Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Second floor two-bedroom apartment with two balconies, bathroom & separate wc, enjoying a sunny aspect and mountain views. Flexible accommodation, with king-sized double room, twin room and double sofabed in lounge, making this apartment ideal for couples, families or other groups of up to six people. Beautifully furnished with solid wood furniture and big, comfy beds. On-site facilities available to guests include swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gym.
Ideally located, with just a short walk to both the ski gondola and the town centre. There is also a shuttle bus to the ski gondola.
Living room
Pool with jacuzzi, sauna and steam room
View from main balcony
Double bedroom
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The Pirin/Rhodope Mountains region
Skiing information: There are 14 pistes totalling 65km, including an uninterrupted 16 km run starting from Todorka Peak at the highest point of the ski centre, all the way to base station of the Gondola plus cross country and excellent off piste skiing. A multi-million Euro project has recently seen the installation of new lifts, including an eight-person gondola and snow cannons to ensure good conditions. The Ski and Snowboard School offers good tuition, including children who are cared for at the Junior Ski Club. In addition to on-piste skiing, skiers and snowboarders can enjoy a fun park which offers fans of extreme winter sports the option to ski over artificial bumps and jumps as well as to build their own. Also, the half-pipe located near Bansko’s famous snow towers, offers both skiers and snowboarders an arena to show off their latest tricks. The ski season is one of the longest; roughly mid December until the end of April.
The Pirin National Park encompasses rugged alpine peaks that rise above 8,202ft (2,500m). The magnificent landscape is made up of old forests, waterfalls, caves and areas of limestone that are home to the endangered edelweiss and the Pirin poppy. Characteristic to the park is the abundance of rare and endemic species of plants and animals, and the unique environment is listed as a UNESCO World Cultural and National Heritage site. Holy Trinity Church with its fine belfry and clock tower is famous for its collection of icons and murals painted by local Bansko artists who once made the Bansko School of Painting one of the best in Bulgaria.
Bansko / Top Lodge area
Although Bansko is better known as a winter sports centre, when the snow melts the area is transformed into an area of outstanding natural beauty, making the Pirin mountain range one of the most popular areas in Europe for hiking. There are well-marked long hiking trails serviced by hikers’ chalets, as well as opportunities for climbing, mountain biking, horse riding, fishing and bird watching. There are local companies organising extreme activities for the more adventurous and golf courses are under construction in the local area. The Pirin National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site, having over 60 glacial lakes, waterfalls, caves and many rare and endemic species.
Other activities available in the town include ice skating and bowling. The nightlife is equally varied, with many picturesque mehanas serving traditional local food and wine, often with live folk music, or more contemporary clubs, bars and casinos. Each August, the week-long International jazz festival is increasingly popular.
The nearby village of Dobrinishte, located only 5 km from the town, is a must visit. The healing effects of the thermal springs in these mountains have been famous since antiquity and a brand new spa centre with outdoor thermal pools has recently ben opened here. In summer, the ski lift remains open, taking hikers up to 2500 metres, from where there are beautiful waymarked walks. In Bansko itself, you can take a minibus up to the Vihren hut, from where many similar walks begin, or you can climb to the highest peak in the Pirin range.
How to get there
Fly to Sofia - Bansko is about 90 miles from the airport. Cheap flights are available from Easyjet.co.uk from Gatwick airport. Transfers by car cost about 120 euros return for up to 4 people and are easily arranged Altenatively, there is an excellent cheap public bus service from central Sofia which costs about £8 return per person!
Full Directions and transfer links will be sent on confirmation of booking
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Sofia
Railway:
Bansko
Activities near Bansko
Sports: Ski resort location Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Gym, Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Sauna, Indoor Pool, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Pool / Snooker table, Table tennis, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1), WCs (2)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: A selection of games, books, CD's and DVD's is provided in the apartment for use during your stay. There is satellite TV with about 26 English speaking or subtitled stations, with programmes varying depending upon the time of day.
The apartment has a ski locker in the basement which can be accessed via the lift or stairs.
The free shared facilities in the basement area include swimming pool with jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gym. There is also table tennis and table football and the spa centre can provide massage/treatments by arrangement.
Further details outdoors: Outside, there is an enclosed garden with a covered barbecue area and a sun terrace which opens up from the pool area for use in summer.
There is a shuttle bus to the gondola station.
Further details
A £100 security deposit (cash) will be collected on your arrival. This will be refunded on your departure, provided there are no breakages or damage.
A daily service is provided to empty bins and check everything is in order. If you wish, you can make arrangements for your washing up to be done for you (at extra charge).
Conditions
A non refundable deposit is required on confirmation of booking: Full Payment for peak periods £50 in low season £100 for all other periods Remainder of payment due 6 weeks before departure date.
There must be at least one adult within the holiday party
No Pets are permitted within the apartment
Smoking is not permitted inside the apartment but you may smoke on the balconies.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Low
4 Sep 08
20 Nov 08
180£180
3636
3636
3 Nights
Early ski season
20 Nov 08
20 Dec 08
300£300
5555
0-
3 Nights
Christmas/New Year
20 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
390£390
0-
0-
1 Week
Ski season
3 Jan 09
14 Feb 09
325£325
6565
6565
3 Nights
Half-term
14 Feb 09
21 Feb 09
390£390
0-
0-
1 Week
Ski season
21 Feb 09
4 Apr 09
325£325
6565
6565
3 Nights
Easter
4 Apr 09
18 Apr 09
375£375
7575
7575
3 Nights
Low
18 Apr 09
19 Dec 09
180£180
3636
3636
3 Nights
71
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
10% discount for bookings of two weeks or more.
Start day can be flexible depending on other bookings
Preference given to weekly bookings.
We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP.
Guestbook
We had a lovely holiday thank you Your apartment is lovely and you have all the amenities required which was great. People at offices were fantastic very friendly and a very good help. I must say your apartment is lovely and I'm sure people will want to come again and again.
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