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Bungalow |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Alsancak in Kyrenia

From £450 per week |  From £65 per night

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

4 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

This pretty bungalow has marble floors throughout and is light and airy. It is comprehensively equipped, including wireless broadband access if you bring a PC. Every effort is made to make guests feel relaxed and at home. It is also very child friendly, and we can provide a travel cot with linen, or bed sides for young children.

The main bedroom has a large en-suite and the family bathroom has a quadrant shower, this makes it an ideal property for 2 families to share.

The secluded overflow pool is 10 x 5 m and has walk in steps. Next to the pool and barbecue the gazebo has a large circular table and terracotta lights which makes this particularly lovely in the evenings.

There are supermarkets and beaches close by but the villa is far enough away from the main roads not to hear traffic noise. This is an ideal location for a wonderful relaxing holiday.
This much loved property is extensively used by the owners and their family so is only available to rent for a few weeks each year, so book early!

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The villa has Cypriot style vaulted ceiling and exposed wooden beams and much of the furniture is locally made from solid wood. The windows are double glazed and the lounge has a log fire and ceiling fan. The dining room has a large wooden table with eight chairs to match. There is a TV, music centre and ipod docking station.
Each bedroom has air-conditioning, wall fans, wardrobes, a dressing table, mirrors and hairdryers.
The modern kitchen comes fully equipped with everything you could possibly need should you decide to eat in. A drinks machine dispenses hot and cold water, and there is a microwave, coffee machine, juicer etc etc. Also provided are grills for the barbecue. There is a separate utility room with a sink, washing machine, ironing board and iron.

Further details outdoors:
The bungalow is surrounded by mature fragrant gardens offering privacy but still allowing excellent views of the mountains and sea. The in/out drive could provide parking for 6/7 cars and the gates can be closed if required
The covered terrace to the side is ideal for getting out of the sun but still being warm. It has a bamboo suite and is a favourite spot for curling up with a book or for an afternoon nap. The very large gazebo provides shelter from the sun and has a table which could seat eight. Sunbeds are provided for sun worshipers.

Further details

A welcome pack will be provided and an English representative will be on hand to answer any questions and offer assistance where needed.

Please note that beach towels are not provided. If however you would like to save on your luggage allowance let us know and we can provide beach towels at a small cost.

Conditions

Booking Conditions - please read carefully.

Payments:
A deposit of 20% of the total rental charge is payable on booking. The balance is payable 8 weeks prior to departure. Payment may be made by direct means e.g. Internet banking or paid into our Nationwide account.

Cancellation Charges:
Up to 8 weeks - Deposit. Between 29 & 55 days - 60% of total rental. Up to 28 days - 100% of total rental.
If we are able to re-let the villa for the cancelled period we may, at our discretion, refund your cancellation charge.

Security Deposit:
This is £200 per booking against damage or where additional cleaning expenditure is incurred. It is payable with the balance of your rental 8 weeks prior to departure. It will be returned to you within 10 days of the end of your holiday and is subject to a satisfactory property inspection. Any missing or broken items and any special cleaning costs will be deducted.
In the event of cancellation and provided the full cancellation costs have been met, it will always be refunded.

Electricity usage:
Electricity is very expensive in Cyprus and we all want to protect the environment, so please take care when using this resource. Leaving the air-conditioning on if you go out for example is a very expensive waste of energy. The electricity metre will be read immediately before and after your stay. Any unreasonably excessive electrical charge will be deducted from the security bond.

Normal arrival time is expected to be after 1200, and departure before 1200 although some flexibility is allowed with prior arrangement.

Please note that we reserve the right to enter the property for inspection if we suspect that more people than those booked and paid for are staying at the villa.

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Pool and gazebo.

 

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Fully detached double fronted bungalow and drive.

 

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Dining room with arches to kitchen & lounge.

 

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Gazebo with round table.

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The Kyrenia region

Kyrenia sits in the middle of a narrow coastal plain between the Bespamark mountains and the Mediterranean sea. The region has a reputation as one of the most beautiful holiday areas in the world, and yet it is completely unspoilt.

Whilst development has increased over the past few years the place retains a laid-back air with little crime and local people who enjoy a reputation for friendliness and hospitality - and they drive on the left! The highest section of the mountain range stretches about 15 miles to the east and west of Kyrenia. Further east is the Karpaz peninsular which has miles of almost empty beaches (some of which are used as nesting sites for turtles), and large areas of nature reserve.

North Cyprus enjoys a wonderful climate with long hot summers and short mild winters. Daytime winter temperature in January and February can still reach 20 centigrade (70 Fahrenheit). In the spring from late March to May the fields are green and full of wild flowers. Temperatures match the best English summers. During June, July and August temperatures average over 30 degrees (into the 90s) with seemingly endless days of sunshine whilst in September and October the temperature drops back to the 80s whilst the sea remains beautiful and warm.

Historic Sights.

Kyrenia harbour and castle:
The world-famous horse-shoe harbour with it's array of yachts and tourist pleasure boats is the focus of the town and is dominated by the walls of Kyrenia castle. The castle museum is fascinating and boasts the world's oldest shipwreck. There are numerous bars and restaurants in the town but it retains an air of calm and relaxation. We would be happy to arrange a boat trip,on a beautiful wooden Gulet, either during the day or the very popular evening 'curry cruise' .

St Hilarian castle:
The towers and ramparts which can be seen high above the town on the peaks of the mountains were built in Byzantine times (along with nearby Buffavento and Kantara castles) and further fortified by the Crusaders. It is reputedly the inspiration for Walt Disney's Snow White castle.

Bellapais:
Bellapais sits about 3 miles outside Kyrenia. The picturesque town is dominated by it's monastery and is a wonderful place to explore and then admire the spectacular views whilst enjoying lunch at one of the local restaurants.

Salamis and Famagusta:
Salamis is on the east coast and is about a 2 hour drive. It is a truly amazing ancient city with a spectacular theatre, massive gymnasium and extensive Roman baths. After your visit cross the road and have a swim at the lovely beach. A few miles south is the walled city of Famagusta where you can walk along the city ramparts and explore narrow streets.

Nicosia:
Definitely worth a trip to see the fine examples of Venetian,Gothic and Ottoman architecture. The Selimiye Mosque and Buyuk Han (Great Inn) are beautiful buildings that are surrounded with restaurants where you can sit outside and soak up the atmosphere. Take your passport with you and you can sample an even wider variety of shops by walking across the border at Ledra Palace into South Cyprus.

The Alsancak area

Pyghtle is on the outskirts of Alsancak village in walking distance of several very good restaurants, the nearest being Acmenya only 5 mins away. There are also plenty of supermarkets that stock the popular well known brands, including baby food, Iceland frozen food and of course excellent local food.

The beaches are just a few minutes drive away, our favourite is the small bay at Mare Monte, which is at present being run by the local council. There is a small charge for beaches near hotels, but frankly it is worth it to get a sunbed, brolly, facilities and most important of all a cleaner beach. Also available locally are a variety of water sports including scuba diving.

We are only 8 minutes drive from the fantastic new water-park which is a great day out and good value for money.

Alsancak is only a 15 min drive from Kyrenia (Girne) or around 35 mins from Nicosia (Lefkosa)

There is a guest book in the villa giving more details of beaches, restaurants, supermarkets, local attractions and even a guide to the TV channels!!

How to get there

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Fly to Ercan:

All flights to Ercan touch down in Turkey, but you do not normally need to leave the aircraft.

We recommend the Turkish no-frills airline Pegasus ( www.flypeg.com ) flying from Stansted who are always highly competitive. Early and late season, you can get flights for as little £153.

You can also try Turkish Airlines (who fly from Heathrow, Stansted, Birmingham and Manchester). In our experience these flights are around £50 more.

Our recommended car hire will pick you up from the airport (from Ercan it's free) and take you back. The car will be waiting at the house.

or:

Fly to Larnaca (Southern Cyprus) - transfer time to villa is around 90 mins. These flights are direct and duration is around 90 minutes less, so travelling time via the south is about the same as to the north. Many airlines fly to Larnaca - BA, Cyprus Air, Monarch, Thomas Cook and now EasyJet as well. If you are flying midweek you can pay substantially less.

Our recommended car hire will pick you up from the airport at a rate of around £50 each way and take you back. Your car will be waiting at the house.

We strongly recommend that you hire a car in order to make the most of your holiday.

We are happy to advise on your travel arrangements. Do not hesitate to contact us!

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18 Oct 2011

“Great villa, great stay!” Great villa, lovely pool and excellent location. We all had a very peaceful and relaxing break. Loved sitting on the veranda to read and to have breakfast. The pool was great to cool off in. We put the BBQ to good use. Inside the villa had everything we needed for our stay. With the new by-pass open from Girne to Alsancak it was very quick to get around. Emma made us very welcome and we appreciated the welcome pack she left us. This is one of the best villas we've stayed in on our trips to TRNC and we would definately book it again.

15 Aug 2011

“Wonderful villa and pool - home from home” We had a wonderful holiday and just what we needed. The villa was home from home and had every.thing we needed. We made good use of the swimming pool, my 6 year old was constantly in it from 8am and she made full use of the inflatable's. She learned to snorkel while on holiday and we had a lovely time exploring the coastline and beaches. We regularly used the BBQ and enjoyed eating in the outdoor dining area, which we used most days and nights. The location was perfect too. Not too far to walk to some of the restaurants but far enough.

23 Jul 2011

“We loved it and didn't want to leave!” Upon arrival we found the villa to be located in a very quiet residential road of circa 6 or so other properties. The villa itself was exceptionally well presented both inside & out and, if anything, the photos we had previously seen did not actually do real justice to the property. The villa had the feel of being more of a home rather than a holiday let, both in the way it was decorated and the equipment levels, especially in the kitchen......you certainly weren't short of crockery; cutlery; or pots & pans! The pool was crystal clear and a real godsend as temps were in the high 30's everyday! One particular thing we liked was the variety of outside seating areas...........whether you wanted the sun or shade, no matter what time of day, there was somewhere to sit. We especially liked the corner gazebo and enjoyed an evening meal under it on more than one occassion, enhanced by the pool & patio lighting. The nearest supermarket was literally a minute or two's drive away, as was the nearest restaurant/bar, yet it is far enough away that any noise can barely be heard. All in all we had a fantastic time and can't justifiably criticise it on any level. Emma was very helpful and friendly and always on hand if needed. We're now looking to see if we can stay for 3 weeks next year and not 2!! Response: Thank you for your kind comments. It is regarded by us as a home from home and it is wonderful that someone else appreciated it and took such good care of the property as well. Look forward to seeing you next year!

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12 Jun 2011

“Beautiful villa, perfect holiday, we couldn't have asked for more.” My family and i stayed at this villa in July- the weather was wonderful. The villa has a lovely pool which the kids were happy to play in all day. It is in a lovely location- felt very safe and there is plenty to do in the area. There is a great water park nearby and some lovely beaches to choose from. We were able to hire a car really cheaply and saw some lovely sights- the harbour is a must to visit and is stunning at night when its all lit up. The villa has all you need, a real home from home so is perfect if you're self catering but we chose to eat out mostly as there are a variety of restaurants nearby. The villa also has internet access! :-) All in all an excellent, relaxing holiday- we will definetly be back!!

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This is our 3rd stay at The Pyghtle and we still love it. The accomodation is first class and the locals and neighbours are very friendly. 10/10 Don and Jan October 2010

Lovely villa - had a great week - hope to return. Michelle and Stuart September 2010

What a fantastic 2 weeks we have spent in your lovely villa. So fantastic to just sit by the pool and chillax!! The villa has everything we needed for a wonderful holiday. Andy Dawn Matthew & Alice. August 2010

Thank you for the most fantastic week and all the help you gave with the car etc. The water park and boat trips were fab and strongly recommend this for the kids. Gary Emma and George. July 2010

Thanks so much for our stay in your fantastic villa, where we had everything (and more!) that we needed. By far the best place we have stayed! We all enjoyed the pool, especially the boys at night! and had quite a few "lazy days" at the villa. Northern Cyprus is a wonderful place with such friendly people, I am sure we'll be back". 21/07/2010. The Watson Family.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Early Summer	1 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	450£ 450	6565	6565	Flexible
Summer	1 Jul 12	1 Oct 12	550£ 550	8080	8080	Flexible
Autumn	1 Oct 12	1 Dec 12	450£ 450	6565	6565	Flexible

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Early Summer	1 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	550£ 550	8080	8080	Flexible
Summer	1 Jul 12	1 Oct 12	650£ 650	9595	9595	Flexible
Autumn	1 Oct 12	1 Dec 12	550£ 550	8080	8080	Flexible

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Early Summer	1 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	650£ 650	9595	9595	Flexible
Summer	1 Jul 12	1 Oct 12	750£ 750	110110	110110	Flexible
Auumn	1 Oct 12	1 Dec 12	650£ 650	9595	9595	Flexible

The property's weekend rates apply to: Saturday and Sunday nights

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

Early Summer & Autumn rental for 3 persons £500 per week. Summer £550 per week (£600 from 2012)

Early Summer & Autumn rental for 5 persons £600 per week. Summer £650 per week (£700 from 2012)

No charge for babies using cot or children under 3 years old.

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3 years listed You are contacting Emma Elmaz Landline +44 07808 967587 Mobile +90 5338 317020 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This bungalow has received 4 reviews from previous guests.