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Watching Winter Sports on tv? Want to ski? Bansko is one of the cheapest and nicest places to do this. Perfect for beginners and proficient alike.
Bansko village is nestled in the midst of 3 mountain ranges, Pirin, Rila and Rhodope. The village is quaint, with its original stone buildings and cobbled streets. It is full of character, with its architecture AND people.
Best location in Bansko !
Bansko village - 2 minutes walk
ski lift - 5 - 8 minutes walk
ice rink - 3 minutes
strazhite swimming pool - 2 minutes
local shops - 2 minutes
Perfect location.....
5 - 8 minutes walk and you are at the ski gondola. All equipment can be hired on the walk to the gondola or at the gondola itself. One of the best things about skiing in Bansko is that you can ski back down into the village.
The apartment is bright and modern with great views of the pirin mountains. It is cosy at night with a light airy feel during the day.
Everything is here for a self-catering holiday. TV. Microwave/toaster, coffee maker, cooker with oven.
2 single beds in the large, bright bedroom. 1 double bed settee in the living area. Dining table with seating for 4.
A 2 minute walk from the apartment will take you to the centre of this wonderful village. It has kept all the original buildings but still has everything to offer the modern tourist.
Restaurants are everywhere with the local meat dishes, served by costumed waiters costing around £5. Kebabs are a must as they arrive on skewers with flames! The restaurants offer children a choice of smaller adult meals as well as a menu of their own.
Bansko is ideal for any family holiday.
There is a steam room, sauna and gym in the building, these are free for people in the apartment.
The famous Strazhite hotel is just 2 minutes walk away. Use of the pool, gardens, steam etc is available for a minimal fee.
We can also help with bookings for up to 12 which can be placed in 3 adjacent apartments.
Ski on the famous Alberto Tomba slope.
THE FAMOUS NAMES WE SEE ON OUR SPORTS CHANNEL STAY AT THE STRAZHITE NEXT DOOR TO US!
THERE IS ALSO A PARADE ROUND THE VILLAGE FOR THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS WHICH STARTS AT THE STRAZHITE............AND DONT FORGET YOU CAN SHARE THEIR POOL!!
Dates this year:
February - State championship - alpine ski, men and women
February 24 - Top names arrive to stay in the Strazhite
February 25 - see the famous practice on the slopes - - opening ceremony Bansko Town Square
February - Super Giant Slalom with music and performances on the winning circle.
Latest News: Berbatov famous as maybe the highest paid player Manchester United has ever had! last year came to Bansko for the super show on 26th and 27th of March, called World Star Ski event. It is organized by Prince Albert II – the head of Principality of Monaco. It was the sixth edition of the event, and the first one in Eastern Europe. And he was skiing! Watch for news of this years famous skiiers!!
March - State chamionship - men and women
March - State snowboard chamionship - all ages
April - State championship, "bansko" cup - alpine ski
April - "Pirin" cup - alpine ski, men and women
Apr 05, 2011 - FIS Giant Slalom and Super G. Hoping for this in 2012!
Watch for this seasons 'famous' races!
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 1 bedroom |
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| Will consider: | Hen and stag parties Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Gym, Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Sauna, DVD player, Staffed Property |
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| General: | TV, CD player, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer |
| Rooms: | 1 Bedroom, 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen provided, please check with the advertiser regarding towels |
| Outdoors: | Bicycles available |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Excellent bright modern apartment. Light and airy. Large bedroom with 2 single beds. These can be put together to use as a double.
Off ground floor.
All utensils, bedlinen included.
Welcome pack available on arrival for extra £10
Further details outdoors:
Perfect location. 2 minutes from village, 5 - 8 minutes walk to gondola ski station.
This means perfect location for ski holiday. The views from this apartment are amazing with mountains all around and still close to the village.
2 minutes to pool in famous Strazhite Hotel.
Further details
Welcome pack available for extra price.
Minimum 2 nights booked.
Strictly No smoking.
Happy to take bookings from young people, perfect as no driving needed and close to all night life!
will help with any info you need about bansko village facilities
Conditions
£100 refundable breakages deposit payable on arrival. This will be refunded after satisfactory property inspection.
The Pirin/Rhodope Mountains region
Summer temperatures can reach mid 30s and cooler in mountains for walking.
The village, set at an altitude of 1936 metres, with views of mountains around every corner, is peaceful and full of charm.
The many shops sell souveniers, clothes, crafts and the antique shops have some very good war memorabalia.
Dont forget the coffee shops, or the village square, with its fountains and rug sellers., lots of places to relax and see the real Bansko.
Belista Bear Sanctuary is worth a visit, 33 kilometres from Bansko in the Rila mountain range, this was opened with the support of Briget Bardot and houses many dancing bears rescued from all over Europe. It is in many acres of woodland so is a perfect day out for all the family.
45 km will take you to the Rila Monastary. This is one of the most visited places in all of Bulgaria. It was
founded by the famous hermit, and Patron Saint of Bulgaria, St John of Rila.
The interesting wine village of Melnik is well worth a visit, the wine has been famous since 1300s !
For anyone wanting an energetic holiday Bansko is the place, whether in summer or winter.
Summer brings a list of holiday past times equalling and perhaps out shining many other holiday destinations.
Hiking, fishing, mountain climbing, mountain biking etc..
Archaeology, rare flowers, its own wine
Something for everyone and with plenty of charm.........
The Bansko / Bansko Old Town area
During the winter Bansko is primarily a ski resort. The apartment is 5 minutes walk to the gondola.
The ski season, from December to mid May is one of the longest and best in Europe.
Bansko announced as the best value ski resort for UK winter sport lovers
Post Office Travel Money’s latest Family Ski Resort Report has pinpointed Bulgaria’s Bansko as the best value winter resort destination for UK travellers. Offering by far the lowest prices for ski-related and day to day living costs such as cups of coffee and meals out, UK skiers visiting this destination will be pleased to find that their foreign currency stretches further than in many other resorts.
The village caters for all ranges of skiers. There are lots of ski schools and ski rental shops. You can also hire everything at the gondola station.
EVENTS 2012 INCLUDE: FIS Alpine Ski European Cup Bansko 2012
The Ski Event Timetable
First off is the European Cup for Slalom on the 12th and 13th February 2012. Second is The World Cup Mens Slalom and Giant Slalom on the 18th and 19th February 2012. Thirdly we have the Womens World Cup Downhill and Giant Slalom on the 25th and 26th February 2012.
All ski sports fans will have the chance to cheer the man's slalom elite which will flock to Bansko for the FIS Alpine Ski Europe Cup. Both competitions will start at 10:30. Don’t miss the exciting races.
Watch out for other events....remember last year we had famous people including Lindsay Vonn! and most of these famous faces stay at the famous Strazhite Hotel right next door!
A bonus for the skier is the 7 kilometers long lighted ski - road between Banderishka polyana and the town. Some of the pistes offer wonderful conditions for night skiing, which is available for everyone from 18.30 until 21.30.
You can enjoy hot mulled wine and a nice meal in the apres ski which are up on the slopes.
Still nothing beats skiing straight down to the village and entering a warm menhana with a glowing fire and the smell of your meal beckoning!
There is an ice-rink and ten pin bowling within 3 minutes walk.
The medieval village of Bansko is packed with the Mehanas (restaurants) .If anyone could tell me how many there are, I would be very grateful! These eating houses are wonderful. With locally produced food at very reasonable prices.
Local meat dishes, served by costumed waiters costing around £5. Kebabs are a must as they arrive on skewers with flames! The restaurants offer children a choice of smaller adult meals as well as a menu of their own.
This is very often to the accompaniment of Bansko muscians who definitely play to their audience!
There are also many modern night clubs for the young at heart although these do not take away from the charm of the old village.
Bansko village is alive with traditional churches, architecture and shops. These range from clothes to souveneir and real bulgarian craft shops. There are over 110 monuments in the old town alone.
The village itself is a little peaceful haven, just a quiet walk down one of the many cobbled streets and your worries will be gone. Stop at a coffee bar, or outside a Mehana for a delicious dessert......... then on to the shops maybe for some bargains, from the many ski, outdoor clothes and craft shops, or from the market square where you can buy any thing, or mostly anything, and at great prices.
If you want a holiday which wont cost the earth then Bansko is for you.
The locals are friendly and helpful, Blagodarya ( thankyou ) goes a long way.
There is a steam room, sauna and gym in the building, these are free for people in the apartment.
The famous Strazhite hotel is just 2 minutes walk away. Use of the pool, gardens, steam etc is available for a minimal fee.
We can give details of local churches etc.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Sofia: 160 km |
| Railway: | Bansko |
Cheap flights available from
Wizzair
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* February March and April prices with Wizzair London Luton - Sofia £80 *
FLIGHTS NOW AVAILABLE FROM DUBLIN - SOFIA £95!
The apartment is aprox 2 - 21/2 hours from airport.
I can help with transfers from airports.
Activities near Bansko
Ski resort location
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf less than 15 mins walk
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| peak season | 20 Dec 11 | 3 Jan 12 | £ 200 | 50 | 50 | 2 Nights |
| ski season | 9 Jan 12 | 29 Apr 12 | £ 140 | 30 | 30 | 2 Nights |
| off peak | 29 Apr 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 120 | 20 | 20 | 3 Nights |
| summer | 1 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 130 | 20 | 20 | 3 Nights |
| off peak | 1 Sep 12 | 20 Dec 12 | £ 120 | 20 | 20 | 3 Nights |
| peak | 20 Dec 12 | 4 Jan 13 | £ 200 | 35 | 35 | 2 Nights |
| ski season | 4 Jan 13 | 28 Apr 13 | £ 150 | 30 | 30 | 2 Nights |
| off peak | 28 Apr 13 | 1 Jul 13 | £ 130 | 20 | 20 | 3 Nights |
| summer | 1 Jul 13 | 1 Sep 13 | £ 140 | 20 | 20 | 3 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.
£10 added to the above prices will include a welcome pack. This includes bottle of wine, bread, milk etc.
The above price includes emptying of bins daily and fresh laundry weekly.
DATE HELD FOR 24 HOURS AFTER ENQUIRY, AFTER THAT IT IS AVAILABLE AGAIN TO ANYONE PAYING A DEPOSIT.
contact me for special school holiday rates!
* SPECIAL OFFER * 15% OF YOUR SECOND BOOKING WITH ME! (this does not include Christmas season)
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