Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 0.1 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Spacious second floor, one bedroomed apartment in the Refectory apartment complex, situated in the new part of town next to the Spa Hotel Narcis just 300 metres from the Gondola lift station in Bansko. The apartment comes fully equipped with TV/DVD player, wall mounted fire place, fully fitted kitchen, shower room including WC and wash basin. There are individual balconies off the lounge and the bedroom.
Apartment Features
# One bedroom including twin beds # Lounge area featuring a comfortable double sofa bed # Built in wood burning fire place # Wall mounted convection heaters in the lounge, shower room and bedroom
Local Facilities
The Spa Hotel Narcis is situated next door to the apartment building and features a wonderful 80 seat capacity dining room, lobby bar, full spa facilities including swimming pool, Roman bath, sauna, solarium, and a Turkish bath.
Also nearby (within 150 metres) is the Hotel Tanne, Lion Hotel and the Perun Hotel all featuring modern restaurant and lifestyle facilities.
SPECIAL OFFER - FREE BEER
Book a week at The Refectory and we will include 24 bottles of Zagorka lager to enjoy during your stay for no extra charge.
The Refectory Bansko
Apartment 14 Kitchen
Apartment 14 Lounge
Apartment 14 Bedroom
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The Pirin/Rhodope Mountains region
Surrounded by the Pirin, Rila and Rhodopa mountains, Bansko is growing mountain resort with a current populations of around 10,000 permanent residents. The skiing season starts in mid December and lasts through until mid April when the town changes over to a summer resort offering hunting, walking, fishing and sightseeing.
The other two large ski resorts in Bulgaria - Borovets and Pamporovo, are also the subject of modernisation but its Bansko that is leading the way as a modern resort with world class facilities both on and off the slopes. Within the last 10 years the town has began turning from a peaceful mountain village into the fastest growing ski destination in Europe.
Millions of euros have been spent creating over 65 kilometers of ski runs and a lift network covering 26 kilometers. As the ski facilities are being improved so to is the infrastructure of the town and the local council have a vision of creating an all seasons resort.
Bansko / Gramadeto area
Bansko municipality is a settlement that was inhabited in succession by Thracians, Romans, Byzantines and Slavs. The remains of ancient fortresses, Thracian tumuli, medieval colonies, consecrated grounds, churches and chapels within the town earthwork testify to several historical epochs.The remains of the late medieval single-nave St. George and St. Elijah churches, monuments of culture, are to the southeast of Bansko.
The town of Bansko, in its present location, is believed to date back to around the 9th and 10th centuries. The earliest documentation for Bansko comes from the 16th century relating to the peroid of the Ottoman (Turkish) invasion. The town became the dominant centre of the surrounding local villages and was known for its crafts - many of which were sold throughout Europe. Bansko was also known as a cultural and spiritual centre, all of which led the other villages to look upon Bansko residents with envy.
It is believed the name Bansko came from the Bulgarian/Romanian arotocratic title 'Ban' and the village was known as the home of the BAN's. It was this perceived status that led residents to erect a church in 1835 as a long standing symbol of Bansko's importance. The clock was mounted in 1866 and is still recognised today as an unprecedented achievement of its day. 1912 saw the end of the Ottoman rule with a declaration from the poet Peyo Yavorov in the church yard.
Modern Bansko
Currently Bansko is considered the most modern ski resort in the Balkans. A great merit is due to the Yulen joint-stock company established in September 1999. On September 2, 2001 Yulen won the competition for a 30 year concession on the future ski resort equipment.
Skiing in Bansko:-
Total ski run length - 65 kilometres
* 14 Pistes * 26 kilometers modern ski lifts * 8 seat gondola from the town station with automated ski pass recognition * European safety standards * Beginners pistes 35% * Intermediate pistes 40% * Advanced pistes 25% * 44 Snow guns * New ski cloakroom with 2000 pairs of Salomon and Atomic skis
Ski kindergarten for kids from 4 to 7 years old with new drags and ski run
Dedicated Snowboard Area:-
* Total length 600 meters * Capacity for up to 40 people * Web cam display * Big Air competitions * Eight sliding parapets * New half pipe - 90 meters high and 16 meters wide
The two major ski regions of Bansko - the lower called CHALIN VALOG (1100-1600m) and the higher called SHILIGARNIKA (1700-2500m) - are situated above the town, on the northern slopes of Pirin mountain.
Slalom and grand slalom runs are available in the SHILIGARNIKA region.
The third ski region is BANDERISHKA POLIANA.
The most suitable nursery slopes are around MOTIKATA restaurant, a short distance from the town of Bansko.
Nursery slopes are also available in the region of CHALIN VALOG and SHILIGARNIKA.
Bansko offers a cross-country track with a total lenght of 5 km. at a height of 1530 m above sea level at the BANDERISHKA POLIANA slope.
A 3 km ski-run Rollbahn track is situated 2 km from the town at 1050 m above the sea level.
The Bansko ski school offers skiing classes in 5 different difficulty levels, from A to E - in groups or individually of varying duration. The tuition in cross-country skiing is in 2 classes of difficulty. All graduates receive skiing certificates.
How to get there
Flights are now available to Sofia from Manchester, Gatwick, Heathrow and Luton airports.
Transfer from Sofia to Bansko takes approx 2hrs 30 mins.
Transfers can be arranged if required.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Sofia: 160 km
Activities near Bansko
Sports: Ski resort location Tennis in town Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron
Utilities:
Cooker, Fridge
Rooms:
Bedrooms (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden
Further details
Book a week at The Refectory and we will include 24 bottles of Zagorka lager to enjoy during your stay for no extra charge.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Weekly
Nightly rate
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Weekday
Weekend
1st May to 18th December
1 May 07
18 Dec 07
125£ 125
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1 Week
19th December 07 to 31st
21 Feb 08
1 Apr 08
150£ 150
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Flexible
1st April to 30th April 2
1 Apr 08
1 May 08
150£ 150
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Flexible
1st May to 16th December
1 May 08
17 Dec 08
150£ 150
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Flexible
Winter 2008-2009
17 Dec 08
1 Apr 09
225£ 225
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. 10% Discounts available for bookings of 10 nights or more
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 9259
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Name:
Richard Herbert
Tel:
+44 (0)1902 398390
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Advertiser joined: 6 Feb 2006 This property added: 6 Feb 2006
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