Bansko holiday ski apartment rental with walking, log fire, sauna, disabled access, rural retreat, TV

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Gondola Apartments (apartment)

Home description

Enjoy a great location in Bansko - directly across the street from the gondola lift!! No trekking uptown to the lift, or waiting for shuttle buses, just walk cross the street! All amenities closely nearby.

This one bedroom modern apartment has wooden flooring and sleeps up to 4 persons. There is a double bed in the bedroom and a sofa-bed in the living room that easily converts to a double bed. Guests can relax in the living room watching TV or sitting around wood-burning fireplace.

The kitchen includes all modern amenities: cooker with hob, oven, microwave, fridge, iron and ironing board, toaster, kettle, crockery and cooking utensils. Linen, towels, blankets and a clothes airer is also provided.

Lounge	View From Outside
Bedroom	Fireplace

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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.

Buses run regularly between Sofia and Bansko and are of a comparable standard to Uk buses. The cost is £5 each way.

We can also arrange airport transfers to the apartment for you if you wish.

Activities near Bansko

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The apartment has been rented for 4 years and so is well established giving you peace of mind and a trouble-free stay.

75m to the gondola lift
On-site lettings office
Log fire
24 hour security
Books and board games
Luxury spa, gym and swimming pool in vicinity of building

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Feb Half Term	14 Feb 09	20 Feb 09	275£ 275	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter	8 Mar 09	4 Apr 09	150£ 150	4040	4040	2 Nights
Low	4 Apr 09	19 Dec 09	120£ 120	3030	3030	2 Nights

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

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

Guestbook for Gondola Apartments

"Best location in Bansko", GR - Bulgaria

"We really appreciated the small touches such as the selection of books available for guests, cable TV", RV - United Kingdom

"The wood fireplace was a real treat", CR - United Kingdom

"One of the things we liked was that you offered all the services of a package holiday company (airport transfers, ski packs/equipment etc) but at a good price! 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

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Contact details for home 7285 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Jason Vadnais
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Advertiser joined: Sep 2005 This Property added: Sep 2005