Wow what an amazing surprise! 

There is only so much Beach and pool that I can take on holiday before I start to get itchy feet to go out and explore. 

With unusual attractions a little thin on the ground on the Black Sea Coast here in Bulgaria, we have set out on a whim with no real expectations of what we will find. But who doesn’t like a pretty castle?..  and with two young girls it’s good to get them out of the hotel complex pool for the day and go and see some some of what Bulgaria has to offer. 

Getting There: 

It’s just over an hours drive from Sunny Beach area which is very well sign posted and a straight forward drive on good roads. 

The Castle: 

As I say, I have come with pretty low expectations and have read the reviews that it’s a new build made to look old and isn’t finished, so I’m just thinking ‘it is what it is’ and we can always shoot off to a nearby beach straight away if no good. 

As we drive up the dirt track approaching the castle, I am starting to wonder what I’ve dragged us all out here for. 

In the distance I can see the turrets of the towers and am thinking what a shame it is to see yet another water slide park in the background!

Work is still quite clearly going on and is visible as we abandon our car in the wasteland carpark and walk through the front gates. The magical feeling of the place grips me as soon as I walk through.  I just know I’m going to love it here! 

We are greeted by some un-uniformed guys who are sitting out on plastic chairs and who appear to make the price up for us to go through. At just 20lv (£10.00) for us all (family of 4) to go in, we are happy to pay and I can’t wait to see more! 

As we walk under the first arch we are stopped again for a photo with a castle guard which they wish to sell to us before we leave… hmmm we’ll take a look..

As I turn around and take in the breath taking view of the castle with its mature planting, I hear myself saying out loud;,

“This place is absolutely amazing”. 

I wish I could have met the gentleman who had the inspiration for this and the means to turn it into a reality. 

It’s a kind of cross between fairytale princesses and lord of the rings with a touch of Greek mythology.

 It’s utterly beautiful and I can visualise with excitement what it will be like when completely finished. 

 

There is such great attention to detail in many places and each and every turn unfolds yet another mystical site. 

I have fallen in love with this unique castle so much that I have decided on the venue for my wedding over the destination of a wedding on a beach in Thailand where I had always planned to have it.

There is a lake with swans, horses on site, an alpaca and pigeons house. There are also a couple of amazing bars, a cafe, an ice cream tender, a few gift kiosks, a wine tasting cellar (amazing to see!), a small chapel to light a candle and substantial grounds. 

With free parking and just 10lev for adults (£5) and 5lev (£2.50) for children its worth a stop by. I guarantee you will have seen nothing like it!! 

The only shame is that the inside of the Castle is not yet finished so you can not go in. I am truly excited to see how the inside will dressed and what mystical and decadant furnishings they will incorporate.
 
I have travelled and seen many places around the world and never thought I would be so amazed with a venue in Bulgaria to choose it as my wedding venue. 

Well done to the owner, designers and the builders who have made this place a reality. You have achieved an outstanding Castle so far and can’t wait to see how it transforms into your finished vision. 

Close by is Sozopol just minutes drive away which has a charming old town, marina and beach with loungers and beachside restaurants to fill up your day out.

I’m filled with delight as I walk back out of the gates and even buy the souvenir photo! It has been so lovely to unexpectedly find such an unusual place.