Bel-Zhan Yurt Lodge

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Free WiFi

10
  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Bel-Zhan Yurt Lodge in Grigor'yevka offers a holiday home with a sauna, sun terrace, and a beautiful garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a shared kitchen. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves local cuisine with vegetarian options. Breakfast includes continental, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and Asian selections, featuring local specialities, pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Outdoor Activities: The property provides a terrace, outdoor fireplace, and barbecue facilities. Guests can enjoy cycling, with bicycle parking and hire available. Convenient Location: Located 66 km from Issyk-Kul International Airport, the lodge offers lake, garden, and mountain views. Free on-site private parking is provided. Highly rated for its friendly host and delicious breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Asian

    • Free private parking available on-site

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2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
3 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tanya
    Australia Australia
    “I loved Samara, she was lovely 😍 her breakfast and jams were bopping! The communal bathroom and amenities were always clean Loved the fact that we could hire some good bikes to ride down to the lake from the accomodation, was brilliant day out.”
  • Avishag
    Israel Israel
    “A beautiful place in the heart of a peaceful village. A spacious and clean yurt in the middle of an orchard of fruit trees – cherries, apples, plums, apricots… just reach out and pick. A wonderful host who prepares delicious meals.”
  • Jessica
    Austria Austria
    “Delicious breakfast and dinner. The yurt was lovely, Samara the innkeeper was very accommodating”
  • Margit
    Austria Austria
    “Different accommodation types in a huge orchard. Wonderful dinner. Great services available (canoe rental, bike rental, …) The idea of this project is great. Unfortunately we could not meet Jacobine. However Samara and her sister were absolutely...”
  • Bridget
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Great spot on the north shore to relax for a few days. Easy to visit the gorge or the lake from here. The lodge has a lovely garden, amenities were all super clean and include outdoor showers! The owner Jacobiene runs the lodge as a social...”
  • Katya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A cosy yurt in the middle of the orchard, we enjoyed everything about our stay, a very authentic experience and a lovely, very helpful host!”
  • Carlien
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “We absolutely loved it here. I'm already wishing to go back! The host is very nice and an incredible conversationalist: it was such a pleasure to talk about our experiences in life. The garden felt like paradise, we slept like babies in the yurt....”
  • Artem
    Russia Russia
    “Dinner and breakfast, conversations with the host, nature and sauna!”
  • Wynand
    Taiwan Taiwan
    “This is an absolute gem on the shore of Lake Issyk-Kol. The yurts are amazing and the hosts make sure that it is warm and comfortable enough for a good night's sleep. It is in an excellent location and the garden that it is set in makes your stay...”
  • Dorien
    Belgium Belgium
    “Traditional yurt but with all modern comfort. Very pitoresk and with enough privacy. Very cozy + clean hot shower and toilets. AMAZING dinner and breakfast. Perfect location to explore the 2 gorges!”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Jacobiene

Company review score: 9.7Based on 96 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I am a Dutch citizen and have been visiting Kyrgyzstan for over 25 years. For my work as consultant for a Dutch engineering company, I drafted a strategy for sustainable development for the Issyk-Kul region and the village of Grigorievka. After that, I decided to execute a part of the strategy myself, in partnership with local NGOs and local people. We focus on sustainable tourism and fruit processing. Both can add substantial value to the present level of income. I like to support the villagers in developing their livelihood in a sustainable way, using environmental friendly materials and technologies and doing community based business.

Property information

Bel-Zhan offers the adventurer and nature lover a unique experience. Stay overnight in a comfortable, furnished yurt, a tower with a view of the Tien Shan mountains or a log cabin which is situated in the stylish area of the lodge. The lodge has showers and toilets and a large lounge area with outdoor kitchen, where guests can enjoy local products, fresh bread, herb tea or fruit juice .Bel-Zhan is a social enterprise and contributes to local economy. We offer work and an income to the villagers and buy their local products. We want to overcome poverty and at the same time keep the unique nature reserve Issyk-Kul for future generations. The profit made from this enterprise will be invested in education. Bel-Zhan was designed by two Dutch landscape architects, who brought 30 volunteers to build the first part of the lodge. The territory and facilities - outdoor kitchen, shower- and toilet building, Gidus Tower and Dirks Cottage - are designed to fit in the landscape and built with natural materials like Chon-Aksu riverstone and Tien-Shan wood. The lodge is designed to have private space, but also lots of options to meet other guests.

Neighbourhood information

Our yurt lodge is situated in the middle of Grigorievka village. We offer breakfast and dinner at the neighbours, if you like. This way you get acquainted with the local culture. Near Grigorievka you can make one, two, three or four day hikes in the mountains, go on a mushroom-picking excursion, visit silent beaches of the Issyk-Kul Lake, buy trout at the local fish farmer (and roast it at our fire place), visit the hot springs or take a day trip to the market, petroglyphes or historical museum in Cholpon-Ata. Bel-Zhan is a perfect base to explore the north coast of the Issyk-Kul mountain lake. But you can also just relax in a hammock in the garden between the apple trees. In summer you are free to pick any fruits that grow in the garden: cherries, apricots, raspberries, and prunes.

Languages spoken

German,English,Spanish,French,Dutch,Russian,Turkish

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • The village's neighbors serve their favorite dishes at their homes
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Bel-Zhan Yurt Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 13:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Extra bed upon request
US$12 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
5+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$12 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Bel-Zhan Yurt Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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