Bansko holiday ski apartment rental, Gramadeto with walking, jacuzzi/hot tub, sauna, balcony/terrace, gym, internet access, telephone

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Knights Lodge (apartment)

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Knights Lodge is in a prime location only 400m from the main gondola station and only 200m from the old town (please see our map in the photo gallery). It is in a quiet residential area but right between the gondola and the old town (restaurants, bars etc).

Please note: Cheaper properties may be some distance away from the gondola and the old town and/or exaggerate distances. Ours is genuinely as stated. There is no need to have to wait for or rely on shuttle buses - it is only a short walk to and from all the facilities.

This is a new luxury one bedroom apartment with brand new furniture. The apartment is on the third floor (see photo below) and there is a lift. It has a double balcony and lovely views out over the mountains.

The Knights Lodge complex has 55 apartments with a 24 hr reception/security, sauna, jacuzzi and fitness room on site. It has it’s own bar and restaurant on the ground floor - the Sir Galahad which is very popular locally for its live music and excellent pizza. Great if you can't walk too far after a hard day on the slopes!

Apartment with balcony on the 3rd floor (top left)	The lounge area leading onto the balcony
The kitchen/dining area	View from the balcony over the Rila mountains

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/67120

The Pirin/Rhodope Mountains region

Bansko is the best ski and snowboard resort in Eastern Europe - according to the Financial Times who said It combines modern skiing facilities with the charm of a 10th century town and has preserved its history well. Bulgaria is becoming increasingly popular among Britons keen to go skiing but not wanting to pay Zermatt prices.” (Jul 06)

Over 130 million euros has been spent since 2003 on new mountain facilities including the new Austrian made gondola lift which takes skiers up to the mid mountain area of 1725m. A network of smaller lifts takes you to the highest point of 2560m giving a huge vertical drop of 1570m; the run back to the valley is 17km long. The final 7km is floodlit and covered by snow cannon.

Bansko has an electronic hands free lift pass system and Bulgarias first terrain park with half-pipe for snowboarders.

Bansko has a long winter season which usually runs from late December to late April. Skiers of all abilities are well catered for as Bansko has over 70 kilometres of marked ski runs which are easily accessed by the gondola lift - situated just an 8 minute walk from Knights Lodge. For full details of the skiing and ski hire/lessons please see http://www.banskoski.com/index.xhtml.en.

The facilities in Bansko will impress any skier who appreciates modern lifts, the latest in ski and snowboard equipment as well as low prices, especially when compared to the Alps.

During the summer Bansko is a fantastic base for exploring the beautiful Pirin mountains on foot, bike and horseback, with white water rafting, canoeing, paragliding and mountain biking available. The town has more than 100 architectural and historical monuments of culture. Also in summer the town hosts a week long jazz festival, a Bulgarian folk festival and other cultural events.There are numerous warm mineral water springs with proven healing properties in nearby villages. The climate is Mediterranean (summer temps 25 degs+) with the Greek border only half an hour away.

A new Ian Woosnam designed golf course is currently under construction just outside Bansko (4kms) and will offer quality facilities at a fraction of prices elsewhere in Europe (due for completion Summer 2008).

Bansko / Gramadeto area

Bansko is a unique combination of a modern ski resort and an old town with cobbled streets and pretty old buildings. Apres ski is centred around local 'Mehanas' - friendly taverna style restaurants serving traditional Bulgarian cuisine and drinks, often with roaring log fires and live entertainment.

Knights Lodge is located in the up-market Gramadeto district, just a 5 minute walk from the old town where there are around 100 mehanas.

For those who wish to party there are plenty of options such as the Happy End Disco Bar and the Nightclub Amnesia.

All the 5 star hotels in the town are located in the Gramadeto district – their fabulous spa and pool facilities are available to non residents at very reasonable rates.

Eating out is very cheap as well with an evening meal for two with wine costing only £15-£20.

How to get there

Fly from UK to Sofia, takes 2hrs 50 mins - Bansko is 2hrs 30mins from the airport (150kms).

Cheap flights available from Wizzair.com who fly from Luton to Sofia and NEW EasyJet service from Gatwick.

Also try Bulgaria Air (air.bg) from Gatwick, BA or Hemus Air from Heathrow/Manchester - slightly more expensive but better flight times.

Car Hire/Taxi available from Sofia airport - make sure you only use genuine taxis. Very cheap bus service available from Sofia to Bansko (3hrs).

Best option is to pre-book transfer by car/minibus which can be arranged at very reasonable rates, please ask.

You will be met at the airport and taken direct to the apartment.

Activities near Bansko

Facilities

Further details indoors:
It sleeps four/five - two in a double bed in the main bedroom, two in a large sofa-bed and one in a single sofa- bed in the living room.

The apartment is furnished to a high standard. It has an entrance hall, bathroom with shower, main bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with hotplates, fridge and microwave, a large lounge area and a double balcony with lovely views out over the mountains.

The apartment has Cable TV, a DVD Player with 20 various DVD's available and a CD Player. Satellite TV is widely available in bars and restaurants around the resort including the Sir Galahad. Internet access is also available at Knights Lodge.

Further details outdoors:
The apartment has it's own ski and equipment locker in the basement. Underground parking available.

There is a sauna, jacuzzi and fitness room within the complex. Massages and treatments are available at very reasonable rates.

All the 5 star hotels in the town are located in the Gramadeto district – their fabulous swimming pool and spa facilities are available to non residents for a nominal charge.

Further details

**SPECIAL OFFER - 20% off bookings made by 31st December 2008** Please contact owner for details.

Other apartments in same complex available for bigger groups. Please read our guestbook for feedback.

A 20% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm booking.

If you want to arrange flights please contact me and I will hold the apartment for 48hrs to facilitate booking.

A refundable breakages deposit is required (£100) and will be returned within 14 days of return home.

Full payment (plus £100 property damage deposit) is required 8 weeks prior to start of rental period.

Full payment for peak periods (Xmas/New Year) is required at time of booking.

You will collect the key on arrival at the 24hr reception. A manager will be available at the complex to help with any problems - ski hire/lessons/transfers/information etc.

Non-smoking please.

For larger groups other apartments are available in the same complex - please contact me for details.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	27 Jul 08	20 Dec 08	120£ 120	0-	0-	1 Week
Ski Season	20 Dec 08	12 Apr 09	285£ 285	4040	4545	4 Nights
Low Season	12 Apr 09	19 Dec 09	120£ 120	0-	0-	1 Week

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

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

** Christmas/New year/Easter only £285** **Same rate all season**

**SPECIAL OFFER - 20% OFF ALL BOOKINGS made before the end of December 2008**

- and prices kept at last seasons rates!

The apartment is available for week long and longer lets. Shorter lets may be available upon request.

**Please compare our prices for the location and facilities available**

Guestbook

"This property is in a great location and is very nicely furnished. The owner was very helpful and anything we were unsure of or needed help with he was very willing and able to assist. A great apartment to rent."
Rob & Nicola, Carnforth

"We rented the apartment whilst viewing properties to buy ourselves and were very impressed with the build quality at Knights Lodge and also the location - genuinely close to the gondola and the old town. We are now looking at buying there ourselves."
Mr & Mrs O, Essex

"The area was lovely and quiet but ideally located right between the gondola and the old town. Cheaper properties are a long way from the facilities - beware! The apartment is furnished to a very high standard and really feels like home. We will certainly go again."
Mr & Mrs Y, Colchester

"A great place for good value skiing - and so cheap to eat out. The live duo in the Sir Galahad sounded more like Dire Straits than the real thing! The apartment - really nice, with everything you need."
Justin & Jacky, Hockley

Availability

See below for next 6 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Contact owner

To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/67120

Contact details for home 67120 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	John Meggison
Tel:	+44 (0)1268 786061
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