Bad Ischl holiday ski apartment letting with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Alpine-Meadows (apartment)

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Located in the countryside on the edge of the historic spa-town of Bad Ischl, Alpine-Meadows is a perfect year-round holiday base for families or groups who enjoy the great outdoors, walking, cycling, water-sports or skiing, depending on the season. A short drive from the warm, clear waters of the Austrian Lakes in Summer, the ski-pistes at Dachstein -West in Winter, and fantastic walking right on your doorstep. Less than ten minutes drive from the town centre with its stylish pavement cafés, bars and restaurants.

The apartment has been newly furnished for the 2008 Season and its flexible accommodation makes it ideal for families or groups of friends who want to get away from it all .The gardens, which overlook forests and meadows, have patio areas, furnished with tables and chairs for al fresco dining and there is a brick-built barbeque which you are welcome to use. Sit back, relax at end of a fantastic day exploring the Salzkamergut, watch the deer emerge from the forest at dusk, look up and be amazed by the night sky.

Alpine Meadows the perfect base for an idyllic holiday in the Salzkammergut	Spacious longe/diner - perfect to relax together at the end of a great day out and about
Salzkammergut's lakes & mountains - stunning at any time of the year

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The Upper Austria/Salzkammergut region

The Salzkammergut is world famous for two things, Mozart and The Sound of Music and yet it is really so much more! Take a day trip to Salzburg and soak up the culture, visit Mozart’s birthplace, visit the castle and enjoy views over the rooftops of this amazing city or take a Sound of Music tour but why not explore a little further afield and discover some the “secrets” of the Salzkammergut:

IN SUMMER, the climate is warmer than in England and there is an almost unbelievable range of things to do and places to see. Here are just a few favourites:

• Visit Wolfgangsee, just a ten minute drive from the apartment, take a cruise, hire a boat, wakeboard or even take to pedalled or banana boats. Or simply, sunbathe and swim at the lakeside beach or explore the quaint villages and enjoy coffee and cakes in fabulous scenery.

• Climb every mountain – well maybe not them all! There are lots and there are cable cars and even trains to take you to the summit if walking is a bit too energetic!

• Visit Halstatt World Heritage site –home of the world’s oldest salt mine travelling by funicular, giant “mega slide” and mountain railway. This is a great day out!

• Visit one of the many smaller lakes that are within an easy drive of the apartment, or take a walk in the Alms – soak up the atmosphere of Austria.

IN WINTER the Salzkammergut becomes a winter wonderland, a skiers’ paradise. Within twenty minutes drive in almost any direction you will be at the slopes. There is something for everyone. Here is a small selection of our favourites:

• Freestylers’ paradise at the Dachstein Glacier – feell on top of the world at this challenging resort.
• Dachstein West a real favourite with Austrians and with groups who visit us. A wide range of runs from novice to black runs, great ski schools and crèche facilities for the kids.
• Post Alm – the second highest plateau in Europe and snow certain, this is a great place for families to learn together and play together in the fun arena

Bad Ischl area

Bad Ischl and its surrounding area is ideal for families and for groups of friends wanting to enjoy the great outdoors. A beautiful little spa- town surrounded by amazing scenery, with:

• Great walking/cycling tracks , well-signposted right on your doorstep.

• World famous patisserie and coffee house Zauners

• Kaiser Therme spa baths – relax and be pampered

• Kaiser Villa – the holiday home of Emperor Franz Joseph –he declared war on Serbia from here, which triggered the 1st world war.

• Swim in the water park or at one of the many nearby lakes

• Take in a concert, there is one most days and many are free

• Great eating out at affordable prices – try a traditional pork feast in a mountain Hutte or Wiener Schnitzel in one of the delightful restaurants.

• Enjoy coffee and cakes at one of the many pavement cafes.

• Chill out in one of the relaxed and stylish bars

In winter, Bad Ischl is the ideal base for a great skiing holiday. In the heart of the Dachstein-West Ski region, you are within 20 minutes or so from a number of fantastic resorts, which together offer something for literally everyone, whether you are an expert boarder looking for freestyle heaven, a family needing to please teenagers and tots, or just wanting to enjoy being in the snow, walking and taking in the scenery from the top of a mountain across the shimmering peaks towards the amazing sight of the Dacstein Glacier. A free ski- bus picks up close to Alpine- Meadows. Apres ski in Bad Ischl is low-key & the atmosphere is mellow with high quality places to eat at affordable prices, and a small selection of stylish bars.
FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Austrians love to celebrate, so throughout the year it seems as though there is always a festival within a few minutes drive of Alpine Meadows. Here are a few coming up in the next few months:

• Kaiser Fest- Bad Ischl has a red carpet right around the whole town and everyone is a Kaiser for the day. Music, food and a great party atmosphere.-August

• Sommer Nachts – 15 Minutes drive away at St Wolfgang, a big street party with music, food, a street market and activities for the children- monthly throughout the summer.

• Bauernherbst – Autumn Harvest celebrations – throughout the Autumn.

• Almfests - see the cows, garlanded with flowers return from their Summer pastures high in the mountains – October.

• Advent Markets in all the villages around the Wolfgangsee lake and also in Salzburg. A magical experience. Warming mugs of Gluhwein, local specialities for sale, Christmas music in the air - a perfect start to the festive season.

How to get there

• Fly to Salzburg - Alpine Meadows is an easy 55 minute drive from the airport. Spectacular scenery en route, a great start to your holiday.

• Cheap flights available from Ryanair from London Stansted to Salzburg all year round. www.ryanir.co.uk


• Airlines offering flights from other UK airports include BA, Thomsonfly, Flybe. Check their websites for details.

• Car hire is available at the Airport, all the major companies operate from there. For example www.hertz.co.uk or www.avis.co.uk

• Taxis are available at the airport.

• Private transfers – we can arrange a private transfer for you if you wish, please contact us for further details.

We will send you detailed instructions of how to find alpine - meadows when you have booked..

Activities near Bad Ischl

Facilities

Further details indoors:
• Large open-plan lounge/dining/kitchen ideal to relax together at the end of a wonderful day.
• Bedroom 3 is flexibly furnished with comfy sofa-beds/futon so it can also be used as extra living space.
• Fully tiled bath/shower room has under-floor heating for your added comfort.
• Drying room and laundry facilities in cellar area.
• Storage for bikes, skis etc available on request.

Further details outdoors:
• Large sunny gardens, perfect for relaxing at the end of the day.
• Views of meadows and forest with animals grazing in summer.
• Mountain Views – enjoy a sunny barbeque while looking at snow-capped peaks.
• No light pollution – fantastic night sky.
• Directly on a 10km signposted scenic walk.
• Parking for one vehicle.

Further details

• English Owners resident on site.

• Welcome Pack available- please contact us for details.

• Continental breakfast available-please contact us for details.

Conditions

• Alpine Meadows is a non-smoking apartment. Guests are asked not to smoke anywhere inside the house.

• We ask for a 10% deposit on booking.

• The price quoted includes all bedlinen, towels, electricity, heating and end cleaning

• We do not accept pets.


Optional Extras - Please note, these must be requested at least four weeks before your holiday.

• Welcome Pack Why not order a welcome pack, so that you can enjoy a simple meal on arrival. Please e-mail us for further details.

• Taxi transfers from Salzburg airport can be arranged for you at an additional cost.

• Breakfast If you would like a continental breakfast we will deliver it to your door so you can enjoy it in the comfort and privacy of your apartment. (Cost €5 Euro per person per day). If you would like half-board or even full-board we can usually arrange this. Please enquire by e-mail for full details.

• Mountain bike hire We can arrange this for you.

• Ski/snowboard hire We are happy to arrange ski/snowboard hire for you in advance or accompany you to the ski–hire station on your first morning.

• Ski-lessons. If you would like us to book you into private ski lessons, we can arrange this for you.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring	9 May 08	5 Jul 08	750£  595	11087	11087	3 Nights
Summer	5 Jul 08	30 Aug 08	760£  603	11087	11087	3 Nights
Autumn	30 Aug 08	8 Nov 08	750£  595	11087	11087	3 Nights
Winter	8 Nov 08	24 Dec 08	770£  611	11087	11087	3 Nights
Christmas & New Year	24 Dec 08	3 Jan 09	1500£  1,190	250198	250198	3 Nights
Winter	3 Jan 09	28 Mar 09	770£  611	11087	11087	3 Nights
Spring 2009	28 Mar 09	4 Jul 09	750£  595	11087	11087	3 Nights

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring	27 May 08	5 Jul 08	470£  373	7056	7056	3 Nights
Summer	5 Jul 08	30 Aug 08	480£  381	7560	7560	3 Nights
Autumn	30 Aug 08	8 Nov 08	470£  373	7056	7056	3 Nights
Winter	8 Nov 08	24 Dec 08	490£  389	7560	7560	3 Nights
Christmas & New Year	24 Dec 08	3 Jan 09	1400£  1,111	220175	220175	3 Nights
Winter	3 Jan 09	28 Mar 09	490£  389	7560	7560	3 Nights
Spring	28 Mar 09	4 Jul 09	470£  373	7056	7056	3 Nights

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring	27 May 08	5 Jul 08	330£  262	5040	5040	3 Nights
Summer	5 Jul 08	30 Aug 08	340£  270	5544	5544	3 Nights
Autumn	30 Aug 08	8 Nov 08	330£  262	5040	5040	3 Nights
Winter	8 Nov 08	24 Dec 08	350£  278	5544	5544	3 Nights
Christmas & New Year	24 Dec 08	3 Jan 09	1300£  1,032	200159	200159	3 Nights
Winter	3 Jan 09	28 Mar 09	350£  278	5544	5544	3 Nights

The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

PREFERRED METHODS OF PAYMENT

• Bank transfer within the UK
• Credit card payments via Paypal





OPTIONAL EXTRAS. Please note these should be requested on booking your holiday.

• Free hire of cot, bedding and high chair on request
• Continental Breakfast € 5 per person per night.
• Welcome packs from € 20 please contact us for full details.

Guestbook

“Our wonderful hosts, Ken and Karen, made us extremely welcome in their home over New Year. They showed us the local walks and gave us lots of suggestions of places to see. The self contained flat with its large open plan living room was perfect and the views are fantastic. We shall definitely be visiting again”. S&PD, Melton Mowbray


"Brilliant holiday, our best for years. Hospitality was great." LF, London


"Thank you for a great stay. We were made to feel welcome from the first minute to the last minute." CW, Preston


"Thank you for a fantastic stay. great hospitality, scenery and weather. Don't want to go home, see you when it snows!!" JS Warwickshire


“A fantastic place and location. I will definitely be back!” SP, Leicestershire

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Name:	Ken & Karen Faulkner
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