Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) House-swap
Changeover day:
Sat
Access:
Car not necessary
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Enjoy the best location in Bansko - directly across the street from the gondola lift!! Don't wait trek up the hill to the lift or wait around for shuttle buses, just cross the street!
This one bedroom apartment has wooden laminate flooring and sleeps up to 4 persons. The apartment has a double bed in the bedroom and a sofa-bed in the living room that easily converts into a second bedroom. Guests can relax in the living room watching the TV or listening to the stereo, or simply enjoy the real wood-burning fireplace. The building also benefits from 24-hour security.
The kitchen includes all modern amenities such as a cooker with hob, oven, microwave, fridge, iron and ironing board, toaster, kettle, crockery and cooking utensils. Linen, towels, blankets and clothes dryers/airers are also provided.
Visit the Kempinski Hotel across the street for their restaurant and cafe, internet access, or luxury spa facilities. For further details please enquire.
Lounge
Kitchen
Bedroom
Fireplace
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/7285
The Pirin/Rhodope Mountains region
South of Bansko is the Pirin National Park, which is listed in the UN List of National Parks and Reservations and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park covers over 27,400 ha and is famous for its lakes, waterfalls, caves, century-old trees and historical sites. The jagged mountains, include 70 glacial lakes scattered throughout them, and are home to hundreds of endemic and rare species.
Rila Monastery, founded by Ivan Rilski in 927, is 1 hour away by car. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is Bulgaria's most famous monastery and set in a narrow forested valley. Explore the 300 monk cells that fill four levels of the beautiful balconies. The Nativity Church built in the 1830s, contains 1200 fascinating murals.
UNESCO World Heritage Site, Boyana Church, is located on the outskirts of Sofia. The 10th century eastern church was enlarged at the beginning of the 13th century by Sebastocrator Kaloyan, who also ordered a second building to be erected next to it. The 13th century frescoes in the second church make it one of the most important collections of medieval paintings. The site is one of the most complete and perfectly preserved monuments of east European medieval art.
The smallest town in Bulgaria, Melnik, has had an eventful and turbulent history. Archaeologists claim that the Thracians were the first to settle here and then came the Romans leaving an ancient Roman Bridge. There are 96 buildings that are cultural monuments. The white house facades are framed with dark boards and the windows are strangely grouped several together. Inside the houses there are carved wood ceilings, chimneys, decorative cupboards, murals and even stained glass. Truly a fascinating sight!
Bansko area
Bansko itself is a captivating and ancient town established in the 9th century AD and located only 160km south of Sophia. The town is magnificently encircled by the Pirin, Rila, and Rhodopa Mountains. Remains of ancient fortresses have been preserved in the Staroto Gradishte (Stankale) locality about 4 km southwest of the town and also in the Yulen locality (downstream Demyanitsa river). Archaeologists have discovered a 2nd century B.C. burial site containing a set of bronze surgical instruments and remains of medicinal preparations in the ancient Dobrokyovitsa locality (west of Bansko). Southeast of Bansko are remains of late-medieval single-nave churches - St George and St Elijah.
Equally attractive in all four seasons, the town offers various options for excitement and relaxation. Endless possibilities make Bansko and surrounding area a paradise for sports enthusiasts and culture admirers with over 120 cultural monuments in the town itself. Visit the The Holy Trinity church with its 30m high bell tower and clock, beautiful murals and woodcarvings. The traditional Summer Jazz Festival and the Bulgarian Folk Festival are also held here during the summer months.
Nightlife in Bansko is varied and has approx. 45 pubs, 18 restaurants, and 3 night clubs! Bansko’s delightful taverns called 'Mehana' offer traditional atmosphere with great cuisine and a good selection of Bulgarian wines.
ACTIVITIES
The skiing conditions in Bansko are excellent. Well-groomed tree-lined slopes, an efficient and modern lift infrastructure, and lots of excellent and abundant snow is what you can expect. The ski season is from Christmas to Easter. Bansko provides a unique holiday where you can have excellent ski conditions and virgin natural beauty plus experience the atmosphere of a quaint Bulgarian country village - the best of both worlds! Whatever you choose - skiing, heli-skiing, snowboarding, trekking, cycling, walking, fishing, sightseeing, wine-tasting, or experiencing one of the hundreds of natural mineral spring water spas in the country you'll certainly be spoiled for choice!
How to get there
Flights from the Uk to Sofia for as little as 27.99 each way with Easyjet.com. Low-cost carrier Wizzair.com offers another cheap alternative. Bulgaria Air and British Airways fly regularly to Bulgaria from London.
Local buses run regularly between Sofia and Bansko and are of a comparable standard to Uk buses. The cost is 5 GBP each way.
We can arrange airport transfers to the apartment for you. The cost of a return journey is 130 EUR (up to 4 passengers).
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Sofia: 160 km
Railway:
Bansko
Activities near Bansko
Sports: Ski resort location Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 5, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Shared garden
Further details indoors: The apartment has been rented out for 3 years and so is well established. The issues with any newly built apartment have been sorted out - giving you peace of mind for a trouble-free stay.
75m to the gondola lift On-site lettings office Log fire 24 hour security Books and board games
Use of luxury spa, gym and swimming pool in vicinity of building (for nominal fee)
Further details
100 GBP deposit to guarantee booking. Balance due 8 weeks prior to arrival.
100 GBP security deposit payable upon arrival
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Low
6 Apr 08
20 Dec 08
120£ 120
3030
3030
2 Nights
Xmas 08 & New Year 09
20 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
350£ 350
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0-
1 Week
Mid
3 Jan 09
31 Jan 09
230£ 230
6060
6060
3 Nights
Winter
31 Jan 09
14 Feb 09
260£ 260
7070
7070
3 Nights
Feb Half Term
14 Feb 09
21 Feb 09
275£ 275
0-
0-
1 Week
Winter
21 Feb 09
4 Apr 09
260£ 260
7070
7070
3 Nights
Low
4 Apr 09
19 Dec 09
120£ 120
3030
3030
2 Nights
61
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. A deposit of £100 is required to make a booking with the balance payable 8 weeks prior to arrival. For bookings made within 8 weeks of arrival the full price is payable.
Guestbook
“Best location in Bansko”, GR - Bulgaria
“We really appreciated the small touches such as the selection of books available for guests, cable TV…”, RT – United Kingdom
“The wood fireplace was a real treat”, FS – United Kingdom
“One of the things we liked was that you offered all the services the ‘package holiday’ companies offered (airport transfers, ski packs/equipment etc) but not at the extortionate package holiday company prices! We’ll be back.”, AJ - Norway
"Enjoyed the apartment, again!", LS - United Kingdom
"It was really nice being so close to the lift", SH - United Kingdom
Availability notes
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