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Home description
A brand new apartment that sleeps up to four people. One spacious double bedroom, plus double bed settee in living room. Fully fitted bathroom with WC. The apartment has been fully furnished with good quality furniture and a well equipped open plan kitchen contains new compliances. Living room contains large settee plus two further chairs, formal dining table plus TV with cable TV. Linen and bedding provided.
The property benefits from two balconies, each with stunning views of the Pirin Mountains. Property is located a pleasant 5 minute walk from the famous taverns, entertainment and shopping area of the old town, where you will find many places to eat and drink and shop with lots of supermarkets for groceries.
The new gondola lift is a 5 minute drive in a shuttle bus that runs to and from the gondola every 15 mins (during ski season). For those more interested in après ski, the town has numerous bars (some of which show English football!) a bowling alley, nightclub and a casino, all within a 10-15 minute walk.
Property is next to a 4* hotel with reasonably priced spa facilities & treatments and traditional Bulgarian restaurant.
Bansko is an all-season resort with Central Europe’s best skiing and a growing reputation for Golf (Ian Woosnam course). Bansko is also well suited to trekking, golf, fishing and horse riding in the spring-autumn. Onsite facilities in the Bojurland village complex includes: indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, massage, gym, ski Lockers, café/bar, communal gardens & outdoor BBQ.
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The Pirin/Rhodope Mountains region
Bansko provides a superb combination of beautiful natural environment of The Pirin Mountains with state of the art ski lifts and a well planned ski area, whilst Bansko has retained the atmosphere of an ancient Bulgarian small town. Bansko, unlike many of the other Bulgarian ski towns, is not only a resort but also a beautiful historical spot.
Bansko ski resort is situated in South-West Bulgaria at the foot hills of the beautiful Bulgarian mountain Pirin. South of Bansko is where the Pirin National Park is situated. It is included in the UN List of National Parks and Reservations and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park covers over 27,400 hectares and is famous for its lakes, waterfalls, caves, century-old trees and historical sites. The jagged mountains, include 70 glacial lakes scattered throughout them, and are home to hundreds of endemic and rare species.
Bansko generally will offer good skiing from the end of December all the way through to April (sometimes May!). Bansko has the best snow conditions in Bulgaria and additionally has a large number of snow cannons which will guarantee good snow conditions even towards the end of the season. Bansko is the gateway to the Pirin mountain region and is certainly Bulgaria’s up and coming ski resort. It offers an irresistible combination of high mountains and ancient history.
The skiing conditions are excellent with the Pirin Mountain having predominantly Alpine character with 3 peaks towering above 2900m. The slopes offer runs for all types of skier and snowboarder, from novice to expert. There are 14 pistes totalling 65km including a 16km run, plus cross country, off piste and even night skiing down the old mountain road. The mountain is served by a high speed gondola and a network of lifts for complete access.
The Bansko Ski School is excellent with English speaking instructors, and ski classes in 5 difficulty levels. Children above the age of 5 can attend ski school.
The town of Bansko attracts visitors with its 120 cultural monuments. It is famous for its fortified and artistically decorated houses, museums and the Bansko School of Art. A very interesting site is the Holy Trinity Church, with its 30 m high bell-tower and clock, splendid murals and woodcarvings. Every August Bansko hosts the National Jazz Festival.
Bansko / Bojurland Village area
Bansko is the newest and the most rapidly developing ski resorts in Bulgaria. 40 million Euros have been invested in the slopes in the last couple of years with the same amount ear-marked for the next 2-3 years. This has led to the creation of a top rate facility with the best equipment, including a brand new gondola to take you up to the top of the mountains, 40 new snow cannons and a state of the art electronic ski pass system.
These developments, along with the construction of extensive housing and recreational facilities around the gondola (which is on the southwest end of the town by the river), have made Bansko a popular and growing destination. There is a unique 16km uninterrupted ski run, starting at Todorka Peak (2600m above sea level) at the highest point of the ski centre, all the way to the base station of the gondola lift station on the outskirts of town. There is also a top class ski school which caters for all levels of ability and Bansko is also popular with snowboarders who can enjoy the popular halfpipe.
Bansko probably offers the best Après-ski because of its unique combination of a modern mountain resort and a living rustic town with a population of about 10,000. There are almost 100 local taverna's to eat at, and at the end of a day's skiing you can enjoy a drink/meal at the Happy End restaurant by the Gondola lift which turns into a lively night club later on. There are a number of other clubs and bars to soak up the Après ski atmosphere in this otherwise quaint village.
Resort Statistics: • Highest Lift: 2560m • Km of Piste: 65km • Longest Run: 16km • Cross Country Trails: 9km • Beginner Slopes: 8 (Blue) • Intermediate Slopes: 11(Red) • Advanced Slopes: 1 (Black) • Mtn Restaurants: 10 • Lifts: 15 (1 Gondola, 7 High Speed Chairs, 7 Drags) • Night Skiing • +30 Snow Canons • Snow park and half-pipe • Micro chip ski passes
Summer in Bansko
Bansko is not only a great ski resort, but in the summer it is the host of a traditional Summer Jazz Festival, Bulgarian Folk Festival and many other cultural events making this the ideal summer holiday for those who prefer much more than lazing around. During the summer months Bansko is popular with visitors. Opening within a mile of our apartment in Spring/Summer 2007 will be a golf course designed by Ian Woosnam.
Few countries can rival Bulgaria's superb almost untouched mountain scenery. In summer hiking is popular and Bansko's natural beauty and the rich diversity of fauna and flora are a natural asset. Local companies can organise trips in the mountains e.g. white water rafting, canoeing or paragliding but for those who just want to wander around the old town and soak up the national heritage this is a perfect place with museums, local monuments and narrow cobbled streets where you can explore and buy souvenirs from local shops or just relax in one of the local bars or cafe's.
Take a trip on the railway into the mountain villages, relax in the recently renovated mineral thermal pool at Dobrinishte Spa ,visit the local vineyards, the fascinating Rila monastery or Brigitte Bardot's bear sanctuary ( for rescued dancing bears). Take a couple of days before leaving to explore the beautiful city of Sofia. You can even drive to the Greek beaches of Thessaloniki or Thassos island within half a day!
Horse Riding, ( www.bulgariaski.com/bansko/pages/horse_riding_en.html ) Walking ( www.bulgariaski.com/bansko/trekking.shtml ), Biking ( www.bikehike-bg.com/ ) and ( www.bulgariaski.com/bansko/pages/biking_trips_en.html ) Paintballing ( www.bulgariaski.com/bansko/pages/paintball_en.html ) Extreme adventures (Off Road Jeep Safari, White Water Rafting, Rock Climbing ) ( www.bulgariaski.com/bansko/pages/happy_time_en.html ) Excursions including a must see day trips to the Rila Monastery (www.bulgariaski.com/bansko/pages/excursions_en.html ) Hunting and fishing at the Razlog Hunting Preserve ( www.bulgariaski.com/bansko/pages/razlog_game_station_en.html )
For a detailed map of Bansko's location; www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?lat=41.8368&lon=23.4967&scale=4000000&icon=x
How to get there
The nearest airport is Sofia.
Luton: Wizz fly direct to Sofia from £42 return including taxes (www.wizzair.com). Gatwick: Bulgaria Air fly direct to Sofia (www.air.bg/en); or EasyJet direct flights start 06/11/07(www.easyjet.com) Heathrow: British Airways (www.ba.com) and Hemus Air (www.hemusair.bg) fly direct to Sofia. Manchester: Bulgaria Air fly direct to Sofia (www.air.bg/en) Dublin: Bulgaria Air fly direct to Sofia (www.air.bg/en)
Other nearby airports are Thessaloniki in Greece (www.thomsonfly.com) and Plovdiv.
Transfers can be arranged for approx 165 euros return from Sofia airport , or hire a car which may only cost from as little as £14 per day.
Car hire:
www.easycar.com www.auto-europe.co.uk/car-hire/Bulgaria www.carrentals.co.uk/car-hire/bulgaria www.bulgariacarrent.com www.rentomobile.com[office in Bansko] www.rentacarbulgaria.com www.economycarrentals.com
Alternatively, there are regular buses that run from Sofia to Bansko. They all leave from the bus terminal in Ovcha Kupel several times a day and tickets are 6 leva (approx £2!) one way.
Activities near Bansko
Sports: Ski resort location Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Gym, Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Sauna, Indoor Pool, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron
Utilities:
Microwave, Fridge
Rooms:
Bedrooms (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, BBQ
Further details indoors: The apartment has quality furnishings and 2 balconies with chairs. The shower room has shower/washbasin/wc and there is also a separate wc. Airport transfers can be arranged.
Linen, bedding and towels for the apartment are included. You will need to bring towels for use in the pool/ sauna/steam room. End of stay cleaning included.
Further details outdoors: The complex has many facilities on site including:
indoor swimming pool sauna and steam room gym massage room ski/boot storage room Communal landscaped gardens with BBQs for summer use Parking Bar/cafe/restaurant Hotel bar has a cosy log fire in winter.
The Indoor swimming pool is housed in a modern separate building with big glass doors which make it very light and airy and which can be opened in the summer.
There is a 24-hour reception with english speaking staff who will help you with any problems or queries.
Conditions
20% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm booking.
£100 refundable breakages deposit is required which will be returned within 14 days of return home.
Full payment (plus £100 property damage deposit) is required 4 weeks prior to start of rental period.
Full payment for peak periods (Xmas and New Year) is required at time of booking.
A managing agent will meet you at the complex and provide the key on your arrival. The managing agent will be available to help with any problems – ski hire/lessons/transfers/information etc.
10% discount is given to all patrons who have previously vacationed in this apartment and for early bookings (please contact me).
Non-smoking please.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Prices are per week for the apartment, not per person.
I am happy to charge per night - you don't have to be confined to complete weeks...if you want to stay 10 days that's fine by me! Just add the daily price to the weekly one.
Discount of 10% for bookings of 14 days or more.
Personal cheques or Paypal ok.
Long term lets (over a month) would be welcome. Please email with requirements for a quote.
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Contact details for home 36646
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Name:
Dominic Vines
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