Chalet Katarino 23 Bansko
Official Contact Details - Chalet Katarino 23
Phone: 07976746070Beautiful 2 bed roomed Ski chalet in 4 * Katarino Resort. It sits high up on the hillside with spectacular views over the forest covered slopes of the Pirin, Rila and Rhodope mountains.
- Price from 32 GBP / Day
- Capacity up to 7 people
- 2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom
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Last updated: 03/24/2006
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Overview
The Chalet has a balcony overlooking its' own private south facing garden with lounges to enjoy summer sun. It's typically 30oC in the summer, whilst temperatures fall dramatically in the winter ski season. This is truly an all year round holiday destination.
Onsite facilities include restaurant, pub "Mehana", two conference halls, lobby bar, hairdressers, ski room, table tennis, pool, souvenir shop and internet club. The sports centre has: indoor swimming pool (22m x 5.6m), outdoor pool, three bowling alleys, fitness centre, sauna, solarium, steam bath, massage room. The open area sports facilities include a tennis court for small children there's a multi functional play ground and an animal enclosure.
Ski and snowboard equipment can be hired at the hotel. Skis, boots and poles for an adult, for 6 days are about 50 EUR (36 GBP). Half price for children under 12 years.
Bansko is 5 miles away; there is a shuttle bus which runs every 15 minutes to the bottom of the gondola and back.
Bansko is the newest and the most rapidly developing ski resorts in Bulgaria. 40 million Euros have been invested, to create a top rate facility with the best equipment, including a new gondola, snow guns, electronic ski pass system etc. There are 14 pistes totalling 65km, including a 16 km run plus cross country and excellent off piste skiing. Bansko is popular with snowboarders; facilities include a half pipe. There is a top class ski school for all levels of ability. The ski season is one of the longest; roughly mid December until the end of April.
The Katarino Spa Hotel is self contained with everything you could want for a fulfilling holiday experience, but for those wishing to explore there are high quality traditional taverns offering fantastic food, but also nightclubs and bars for a livelier evening in Bansko.
Prices & deals
- Lowest Daily Price:
- 32 GBP
- Highest Daily Price:
- 72 GBP
- Lowest Weekly Price:
- 220 GBP
- Highest Weekly Price:
- 500 GBP
- Cleaning fee:
- N/A
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Location & area
The Ski area is excellent for beginners and intermediates. For snowboarders and the more advanced skiers there is challenging off piste. The Ulen Ski and Snowboard School or Bansko Sport offer good tuition, particularly for children. Lessons in a group of 2 to 4 people are about 5 EUR (3.50 GBP) per hour.
Bansko town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It has narrow cobbled streets with stone houses, 120 cultural monuments, museums and permanent ethnographic exhibitions. In the centre is The Holy Trinity church with its 30 m high bell tower and clock, splendid murals and woodcarvings.
In summer hiking, climbing and horse riding are popular. There are well signed routes and hikers' chalets. Mountain bikes can be hired in order to explore this beautiful region. Local companies can organise trips in the mountains e.g. white water rafting, canoeing, paragliding. Also in summer the town hosts a week long jazz festival and other events.
For après ski the traditional Bansko tavern ("Mehana"), with their exceptional charm and style offer local atmosphere with their cuisine and good selection of Bulgarian wines. Most of the local "Mehanas" even offer live folk music. A visit or two to these is a must! Discos and night clubs work without time limit, and usually close early in the morning.
The Ian Woosnam Design Pirin Golf Holiday Club complex is two miles away and is due to open in 2007.
As the cost of living is very cheap in Bulgaria, your money will go several times further here than in skiing resorts in other parts of Europe.
TO GET THERE
The transfer time from Sofia to Bansko is 2 to 3 hours.
(FROM 1ST MAY 2006 WIZZ AIR FLY DIRECT TO SOFIA FROM LONDON-LUTON FOR UNDER 70 GBP RETURN INCLUDING TAXES!!)
Alternatively the chalet owner can organise private transfers from 50 GBP. A public bus runs eve
- Address:
- 23 Katarino Resort, Razlog, XXXXXX, Bansko, Bulgaria
- Accommodation located in:
- countryside, mountainside, near cultural interest, near fishing area, near golf course, near historical interest, near horse riding, near restaurants & bars, near ski area, near tennis courts, old town, resort, rural, swimming pools, town!
Amenities & services
This is a non smoking chalet.
Guests can use the facilities of the resort which include:
Indoor and outdoor swimming pools;
Jacuzzi, saunas and steam baths;
Spa Centre with Massage;
Manicure/Pedicure;
Turkish Bath;
Kiva Sauna;
Seraglio bath in heating mud;
Cleopatra's bath;
Tennis Courts;
Ski Rental;
2 Restaurants with BBQ and live music;
Tavern(Mehana) with BBQ and live music;
Lobby Bar;
Indoor Spa Bar;
AMS Bowling;
Snooker/Pool and electronic games;
Bridge Room;
Internet Cafe;
Maid Service, Firewood and fireplace cleaning, telephone calls and facilities are not included in the price and payable locally (if used).
# of Units: 1... and each unit includes:
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Single beds: 4
- Double beds: 0
- Baby cots: 0
- Single sofa beds: 1
- Double sofa beds: 1
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Important Notice : Avoiding Fraud
It's rare, but some helpful hints to watch out for with regards to fraud:
- It is important to NEVER wire funds or use/employ other fund transfer mechanisms such as western union: Always use a credit card to protect yourself against fraud. If owners pressure you into providing a deposit or refuse to accept credit cards, there is a high probability that this is a scam.
- If at all suspicious of fraud, ask to see their website, or any other literature they can provide or send to you. Ask them for contact details for guests who have previously stayed on their property insisting on telephone numbers. Be suspicious of emails that originate from free email services (yahoo, hotmail, gmail, etc)
- Research the property thoroughly on the internet to see if there is any history or mention of scams associated with the property.


