No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
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Pirin Lodge 15 is a penthouse paradise in a quality luxury building, offering a very large balcony with a view to Bansko town and the 3 km high Pirin mountains raising just behind with the largest skiarea of South Europe - 65 km of downhill skiing of all difficulties starts only 500 m away, and you may leave the boots and skies with the recommended skirent at the lift or take your own skies to the cellar skilocker. Snow from mid December to mid April.
Bansko has a historic centre of 200 year old town and farmhouses acessed via paving stone roads. It is the town of ’100 restaurants’ and bars in walking distance: International luxury, genuine folklore with live Macedonian style music, just plain good local food or pizza places. Very good local vines. And prices are very affordable. Access to nearby swimming pools for a good price.
Summer is a very nice time as well in Bansko. At warm days with a breese you can walk in/climb the mountains, participate to white water rafting in spring, relaxe at the swimming pools with geothermically provided water and including bar and restaurant, visit monastries and many architectural gems and specialities in the area or just observe the mixture of old and new such as horse drawn carriages and Mercedes cars.
Paragliding
Hard skiing with a view
Pirin Lodge
Pirin Lodge 15: Living Room
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The Pirin/Rhodope Mountains region
The Rila Mountain The Rila Mountain is the highest mountain in Bulgaria and Balkan Peninsula as well, situated in west part of the country, surrounded by mountains Pirin, Rhodopes, Vitosha and Lyulin. Its take the sixth place in Europe. The highest peak is Musala- 2925 m above sea level. The Rila slopes are very steep carved by rivers of Bistritsa, Maritsa, Iskar and Mesta and many hollows in-between. In Rila are located the famous monastry, the Seven Rila lakes, many mineral springs and dams. Famous spa resorts of Kostenets, Separeva Banya and Dolna Banya are located here. International ski resort of Borovets is located in the mountain. The Rila Mountain is very appropriate for tourism, mountaineering, hunting and fishing. Holiday villages of Semkovo, Panichishte, Govedartsi and Malyovitsa have many visitors from Bulgaria and abroad all the year.
The Pirin Mountain The Pirin Mountain is the second Bulgarian mountain area by height, located west from the Rhodopes, and south from the Rila mountain in-between the rivers of Struma and Mesta. The ancient the Thracians named it Oberus; while later the Slavs give it name Perun. The highest peak is Vihren- 2914 m above sea level, followed by amongst other Todorka (the ski mountain at Bansko). Todororova polyana and Popovi livadi deserve to be seen. The Pirin mountains has splendid flora and fauna- more 1350 plants (pines, white firs, pine spruces, spruces est.) and more than 2100 animals (bear, deer, wolf, fox EST.). World famous ski resort of Bansko is situated here. Pirin national park is favourite place for mountaineers, winter holiday makers, hunters and EST. The Pirin mountain is surrounded by tourist towns of Sandanski, Bansko, Dobrinishte, Razlog and Melnik- the area have many visitors from Bulgaria and abroad.
The Rhodopes Mountain It’s situated in-between Rila and Pirin mountains and the Thracian lowland, having flowing lays and rolling hills, which create prefered conditions for holidays. Here are located a few ski resorts the biggest one is Pamporovo. The mountain is covered by lakes, rivers, dams and mineral springs. The rivers of Arda, Vycha, Vyrbitsa and dams of Batak, Dospat, Kardjali, Studen Kladenets a part of water treasure in Bulgaria. The Rhodopes Mountain is very rich of pine and oak forests. Spa resorts of Velingrad, Narechen, Banite and Devin are oftenly visited tourist places. The unique caves called- Dyavolskoto Gyrlo and Yagodinskata Peshtera (cave) are located here. The Bachkovo monastery and Sveta Gora (the St. Forest) carrying the virtues of Bulgarian nation and spirit of the centuries and ancient strongholds of Perperikon and Ustra. The flora and fauna of the Rhodopes Mountain include more 2030 plants and more 1500 animals. Nice areas are Gyavolskia bridge, Trigradskoto Jdrelo, Chudnite bridges EST.
Bansko / Gramadeto area
All seasons facilities/activities Bulgaria’s southern Macedonian corner – 154 km to Sofia, 162 to Plovdiv, 237 to Thessaloniki (the Mediterranean), 276 to Skopje (Macedonia) - churches/monasteries/ mosques, Christians and Muslims - paving stone streets – very old houses and farms - historic town centre – town of ’100 restaurants’ and bars in walking distance: International luxury, genuine folklore with live Macedonian style music, just plain good local food or pizza places - splendid local wines - 200 m to large indoor swimming pools – nearby pools with geothermically provided water – weekend outdor market place - very favourable prices
Winter facilities/activities 16 km long ski run with a fall of 1,5 km - 65 km blue-red-black runs at altitudes of 1100-2600 m (by far most from 2000 - 2600) - snow from mid December to mid April - 7 km of illuminated ski run - 44 snow-canons - fun park, “half-pipes" for snow boarders - cross country skiing - 200 m to large indoor swimming pools - outdoors warm swimming pool with geothermal water –international ski-ambience with after-ski bars and disco’s - white water rafting (end March to mid June) - 500 m to ski-lift – ski renting at good prizes – may leave skies and boots next to the skilift at rental shop - good and relatively inexpensive restaurants in ski area
Summer facilities/activities Mountain-climbing and walking, white water rafting (end March to mid June), high mountains, green valleys, cool rivers and waterfalls, trout fishing in the mountain lakes or in the rivers, horse riding or trekking, mountain biking, freed dancing-bears in large fenced parks on the mountain slopes, storks and tobacco in the fields, animals finding way home to town stables on their own, horse-drawn carriages, swimming pools with geothermically provided water and including bar and restaurant, golf, warm days with a breeze, warm and pitch dark starry nights in outdoor restaurants, particular Bulgarian architecture, Rila monastry, beautiful Melnik houses up the mountain, August jazz festival
How to get there
Many low price connections to Sofia. Recommend not to use car hire companies in the airport but at a quite more favourable price a car from Global Rent a Car - they bring the car from Sofia town to you in the airport and is there to take it on return, link = www.global-bg.com
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Sofia International: 160 km
Activities near Bansko
Sports: Ski resort location Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Good nightlife City breaks Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Sauna, Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property
Sofabeds (2), Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 7, Lounge seating for 7, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: - Living room with fireplace area, dining/working area and kitchen, access to large balcony - Office with sleeping possibility for 2 and access to balcony - Bedroom providing beds for 4 plus storage facilities - 2 WC’s and a bathroom with a tub - Hall with shelves and coat-hangers - Staircase area at door: Elevator access plus shelves for ski boots, (dirty) clothes and hats - ski-locker in the cellar
- Always hot water (flow through water heating) - Bedclothes, towels and dishtowels available - Dishes etc. providing for 12people and good cooking - A lot of cupboard-, drawers- and shelf-space - Guide of apartment usage
- Pirin Lodge facilities all included in price: Cosy reception area with internet access and bar, washing machines and dryers, jacuzzi, sauna and steam bath.
- Pirin Lodge facilities for a modest or very reasonable price: Wood for the fireplace. bar including bottles of wine
Further details outdoors: For summer: Outside boule-ring
Further details
Access and transfers: Getting there - Support to very reasonable car hire at Sofia International Airport – with or without driver - Reception at Pirin Lodge and introduction to the apartment
Access and transfers: Excursions - Support to car hire at Bansko - Information on bus connections – ref. Guide of Apartment Usage - Information on things to do – ref. Guide of Apartment Usage
Conditions
Conditions of renting
- Peak weeks Christmas and New Year full payment required at booking - Other weeks GBP 100 deposit to confirm your booking is required. Final payment 3 weeks before arrival. Also fill in booking form at that time, see 'conditions of renting' by visiting our website, using the link found in 'Contact Owner' - GBP 100 refundable deposit required on arrival (Breakages) returned on departure should everything be in order. - No pets - No smoking
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