at Villa Bella - Near Rila Monastery? ### Where is Villa Bella - Near Rila Monastery located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Villa Bella - Near Rila Monastery Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hartmut M. Sep 15, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Kocherinovo Alles hat gepasst, sehr freundliche und aufmerksame Gastgeber ##### Hartmut M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arina N., Nieuw-Lekkerland Nov 11, 2018 #### Perfect stay at a perfect location Very nice place with terrace and bbq. The hostess was more than kind. The kids loved the little dog. Beds and shower are good. The location is perfect, close to Rila, Pirin, Sofia an the western part close to Macedonia. Need to go back as so much to see ! ##### Arina N. 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