St Ivan Rilski Spa Resort, Bansko, Bulgaria

· ski bus stop outside · 8 minutes' walk to the nursery slopes · 10 minutes' walk to the gondola · 10 minutes' walk to the ski school meeting point · 15 minutes' walk to the resort centre · 3 minutes' walk to the nearest supermarket

If you’re after a modern stay with all the bells and whistles, this pick 10 minutes on foot from Bansko Village Gondola has you covered. You won’t need to walk if you don’t fancy though – the free ski bus stop is right outside and the hotel even has its own shuttle for that extra level of convenience.

The facilities are on point here too, starting with a standout spa where you can soak up views from the heated outdoor pool and hot tub or the glass-fronted sauna. Add in massages and treatments to book, and post-ski R&R is sorted. Next up, you’ve got a duo of bars – one serving cocktails and canapés, and another that’s all about low-key relaxing with its sofas and board games. Then rounding things off for families, is a hotel-run kids’ club and play area.

You’ll be staying bed and breakfast here, and you’ve got options when it comes to picking a place to sleep. Go for a double room in the main building and keep all the facilities close at hand. Or, if you like the sound of having your own kitchenette where you can whip up an après-ski snack, pick one of the apartments, which are a couple of minutes’ walk from the reception and spa.

· restaurant (07.30am-10.30pm) · Panorama Lobby Bar (12pm-12am) · Rustic Lounge Bar with fireplace (10.30-12am) · sun terrace · indoor and outdoor pools · adults-only spa with indoor and outdoor hot tubs, mountain view sauna and steam room · extra charge for massages and treatments · hotel-run kids’ club for ages 4 years and over (10am-12pm & 4-9pm) · kids’ play area · 24h fitness room · ski room with lockers and heated boot racks · free WiFi · free shuttle bus to and from the ski lift · lift to all floors

All Inclusive

Bed and Breakfast

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast

All apartments have a kitchenette with oven, hobs, fridge, kettle, microwave, toaster. Towels, linen and cleaning are included free of charge.

1 bedroom apartment – sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults or 3 adults and 1 child up to 11 years): Double bed, extra double sofa bed in living area when booked for three or four, private bath or shower, WC and balcony.

Studio – sleeps 2-3: Double bed, extra single sofa bed when booked for three, private bath or shower, WC and balcony.

Please note: Studios and 1 bedroom apartments are located in separate apartment buildings, which are a couple of minutes' walk from the hotel reception and spa.