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Zornitza Family Estate

A Luxe Family Stay in Bulgaria’s Melnik Sands Region, with its Own Eco Farm, Vineyards, Lakes and Truffles

Zornitza Family Estate is open for the season until 20.12.2024.

Zornitza Family Estate Relais & Chateaux is a family endeavor in the true sense, with a special focus on food and wine. The six villa and nine suite boutique hotel is situated on a stunning, 3,000 acre eco-farm in southern Bulgaria, with organic fruits and vegetables, a truffle orchard with over 500 trees, and eggs, honey, milk, and meat all produced on the property. Zornitza also has a vineyard with 18 grape varieties, including local and traditional grapes to the region as well as classic international varieties. Almost everything you consume at the estate is cultivated on site.

Expect expansive, rustic suites and villas for two adults and two children with open timber beams and floor-to-ceiling windows. The villas have their own fireplaces, perfect for cozy evenings with wine from the vineyard. The aesthetic of the property is influenced by Tuscan architectural traditions. Stone buildings blend into the rolling hills nearby. The property’s spa has holistic personalized treatments with ingredients from the estate, from grapes and wine to lavender, olive oil, and honey from the beehives. Enjoy the steam bath, salty mineral pool, sauna and warm water jet pool, and year-round heated outdoor pool. Two restaurants make use of the estate’s beautiful produce, with aEstivum serving authentic terroir cuisine alongside 400 wines, and Bistro 55 offering Bulgarian, Asian and new American flavors. A highlight of Zornitza is its proximity to nature and the Melnik Sands wine region: Explore local vineyards, white water raft and canyon nearby, travel to the Northern Greek sea, and in winter, ski in the nearby Pirin mountains.

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Sustainability Criteria

    • Zornitza is all about producing and buying local
    • Guests are encouraged to explore local culture and nature
    • Staff is mostly local
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    Community
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    Conservation
    • The hotel tracks its energy usage and saves energy by using LED light throughout
    • Photovoltaic produces energy and solar panels are used for heating water
    • The pool is filled with thermal water from the nearby spring
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    Energy
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    Food
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    Water

Features & Activities

  • Family Friendly Hotel
    Family Friendly
  • Golf Course Nearby
    Golf
  • Gym at the Hotel
    Gym
  • Hotel for Honeymooners
    Honeymoon
  • Hotel in the Mountains
    Mountains
  • Hotel Close to Nature
    Nature
  • Pool at the Property
    Pool
  • Close to Skiing
    Ski
  • Spa Treatments Available
    Spa
4.8
510 Google Reviews
Toni Daskalova
3 weeks ago
The best hospitality experience in Bulgaria in the premium space. The biggest assets of Zornitza Family Estate are the quality of the team and the size of the estate that provides a sense of peace, closeness to nature and privacy even at maximum occupancy. Every detail is well thought out - from the personal welcome, The best hospitality experience in Bulgaria in the premium space. The biggest assets of Zornitza Family Estate are the quality of the team and the size of the estate that provides a sense of peace, closeness to nature and privacy even at maximum occupancy. Every detail is well thought out - from the personal welcome, through the elegant, artistic interior, to the level of comfort in every space. A wide variety of activities for every taste - electric bikes, spa, wine tasting, or simply walking around the estate just to name a few. To give some constructive criticism - I think the food needs a bit more attention for this price point. I wouldn't give it a negative review, but our meals at both the bistro and the fine dining restaurant were below our expectations. I'm sure the team is capable at bringing it to the next level, but during our stay it was not there yet. Regardless I'd rank the overall stay as simply wonderful - Zornitza will be our go-to family vacation place in Bulgaria going forwards. [...]
Alev B.
a month ago
Had an amazing experience at Zurnice Family Estate! The fine dining was exceptional, the rooms were comfortable and beautifully maintained, and the amenities made the stay even more enjoyable. The service was outstanding—attentive, friendly, and professional. Highly recommend for a luxurious getaway!
Krasimir Simeonov
6 months ago
We only had lunch at Bistro 55, the food was delicios, wine was great and the view is to die for. If you like wine,I recommend booking a room. The surrounding rolling hills made the authum views even more spectacular.

Location

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Zornitza Family Estate is conveniently located with easy access to several key destinations. The estate is about a 2-hour drive from Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, and around 1.5 hours from Plovdiv, the country’s second-largest city. The famous Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is approximately 2.5 hours away by car.

Zornitza Family Estate
Zornitza Family Estate, Zornitsa, Bulgaria
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