Apt 223, Bansko Royal Towers

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Apartment |1 bedroom |Sleeps 4

Bansko Royal Towers in Bansko

£unknown / week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, no pets allowed

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About the home

This apartment has been finished to the highest standard and houses a large lounge area, large double bedroom with double wardrobe and dressing table, bathroom finished in Italian tiles with shower and a fitted kitchen with Dining table for those holiday dinner parties and an additional Breakfast Bar. There is also an entry phone system to the main entrance.

We have Sky TV, DVD Player, PlayStation 3 and a variety of Films and games for all ages. We also have a PC with full Internet access in the apartment for your use. There is a book exchange in the apartment which you are welcome to use, with a variety of books for all tastes.

There is a flat screen TV in the bedroom with additional DVD player.

The 24 hour reception means that you have assistance when you need it and you will be met and greeted by an English couple upon arrival who also offer an emergency contact number 24 hrs a day. The staff are friendly and professional and your apartment will be clean and freshly laundered for your stay with all towels and linens provided.

Additional cleaning may be organised mid week if required. There is an indoor and outdoor pool together with luxurious Spa Centre where you may relax or enjoy specific beauty treatments or a Jacuzzi/Sauna after visiting the gym! We have seating on the balcony and the gardens are beautifully maintained with additional BBQ areas and decking for the summer evenings.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
- 3 minute walk to the gondola lift station
- 2 Min walk to the fantastic Happy End Disco Bar.
- 15 minute walk to the Town Square where markets, shops and Mehanas (local inns) can be found
- Mountain biking available within 5 mins
- 5 Min walk to the new ice skating rink
- Casino and bowling alley within walking distance

Further details outdoors:
Beautiful kept gardens and area with room around the outdoor pool for the families to enjoy.

Further details

- The apartment is close to the lift that is only shared by close apartments.
- No pets allowed unfortunately
- The apartment is No Smoking and is fitted with smoke alarms
- There is a PC in the apartment with full Broadband access for Email - available for guest usage

Conditions

We are delighted to offer an entire booking service including the booking of:

- Welcome pack for all those immediate essentials
- 24 hour contact to a local, english agent
- Referrals to additional home owners where volume beds are required

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Apartment 223 - Lounge - with double sofa bed

 

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Apartment bedroom

 

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Bansko December 2008

 

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Spa treatments

The Pirin/Rhodope Mountains region

Bansko is Bulgaria's premier ski resort, having the best and most modern ski centre of all Bulgarian ski resorts. During the recent years a multi-million euros investment in the brand new skiing area has been made and this, combined with the fact that Bansko has the best snow record and the longest ski season (15 Dec - 15 May) of all Bulgarian ski resorts means that you can be assured of a great holiday.

Bansko is just 160 kilometres away from Sofia and 6 kilometres from Razlog. The new motorway construction from the airport will greatly reduce the transfer time and, as Bansko has developed into a favourite ski & snowboard destination, these services will continue to meet the needs of its customers.

The Winter season lasts for almost 6 months in Bansko. In addition to the mountains and Pirin alpine scenery, you can find the Pirin National Park just south of Bansko which is listed in the UN list of National Parks and Reservations. The park covers over 27,400 ha and is famous for its lakes, waterfalls, caves, century-old trees and historic sites.

You will find a mixture of nature, skiing and beauty throughout the year in this region and offers both a summer and winter resort for all ages.

The ski facilities are state of the art with variety for all types of skiers, off piste and x-country skiing.
• 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

- Height of the resort: 925 m
- Highest skiing area: 2600 m
- Total length of ski runs: 65 km
- Direction of slopes: North

The Bansko / Bansko Royal Towers area

BANSKO TOWN
Bansko is alive with history, beautiful architecture and tradition – combined with all the shops, Mehanas (local taverns) and entertainment that you could want. The town square is approximately 15 minutes walk from the Apartments where many of these can be found and you will walk down Pirin Street, which also offers traditional and modern shops, supermarkets, ski shops, banks and Post Offices.

The unique combination of a well developed mountain resort and a living historical town turns it into an elegant place for entertainment. Virtually every house has its own story to tell, which indeed can turn your vacation into a journey to the Bulgarian traditions. The traditional Bansko taverns (called "Mehana"), with their exceptional charm and style offer local atmosphere by their cuisine and good selection of Bulgarian wines. Most of the local "Mehanas" even offer live folk music. Many local cafes and bars offer refreshments. Discos and night clubs work without time limit, and usually close early in the morning.

BANSKO NIGHTLIFE
During the ski season, there is no shortage of ‘Apres Ski’ to suit all tastes. The ‘Happy End’ bar is just at the base of the Gondola and you can relax there with a drink or a coffee after coming down from the slopes. This becomes a busy night-time bar in the evenings. If you prefer a quieter evening, there are countless Mehanas where you are welcome to come in and have a drink or a coffee and children are also welcome.

Within Bansko Royal Towers itself, there is a restaurant and bar and comfortable lounge area – or of course you can simply relax in your own apartment with a selection of DVDs and games.

Casinos
If you fancy a night at the Casino whilst in Bansko, there are now two – one at the ‘Strazhite Hotel’ opposite the Lion Bar on the main road from the Gondola and the other half way down Pirin Street on the right as you walk to the town centre. You can play Roulette, Black Jack, Poker and a selection of Fruit Machines. Just remember not to spend it all on the first night!

10-Pin Bowling
This is again at the ‘Strazhite Hotel’ next to the Casino. There are also pool tables, a bar/café and mini arcade machines and is suitable for children of all ages. The lanes are not full sized but are neon-lit which adds to the fun of playing to the lights!

Ice Skating Rink
This rink is new to the 2007/2008 season but is an amazing, new, state of the art rink for all abilities and with a large amount of arena seating. It is situated about 10 minutes walk from Bansko Royal Towers

FOOD & DRINK
It is extremely easy to eat well and for a very reasonable price – all over Bansko. The local eating places are called ‘Mehanas’ and there are almost 100 in the area. Often you will find that these have been created from old family homes and the owner is also your waiter – therefore, they are proud to present their dishes and happy to recommend a menu for you. The menus are nearly always translated into English but be careful …. the translations can be a little misleading on occasion! However, we have never had a bad meal and have found that the Mehanas are very child-friendly and welcoming.

It is worth noting that the Bulgarians will not necessarily serve the entire meal at the same time – you may find your vegetables arriving and then the rest of your main course a little later! However, they are happy to accommodate your requests if you make it clear when ordering. It is also worth noting that the Bulgarians traditionally serve food at luke-warm temperature – although we have noticed this changing as more western European influences appear.

Meals can cost as little as £5 (14 Bulgarian Lev or €7.10) per head, with a pint of beer at approx 50p and an excellent choice of Bulgarian Merlot and Cabinet Sauvignon wines. The local drink is ‘Rakiya’ – beware!! Naturally, meals are more expensive within the Hotels where an impressive, fine dining selection may be also found.

Local dishes include the ‘Sache’ which is a sizzling stone plate brought to your table with meat, vegetables and spices – often shared by 2. Also the ‘Kapama’ and ‘Banski Starets’. Meat is often pork but chicken is nearly always available too. Children’s meals are not offered but the options will keep little ones happy too!

SHOPPING IN BANSKO
There are many different kinds of shops in Bansko – from the old, traditional gift and trinket shops to modern supermarkets and banks. The shops are spread out all over town so you will be able to shop as near, or as far, from your apartment as you wish! There are also a selection of ski related shops within the Bansko Royal Towers complex where Rossignol ski equipment may be purchased and you will also find Salomon, Atomic, Burton, North Face and Quicksilver in town.

Many of the craft shops contain traditional wood items as well as some items that may prove difficult to take home such as a selection of knives and ornamental guns! There is a selection of traditional knitwear on sale as well as the normal Bulgarian trinkets, bracelets and china. You will also see older ladies selling knitted items in the town square.

You are also able to purchase popular branded clothing such as Diesel, Von Dutch, Levi, Adidas and Nike. Be careful – although the price of everything is extremely reasonable, those brands that are very cheap may be imitation and there are often a number of Channel copies for sale!

The number of English-speaking shop workers is increasing and they sometimes try very hard to appear helpful which can appear pushy to some. However, they are genuinely happy to help you and will often negotiate on price so it is worth a try if you are spending a fair amount!

How to get there

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There are cheap flights available from all UK airports and EasyJet have just announced their budget flight from Gatwick to Sofia for just £27.99 one way!! Many others can be found through usual search engines.

COACH from Sofia central bus station to Bansko costs approximately 5 euros and takes around 3 hours.

TAXI - from Sofia to Bansko costs approximately 70 - 80 euros, (150-170 return), and takes around 2.5 hours

**WE CAN ALSO ARRANGE AIRPORT TRANSFERS**

CAR HIRE. Approximate cost is £18 per day including unlimited miles and full insurance. Also available is a cheap chauffeur driven transfer service. Relevant sites include:

www.rentacarbulgaria.com
www.rentomobile.com

• www.Easyjet.com
• www.wizzair.com
• www.thomsonfly.com
• www.cheapflights.co.uk
• www.hemusair.bg
• www.bulgaria-air.co.uk

Activities near Bansko

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
December 2007	1 Dec 07	23 Dec 07	265£ 265	45£ 45	45£ 45	3 Nights
Christmas/New Year	23 Dec 07	2 Jan 08	285£ 285	50£ 50	50£ 50	3 Nights
January to April	2 Jan 08	1 May 08	260£ 260	45£ 45	45£ 45	3 Nights
May to August	1 May 08	1 Sep 08	225£ 225	40£ 40	40£ 40	3 Nights
Sept to November	1 Sep 08	1 Dec 08	199£ 199	30£ 30	30£ 30	3 Nights
	1 Dec 08	16 Dec 08	199£ 199	45£ 45	45£ 45	3 Nights
	16 Dec 08	25 Dec 08	320£ 320	45£ 45	45£ 45	4 Nights
	25 Dec 08	3 Jan 09	340£ 340	45£ 45	45£ 45	4 Nights
	3 Jan 09	28 Feb 09	320£ 320	45£ 45	45£ 45	4 Nights
	28 Feb 09	16 Apr 09	265£ 265	45£ 45	45£ 45	4 Nights
	16 Apr 09	4 Aug 09	240£ 240	40£ 40	40£ 40	3 Nights
	4 Aug 09	6 Sep 09	285£ 285	40£ 40	40£ 40	4 Nights
	6 Sep 09	1 Dec 09	220£ 220	40£ 40	40£ 40	3 Nights
	1 Dec 09	16 Dec 09	275£ 275	45£ 45	45£ 45	3 Nights
	16 Dec 09	3 Jan 10	320£ 320	-	-	1 Week
	3 Jan 10	16 Apr 10	265£ 265	45£ 45	45£ 45	3 Nights
	16 Apr 10	5 Sep 10	225£ 225	35£ 35	35£ 35	3 Nights
	5 Sep 10	1 Dec 10	150£ 150	35£ 35	35£ 35	3 Nights
	1 Dec 10	19 Dec 10	240£ 240	45£ 45	45£ 45	3 Nights
	19 Dec 10	9 Jan 11	350£ 350	-	-	1 Week
	9 Jan 11	26 Mar 11	275£ 275	45£ 45	45£ 45	3 Nights
	26 Mar 11	3 Apr 11	400£ 400	-	-	1 Week
	3 Apr 11	16 Apr 11	275£ 275	-	-	1 Week
	16 Apr 11	16 Dec 11	199£ 199	45£ 45	45£ 45	3 Nights
	16 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	350£ 350	-	-	1 Week
	7 Jan 12	16 Apr 12	275£ 275	45£ 45	45£ 45	3 Nights
	16 Apr 12	16 Dec 12	199£ 199	-	-	1 Week
	16 Dec 12	21 Dec 12	240£ 240	45£ 45	-	4 Nights
	21 Dec 12	8 Jan 13	350£ 350	-	-	1 Week
	8 Jan 13	16 Apr 13	295£ 295	45£ 45	-	4 Nights

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

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

Airport Transfers - Approx Euro 70 each way

Welcome Pack - quotes may be provided upon request

Mid week cleaning may be provided at an additional cost

The Spa is free to all guests although some specific treatments and massages may be charged for.

******Special offers are always available for late bookings - contact us through either Email or the Web site for current information*******

Preferred payment methods - Paypal, Bank Transfer or Cheque

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3 years listed You are contacting Carol Martin Landline 44 01342 410721 Mobile 44 07966 018384 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This apartment has so far received no reviews.

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