Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Hen or stag parties House-swap
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The apartment is situated in the Kandahar block only 150m from the main gondola lift in Bansko. Kandahar offers its guests numerous facilities including Harry's cafe/bar, on-site creche with English-speaking staff, ski/snowboard shop, equipment hire and lessons, ski, board and boot room, on site doctor and manned reception with advice on all things Bansko including tips on the best places to eat and drink plus other activities such as spas and golf.
Bansko is a great value ski resort (particularly now with the strength of the euro as the local currency is lev) offering a unique experience for skiers and boarders wanting something different - good wholesome food, great value apres ski, a different mix of nationalities and great facilities. The terrain is suitable for all levels; its a great place to learn with plenty of nursery slopes and several more challenging slopes for more advanced people. There is also the chance for mountain guides to explore back country. Bansko is also a great summer resort with many activities such as hiking, climbing, mountain biking, spas, golf, horse riding and tours around local medieval towns.
Open plan living area
View of table and bunk bed
Balcony
Peak of the Pirin Moutain
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The Pirin/Rhodope Mountains region
Bulgaria entered the EU in 2007 along with Romania and Poland and since then has received EU support to develop its infrastructure and economy.
The currency is currently the Lev and there are roughly 2.5 to the £. Although Bulgaria is still very much a cash economy, resorts such as Bansko have many cash machines and accept credit cards.
The locals speak Bulgarian, which is similar to Russian and uses the Cyrillic alphabet.
Bansko / Gramadeto area
Situated in South-Western Bulgaria at the foothills of the Pirin mountain, Bansko is a UNESCO world heritage site and year-round destination for tourists who ski/snowboard during the winter and hike, mountain bike or relax with spa treatments in the summer. Bansko is just 60km from the Greek border and sits at 950m above sea level on a plain encircled by mountains.
The resort has received massive investment over recent years to develop into one of Eastern Europe's top ski resorts. It has a state of the art lift system, and many great restaurants and bars. Although there are plans to expand the mountain facilities further to open up more of the mountain, new developments in the town have now been halted.
The town of Bansko dates back to the 15th century and is split into:
- The old town with old squares, traditional tavernas or "mexanas" and locals going about their business in traditional dresss
- The new town where the resort has grown, consisting of luxurious developments, hotels, modern bars and restaurants. This is also where the gondola is situated
There are plenty of things to do in and around Bansko. The Katerino spa is a full spa resort only 5km away where you can get every treatment imaginable or simply lounge around all day. A full golf course has recently been developed in the valley for those that like a round or two.
Day trips include tours of the local medieval towns including Bulgaria's oldest monastery and a Bear Park which houses brown bears who were saved from gypsies who used to keep them as dancing bears. You can get very close to them!
How to get there
You can fly direct from the UK to Sofia on several airlines including the budget airlines EasyJet and Wizzair.
The national carrier Bulgaria Air and British Airways also fly to Sofia.
The transfer from Sofia to Bansko 2-2.5 hours, depending on traffic in the capital. We can arrange transfers to anyone arriving in Sofia.
If you would like to hire a car in Sofia, a company called TS Travel offer the best value - http://www.tstravel.net/
There is a good bus service between Sofia and Bansko which takes about 3 hours and is incredibly cheap - 14 leva. Contact me for timetable information
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Sofia: 120 km
Activities near Bansko
Sports: Ski resort location Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player, Staffed Property
General:
Central heating, TV
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Cooker, Fridge, Freezer
Rooms:
Bathrooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 3, Sleeps maximum of 3
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The apartment, studio B4, is situated on the first floor of the small and friendly Kandahar block of 34 apartments. The block opened in January 2008 and is run by a mixed team of British and Bulgarians who are passionate about the resort and skiiing/snowboarding. Kandahar has a manned reception who are happy to help with any queries or any bookings you want to make.
The studio is on the first floor of the block and includes a large balcony with scenic views over the resort and surrounding mountains.
The open plan living area is fully furnished with dining table and chairs, TV and DVD. There is also a wardrobe and boot rack in the hallway. The sleeping area consists of very comfy adult bunk beds and a sofa bed.
The separate bathroom has a shower and bath to ease aching limbs. It comes with a hairdryer, heated towel rail and shaver point. All towels are provided for guests and changed regularly.
The kitchen is open plan and has everything needed for self-catering including all utensils, pans, cutlery, crockery and microwave. Appliances include kettle, toaster and fridge.
Further details
Prices may be cheaper out of season so please do enquire to see if rates can be negotiated.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Peak season
10 Jan 09
28 Feb 09
350£350
4545
5050
Flexible
Off Peak
13 Mar 09
1 May 09
300£300
4040
4545
Flexible
Summer
1 May 09
1 Oct 09
200£200
2020
2525
Flexible
21
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
We are happy to negotiate on out of season rates, particularly if you are interested in renting another apartment in the block. Just contact us to find out more.
Guestbook for Apt B4, Kandahar
We had a nice holiday, thank you. The apartment was very warm, comfortable and had everything we needed. We had a great time on the mountain and the people we met were very friendly. Skiing back down into Bansko was really fun. The weather was fantastic, brilliant sunshine every day.
LD, London
Our time in Bansko was fantastic! We found the conditions for boarding excellent and had a brilliant week, by the end of which we were all pretty decent. I'd just like to say thanks for providing the accommodation for a really fantastic and memorable trip.
RW, London
Availability
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 79106
Name:
Charlotte Snook
Tel:
+44 (0)7801 610030
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