Stylish Apartment with INCREDIBLE mountain views

Relax on the balcony with a glass of wine, and watch as the orangey pink colours of sunset fall over the glittering white Rila mountain range and snow covered pine trees...all before sitting in front of the cozy fire and taking a dip in the heated pool and jacuzzi. What could be better after a long day on the slopes? Apartment 408 is situated in a beautiful "winter wonderland" setting only a few kms from the ski slopes, with incredible views of the Rila Mountain range out of every window. Apartment 408 sleeps 6-8 guests (6 people in beds + a sofa bed for two more guests) and is a short but stunning 10-15 minute drive from the ski slopes (please note there is a shuttle bus available - please see shuttle info below below). The apartment has recently been refurbished and features: - 3 x bedrooms (2x double, 1 x twin) - 2 x bathrooms with shower and bath - Open plan kitchen equipped with everything you need - Cozy, open plan living area with fireplace & wood - Private balcony with table and chairs looking out over gorgeous mountain views - INCREDIBLE winter views of the mountains out of every window Guests also have complimentary access to: - Heated indoor pool (open mid Dec - mid April) - Heated jacuzzi (open mid Dec - mid April) - Sauna (open mid Dec - mid April) On site facilities include: - Restaurant & bar serving local and international dishes (open mid Dec - mid April) - Bar serving drinks and alcohol (open mid Dec - mid April) - Mini-mart selling food, snacks and essentials - SPA & massage treatments that you're able to book on arrival - Games room with snooker table - Cozy lobby with fireplace We also provide: - Free parking onsite - Convenient shuttle bus between apartment and slopes (extra cost) - Wifi throughout - TV & DVD player - Games, books and DVDs that can be borrowed from reception - Towels - Hairdryers ------- Please check out this review from a previous guest that we feel embodies a stay at Apartment 408: (Website hidden by Airbnb) "If you're after that winter wonderland experience, being just a little outside of the town is a god send. Getting away from the noise and flashing lights of the town centre, in exchange for peace, tranquility, white untouched snow, gorgeous sunsets and mountain views can really give your trip that winter feel and leave you with beautiful lasting memories." Jayne D, UK. ***PLEASE NOTE, you will need to book either a rental car or the pre-booked shuttle bus prior to your stay *** SHUTTLE BUS A shuttle bus operates regularly throughout the day, taking you from the apartment directly to the ski gondola. This service is at an extra cost, and runs from around 8am - 8pm to meet your skiing needs. This service MUST be pre booked through the apartment owner prior to your stay and CANNOT be booked onto once you're in resort as the bus drivers are pre booked for the week depending on how many guests are booked to use them. Please make sure to let me know if you would like to use the service ahead of your stay. For use of the shuttle bus, the complex charges £3.50 per person per night of your booking for unlimited use. Use of the shuttle is strongly recommended (especially if you're not highly experienced in winter / snow driving) as the drive between the apartment and the gondola can get very thick with snow. The shuttle buses are equipped with thick winter tyres and have experienced winter drivers operating them. RENTAL CAR Rental cars can be picked up from the airport. Please note, during winter season we recommend pre-booking the shuttle bus service rather than using your own a rental car. The roads can get extremely thick with snow, and the shuttle buses are equipped with thick winter tyres and have experienced winter drivers operating them. Please note, if you decide to use a rental car instead of the shuttle bus, it is very important to be aware that you cannot add onto the shuttle bus service once you have arrived in resort - this must be pre booked in advance of your stay. I am contactable at all times via Air bnb, however reception is there to help during your stay which is easier and quicker for you :) Borovets is the oldest and most famous mountain resort in Bulgaria. Situated on the northern slopes of the Rila Mountain at an altitude of 1350 meters, the resort enjoys a breathtaking location huddled amongst age-old pine forests right at the foot of Mount Musala (2925 m), the highest peak on the Balkans. Located only one hour from the capital Sofia, Borovets is one of the most accessible ski resorts in Europe. With snow cover from December through until April and a long summer season, Borovets is a popular destination all year round. In the summer, Borovets and its surroundings offers a lot of activities including trout fishing, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, quad biking, lake swimming, golfing and much more. Iskar reservoir, the largest lake in Bulgaria, is only 20 minutes from Borovets, where you can swim, sail, and dine on delicious grilled fish. The apartment is located a few kilometres outside of Borovets (around a 10-15 min drive), making it a very peaceful winter wonderland stay. Borovets Ski slopes, gondola & ski lifts are in the middle of Borovets town centre, which is a stunning short 10-15 minute drive. You can expect beautiful snowy winter wonderland views on your morning drive. ***PLEASE NOTE, you will need to book either a rental car or the shuttle bus prior to your stay *** SHUTTLE BUS TO TOWN CENTRE/SKI SLOPES A shuttle bus operates regularly between the apartments and the town centre / ski gondola. This service runs throughout the day from around 8am - 7pm, at 30 minute intervals (if you require a taxi home later, reception can recommend some taxi companies which are inexpensive and reliable). SHUTTLE BUS PRICE For use of the shuttle bus, the complex charges £3.50 per person per night of your booking for unlimited use. This must be pre booked through the apartment owner prior to your stay and CANNOT be booked on arrival as the bus drivers are pre booked depending on how many guests are using it that week - so please make sure to let me know if you would like to use the service ahead of your stay. Use of the shuttle is highly recommended as the town gets very busy, often making it difficult and expensive to park a car for the day. CAR RENTAL If you’d prefer to rent a car, you can hire one easily from Sofia airport & there is FREE on-site parking at the apartment you are welcome to use. APPOX CAR RENTAL PRICES: ‘Top rent-a-car’ €/week. Prices may vary depending on dates. Normal car 5 seater €96/week Estate car. 5 people. €130/week Large car 7 seater €179/week Mini van 9 seat. €273/week ***Please note, you will need to book either a car or the shuttle bus prior to your stay *** taxis will work out much more expensive if relying on them for your whole stay! SKI + SNOWBOARD HIRE You can arrange your ski/snowboard hire and lift passes online or alternatively book these when you arrive. I recommend Traventuria - this is below the Ela hotel in the centre of town. You are also able to leave your skis and equipment at Traventuria over night so you don't have to take them back to the apartment, which I would definitely recommend. RESTAURANT & BAR For the cosy evenings where you'd rather stay in, enjoy the bar and restaurant downstairs, which offers a wide range of delicious local and international dishes and a selection of wines & drinks. The restaurant menus are designed to offer you everything from breakfast to a three course meal, coffee & cake, or simply a refreshing drink at the bar. Every meal is prepared using seasonal produce sourced from local suppliers wherever possible. The chefs are sure you will enjoy your dining experience. If you have a special occasion to celebrate, such a birthday, or would like the restaurant to arrange a private party, they would be happy to arrange this for you. The restaurant & bar is open daily from 08:00-10:00 for breakfast and from 16:00-23:00 in the evening. SPA & MASSAGE + POOL & JACUZZI Whether you need to relax after your day of skiing or you simply need to unwind, the spa & massage area is the place for you. Spa facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, and jacuzzi (all open mid Dec - mid April) which are complimentary for guests to use. The spa also offers a range of massages and a Hyrdo-Massage bath to give complete relaxation and luxury. Massages include deep tissue massages, aromatherapy massages, & exfoliation massages. The Hyrdo-Massage bath is a water therapy using jets and underwater massage - this is a relaxing experience and helps to de-stress and relieve muscle tension. Spa treatments can be booked on arrival at reception. MINI MART SHOP If you fancy a night in with a home cooked meal, the mini mart downstairs sells all food, snacks and essentials. There are also plenty of supermarkets in town should you need a wider selection. PARKING There is plenty of free onsite parking at the apartment. INFANTS High chairs, cots and baby monitors are available upon request - please let me know if you need these items ahead of your stay. English speaking babysitters can be arranged on request. ENTERTAINMENT There is TV and WIFI in the apartment, and DVDs, books and boardgames that you're available to borrow from reception. Don't forget all that beautiful, untouched snow around the apartment - snowmen and snowball fights are encouraged! PETS Pets are welcome - but please let me know if you are planning on bringing a pet prior to your stay so I can inform reception. CHECK IN/CHECK OUT Complimentary early check in / late check out can be arranged if needed, as long as there are no other guests checking in the same day. Please drop me a message to discuss. If not possible, you are welcome to leave your bags at reception. CANCELLATION We operate on a strict cancellation policy, however if either your or Bulgaria's government changes their COVID-19 rules and restrictions meaning you're unable to travel, then I will provide a full refund. ---------------------------------------------------------- *****IMPORTANT***** PLEASE NOTE: Apartment 408 is a short (but stunning!) 10-15 minute drive from the town centre, and you will need to book the shuttle bus or a rental car prior to your stay. Please do drop me a message if you have any questions at all :)