Eco Guest House Mandritsa is a revived Rhodope home over a century old, standing in the only Albanian village in Bulgaria. Tucked between the rivers Byala and Luda Reka, the village lies in one of the most pristine and secluded corners of the Eastern Rhodopes. Mandritsa is known for its unique three-storey cob-and-clay houses — architectural treasures rarely found elsewhere — and the guest house preserves this signature character.
The restoration keeps the spirit of the place alive: thick earthen walls, timber elements and traditional details remain part of the interior, bringing back the feeling of an authentic rural home. Natural materials shape every room, and the calm of the surrounding wilderness completes the atmosphere. With no phone service in the village, the experience is pure, quiet and genuinely off-grid.
The house offers several rooms designed for comfort while staying true to the old structure. Shared indoor and outdoor spaces provide spots for rest, slow mornings and long evenings under the open sky.
Nearby lies the Byala Reka protected site — one of the most valuable biodiversity hotspots in the Eastern Rhodopes. It shelters rare species of birds, plants and reptiles, making the guest house an excellent base for nature lovers, hikers and anyone seeking deep immersion in wilderness.
