Bad Gastein holiday ski apartment letting with walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, telephone, rural retreat, TV

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Apartment Graukogel (apartment)

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Sleeping 6, this apartment is very spacious and is your fully equipped home from home. It is located in a quiet but central location. After a day out in the mountains, settle down in the apartment next to our nice wood fire with a cup of tea, beer or wine. You really will feel like you're on holiday!

The Gastein valley provides sports and relaxation 365 days a year. Bad Gastein is one of the biggest ski resorts in Austria, with over 200km of perfectly groomed pistes on the doorstep. After your action packed day in the mountains, retire to the local spa and let the natural hot spa water soothe and relax you in the fresh mountain air.

Guests keep coming back to Apartment Graukogel, spend some time with us and find out why!

Apartment Graukogel	Spacious lounge and dining area
Perfect, challenging pistes	Great for families

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The Austrian Alps / Salzburgerland / Salzburgerland region

Austria is a country famous for its mountains, which stretch right across this central European country. With its warm spring weather, hot summers, golden autumn days and magical winter wonderland, Austria is an all year round destination and you will be given a friendly welcome by the locals. The province of Salzburgerland is one of the best destinations in Austria with it's lush green pastures rising to the high snow capped peaks perfect for summer and winter holidays.

Whilst in Salzburgerland, be sure to visit one of the best European cities, Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart. Take a direct train to Salzburg from Bad Gastein and then onto the famous "Sound of Music" tour.

Bad Gastein area

Nestled near the head of the valley with a spectacular waterfall running through the centre, Bad Gastein is ideal for activities such as skiing, snowboarding and ice climbing in the winter, or mountain biking, walking and climbing in the summer.

The town is also one of the principle spa resorts in the Alps, with over 20,000 litres of geothermal water rising in hot springs each day. The Gastein valley boasts 3 public spas and several hundred other thermal treatments throughout the valley. Bad Gastein is so famous for it's thermal waters that the treatments attract people from around the world to improve fitness - or just to feel better. Try it for yourselves!

The ski resort at Bad Gastein is one of the largest in Austria. 200km of perfectly prepared pistes take you up to the highest peaks. If you've only ever skied in France, then Austria will be a treat - imagine pistes going down through trees in a picture postcard setting. When you're ready for a rest, stop at one of the many huts next to the piste for a hearty Austria snack and a drink. Whether beginner or off piste expert, skiing in Bad Gastein is truly a superb experience.

In the winter, the town plays host to the Snowboard World Cup in Janaury and the famous Red Bull Playstreets contest. You won't see the top skiers skiing down through the town anywhere else in the world! If you prefer the warm summer sun then come to one of the many summer festivals from June to September.

How to get there

By Air

- Fly to Salzburg, Munich or Klagenfurt
- Direct flights with Ryanair, Jet2, & British Airways

By Car

- Car hire at airport with Hertz, Europcar & Avis.
- Bad Gastein is a 1 hour drive from Salzburg or 2.5 hours from Munich.

By Train

- Hourly direct train service to Bad Gastein from Salzburg. More info: www.oebb.at
- Direct rail service to Munich approx. 4 times a day.
- Local buses or taxi in Bad Gastein for transport to apartment.

By Taxi

- Resort taxi transfer available from www.gasteintaxi.at

Activities near Bad Gastein

Facilities

Further details indoors:
- Very spacious, traditional Austrian apartment with all modern comforts.
- Two good sized bedrooms with wardrobes and draws for all your clothes.
- All double beds have separate bedding so are suitable for couples or two singles.
- Ideal for families.
- Cot available for babies for free
- Drying room and ski storage.
- We provide wood for the log fire.

Further details outdoors:
Our private garden is excellent for families and safe for children. It is surrounded by trees so not overlooked. You can enjoy the sun or sit in the shade of the trees.

Our parking space is undercover so there's no problems with snow on your car in the ski season!

We have a BBQ for you to use. Have a BBQ at any time of the year in any weather because our terrace is undercover!

Further details

Welcome pack sent to you before you arrive with info about the apartment, Bad Gastein, ski buses to the apartment & maps of the town.
English/German speaking manager on hand to answer any questions.
We are a member of Your Holiday Matters and sign up to their charter.

Conditions

10% deposit required at the time of booking.
Full payment required 4 weeks before the start of your stay.
Payment accepted in Sterling or Euro. Sterling payments calculated on the day of booking.
100 Euro damage deposit is payable 4 weeks before your stay. It is refunded after your stay subject to a property inspection.
Prices exclude the local tourist tax at 2.16 Euro per adult per day.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring, Summer & Autumn	2 Jun 09	5 Dec 09	480£ 429	0-	0-	2 Nights
Early Ski Season	5 Dec 09	19 Dec 09	635£ 567	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas & New Year	19 Dec 09	2 Jan 10	975£ 871	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Ski Season	2 Jan 10	30 Jan 10	700£ 625	0-	0-	1 Week
High Ski Season	30 Jan 10	27 Mar 10	755£ 674	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Ski Season	27 Mar 10	1 May 10	700£ 625	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring, Summer & Autumn	1 May 10	4 Dec 10	480£ 429	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Winter bookings are normally full weeks unless last minute. Please contact us for information.

Arrival and departure days are flexible in the summer.

There is no minimum stay.

We accept payment in pounds. The exchange rate used is the rate on the day of booking.

Final cleaning is included in the price.

Use of the cot is free.

Guestbook for Apartment Graukogel

We have spent a wonderful weekend in Bad Gastein! We had lots of snow, so we fully enjoyed skiing and snowboarding. The area is really beautiful and the ski-stations are very well equipped. So is the apartment: cosy and very spacious, even for seven people living in it. Everything we needed was there (even music and games!) and we spent great evenings by the fireplace. We are looking forward to come back! Piet Van Geet & Katrijn Cools, Belgium (Dec 08)

We loved the apartment and the valley was great for us skiing and for our parents too. We had a great holiday with home from home accommodation, lovely setting. Mum would love to visit in the summer, when it is green and the flowers are out. Jo and Chris Kew, Hertfordshire, UK (Jan 08)

The apartment was great. Everything we could need for a week and in easy to find places. Thanks for providing such a great place to stay! Debbie and Ian, Norwich, UK. (July 07)

Thank you very much for the use of your apartment. It was a fabulous base, so spacious and well tucked away. The apartment was great and had everything we needed. There scenery everywhere is breathtaking and we look forward to visiting again sometime. Clive, Barbara and Chris, Surrey, UK. (June 07)

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