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One of the best preserved and most beautiful houses in the Rhodopes is Petko Takova House. It is located in the centre of Ustovo neighbourhood (Smolyan), which used to be an alert and patriotic little village, honoured for its participation in the national battles and educational movement.

The house is not only distinguished by its original architecture that has kept the models of the Rhodope style building tradition, but it has retained the memory of the past. Dimitar Dimov Makedonski used to live there. He was a prominent Renaissance teacher and activist, founder of the first community center in the Rhodope region. In 1878 the house was a refuge for Russian soldiers and fighters for the independence of Bulgaria. The house used to be a centre of social life where merchants from Plovdiv and other parts of the country used to do a lot of trading. A few years ago Petko Takova House was announced to be a monument of culture.

After complete renovation in 2006 the house has 4 small double bedrooms, 2 standard double rooms and 2 luxury double rooms. The guests would have the pleasure to dine in the authentic style tavern, which seats 35, and offers original Rhodopean dishes and specialties, along with a wide selection of wines and spirits from all parts of the country. In the summer it is even more pleasant and relaxing to sit in the lovely bistro and watch the picturesque mountain scenery. Our family hotel was awarded a Silver Quality Certificate by “Authentic Bulgaria”.