Villa TU5003

Details of the Villa

This four bedroom Villa is stylish throughout and can sleep 8 people. All four bedrooms are ensuite with walk in showers, walk in wardrobes and balconies. The living area is spacious and open plan, with comfy sofas, a dining area and a fully equipped modern kitchen with everything you would expect to find in a home kitchen. The Villa is fully air conditioned with marble floors to make sure it is cool even at the height of summer. The outdoor pool and garden area is modern and luxurious with it’s infinity swimming pool and sun loungers where you can relax and read a book or enjoy an overdue siesta or simply take in the stunning views. Paraols are also provided to make sure you have some shade. The outdoor dining area is covered and includes a barbecue, perfect for long and laid back alfresco dining. As well as the pool area and garden there is a roof terrace which is perfect for watching the sun set and enjoying a cool evening drink. This Villa makes the perfect family or group getaway! This property is a wonderful holiday home located in Kalkan. There are 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and it can accommodate up to 8 people Ground floor - Large living room/lounge area with dining table and access to pool terrace - Utility room with WC and washing machine - Fully equipped open plan kitchen and breakfast bar, dining table x6 First floor - Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom & private balcony - Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, walking wardrobe & juliet balcony Second floor - Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom & private balcony - Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, walking wardrobe & juliet balcony Third floor - Bathroom with shower - Roof terrace Exterior - Infinity pool 4m x 8m, 1.6m deep - Sun loungers & parasol - BBQ - Outdoors dining area - Covered parking Other - Fully airconditioned - Water cooler - Gaggia espresso machine - TV & DVD, English films - iPod docking station - Toasted sandwich maker - Kettle - Microwave - Dishwasher - Iron and ironing board - Pool table - Telescope - Welcome pack The villa is a short, 5-minute drive from Kalkan – a vibrant Turkish town known for its charming character, stunning architecture and striking natural scenery. With a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere and plenty of things to do and see it is an ideal choice for families and couples alike. Kalkan is at the foot of the Taurus mountains, and so there are plenty of fantastic walking, biking and hiking routes. Most people use the old fishing village, turned popular holiday destination, as a base to visit the nearby Lycian ruins – interesting ancient sites – or engage in the many local activities. You can’t come to this beautiful part of Turkey without exploring Xanthos, Patara and Myra. In the town, you can visit one of the bustling markets where you’ll find everything from spices to hand-made rugs, produce and jewellery or browse the boutique shops. Look out for stalls selling fresh gozleme (savoury pancakes). Stop off for a drink and bite to eat at one of the waterfront cafes or famous roof-top restaurants, offering fantastic food and unrivalled views of the bay. In Kalkan, you can also take your pick from a selection of stunning golden beaches. There’s Kalkan beach near the marina, and Kaputas, a scenic sandy cove about 7km east of Kalkan or Patara Beach, which is also a National Park. Most of the beaches have beach clubs which offer sports like sea kayaking, scuba diving and parasailing and have decking for lounging and restaurants. For more aquatic adventures, you can jump on a traditional boat from Kalkan harbour to explore the surrounding bays and coves. Boats also leave Kas (a 30-minute drive away) to the island of Kekova where there are half-submerged ancient 2nd-century ruins. The whole family can discover them via swimming, snorkelling or sea kayaking. Local Amenities Nearest Airport Dalaman (76km) Nearest Town/City Kalkan (2km) Nearest Restaurant Bobs, The Castle or Kalkan Beach Park (200m) Nearest Beach Kalkan Beach Park (200m) Nearest Shop Bobs (200m) Sightseeing Patara antique site and beach (18.3km) Sightseeing Saklikent Gorge (35km) KALKAN Kalkan has become boutique resorts, with cobbled streets and converted Greek houses, which belonged to the Greek merchants before the exchange of population in the 1920’s. Once quiet fishing harbours these days you are more likely to see traditional wooden gulets taking tourists to soak up rays on the sparkling turquoise Mediterranean. A boat trip is a must do, from the boat you can snorkel and usually a delicious lunch is prepared on board. Keen walkers should check out the Lycian way for designated walking paths in the area. You cannot come to this area without spending some time exploring the many Lycian sights, such as Xanthos, Patara, Myra or the sunken city of Kekova. Patara is said to be where democracy started (they excavated stone voting block) and is also said to be the birthplace of St Nicholas, who became bishop at nearby Myra. The ruins here include an ancient theatre, city walls, government build and agora. The lighthouse on the site is said to be the earliest of its kind. Visit Patara in the late afternoon and finish the trip with a drink on the sandy beach watching the amazing sunset. The Salikent Gorge is a great place to visit, especially if you want to cool off in the fresh waters whilst walking up the gorge. For the more energetic there are rafts and rings to ride the flowing waters. Further down you can enjoy a day canoeing toward the beach. Islamlar sits 8 km above Kalkan. Once the place Kalkan folk went to cool off at one of the trout farms built to make use of the mountain’s springs. Today Islamlar houses many a villa, enjoyed by Istanbul Turks who prefer a holiday in slightly cooler and cleaner air. Here the locals grow grapes and pomegranates, but you’ll mainly see the men sat gossiping next to the local teahouse. The trout farms remain a place to come for a wonderful fresh meal, or a breakfast consisting of fresh local fare. The rocket will be the freshest & most tasty you’ve ever had; and the fresh chips cooked in olive oil take some beating. By night both Kalkan and Kas come alive. Kas has more of a bohemian feel, people ambling through the cobbled streets, passing the ancient tomb in the street, haggling for textiles, carpets and other goodies, maybe stopping for the traditional Turkish ‘maras’ ice cream, a tulip-shaped glass of tea or a wonderful kebab in the shadow of the mosque. Most of the villas in Kas are just out of town on the Cukurbag Peninsula. A reasonable (5km) taxi or Dolmus (local bus) ride into town. Be sure to try the Piyaz, a white bean salad with tahini sauce. Travelling along the coast, towards Kalkan you pass the modern marina, the children’s beach park (run by the local hotel school) and halfway to Kalkan the stunning Kaputas Beach, cut in a gorge with all different shades of turquoise in the sea. Kalkan is a more sophisticated resort, with the villas built onto the mountainside. Evening are spent enjoying the rooftop restaurants, perched on the top of the old ‘konak’ houses. Then wandering to a seaside bar for a cocktail, after shopping for glass lanterns, Iznik pottery, handbags or pestemel towel. Do visit the ‘pastane’, local patisseries which do the most delicious morning pastries and you must try the ‘Gozleme’ pancakes at the Thursday market. Other things to do in the area include scuba diving as the visibility is excellent, paragliding, horseriding on Patara Beach or kayaking around the sunken ruins at Kekova. Travelling to Turkey All British (and most other nationalities) citizens require a full 10 year passport with at least 6 months validity to enter Turkey. UK passport holders are exempt from visa for tourist visits of up to 90 days within 180 days starting from the first entry date. For all other passports please visit the Turkish Government Website or the Turkish Consulate for details of whether y