3 bedroom villa for holiday rental, Kalkan Old Town, Turkey
Traditional Turkish Village House with Roof Terrace, View to Sea
Situated in Heart of Old Village yet Quiet, 1 min Walk to Beach
Sleeps 6/7 (3 Bedrooms)
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In the heart of the old part of Kalkan this charming British owned house is just minutes away from the villages shops and restaurants and a minute from Kalkan beach. Built in the traditional style of the formerly Greek houses, its whitewashed walls are offset with climbing bougainvillea, wooden balconies and wooden shutters. The delightful walled garden backs onto a small square shaded by mulberry trees. From the highly sought after rooftop terrace there are wonderful views over the bay with mouse and snake islands in the distance. The house is simply but tastefully decorated, and is fully air-conditioned. Kalkan is situated east of Dalaman airport between the towns of Fethiye and Kas, and is one of Turkeys more sophisticated resorts. Built around an ancient Greek/Turkish harbor on the beautiful turquoise coast, this small town has developed to provide everything needed by the modern tourist without losing its charm.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | 2/4 persons | 4/7 persons |
| 6 May - 1 July | £375 | £425 |
| 1 July - 30 September | £450 | £480 |
| 30 September - 4 November | £350 | £400 |
| 4 November - 5 May | £300 | £350 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
Changeover day
Sundays if possible but we are flexible as flights are quite frequent and understandably people want to find the best deal.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 a good sized double, with wooden balcony. Bedroom 2 a small twin bedded room next to bedroom 1. Would suit children. Bedroom 3 a charming slope ceilinged attic double going onto roof terrace. There is a large sofa bed in the sitting room. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom on same floor as bedroom 1 and 2 with shower basin wc. En-suite bathroom to bedroom 3 with shower, basin and wc. Bathroom off sitting room with shower, basin and wc. |
| Kitchen: | The kitchen has a new gas hob with electric cooker, a large fridge/freezer, and a washing machine. It has good work surface area and a dining area. It opens onto the garden. |
| Living Rooms: | The simply furnished sitting room can either be used as another bedroom given the fact that in summer the garden becomes the 'sitting room'. Air-conditioning provides a welcome respite from the heat! For the winter, it has a cosy open fire. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen are included, and there is a mid-week clean with towel and linen change. Further cleans can be negotiated with the cleaner. |
Notes on accommodation
Every main room is air-conditioned and all the bedrooms have mosquito nets. It is a suitable house for children, very close to all the amenities and the beach, but no pool to fall into. General traffic is banned in the area for most of the day.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- air conditioning,
- cot,
- barbecue,
- pets accepted
Outside
The small paved garden surrounded by its whitewashed wall is charming and unusual for the heart of old Kalkan. There is a large calico umbrella, and table and chairs. There are extra folding tables and chairs. There are also some sun loungers. The garden door backs onto a small square shaded by mulberry trees, and is home to several Kalkan families who still reside in the area, and are sometimes to be found sitting on rugs picnicing or drinking tea. We often take our deck chairs out there for a peaceful shady read or snooze!
Coast/Beach
There are many beaches around Kalkan. Its own beach is pebbly and very clean and well kept. Daily boat trips on the pretty gulets are a must with swimming and snorkeling stops off beautiful islands and the rocky coastline. A wonderful on board lunch is included in the price. The famous Patara beach with its 18 kilometers of white sand backing onto dunes and fascinating archaelogical ruins is 20 mins by car. Smaller Kaputas beach, a golden sandy cove is only 10 minutes from Kalkan by car.
Travel
The nearest airport is Dalaman, 1.5 hours drive from Kalan. Transfers can be arranged. Antalya airport is 2.5 hours drive.
We don't recommned car hire as Kalkan is so easy to get around and it is probably easier to hire a taxi for the day for sightseeing. It is also easy to hire a self drive car for the day - or few days - from Kalkan. Also there are motobikes and scooters for hire.
Distances
Fetiye, a delightful harbour town with a vast number of shops and restaurants and in easy reach of Olu Deniz (the blue lagoon), Kaya Koy (the ghost town) and Lycian tombs is 45 minutes away. Historical sights such as Patara, Xanthos and Letoon are all within 1/2 hr drive, and Myra ia 1 hr away. The sunken city of Kekova is 1 hour away or 2 by boat. Saklikent gorge is 45 minutes away.
Further details
There are small supermarkets at the top of the village, 5 mins walk but a local grocers 1 min from the house. There are numerous bars and restaraunts, of which our recommendations are on a list in the house. The food in our experience is often outstanding. The shops are quaint selling Turkish carpets, leather, spices, opttery, gold and silver jewellery and much more. There is a weekly market selling all sorts of goods - clothes, fabrics, shoes household ware, food and much more. Nature lovers will find many walks (including the famous Lycian Way) in the vicinity. Farming surrounds the area and a meal in the local trout restaurants set high in the mountains should not be missed. For the teenagers there is a vibrant bar sene, with a couple of small outdoor discos.
Booking notes
Contact us and we will send a booking form for you to fill in.
We will require a 20% deposit and the balance to be paid 1 month before the holiday. It is worth mentioning that we also own the adjoining property, and if you wanted to take a larger party it could be rented in conjunction. It is property no TK761 on this website for further information.
Guest comments
"We were worried about the lack of a pool but once we saw how close the beach was it was no problem" Fenella Bound, 2005
"You get get the feeling that you are part of the old village - almost in a time warp - yet so close to all that is going on. I shall return!" Rose Fletcher 2005.
For booking and further information
Jane Rous
Tel: (UK) +44 (0)1463 782 533
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