Bulgarian Mountains: Five or Seven Night Stay For Two Adults and Two Children With Breakfast from £239, or With Half Board and Excursions from £499 at Maria Antoaneta Residence (Up to 51% Off) Getaway Report Although one of Bulgaria’s most popular ski resorts, the mountains surrounding the Maria Antoaneta Residence transform from glossy slopes to verdant green steeps as spring thaws. The Razlog Valley is peppered with traditional Bulgarian mountain villages, contain... Receive updates now- 49%

Bulgarian Mountains: Five or Seven Night Stay For Two Adults and Two Children With Breakfast from £239, or With Half Board and Excursions from £499 at Maria Antoaneta Residence (Up to 51% Off)

Groupon from Maria-Antoaneta Hotel Getaways

Highlights

In the heart of Bansko, at the foot of the Pirin Mountains
Ski resort and summer retreat
Restaurant with regional dishes
Spa with gym and massage area
Scenic walks and nearby spa town and traditional villages
Ski season runs until 10 April

The Deal

One bedroom apartment with balcony, kitchen, and sofa bed
Daily breakfast
Spa access
Half board option with four course dinner, lunch and wine
Half board also includes three family trips to local cultural sites

Fine Print

Must book by 15 March 2012. Valid from 1 March to 30 June 2012.
Limit 1 per family (2 adults and 2 children). May buy multiple as gifts. Booking required by phone: +359 885 9999 19 or email: reservations@maria-antoaneta.com. Once confirmed, bookings are non-cancellable. 3 week modification policy. Check-in from 2pm; check-out by midday. Children must be 12 and under. Valid for 1 bed apartment only. Half board option is breakfast and dinner only, with 1 lunch during stay. Additional child under 3 years may stay for free. Children between 3-12 can stay for €7 per day for room and breakfast, payable at hotel. Late check-out and early check-in may be available at no extra cost, subject to availability. Fireplace usage incurs surcharge. Airport transfers can be arranged through hotel for a surcharge. Flights not included. Original value based on best available rates and € conversation rate 21/02/2012. Valid on option purchased only.
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Getaway Report

Although one of Bulgaria’s most popular ski resorts, the mountains surrounding the Maria Antoaneta Residence transform from glossy slopes to verdant green steeps as spring thaws. The Razlog Valley is peppered with traditional Bulgarian mountain villages, containing richly decorated Orthodox churches overshadowed only by the area’s natural beauty. Walks across the landscape of the Pirin National Park are rewarded with the sudden sight of a fountain trickling down a rocky face, and punctuated by a glassy blue lakes.

Breathe in Bulgarian mountain air with today's Groupon from Maria Antoaneta Residence:

• £239 for a five night stay for two adults and two children with breakfast (Up to 49% off)
In a one bedroom apartment with kitchen and balcony

• £499 for a five night stay for two adults and two children with half board and three local excursions (Up to 30% off)
In a one bedroom apartment with kitchen and balcony, including breakfast and four course dinner each day, one barbecue lunch and a bottle of wine

• £329 for a seven night stay for two adults and two children with breakfast (Up to 51% off)
In a one bedroom apartment with kitchen and balcony

• £660 for a seven night stay for two adults and two children with half board and three local excursions (Up to 36% off)
In a one bedroom apartment with kitchen and balcony, including breakfast and four course dinner each day, one barbecue lunch and a bottle of wine

The Hotel

The pleasant beamed buildings of Maria Antoaneta Residence are nestled at the foot of the Pirin Mountains, designed in traditional style and surrounded by pretty gardens. An outdoor pool and an new indoor spa area are onsite, with a gym and massage rooms. Other facilities include a lobby bar, a restaurant, and a Wi-Fi zone. Catering to both winter and summer stays, the hotel has a ski wardrobe and is located a short walk from a ski lift.

The Stay

Providing a bijou mountain home with garden or mountain views, the one bedroom apartment has a separate double bedroom and an airy living area, kitted out with flat-screen TV and internet access. The kitchenette comes with all the necessary self-catering equipment, and a sofa bed puts up the pint-sized party members. Families are treated to a buffet breakfast each morning, and can make full use of spa facilities during their stay. For the half board option, a four course set menu dinner awaits each evening, with a tantalising menu packed with pasta, soups, and meaty regional specialities. A barbecue lunch or an Easter brunch on one day is also included, and there’s also a complimentary bottle of either Chardonnay or Chianti for adult travellers to share.

The Excursions

If opting for the relevant package, three family excursions are organised by the hotel, with entry tickets included. The ruins of St George’s Church in Bansko give an insight into the area’s medieval history, while families also visit the southern village of Dobarsko, 17 kilometres away. The village is known for its legends and natural beauty, and groups can enjoy the 17th century Church of Theodore Tyro and Theodore Stratelates, noted for its abundance of original frescos and icons. Banya is the final destination, with a chance to dip into the warm baths which are supplied by the naturally-bubbling mineral waters that have put the village on the map.

Transport

Flights: Low cost flights depart for Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia, from several London airports and Manchester.
Airport: Sofia, the closest airport, is around 160 km from the resort. A bus journey takes two and a half to three and a half hours, or the hotel can arrange transfers on request for a surcharge.

Weather and Climate

Mar-Apr
0-16°C May-Jun
10-24°C Snow coverage can continue well into spring, but summers are usually warm and sunny.

Top Tip

Although you will often find prices quoted in Euros, you will need to have the national currency, Lev to hand for payments. Although markets vary, Lev rates are roughly twice the given Euro rate.

Reviews

Though not yet widely reviewed, the Maria-Antoaneta Residence Hotel received an encouraging 6.7/10 from Booking.com users and 3.5/5 from TripAdvisors. Guests praised the spacious rooms, friendly staff, and the hotel’s location.

The residence is in a nice location, with parking (free in the street on front), near the lift and town's shops-restaurants [sic].
– Xotalex, TripAdvisor, Jan 2012

Staff was so friendly, warm and friendly [sic]. Hotel is very close to ski lifts. It's a new hotel, so beds, rooms and everything else is quite like home. Rooms are all family-sized.
– Minas, Booking.com, Jan 2012