Green Life Bansko, Bansko, Bulgaria

· 16 minutes’ walk or a 10-minute ride in the hotel shuttle to the Bansko gondola · ski school meeting point and nursery slopes at the top of the Bansko gondola · 30 minutes’ walk to Bansko’s Old Town · 4 minutes’ walk to the nearest supermarket

The Green Life has laid-back Bansko ski trips covered. Set in a peaceful hillside spot, this modern alpine‑style hotel comes with beautiful views of the UNESCO-protected Pirin National Park. While it’s a little further from the slopes, getting there is easy thanks to the hotel’s free shuttle, which reaches the main gondola in around 10 minutes.

When it comes to post-piste relaxation, you can recharge your ski legs in the modern spa. Take a dip in the indoor pool, sweat it out in the Finnish sauna, or let the steam room work its magic. As the sun sets, head to the lobby bar for a nightcap - it's a great spot to relax with a drink and swap snow-filled stories by the fire.

On the food front, you’ll kick things off each day with a big buffet breakfast – where you can tuck into pancakes, pastries, bacon and eggs and much more. Come evening, you can choose to upgrade to half board and get buffet evening meals included too. Or if you fancy exploring, there are plenty of restaurants and bars nearby serving up tasty Bulgarian dishes and lively après-ski vibes.

· lobby bar with lounge and fireplace · buffet restaurant · spa area with an indoor pool, two saunas, steam room and fitness room · outdoor pool (unheated) · extra charge for massages and treatments · games room with pool table and darts · kids’ play area · ski lockers · free hotel-run shuttle service · free WiFi throughout · lift to all floors

All apartments are non-smoking and have a kitchenette with oven, hob, fridge, freezer and kettle, as well as a flatscreen TV with English channels, free WiFi, fridge, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, telephone and room service. Bed linen, towels and end-of-stay cleaning of the entire apartment is included.

Studio – sleeps 2-3: Double bed, sofa-bed in living area, private shower and WC.

1 bedroom apartment – sleeps 2-4: Double bedroom, double sofa-bed in living room, private shower and WC.

Cots are available to hire, free of charge, on request.