Laim - 2 double bed apartment
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About the home
First floor, spacious & superbly equipped two bed apartment, situated in a quiet, elevated position with magnificent views of Lake Wolfgangsee & the surrounding mountains.
The apartment features two full-sized double bedrooms, each with generous built-in storage. Each bed is in the typical Austrian style - two separate mattresses & 2 sets of bedding. One bedroom is at the rear apartment with a view of the Zwolferhorn mountain (& the resident deer feeding most mornings). It is equipped with a clock radio / iPod player. The other bedroom has patio doors onto the balcony & looks out onto the nearby Plombergstein mountain. It is also equipped with a clock radio.
The hallway has multiple storage units for clothing & footwear & access to a separate WC.
The kitchen is fully equipped to cater for a family & includes an oven, hob, fridge / freezer, dishwasher & microwave oven. All cooking utensils, crockery, coffee maker & toaster are provided. The window looks out to the surrounding mountain.
The family bathroom has a sink, WC, bath & shower.
The lounge has a typical Austrian dining area (with extendable table) & views out onto the balcony & lake. It is equipped with a flatscreen TV (with multiple digital channels including BBC 1, BBC 2, ITV 1, ITV 2, ITV 4, CBBC & many more), DVD Player, a selection of DVDs & radio / CD player/ iPod player & charger.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 300m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Double beds (2), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The apartment is equipped with a WiFi internet connection with unlimited use included in the rental price.
The apartment house has large safe & secure storage rooms for bicycles or other large items of sports equipment.
It is also equipped with a laundry room incorporating a coin operated washing machine for guests use. Drying rooms are provided, as is a drying rack in the apartment itself. A steam iron & ironing board are provided for guests use in the apartment.
Further details outdoors:
Outside, there is a large tiled balcony along two sides of the apartment which offers magnificent unobstructed views of Lake Wolfgangsee & the surrounding mountains. Access to the balcony is from both the lounge & master bedroom & it is fully equipped with a table & chairs. It benefits from both morning & afternoon sun
A private dedicated car parking space is adjacent to the building.
Further details
Smoking is not allowed in this apartment.
Conditions
- Prices are for the rental of the whole apartment, regardless of the number of guests staying.
- Arrival and departure dates are flexible.
- Short breaks are available please email us for latest availability.
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The Upper Austria/Salzkammergut region
The stunningly beautiful Salzkammergut region is an ideal holiday destination. Conveniently located close to Salzburg with its excellent air, rail & motorway connections, the area provides the perfect base for an active, cultural or simply relaxing break.
The area has innumerable picturesque lakes & historic villages to explore, & for those keen to travel slightly further afield, Berchtesgaden, Chiemsee, the Hohe Tauern mountains & even the Czech republic are very easy day trips. There's plenty to interest children, with fairytale castles, ice caves, adventure parks & much more close by.
No visit to the area would be complete without a day or two in wonderful Salzburg, whether to follow in the footsteps of W A Mozart, to seek out those Sound of Music locations or just to visit some of the cities other many attractions.
Whilst a car is a bonus, the local Postbus service is both reasonable priced & exceptionally efficient & can be used to explore the area. The Wolfgangsee shipping company offers a number of ticket options to explore the lake & hop on/ hop off the boat as you do so.
Several local operators offer daytrips to attractions near & further afield & these can easily be booked whilst in the village.
The St Gilgen / Laim area
The apartment is a pleasant 10 minute walk into the centre of St Gilgen. The “picture postcard” village centre has a host of old buildings, many of which are elaborately decorated with traditional frescos. It also boasts a wide range of shops (including 2 good sized supermarkets), restaurants, cafes, banks & other facilities. In addition, there is a large indoor & outdoor lakeside swimming pool & several children’s play areas.
Cycles are available for rent & provide access to the well maintained flat cycle tracks around the lake as well as the more challenging (& well marked) mountain tracks. The apartment has plenty of secure storage should you wish to being you own bicycle.
The lakeside promenade is one of the docking points for the Wolfgangsee shipping line, from where St Wolfgang & Strobl are easily reached after a short cruise. It is also home to many local water-sports, including waterskiing & motorboat hire. There are numerous bathing beaches around the lake & swimmers will be pleasantly surprised at the warm temperature of the water (not to mention its drinking water quality).
The village is also home a 'Mozart Museum' (situated in the house where Wolfgang Amadeus' mother was born) together with several other museums of local interest. In the evenings during July & August, the village regularly hosts a number of bands & orchestras playing concerts in the picturesque village lakeside gardens & village square.
The village is the perfect base for walkers & hikers. All local trails are extremely well marked & most feature picturesque cafes (so you are never too far from the next “kaffe & kuchen”!) Routes vary from the straightforward & fairly flat to challenging & near vertical! Walking maps are available locally & are very easy to follow. For some of the most stunning views in the whole of the Salzkammergut region, take the cable-car to the top of the Zwölferhorn Mountain, from where a number of walks are possible. Alternatively, take the cog railway to the top of the Schafberg Mountain & admire the unrivalled 360 degree panorama of the whole region.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Salzburg: 28 km |
| Railway: | Salzburg: 25 km |
The nearest airport is Salzburg (just 25 minutes from St Gilgen), but Munich (1 hour 45 minutes) & Linz (75 minutes) are also convenient to use & situated on major motorways. British Airways, Ryanair & Flybe all operate reasonably priced flights to Austria year round. Austrian Airlines also offer reasonably priced fares & are worth checking.
Hire cars are available for rent at all the aforementioned airports. A taxi from Salzburg airport costs in the region of 40-55 euros.
Driving to St Gilgen from the UK can seem a little daunting, but in reality is simple & straightforward. The journey takes approximately 10 hours from Dunkirk ferry port & is via excellent French, Belgian, Dutch & German motorways. Norfolkline Ferries offer some of the best priced fares, but other operators are worth checking as well. For guests driving from other parts of Europe, St Gilgen is conveniently situated close to both the A1 & A10 motorways & is this accesable from any direction.
The journey can be completed by rail as far as Salzburg, & then by taxi or bus to St Gilgen.
Activities near St Gilgen
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Good nightlife
City breaks
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 09 Dec 2011 |
An immaculately presented apartment, fully equiped with everything you need for a stay and more! The balcony provides a picturesque view of the Lake, village and mountains with ever changing colours and scenery day and night. I would happily recommend this to anybody and wish to return soon to continue to explore the area. |
15 Nov 2011 |
We have now spent two holidays in this immaculate and beautifully positioned apartment.The views from the balcony over the village and down to the Lake are stunning and almost tempt you to stay there all day as there is so much to see.All amenities are close by,shops,cable car and harbour with frequent ferries.Lots of tempting cafes and restuarants and a wonderful atmosphere in the village.This apartment will never disappoint as it delivers everything the description describes. |
Guestbook for Laim - 2 double bed apartment
“Lovely apartment with beautiful surroundings. The views from the cable car are spectacular!”
Family from Frome, England.
“The apartment is very beautiful. We spent a lovely time in St Gilgen. Thank you!”
Family from Romania.
“Wow! To pull the curtains each morning to see the view was amazing. This is our first visit to Austria, but happily never the last. We’ve never seen so much snow! The apartment is lovely with everything we needed to make our stay extra special. Thank you.” The Daulman Family from Trowbridge, England.
“Varied weather for our week, rain, sleet and snow, and of course, glorious sunshine, but with Austria being such a beautiful place, it didn’t really matter. St Wolfgang, Halstatt, Salzburg, Cumberland wildlife park, Bad Ischl and Mondsee are all beautiful in their own right! We enjoyed Austria and this apartment, no problems encountered atall.” The Cornock Family from Chew Valley, England.
“Great views, really comfortable apartment – a home from home. We’ve done some lovely walks and had a fantastic week. The snow was an extra bonus!” The Henderson Family from Chippenham, England.
“Very cozy, comfortable apartment in great location. Had good food service in both the ‘Gastof Zur Post’ hotel and the ‘Tiroler Stub’n’” Mr & Mrs Smith from Zurich, Switzerland.
“Wow! What a beautiful setting. This little break came just at the right time for me and has left me feeling completely relaxed and chilled out. A BIG thank you. xxx” Mrs Lindley from Chesham, England.
“Thank you very much. We had a great time!” Family from Iceland.
“Thank you for a lovely weekend. The views are superb and the apartment so nice and comfortable.” Mrs Smith, Chippenham, England.
“We have the Queen for a neighbour but this is by far better! Bliss!” Mrs Pullin, Windsor, England.
“Well, here ends a perfect week. How do we put into words what a wonderful time we’ve had. The apartment was superb with wonderful views over the lake, we would certinately recommend it to everyone. One day we will return!” Mrs & Mrs Rust and Mr & Mrs Simpson from Norwich, England.
“We enjoyed every minute of our holiday in Austria. Apartment was very homely. Unforgettable views from the balcony were enjoyed everyday. Great trips out to enjoy, the Grossglockner road a must. The schafburg mountain by steam train was a wonderful experience, especially the view whilst having lunch. Ate out many times during our stay, the Italian ‘Papagenos’ was very good and also the ‘Wirt am Gries.’ Sad to leave a beautiful place and thanks to Richard and Hilary for the rental of their lovely apartment. We hope to return one day!” Mr and Mrs Skinner, Wiltshire, England.
“Have enjoyed our stay here a lot. The apartment is lovely and very comfortable and in a great location. If you get the chance when staying here take the cable car up the zwolferhorn and enjoy the way down on foot (maybe not in flip flops though!)”. Mr & Mrs Laws, Jnr & Snr, Suffolk, England.
“The apartment is beautiful and full of character, it was a joy to stay here. We have seen and done so many things, thanks to your guide books. Couple of places to be recommended would be 1) A round trip to Halstatt going on the Postalm Road taking you up into the mountains. 2) Must have a meal in the Angusta Steak House, which is on the Salzburg Road, just a couple of miles outside St.Gilgen, just past Suzuki Garage. 3) Kaisavilla at Bad Ischl is well worth a visit. Thank Richard, Hilary and Lauren for a lovely holiday”. Mr & Mrs Harrel, Windsor, England
“We loved our stay here! The lake is like a mirror of the mountains and the towns around the lakes are so cute! Us kids really liked the balcony so we could do our summer reading assignments, while looking at the fantastic view. We recommend taking a bike ride along the trail by the lake because it takes you through the most cutest and most peaceful little villages”. The Chan Family, California, USA
“Fantastic two weeks – (mostly) good weather and lots of fresh air! The apartment is great with a wonderful view – We will miss it! We’ve done some enjoyable walks – Zwolferhorn, Schafberg, and Dachstein – and are feeling much better than when we arrived" The Burnell Family, Hertfordshire, UK
“A comfortable apartment. We have thoroughly enjoyed our week here and don’t want to leave the view!! The whole area is delightful. We particularly enjoyed the panorama walk from the Gondola (Cable Car). The Gossau lake and Postalm area”. J Kennedy, Middlesex, UK
“A warm and cosy haven in the freezing cold Austrian winter! We had a good a week of weather from snowy days to clear days. Did plenty of skiing at Postalm. Beautiful! A truly magical view! Thanks so much”! The Le Roux Family, Durban, South Africa
“Super apartment, lovely week’s holiday. Our daughter’s first skiing experience at Postalm. Lovely sunny weather, wonderful views! We loved the food, and will be back!” The Rockley Family, Eversholt, UK
“Great apartment in a lovely location! Weather was poor for 5 days (low point was 4.5 degrees, sleet!) Then the sun arrived – 25 degrees! We would recommend the Summer toboggan run at both Fushl and Strobl, the Zowlferhorn Cable car and Hallein Salt world – not for the faint-hearted!” The Whiteman Family, Bristol, UK
“We absolutely loved St Gilgen, the apartment and the surrounding area. We could have stayed a fortnight with plenty to do. St Gilgen is s great base for touring and apartment is super and very well equipped! Thank you!” The Wainwright Family, Scotland, UK
“St Gilgen is delightful and the view from the apartment one of the best we’ve seen!” The Norris Family and the Hughes Family, England, UK
“We’ve had a fantastic time here, what a treat after camping in the rain! Best bits – getting the cable car up the Zwolferhorn then walking down, Gosausse Lake, St Wolfgang and Summer Rodelbahn at Strobl! Fabulous apartment, everything we needed and the view was an added bonus! Thank you Richard, Hilary and Lauren!”
The Potter Family, Chippenham, UK
"A comfortable apartment. We have thoroughly enjoyed our week here and do not want to leave. The whole area is delightful!" Guests from Middlesex, UK
"The apartment was exactly what we needed, comfortable with a fantastic view every morning. We came on our bikes and were very pleased with the different rides possible from St. Gilgen". Family from Montreal, Canada
"We would like to say how refreshing it is when you come back home to this apartment and have everything you need. A super apartment!". Family from Middlesex, UK
"It's been a very pleasant stay, we enjoyed looking around the country and staying at the home, which was perfect. " Family from Portugal
"The apartment was just wonderful, full of life, we were really feeling at home". Family from Italy
"The apartment once again has been a home from home in every way. The view from the balcony will be in our memories forever. A wonderful holiday. " Family from Norfolk, UK
"The apartment is great, with a wonderful view. We will miss it!." Family from Hertfordshire, UK
"Our holidays was just great, thanks expecially to you and your charming apartment. We've been in Salzburg many times, on the Zwolferhorn is an unforgettable day, we have been in Bad Ichl many times to enjoy Sauna, we were in Wien and everytime to come back in St Gilgen was like to be back home. Your apartment was full of life and our friends are thinking to come back soon. Your informations were very interesting and have given to me the possibilities to experience incredible places, but my best experience was the Pilgrim's way to St Wolfgang under the snow....I still keep it in my heart. Thanks, thanks, thanks!" Family from Italy
"We had a great time, loads of snow, and the apartment was superb. My family loved it. We will be back. If you let us!!! "Family from Middlesex, UK
"You never know what to expect going to a new holiday destination, I knew I would like it, but even I was stunned by the sheer beauty - the best view I've ever had whilst enjoying a cold beer! Family from Wiltshire, UK
"The apartment exceeded all our expectations, it really was home from home - I'm sure there is nothing you could add to improve it - perfect" Family from Norfolk, UK
"The best apartment in the whole world!!” Mr & Mrs Smith, Zurich, Switzerland
"We have been to Austria many times before, but this is the first time that we have stayed in an apartment. It was home for home as it has everything that you could possibly need. It is a great apartment in a lovely village with stunning views of the lake and mountains. We would certainly recommend both the apartment and the surrounding area" Family from Wiltshire, UK
"We had a lovely week, really liked the apartment, warm and cosy after a days exercise! Will certainly recommend it to others, and of course the view was fantastic. We had 6 days of wonderful sunshine."
Family from Cambridgeshire, UK
"Everything was great with our accommodation in St.Gilgen , we had a wonderful vacation. So, we wish to come again in St.Gilgen. Thank you very much for your kind support." Family from Basel, Switzerland
"We enjoyed every minute of it. The apartment was lovely, the view was wonderful, St. Gilgen is a very beautiful city. Monika was very kind......in fact everything was great! Too bad we only stayed for three days.............maybe next time we will stay longer. Many thanks for your support! Family from Arad, Romania
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Easter | 15 Apr 12 | 1 May 12 | £ 745 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Spring / Early Summer | 1 May 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 675 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Summer | 1 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 745 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Late Summer / Autumn | 1 Sep 12 | 16 Oct 12 | £ 675 | - | - | 3 Nights |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
The apartment is available to rent between the 15th April & 15th October each year. The rental costs are for the whole apartment, regardless of group size & INCLUDES the following;
- Reception by our representative at the apartment
- Laundry (bedlinen, towels & kitchen cloths)
- Electricity
- Water
- Unlimited internet access
- End of stay cleaning
The minimum rental is 3 nights & we are happy to quote for any length of stay. In addition, the rental can commence on any day of the week.
All bookings are subject to a £150 non-refundable deposit at the time of booking with the final balance becoming due 6 weeks before departure. If reservations are made within 6 weeks of departure, then the full balance is due at time of booking.
Payment can be made by either BACS transfer, cheque or cash for guests from the UK. Other methods are available for guests from outside the UK.
Full terms & conditions wil be suplied with any booking enquiry.
Availability
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Availability notes:
The apartment is NOT available to rent between 16th October-14th April.
Contact the owner
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Languages spoken   The owner is based in United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This apartment has received 2 reviews from previous guests.  |
