Magnificent catered ski chalet near Borovets-Sleeps up to18
Mountain Chalet
Location: BorovetsSleeps: 18
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 8
Facilities
Balcony, Car parking, Garage, Garden
Description
Each floor has its own lounge (with DVD/Video or playstation.) kitchen,balconies and 'wet rooms'. We are close to 3 ski resorts the biggest being BOROVETS with its reputation for good ski-ing and English speaking instructors. We can arrange your ski lessons and ski hire in advance . Each morning we drive you to the ski slopes and at the end of your exhilarating day bring you back to a warm welcome and reviving drink in our bar. Our catered meals are hearty and home cooked (please let us know if you have special dietary requirements) and in the evening we offer you a complimentary glass of local wine or beer with your dinner. Delicious! Each floor has balconies where you can relax with a night cap and gaze at the awesome night sky. Baby sitting available.
Details for Rila Mountain Lodge 7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 18, 8 Bathrooms
Rila Mountain Lodge is a modern, stylish and spacious catered chalet. Every room has a beautiful mountain view. It sleeps 14 people comfortably and there are two double sofa beds allowing for an extra 4 people. There are 7 well sized bedrooms - 5 double, 2 twins. 3 with private balconies. 9 'wet' rooms all with shower/loo/handbasin. We have two lounges for guests to relax in, each with a double sofa bed . Satellite TV and DVD player. Internet connection via Broadband. Dining Room on ground floor with seating for 18 people. There is an extra kitchen for making your own tea and coffee . Fantastic Bar with CD player - great for partying! Heated Boot/cloakroom for ski storage.Laundry room with washing machine/dryer and ironing board/iron.
Rila Mountain Lodge is situated in the mountain village of Govedartsi, known as the Gateway to the Rila National Park.(featured by Michael Palin) The main ski resort of BOROVETS, which we take you to each day, has beautiful scenic runs, many bars, restaurants and nightclubs and is just 20 minutes way. Our village of Govedartsi has its own ski slope as does nearby Malyovitsa. All within the National Park. Plenty of opportunity for having fun in the snow! The mountain walks , along well marked paths, are peaceful and breathtakingly beautiful. The pace of life in the village will charm and relax you, and time spent in local cafes will afford you the opportunity to watch the world go by as it has done for centuries! In the nearby town of Samokov the bars and restaurants are less expensive than Borovets with plenty of choice. There are also many individual shops and market stalls offering the opportunity to 'buy something a little bit different' at prices that will astound you!
Ski Details: We are happy to help you arrange your Ski Packages at Borovets Ski Resort. This would include Ski /Snowboard instruction and ski hire with English speaking instructors. Group packages or private instruction available. Prices for ski/snowboard packages for adult group from 215euros and 12years and under 156 euros. Borovets has swimming pools, health spa's, beauty treatments all available by booking at the hotels.
Transport: Airport transfers can be arranged when you book accommodation. £30 per person return. Daily transport to ski resort and back is included in the weekly price.
Tourist attractions: We can arrange trips to the Rila Monastery, Sofia City and other local attractions.
Other Activities: Wake boarding jet ski and hiking.
Availability
Seasonal rates
| Start date | End date | Weekly rate | Week night rate | Week end night | Minimum stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2011 | 13 Jan 2012 | £220 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 22 Dec 2012 | 13 Jan 2013 | £220 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
* prices may be subject to change at the advertisers discretion
* rates are per property
NOTE: GROUP DISCOUNT AVAILABLE - 10% FOR BOOKINGS OF 12 ADULTS
Prices quoted are for adults and children 12yrs and over.
Prices for Children under 12yrs are 150 pounds in low season (when adults are 175 pounds ) and 180 pounds in high season (when adults are 220 pounds).
Price for airport transfers from Sofia: 35 pounds per person return
A 25% deposit is required to hold the booking. All deposits are non refundable. Final payment one month before arrival - non refundable.
Payments to be made in euros or British pounds (by arrangement).
During the ski season breakfast and evening meals are included in the price. Chef has one night a week off when we can recommend nearby, inexpensive restaurants.
During the summer season the chalet is available for Self Catered Holidays. The chalet turns into three separate apartments.
General information
| Property type | Chalet |
|---|---|
| Numer of units | single |
| Holiday theme | Activity, Away from it all, Budget, Golf Holiday, Sailing Holiday, Skiing Holiday, Summer Holiday |
| Suitable for | Children, Pets, Long term rentals, Families, Couples, Groups |
Room information
| Bedrooms |
7 bedroom(s), sleeps 18 max.
All bedrooms are furnished with locally hand crafted pine beds, wardrobe, dressing table and stools. Centrally heated. Equipped with duvets,spare blankets, towels and hair-dryers. They are light and spacious with magnificent mountain views from every room. 3 of the bedrooms have private balconies. |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms |
8 bathroom(s)
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| Kitchen |
Fridge, Hob, Oven |
| Meals |
Included in price |
| Dining room |
Seats 14 |
| Living room |
Seats 14 2 Double sofa beds. DVD, CD player, Sofa bed, TV, Stereo system |
On-site facilities
| Onsite facilities |
Also provided: 10 garden chairs. Balcony, Car parking, Garage, Garden 1 car parking space |
|---|---|
| Other facilities |
Linen provided. Safe, Satellite/cable |
| Other notes |
Local area information
| Location type |
Mountain |
|---|---|
| Car required? |
not necessary |
| Local leisure activities |
ATM/bank autumn foliage babysitting eco tourism forests groceries laundrette - serviced bird watching freshwater fishing hiking hunting small game ice skating jet skiing mountain climbing paddle boating sledding restaurants scenic drives
Cycling, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Watersports, Mountaineering, Fishing, Swimming pool, Golf, Horse riding, Sailing, Walking |
| Nearest points of interest |
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Directions
Reviews
An amazing week for all 13 of us!!
An amazing week for all 13 of us!!
Kate/David Manchester
Review Submitted: February 23, 2010 Date of Stay: February 2010
A must for anyone wanting a warm, friendly, clean, homely environment. Our first experience of a skiing holiday and it all went smoothly. The accommodation was ample size for a group of 13 with an age range of 5-65yrs. Transfers were arranged by our host Gilly to/from Sofia airport and also to/from the slopes of Borovets daily. The food was amazing - full breakfast, homemade soup when you return from the slopes served in the 'honesty bar' where the beer/spirits and mixers were sold at very reasonable prices!! Then dinner served around 7.30pm which was always good english home cooking... We had to fend for ourselves for 1 night and Gilly recommended a nearby restaurant which was excellent value for money and she also arranged our transport to/from. Gilly was the perfect host and it was great to meet her and her friend Jill and partner Charlie. Gilly put us in touch with 'the race bulgaria' for our ski packages, with English instructors and very reasonable prices it all made for a fantastic holiday. We are all hoping to do it all again very soon. XX
Best Winter Holiday Chalet Ever
Review Submitted: September 22, 2009 Date of Stay: January 2009
Where can I start: Rila Mountain Lodge and the magnificent hospitality shown by Gilly and Charlie made for the best skiing holiday that I have ever had. The accommodation was top rate, extremely comfortable and welcoming; the food was exceptional and more than ample - excellent breakfast and dinners and a welcoming bowl of soup, accompanied by a beer upon return from the pistes were fantastic. The bar in the chalet provides a very good selection of alcoholic beverages and has a fantastic atmosphere. Views from the chalet are simply stunning and are very unspoilt indeed. Transfer to and from the Sofia airport and daily transfer to the Borovets (15 minutes) were prompt and timely.
Skiing and Snowboarding in Borovets are both very good indeed, with boarding off piste being exceptional and no limit to the possibilities of where to go. The local restaurants suggested by Charlie and Gilly all provided very good food that was inexpensive to say the least and good value. A day trip to Malovetsa made for a fantastic day off from skiing and provided a lovely winter hike in the snow. The Guide and Skiing instructor who has been recruite
Great house, great location, great hosts
Great house, great location, great hosts
Tail End Enid United Kingdom
Review Submitted: February 27, 2009 Date of Stay: February 2009
We were pampered by our hosts, the house had loads and loads of room for the 11 of us, from tv rooms to the lounge bar (with wood burning stove) all clean, modern and comfortable - no pokey bunk rooms!
When back from skiing the children built an igloo in the grounds- supported by hosts and the very amiable dogs, or went sledging in the fields next to the chalet.
Don't worry about the drive to the slopes - not far and all done to the convenience of the guests, plus it's nice to be out in the real countryside and visit local (excellent value) restaurants.
The hosts will sort out your ski requirements so you really do feel you can just relax and enjoy your holiday.
A great property for families or groups who want to do their own thing.
Transfer time one hour thirty mins Sofia to chalet on good roads through wonderful countryside - no waiting for other people or flights.
"Where's that Chris!?"
Review Submitted: January 27, 2009 Date of Stay: January 2009
Having just returned from a week's skiing holiday staying with Charlie and Gilly (and Tan and the other dopey dog) I can only say how sad we are to have had to come home. It only seemed like we had just arrived when we were packing to leave.
You couldn't wish to stay with 2 more beautiful people who, from the moment you walked through the door, make you feel not only welcome, but as if you were home.
Nothing is too much trouble for Charlie and Gilly (apart from trying to organise me) from the fantastic and, if required, huge breakfast to set you up in the morning (it takes a special person to make the perfect poached egg) to the final fresh coffee and brandy before bedtime. Chauffeuring everyone during the day whether it’s to the nearby skiing resorts, to the dentist (gulp!) or shops and markets. Returning to delicious hot soup and bread whilst recounting the day’s adventures. Gorgeous suppers (I haven’t eaten so well in years) washed down with local wine then great stories, fun, lots of laughter and a just a little bit of naughtiness in the bar to round off a perfect day.
The Rila Mountain Lodge is perfectly positioned offering stunning views across breathtaking scenery. Rooms are spacious and warm and the house has everything you need if you just want some me time to relax. Lots of books, games, TV with loads of films (try not to sing along to the Blues Brothers too loudly if you can avoid it) or simply a cold beer or glass of wine on the balcony to take in what’s around you. A piping hot shower before supper really sorts you out.
Obviously very much at home in the small village Govedartsi, Charlie and Gilly took us to the local bars to introduce us to the “natives” who greeted us with warm smiles and genuine hospitality. We had a couple of really fun evenings out and I would very much recommend you take time to meet and say “Nazdrave” whilst clinking glasses (remember to look the person straight in the eyes when doing so).
A week with Charlie and Gilly was far to short and already I find myself writing this review with a smile on my face and perhaps a joyful tear in my eye but most certainly love in my heart for a fantastic week away from it all. I don't take my hat off to many people but to Charlie and Gilly I bow whilst doing so. Thanks to you both and love to all. Chris, Katherine, Adam and Helen. X
New Years Ski Holiday
chunkychippy Southport ,England
Review Submitted: January 10, 2009 Date of Stay: December 2008
The fact that we stayed at The Rila Mountain Lodge has made this trip to Bulgaria one of our best holidays to date. The hosts Charlie and Gilly are two very nice people who could not do enough for us all and whos homecooked food is lovely. Coming back from a days skiing on the slopes and being greeted by a lovely log burning stove in the bar and having hot soup to warm us up was brilliant. We spent New Years Eve with them and there friends and we all felt part of the family. Having a go at the infamous "Banana Game " and the "bottle Challenge " is a must, see if you can beat my record! I can not recommend this place enough for a good fairly priced skiing holiday for all ages. The only bad thing was we had to leave to fly home ! but never mind we will all be back next year
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