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Apartment |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Akbuk in Aegean Coast

From £150 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Thursday

4.5 out of 5

4 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Want the best of both worlds? Well with this apartment you can have it all! A quiet complex of detached villas and low rise apartments situated around a large communal pool and children's' splash pool with large terraced areas and yet centrally located to all possible amenities. Its only a short stroll (250 mtrs) to the beach, harbour, restaurants, supermarkets, Bank ATMs, chemist, doctors and even internet cafes! Raving reviews from past clients!!

This spacious apartment is safe for children (situated on the ground floor) and has 2 double sized bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite shower room and family bathroom with Jacuzzi bath) and a 3-seater sofa /bed (sleeps a max. of 6 adults). The lounge/kitchen has been furnished and fully equipped home-from-home and has a large balcony overlooking the communal pool, which is well maintained. There are large balconies off both bedrooms with patio tables and chairs, ideal to relax and unwind in the sun or shade! There is air conditioning and mosquito screens in all rooms.

Akbuk is ideally suited to those wanting sun, sea and sand, whilst being within easy reach of other lively resorts such as Altinkum, Bodrum and Kusadasi, as well as places of natural and historical interest for those who wish to explore further afield. There are also a host of both fishing and pleasure boats anchored in Akbuk harbour (250 mtrs from apartment) where you can buy the fresh catch of the day for lunch or take a variety of day trips, with lunch, to various beaches and natural coves. The apartment is also very close to the Dolmus (bus) stop which offers a service into Altinkum and weekly market offering everything from cheap fruit & veg. to fish, jewellery and spices!

Our guests' safety is of utmost importance and we have therefore fitted a fire alarm/carbon monoxide detector in the apartment. Our guests are advised to request our English management to do an alarms check upon their arrival. Remember, you not only need a holiday but the reassurance that you are also safe within your accommodation during your vacation!

Please email us for our personal web site for additional guests comments, information and photographs.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Note that air conditioning/heating units are installed in all living areas and bedrooms and mosquito screens are fitted to all patio doors and windows.

Bed 1 - Double bed, wardrobe , 2 bedside cabinets, air conditioning/heating unit, patio door to balcony with table and chairs overlooking communal pool/children's’ splash pool and gardens, mosquito screen , hairdryer

Bed 2 - Two single beds, wardrobe, 1 bedside cabinet, air conditioning/heating unit, patio door to balcony overlooking green area with table & chairs, mosquito screen and hairdryer.

Family bathroom – Jacuzzi bath with overhead shower head, toilet and hand basin

En-suite bathroom – Large shower cubicle, toilet and hand basin

Hallway, coat hooks, full length mirror.

Kitchen – a fully fitted and well-equipped kitchen with electric oven/hob, washing machine, extractor fan, fridge/freezer, iron/ironing board, toaster, kettle and numerous cooking pans/utensils etc.

Living Room – Open plan with 3 seater sofa/bed and single armchair, coffee table, digital TV and satellite (English channels) and patio door leading to the large balcony overlooking the communal pool with patio furniture and 4 chairs.

There are 6 sunbeds provided with the apartment for guests use around the pool.

Cleaning before and after your stay, bed linen and towels are provided on arrival ( please provide own towels for beach/pool usage).

The apartment is suitable for winter lets as the air conditioning also provides heating. Quilts are also provided. Please note that the apartment is no smoking but ashtrays have been made available for use on the balconies only. Welcome packs available upon request for an additional small cost.

Further details outdoors:
Only 250 metres from all main facilities in Akbuk, beach and harbour, this apartment has 2 balconies (one which allows you to monitor your children around the swimming pool area) and is on a small, well maintained quiet complex consisting of a large communal pool and children’s splash pool, all set within landscaped and walled gardens surrounded by individual villas with private pools and a small number of apartments. There is ample parking at the entrance of the complex.

There are ample sun beds and patio furniture for use on either the 2 ground floor balconies or for use around the pool.

Note that land opposite the Akbuk coastline is relatively flat and then starts to rise into the hills the further away from the beach you are. Usually, therefore, apartments with 'panoramic' sea views are normally situated in the hillside and therefore a further distance from the beach thus requiring more effort to walk back up the hillsides after a day on the beach or use of a car!

Golf – a number of golf courses are planned for construction in the local area in the near future.

Coast/Beach: The apartment is only a 5 minute stroll from the main beach, harbour (with fishing and pleasure boats) and social heart of the village where all the main restaurants and bars are located in Akbuk.
Accessibility: There are a small number of steps on the approach to the apartment block. The apartment is on the ground floor with no internal steps.

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View towards mountains of our small upmarket complex with detached houses & apartments

 

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Closeup of Pools with Easy Steps & Handrail

 

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Partial View of Lounge with doors to terrace overlooking pool

 

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Light & Spacious Kitchen area (for guests' safety carbon monoxide/fire alarm fitted)

The Aegean Coast region

Altinkum - 10Km (apx):
Altinkum is a beach lover’s paradise with very shallow waters. In the evening, should you want a ‘livelier’ atmosphere Altinkum offers a mix of Turkish and English run music bars (some of which are showing 'big screen' football matches). There is also a good variety of restaurants and nightclubs along the seafront promenade. It can get a little noisy after dark when the holiday spirit is in full swing, the total opposite of the quieter, more reserved, resort of Akbuk with its more traditional Turkish atmosphere!

Didim-07Km (apx):
Didim is a large town adjacent to Altinkum which offers many shopping opportunities with modern shops and markets to explore, but the best place for a weekly shopping trip in Didim is called ‘Gima’. Didim is known worldwide as the home of the 'Temple of Apollo'. A new marina is also being built in Didim.

From Didim there are also boat trips to Kusadasi and from there you can go to the Greek Island of Samos. From Bodrum there are daily boat trips to Kos and Rhodes.

Kusadasi - 70Km:
Kusadasi is probably Turkey's most versatile resort with a large choice of restaurants and bars. Kusadasi has one of the largest marinas along the coast and is therefore a stop-over point for large cruise vessels who visit the ancient roman city of 'Ephesus'.

In Kusadasi there is also a market bazaar and aquapark. One can also take an organised boat trip to the Greek Island of Kos.

Bodrum - 90Km:
Bodrum is Turkey’s oldest tourist resort and has many attractions and caters to many different types of visitor. It is popular with the yachting crowd who moor up in the large harbour and frequent the waterfront bars and restaurants. It is a great place to be young and fashionable, rivalling the Mediterranean hotspots of Ibiza in Spain and Mykonos in Greece. Bodrum also has the best range of shopping and dining in the Aegean with something to suit everyone's pocket.

In addition to the above there is also Bodrum Castle, underwater archaeological museum, the largest open-air disco "Halikarnas" and a market bazaar - 90 Km.

PLACES OF INTEREST:
There are many places of historical and natural interest around the Aegean Coast region within a 2 hour drive of the apartment but the closest site is the huge ‘Temple of Apollo’, located in Didim, which is well worth a visit. However, for those of you who do not wish to drive there are numerous coach tours which leave from Altinkum on a daily basis during high season not only to the nearby coastal resorts of Bodrum and Kusadasi, but also to the following places of historical and natural interest:

Temple of Apollo:
The ancient Temple of Apollo at Didyma 5 km north of Altinkum was the third largest structure of the ancient Greek world when built around 1000 BC.

The Castle of St Peter:
Located in Bodrum and is one of the finest and most complete castles in Turkey, built by the crusading Knights of St John in 1408. It is also home to the Museum of Underwater Archaeology displaying unique collections of ancient artefacts.

Miletos:
Ancient times philosophy centre 19 Km

Akköy:
Village Vine, Old Greek Houses 15 Km

Ephesus:
Ancient Roman city 90 Km

Soke:
Market Bazaar 50 Km

Pamukkale:
One of Turkey’s most beautiful and spectacular landscapes – The ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’ - 220 Km

Priene:
The House of Alexander The Great, Athena temple 40 Km

Pamukkale:
(Pamuk-kalay) means ‘cotton castle’ in Turkish. This huge natural travertine (a type of crystalline rock) fountain is one of Turkey’s most famous attractions. Relax in the thermal springs renowned for their therapy and visit the Roman Baths, theatre and ancient city of Hierapolis

Ephesus:
One of the largest and most complete ancient city in the eastern Mediterranean, situated 19 km (12 miles) north east of Kusadasi. It is a must-see even if you are not into history. The exceptionally well-preserved buildings allow us to step back in time to life in Roman Asia Minor over 1500 years ago.

Priene:
The ancient harbor city Priene, now located at the foot of a spectacular cliff on Mount Mycale presents a breathtaking view of Soke lowland created by the Meander River.

In addition to the above there is also an aqua park just outside Altinkum which can be reached using the local ‘dolmus’ buses. and the natural beauty of Dilek Peninsula, the Meander delta, Bafa Lake and the 60km coast with hundred of coves, a bonus for land based travellers.

Maxi Tours offer a host of both daily and weekly Conducted Tours (www.maxitourdidim.com) at competitive prices, inclusive of lunch.

Tours leave from both Akbuk and Altinkum, which can be reached by a short 15 minute car journey or by dolmus (bus), a short stroll from the apartment.

The Akbuk area

An undiscovered gem on the Aegean Coast, Akbuk is a small, quiet, traditional Turkish fishing village yet a short distance (only 15 minutes bus journey) from the busier and more popular resort of Altinkum-Didim. Akbuk is situated between the more well known coastal resorts of Kusadasi and Bodrum which are easily visited on day trips either by car or coach trips (from nearby Altinkum).

Akbuk is an idyllic and peaceful village situated around a large secluded tree-lined bay which is surrounded by green mountains and large areas of protected pine tree forests. Akbuk is infamous for its sunsets and the sea is crystal clear and quite shallow (quite safe for young children).

Unlike Altinkum-Didim, with their high rise apartment blocks, Akbuk has height restrictions so private apartments are only allowed to be built up to 2.5 storeys high and the land in Akbuk can only be built on to a maximum of 15%.

Akbuk is primarily a resort frequented by local Turkish tourists, with a variety of good quality, modern and traditional restaurants which offer good value for money in relaxed atmospheres without the hustle and bustle of livelier resorts. Some of the seafood restaurants put the days fresh catch from Akbuk harbour on display for you to choose from and many of the restaurants have marvellous uninterrupted sea views.

The resort is very popular with Turkish holiday makers during the high season giving it a real Turkish vibrancy. Outside of the peak summer months of July and August Akbuk is more tranquil when relaxation is the order of the day. There is a weekly market every Friday just a short stroll from the apartment where one can find anything from cheap fruit, vegetables, fish to spices and jewellery! The busier resort of Altinkum is 15-20 min. ride away by local Dolmus (small bus) with its many bars and shops.

Due to Akbuk's close proximity to Altinkum-Didim it has been discovered by some British tourists but not by the masses. Therefore no kiss-me-quick hats/karaoke atmosphere and jam-packed beaches!

There are a wide variety of activities available around Akbuk which include walking, cycling and jeep safari. Trips including the water park, Bodrum, Kusadasi, Apollo temple in nearby Didim, Bafa lake, scuba diving, and a large number of boat trips both from Akbuk and Altinkum (over to the Greek Island of Kos). There are numerous boat trips from Akbuk harbour (250 mtrs from apartment). Alternatively one can catch a dolmus (small bus) to Altinkum for those who do not wish to drive and take an organised boat trip to the nearby Greek island of Kos. From Altinkum there are a number of organised trips to places of historical and natural interest, as mentioned above, as well as to Kusadasi and Bodrum, which can be booked locally and you can be picked up from the apartment or explore yourself by the local dolmus which is extremely cheap.

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Bodrum & Izmir (Adnan Menderes) are the nearest airports and are serviced by apx. 22 UK airports. Bodrum is the closest airport being apx 45 minutes drive and Izmir airport 1 hr 30 mins . Map & directions on how to get to the apartment from either airport are provided on final payment.

Following are the web sites for all the best value flights:

www.jet2.com
www.flyviking.com
www.easyjet.com
www.flymonarch.co.uk
www.cheapflights.co.uk
www.flythomascook.com
www.thomsonfly.com
www.onurair.com (web sites in Turkish but there is an option to change language to English)
www.charterflights.co.uk
www.skybargains.com
www.firstchoice.co.uk
www.britishairways.com (fly all year round into Izmir airport)
www.expedia.co.uk
www.aegeanflights.com
www.otbeach.com
www.h4u.co.uk
www.a1travel.com
www.travelsupermarket.com

http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/go/Aegean/index.html

Airport Transfers:

This can be arranged on your behalf or you can contact the company direct via their web site www.mariyatour.com - see web site for pricing.

Activities near Akbuk

Reviews

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12 Sep 2011

“Lovely apartment on quiet complex in great location” 'We have just returned from a fabulous, restful week at Seashell Apartments and feel very cheated that we weren't there longer! The apartment had everything that we could ask for - 2 bedrooms/bathrooms and living/kitchen area, as well as a terrace where we could sit and have our breakfast in the shade or pre-dinner drinks watching the sun go down. The pool area is lovely and most of the time we had had it to ourselves or occasionaly shared it with only 2 or 3 other people. The stroll into Akbuk for lunch or dinner was just long enough to work up an appetite and to walk off the calories on the way back! There is a very good selection of places to eat and tho we were spoilt for choice we did keep returning to Pasa (many thanks to Hadji for looking after us so well!) The weather was consistently very hot and sunny and the evenings were warm with the bonus of very few mosquitos! We feel that we only scratched the surface of what there is to see in the area so will definitely be back. Thank you to Angela and Colin for sharing your apartment with us'. Kathy and Mike Smith and Diane and Trevor Biswell

22 Jul 2011

“Relaxed and convenient, with a fantastic pool” We have just spent 2 lovely weeks at Seashell apartments, Akbuk. The transfer, arranged thru Mariya Tours, was speedy but scary, as the driver took us on the shorter mountain route from Bodrum,... more

24 Jun 2011

“Great apartment with fab facilites and in the perfect location” We had a wonderful holiday at the seashell apartment. The property is well furnished and is an excellent location. Supermarket and great new bakery next door and a short walk down the hill to the restaurants. The property is surrounded by Olive Groves and naturally beautiful. A visit to the Friday market is a must to get loads of lovely fruit and vegetables. Mehmet's restaurant is excellent the food is high quality and the service is great. We had a very disappointing meal at The Olivia. Response: We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again! For the reference of readers, the hill referred to in the review is only a very slight slope (and not a steep hill), which is spread over 220 metres as it leads down to the main beach road and centre of Akbuk town.

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18 Jun 2011

“Classy comfortable apartment - near the sea - in an idyllic location” Seashells - made our holiday in Akbuk very special Response: Many thanks for your positive feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us at Seashell!

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Below are extracts from some of our guests' comments, received by email, during 2009/2010 (full comments can be seen on our personal, more detailed web site) - email for web address:

31 July - 14 August 2010 Lawrence family, West Yorkshire - "We had two fantastic weeks. Your apartment is great and provides luxury accommodation to create a "home from home" feel. The complex is very quiet with a superb pool which at times was our own private facility. Seashells is within easy walking distance of the shops, restaurants, sea front and harbour. The local bread shop, within 1 minutes walk, provides great fresh baked bread daily... ... ..."

16-30 July 2010 Keightley family, Leicester - "Just returned from a fortnight in Seashell Apartment ..having had a fantastic holiday. The apartment is very clean and spacious, backing out almost directly onto the pool surround so we could keep an eye on the kids ..... It is very well equipped ..... a stroll to the seafront where there are plenty of restaurants ...There are a few local shops and some good supermarkets so you can get pretty much anything you need .... In short, the next time we visit Turkey they'll be no messing, we'll just contact Angela to see when the apartment is available.

11-15 July 2010 Mr G Reynolds, Minhang District, Puxi, Shangai - "Thanks for a marvellous few days in a great apartment. Lovely and quiet, beautiful pool and great staff in 'Charlie'. Very handy for all the facillities in Akbuk and so close to the Marina." (Note from owner - Charlie is the Turkish on-site maintenance chap & handyman!)

27 June - 11 July 2010 Ferguson Family of Glasgow - "A big thank you from the Ferguson Family, we loved AKBUK. The apartment was excellent, extremely well located for all our needs restaurants, bars shops and beach all within walking distance. The apartment and the complex are beautiful, the apartment is without doubt the best we have rented in Turkey and we have travelled to Turkey many times. Our kids particularly liked the jacuzzi bath ... ... " (see personal web site for additional comments by the Ferguson family).

31 May - 15 June 2010 Mr & Mrs Martin, Tarvin, Cheshire - "Thank you for allowing us to stay in your lovely apartment, we totally fell in love with Akbuk and the Seashell complex! The setting around the pool is just gorgeous and the location is brilliant within easy walking distance of the harbour and restaurants ... ... " (see personal web site for additional comments by Mr & Mrs Martin).

15-30 August 2009 Mark & Ewa from London - "The apartment was in a very good location, close to main facilities. The apartment was done to our taste. We found that the people in the complex were very friendly and also turkish people of Akbuk were very welcoming and very friendly. We felt very at home and comfortable. The beach was lovely and quiet. Seashell is very child friendly. many thanks and enjoyable stay in your apartment."

01-15 August 2009 Betts family, Horley, Surrey - "We had a fantastic time very relaxing, the apartment is beautiful and the pool is one of the best pools we've ever had on holiday. You can quote us on any website, thanks very much we are now completely relaxed shame we had to come back!"

23-30 July 2009 Kilgour family - South Lanarkshire - "We had a really enjoyable time. The apartment was spotless and is part of a spacious upmarket complex. The pool was a great size.... Everyone that we met was really welcoming and helped us feel at home. It was a very hot time of the year however there was a cooling breeze from the sea and mountains."

15-22 July 2009 Barber family, Northallerton, N Yorks. - "We had a great holiday and loved the complex and area. Thanks for all your help and we certainly know who to come to when we decide to return to Turkey."

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	6 Oct 11	1 Nov 11	250£ 250	0-	0-	1 Week
November '11-March '12	1 Nov 11	29 Mar 12	150£ 150	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Mar 12	28 Jun 12	250£ 250	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Jun 12	12 Jul 12	325£ 325	0-	0-	1 Week
	12 Jul 12	30 Aug 12	340£ 340	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Aug 12	1 Nov 12	250£ 250	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Nov 12	28 Mar 13	150£ 150	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Rental rates are based upon a 2 week stay and are inclusive of all electricity, mains water, laundry on arrival (for 4 people; bedding & 1 bath/1 hand towel per person) and cleaning at the end of your stay. For additional people over 4, an extra small charge is applicable for laundry only.

1 week rentals are also subject to a 10% single week supplement.

A non-refundable booking deposit is required to confirm your reservation with the balance to be paid 8 weeks prior to arrival. For 1 week bookings a £100 non-refundable deposit is required and for bookings of 2 weeks or more a 25% non-refundable booking deposit is required instead.

Final payment balance is due 8 weeks prior to occupation, alongwith an additional £100 security deposit which will be retained to cover any damages or extra cleaning. This security deposit will be refunded within 2 weeks of your departure from the property subject to any deductions to cover any breakages, damages or extra cleaning.

Guests are requested not to smoke in the apartment but on the balconies only. No pets are allowed.

Towels are provided for personal use only. Guests are requested to provide their own towels for pool or beach use.

Long Lets and last minute special offers by negotiation with owners direct.

Change over day is Thursday during April-October but November-March is flexible.

Food starter packs are available for a small additional charge, if required. Please request starter packs at the time of booking.

Availability

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2 years listed You are contacting Colin Pitt Landline +34 617 544504 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in Spain and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This apartment has received 4 reviews from previous guests.

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