Win A Bansko Apartment To Rent For €25

A Bansko apartment to rent for €25. For seven nights. Register by subscribing here for your chance to win.

This is not one of those stupid offers. You know, the ones where they are not what they seem. No, this is a really straight forward, and free to enter, draw to rent a two bedroom apartment in Mountain Residence 3 for total of €25 for a maximum of seven nights.

• Mountain Residence 3 is very close to gondola lift so you can
• get up and enjoy deserted pistes like the picture above
• Not into baording or skiing?
• Less than 10 minutes to Bansko old town square.

Just to relax, and take in coffee or early evening stroll round the many new shops.

So if you board or ski or fancy Bansko for a breath of fresh air you'll be sure to have a perfect break.

Just €25. And what's more I will be match this so a useful €50 will be given to The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, near Bankso - a great free visitor attraction that relies on contributions to keep its work on a sanctuary for abused "dancing" bears. See video below:





Okay, so what's the catch?

Absolutely none at all. I guarantee this. Just a few simple conditions:

• I have to take a €110 refundable deposit for insurance purposes. But the renter gets that back, assuming no damage, on departure.
• The renter can stay once only - so if 2 or 3 nights are taken, that's it. no more.
• Usual rental contract must be signed which stipulates no smoking, no boards or skis in apartment.
• Four people maximum to the apartment
• There are just two weeks the "prize" cannot be taken one in Feb and one in March and one late April. All other dates will be held free for winner to choose until 27th January.
• Winner must take up offer by 1st December 09.

To Have a chance of winning, Register now on this page or click here

The draw will take place and videoed in Bansko on 23rd January. The winner notified by email that day. Winners can stay from the 27th January!

There's is NO CATCH. You don't buy or have to do anything else to win or after the lucky winner wins.


Why Such A Good Offer?

1/ A New Year resolution was to make a charitable effort in '09.

2/ Promote quality apartments to rent at affordable prices.

3/ I want to attract more people to try Bansko.

4/ I also want to accelerate the visitors to this site even more. This will help us all avoid the Bansko Rip-Offs which lie in wait for the unwary.

Just register here or below:

All PLUS I'll keep you updated on avoiding the new season Bansko Rip-Offs/Bansko Cheats.


Why charge €25?

1/ There was a risk that if it was for free then someone may decide not to turn up.

2/ A little cash for charity could be raised.

3/ I generally ignore things that say FREE - so I guessed readers would too!



So will I receive spam email?

No, absolutely not. This is an email OPT IN system.

All subscribers have to confirm that your email is real before you are registered. You then have total control when to OPT OUT.

I guarantee never to sell or loan you email to other parties. I hate spam.

You will receive occasional Bansko news and Blog updates. Please take a look at the previous entries, and you'll get an idea of the sort of content that will be posted here.

So that's it. Grab the chance to win a €500 per week apartment for €25. No catches. No spam. Just enter you name and email below this article.

So I look forward to announcing the winner and remember:

You Have To Be In It To Win It!

When is the deadline for entering?

Subscribe BEFORE MIDNIGHT 15th January 09 for a chance to win your week at just €25.


I am already a subscriber - will I be automatically entered?

Yes. Every person already registered will be put in the draw.


I have some questions, can I contact you?

Yes, please comment below or, if you would prefer, use contact form on this page.

Rent This Predela Apartment To Be Proud Of

This immaculately furnished, spacious and modern first-floor apartment with balcony in the prestigious Predela complex is one to rent.

Sleeping 6 plus baby, it is ideal for families (cot provided) or groups of friends.

The complex has swimming pool and excellent facilities all in the coveted prime position of a few minutes walk to the main gondola station.

Within walking distance of the historic old town with its traditional stone houses and atmospheric taverns.

This Predela apartment is locally managed by an agent in Bansko who will assist and advise you during your stay.

If you have a group, these can be accommodated as we know other owners in the complex.

The apartment offers central heating throughout and air conditioning in the lounge + additional electric heaters.

There are 2 bedrooms, 1 with double bed and 1 with 2 single beds (flush-fitting, can combine to a double).

Both bedrooms have bedside tables, lamps, mirrors and triple wardrobes so ample storage space. The double bedroom also has a chest of drawers.

A baby cot is available. Additional sleeping accommodation for one or two persons is available in the lounge (see below).

The fully fitted bathroom has bath with overhead shower.

Equipped with a hairdryer for your use.

The open-plan living area with well-equipped fitted kitchen has built-in oven, hob and extractor, fridge-freezer, microwave oven and cafetière.

There are ample supplies of crockery, cutlery and glasses (10-12 of each). An iron and ironing board available.

The living area has a double sofa bed, chair bed, coffee table, TV unit, drawer units, TV (satellite), DVD player (children’s DVDs provided), CD player, extending dining table and chairs for 6 people.

A good selection of family board games and books ensures this is a home from home for you, your friends and family.

The hallway has plenty of coat hooks and a cupboard with hanging space.

There is a storage room with extra coat hooks and washing machine within the apartment.

The balcony is accessible from the lounge and both bedrooms.

Bathroom towels and bedding are all here - just bring own linen for cot.

In common with all apartment on Bansko Blog this is a no smoking apartment.

Welcome packs are available.

Predela has a landscaped garden area and there is parking immediately outside the complex.

There is a large ski locker room within the building.

The bright, south-facing leisure facility has a good sized indoor swimming pool with glass roof structure, Jacuzzi, fitness room, sauna and bar.

Guests at the complex can use the facilities free of charge.

PRICES:

£350 a week for the main ski season

£600 for Xmas, New Year and Feb half-terms

£375 for the 2 weeks from April 3rd

Beds are made up on your arrival and a full clean at the end of your stay is included in the price.

Villa Daisy

Top specification 3 bedroom apartment. Villa Daisy: 3 double bedrooms each with a double bed.

2 bathrooms with wc
1 separate wc.
Italian kitchen
Large fridge freezer
Ski locker
Underground garage parking
Top floor mountain views
850 metres from lift
550 metres from town centre
Shuttle bus to and from lifts in ski season
jacuzzi,
mini market 100 metres away
lift

Two bedroom apartments offer available, click here

more details on Mountain Residence 3 here

Apartment Prices 08/09

be sure to register on Bankso Accommodation Blog home page for news, tips and 5% discount

Internet cafe "Plan B" - fully stocked bar with snacks
Massage Room
Quiet room for internet
Wireless internet in apartment
Plasma TV and DVD player

click on map enlarge

one of the three double bedrooms
Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
February Half Term and Easter Holidays £445 per week
Peak weeks Christmas and New Year full payment required.
Other weeks a 50% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm booking. Thereafter the booking balance of 50% is due 28 days before arrival.
A refundable security deposit of £100 is required with the final 50% payment against breakages and damage which will be refunded within 14 days of return of the apartment keys to us providing our agent has found everything to be in order after checking the apartment inventory.
Cleaning and linen change €25 (20 UK Pounds ) at the end of your holiday are added to the total price.
Apartment available on a per night basis at £38 per night. Enquire for available dates. Euros accepted at current exchange rate at time of booking.

Rent a Bansko apartment direct & save £350+

A lot is written about value of Bansko and Bulgaria compared to other European resorts. But what's the value in renting a Bansko apartment direct from me as opposed to a tour operator online website offering similar accommodation?

The comparison is a typical family of four staying (2 adults and 2 children under 12) in a two bedroom apartment in Narcis apartment in Bansko, but this 20 minutes walk from gondola... so really not in the same league but I don't want to compare with the most expensive Bansko apartments to flatter my savings.

Their online Balkan Holidays price departing 7th March is £1,209.62. There is a supplement for four people in a 2 bedroom apartment (as apposed to four) included. Price includes flight and transfers. no other extras are included

An apartment next to Mountain Residence 3, Vihren Palace is being offered at £1,334. But thought this would be an unfair comparison as this is the first season for this development. (rather than 3rd season for Mountain Residence 3).

Go to Easy Jet and search for flights. Today I got this:

Cost of your selection
	Our low airfare per adult or child	£32.98 (per person)
	Third-party airport operator charges & government taxes per adult or child	£23.00 (per person)
	Total baggage and sports equipment charge	£56.00 (total cost)
	Total amount due: 2 adults, 2 children (under 14 years)	£279.92 (total cost

So £279 plus total transfers £120 (€150) PLUS £366 (£385-5% ) = £765

So the package holiday price was £1,209 - so that is a huge saving of £444!

OK so you need to add breakfast to direct route. Well even if this costs you £2 per day per head that's £56 extra.

On top of this you get an EXTRA DAYS skiing, as I selected a later flight (although check out is by 11:00am but often can be later by arrangement). The earlier flight was same price.

And remember, this is comparing a large 2 bedroom with a smaller two bedroom and one where you have to get the bus to the lift and not have all the close amenity of Mountain Residence 3.

By booking direct you also get our representative, local knowledge, free fact sheet and 10% discount for repeat booking. Register here: