Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 0.5 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
Our apartment is one of 8 in the 23 apartment building that is being rented out. A garage is also available. There is a laundry in the basement. The apartment is on the ground floor.
The building has a ski store, small bar, jacuzzi and sauna, and massage room. The management are english speaking Bulgarians and are extremely helpful. There is wifi in the flat, but you can also visit an internet/cafe across the road run by the same management.
The area the building is situated in is partly residential. You can walk to the town in 5 minutes and visit the Mehanas (taverns) with their variety of Bulgarian dishes, and local musicians to entertain you.
Bansko has its unique style of singing and folk music.There are artisically decorated stone historic houses in narrow cobble-stone streets. The beautiful medieval orthodox church with its famous stork nest on top of the tower has a display of icons. You can also visit houses of famous poets/revolutionaries, or simply enjoy the shopping ! Not to mention the hunting/hiking opportunities and the brand new golf courses!
In the summer you can walk or mountain bike, visit the famous Rila monastery or simply enjoy the facilities of the five star spas in the new Alpine-style hotels.
The gondola/ski lift is about a 15 minute walk, but there is transport organised by the management for small and large groups. They have a people carrier. They can also arrange ski and snowboarding hire and tuition. Rady, the developer heads up the management company and is a member of the Bulgarian Snowboarding Association. Educated in England, he is a mine of imformation, when not up the mountain! Or bump into the 50 English people that live in Bansko...they'll tell you how great the lifestyle is out here and how cheap it is!
Bansko is a preferred winter sport centre. There are 65km long first class tracks with the most up-to-date cable lifts, equipment and instructors. Ride the powder around the forests and the peaks of the Pirin mountains.
Sitting area
Spacious living room
View of mountains
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/51857
The Pirin/Rhodope Mountains region
Bansko is a great example of the spirit and culture of the Bulgarian people, with its Bulgarian Revival style houses. Some are fortified and date from the 18-19 cneturies. The town is well known for its artists, woodcarvers and builders. It has its own special style of cuisine, song and dance! It has been the home to a lot of Bulgaria's most important historic figures in the realms of science and art.
Bansko is 925m above sea level, at the base of the Pirin mountains. It has convenient, up-to-date bus connections to Bladoevgrad (62 km), Razlog, Velingrad, Plovdiv and Sofia. The town also has railway connections on the Septemvri Dobrinishte line.
Bansko has a short summer and long winter. The snow lasts a long time and is thick and good for winter sports. The Gondola takes you on a 20 minute magical ride up to the central skiing point. You will find restaurants and other facilities.There are also chair lifts, tow-lifts, tracks and runs, walking and hiking paths and facilities for small children. When necessary, snow canons are used to boost snowfall.
Bansko / Glazne area
Visit the music festivals-for instance-Pirin Sings.
Visit the house of Nikola Vaptasarov in Bansko, poet and revolutionary. See the works of the Bansko Art Group-frescos, icons and wood carvings which can be found in an old womens' monastery.
There are important archeological and historical sites locally. For instance, the remains of the church 'St.Iliya' in the historic site 'Glavite ' which can be found in the Pirin mountains.
Visit Bladoevgrad, where there is an American university, shopping and old buildings to discover.
How to get there
Fly to Sofia. It takes 2 to 3 hours travel time.
Can get cheap flights with Wizz Air from Luton Airport to Sofia. www.Wizzair.com From Manchester or London try www.bulgariaair.com From London-www.ba.com There is a reasonably priced taxi service (2-3 hours) provided by the management, with English speaking, friendly drivers. Otherwise, taxis are available from the airport. You can also get a taxi to the bus station. Buses ( 3 hours) are comfortable and very cheap. It is also possible to hire a car in the new building at the airport. www.bulgariacarrent.com
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Sofia: 160 km
Railway:
Bansko
Activities near Bansko
Sports: Ski resort location Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays A winter sun break Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Sauna, Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property
General:
Central heating, TV, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
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
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: 1) It is possible to borrow facilities from the management, such as cot / mattress for small child plus more. 2) Ironing board 3) It is possible to buy extra wood for the log fire 4) The central heating consists of wall heaters and is very effective. 5) There is a spacious hallway. 6) Management can order breakfasts/food for you from local hotel kitchen. 7) Sofa bed folds out as a double bed. 8) Management can organise ski and snowboard hire.
Further details outdoors: Terrace has seating and small fire trees, with some view of mountains. Parking is possible on main road, but garage is available for rent. There are two corner shops within a few minutes walking distance as well as bars etc.
Further details
We can organise competitive taxi service from the management and send a list of prices for groups and individuals-also, for ski equipment hire etc.
Conditions
Smokers are welcome as long as they smoke on the terrace. Other flats are available, if a group booking is wanted. There are 3 other buildings nearby, managed by the same company.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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April-December
29 Apr 08
20 Dec 08
160£160
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1 Week
Christmas/New Year 2008
20 Dec 08
11 Jan 09
390£390
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Winter 2009
11 Jan 09
5 Apr 09
350£350
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Easter 2009
5 Apr 09
20 Apr 09
390£390
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April-December 2009
20 Apr 09
20 Dec 09
160£160
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Tariff for smaller groups available-
200 pounds for groups of 4 or less-winter-spring
300 pounds for groups of 4 or less-Easter Holidays
120 pounds for groups of 4 or less-May-December
Secure payment with Paypal
There will be a refundable deposit required by management on arrival, depending on the size of group.
Guestbook
Our first guests (from Germany) emailed us to tell us the flat and skiing opportunities was just as they had imagined. Our first Greek family comes back every weekend they can! Our flat is new to rent this year-we will update with entries from it as soon as possible.
Availability
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