Hotel Dafovska, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

· 2 minutes’ walk to the resort centre · 4 minutes’ walk to the ski bus stop for shuttle to the Malina lift (takes approx. 10 minutes and runs every 30 minutes)

Hotel Dafovska is a great-value, no-fuss pick that goes big on warm hospitality and great views. It sits just a couple of minutes’ walk from Pamporovo’s resort centre, so popping out for a wander is easy. You’re also close to the ski bus stop, which shuttles you over to the Malina lift in no time. Between ski days, there are plenty of spots around the hotel – including sun terraces – where you can sit back and soak up those mountain and valley views.

The hotel has a small, friendly feel. It’s owned by Ekaterina Dafovska, Bulgaria’s Olympic gold medallist biathlete, and you might even spot her around the place. Her medals are proudly displayed in reception, which feels very on-brand. Rooms are simple, clean and traditional, with dark wood furniture and floral curtains, and you can choose between a hotel room or an apartment if you want a bit more space for your family.

Breakfast and evening meals are served buffet-style, with a good mix of familiar favourites and Bulgarian dishes. There’s a bar for post-ski drinks, and if you fancy winding down properly, you can pay a little extra to use the spa’s sauna, steam room and hot tub, or treat yourself to a massage.

· free shuttle service to the Malina ski lift · bar (open 7am-11pm) · buffet restaurant · lounge · sun terraces · extra charge of approx. €11 per visit for entry to sauna, steam room and hot tub · extra charge for massages · ski room · free WiFi · lift to all floors

Half Board

· hot-and-cold buffet breakfast · buffet evening meal (drinks not included) · early meals for children are available on request · Christmas Day and New Years’ Eve gala meals included · vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available on request – please let us know about any requirements when you book

All apartments are non-smoking and have a Smart TV, fridge, hairdryer, free WiFi, kettle and telephone. Towels, linen and end-of-stay cleaning (except kitchen) are included.

1 bedroom apartment – sleeps 1-4: Double bed or twin beds, living area with extra double sofa bed when booked for three or four, private shower and WC.

Cots are available free of charge, on request.