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The Property

Only 100m from Gondola Base Station<BR><BR>One bedroom with twin beds plus sofa bed in lounge.<BR><BR>Self catering facilities but Hotel restaurant in building, perfect for a great breakfast. Buffet breakfast can be paid for at the hotel at 7 lev (£2.90) per person.<BR><BR>One of the closest properties to the lift in Bansko<BR>Swimming Pool. Gym, Sauna, Jacuzzi (local charge).<BR><BR>Also available is the next door apt. (56620) Ideal for larger groups to book both.<BR>

The Area

The Pirin/Rhodope Mountains region<BR>A beautiful region including 3 peaks over 2900 metres. Hundreds of clear blue lakes nestle in the mountainsides and over a hundred varieties of rare plants are found in the UNESCO world heritage site of Pirin National Park.<BR>The climate is Alpine in nature and gives a long ski season December to April. It is also wonderful for walking in the summer<BR><BR><BR><BR>Bansko area<BR>Bansko has a modern lift system and a good range of skiing for Beginners and Intermediates.<BR>Resort Height: 925m<BR>Highest Lift: 2650m<BR>Longest run: 16km<BR>Cross country trails: 9km<BR>Blue slopes: 8<BR>Red Slopes:11<BR>Black slopes :1<BR>10 Mountain restaurants<BR>Lifts: 1 Gondola, 7 High speed chairs, 7 Drags<BR>Night skiing<BR>30+ snow cannons<BR><BR>Many local monuments and a famous Jazz festival in the summer add to the attraction of this resort.<BR><BR>Open air ice rink during the winter.<BR><BR>There is a wide range of bars, restaurants and cubs in the town. Prices are low compared to most ski resorts.<BR><BR>Please note there is a lot of building work in Bansko at present, however we understand they have banned major heavy machinery during the peak season.<BR><BR><BR>

Facilities

Facilities<BR>Luxuries: Gym, Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Sauna, Indoor Pool <BR>General: Central heating, TV <BR>Standard: Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer <BR>Utilities: Clothes dryer, Cooker, Fridge <BR>Rooms: Bedrooms (1), Bathrooms (1) <BR>Furniture: Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4 <BR>Other: Linen and towels provided. <BR>Access: Lift access to property <BR><BR>Further details indoors:<BR>Fully equipped for self catering but with the advantage of being in a hotel with a good breakfast (and other meals!) available.<BR>Comfortably sleeps four, two on the sofa bed in the main room.<BR>Hotel is brand new for 2007 season- be one of the first to experience the luxury facilites. The hotel claims to be 50m from the lift, I reckon more like 100m but its still one of the closest properties available.<BR><BR>Transfers from Sofia can be arranged or there are plenty of sites where you can find them and do it yourself.<BR><BR>Discounted ski packs and passes are available due to our contacts in resort.<BR>Go to www.snowandtrail.com and enter Emery100 for a 5% discount.<BR><BR>Breakfast at the hotel can be purchased at 7 leva (3.5euro) per person per day<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>Further details<BR>Discounts available for booking both apartments and for early and late bookings. Please ring to discuss your requirements<BR><BR>