St Gilgen holiday ski apartment rental, Laim with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Laim spacious 2 bed (apartment)

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First floor modern & spacious luxury 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 built in storage, and a further double sofa bed in the lounge (sleeping a total of 6 persons). The kitchen is fully equipped to cater for a family & includes an oven, hob, fridge / freezer & dishwasher. The bathroom has a sink, WC, bath & shower & there is a further separate WC acessed from the hallway. The lounge has a typical Austrian dining area (with extendable table) & views out onto the balcony & lake. It is equipped with a 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. There is also an iPod / MP3 docking station / charging unit.

Within the building are washing machines & drying rooms. In addition, there is plenty of secure storage for ski equipment & mountain bikes.

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.

Side view of apartment	Top of the Zwolferhorn in Winter
View from the front balcony

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The Upper Austria/Salzkammergut region

The stunningly beautiful Salzkammergut region is an ideal holiday destination all year around. 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.

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 mountain tracks.

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 many 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, the village brass band plays regular concerts in the picturesque village lakeside gardens during July and August.

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”!) Walking maps are available locally & are 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.

Winter sports enthusiasts will not be disappointed with skiing in St Gilgen. The Zwolferhorn Mountain offers challenging slopes for experiences skiers, whilst families can enjoy the nursery slopes located just minutes from the apartment. Close by are the well known ski areas at Hintersee & the Postalm, whilst slightly further afield is the vast Dachstein West ski region. The village is well served by ski-buses during the season.

How to get there

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. Ryanair, Flybe, Thompsonfly all operate low cost flights to Austria year round, with several other budget operators flying during the winter season. British Airways & Austrian Airlines also offer reasonably priced fares.

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 can seem a little daunting, but in reality is simple & straightforward. The journey takes approximately 10 hours from Dunkirk ferry port & is via excellent toll-free French, Belgian, Dutch & German motorways. Norfolkline Ferries offer some of the best priced fares, but other operators are worth checking as well.

The journey can be completed by rail as far as Salzburg, & then by taxi to St Gilgen.

Activities near St Gilgen

Facilities

Further details

Smoking is not allowed in this apartment.
There is a communal utility room that has a washing machine and also a storage area for bikes, ski equipment etc.

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 throughout the year, please email us for latest availability.
- On a price per night basis, service charges below would still apply.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High	20 Dec 08	10 Jan 09	525£ 525	7575	0-	Flexible
Low	29 Jan 09	1 Feb 09	385£ 385	6565	0-	Flexible
High	1 Feb 09	1 Mar 09	525£ 525	8585	0-	Flexible
Low	1 Mar 09	1 May 09	385£ 385	6565	0-	Flexible
Mid	1 May 09	1 Jul 09	455£ 455	7575	0-	Flexible
High	1 Jul 09	1 Sep 09	525£ 525	8585	0-	Flexible
Mid	1 Sep 09	16 Oct 09	455£ 455	7575	0-	Flexible
Low	16 Oct 09	1 Dec 09	385£ 385	6565	0-	Flexible

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

Service Charges

- End of stay cleaning - €50 (Euros) / £50.

- Change of Bed Linen - €10 (Euros) / £10 per person.

- Meet & Greet Service - €35 (Euros) / £35

- Local Tourist Tax @ approx €1.15 (Euros) / £1 per person (over 15 years old) per day.

- All bookings are subject to a £150 (160 Euros) non-refundable deposit at the time of booking.

- The final balance is 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 cheque or cash, other methods are available for non-UK guests.

Guestbook for Laim spacious 2 bed

Family from Italy
Our holidays was just great, thanks expecially to you and your charming apartment. We've been in Salzburg many times, on the Zwelferhorn 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 Middlesex, UK
"We had a great time, loads of snow and apartment was superb. My family loved it. We will be back. If you let us!!

Family from Wiltshire, 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 Norfolk, 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"

Mr & Mrs Smith, Zurich, Switzerland
"The best apartment in the whole world!!”

Family from Wiltshire, UK
"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 Cambridgeshire, 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 Basel, Switzerland.
"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 Arad, Romania
"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!

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Name:	Hilary & Richard Simms
Tel:	+44 (0)1249 651228
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Advertiser joined: Sep 2007 This Property added: Sep 2007