Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
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Set on slopes of the Besparmak mountains and within strolling distance to the centre of Bellapais and its historic Abbey is Villa Rosemary: a lovely spacious 3 bedroomed villa with all mod cons and a private gated swimming pool making it ideal for families and couples alike.
Villa Rosemary
Private Swimming Pool
Sea Views from the Balcony
Lounge
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The Kyrenia District
Kyrenia has the prettiest harbour in Cyprus with 6,000 years of history including once being a Crusader port. Kyrenia Castle holds classical concerts, and is open to visitors; it overlooks the many bars, pavement cafes and restaurants within Kyrenia’s harbour and many narrow cobbled alleys. The harbour is accommodating for any time of day or night, whether for breakfast, tourist cruises, sitting in the sun watching people going by, or nightlife. Within a short drive are the Crusader castles of St. Hilarion, Buffavento and Kantara. The fairytale castle of St.Hilarion is said to have been the original inspiration for the Walt Disney 'Sleeping Beauty' castle. This trio of crusader castles are incredible examples of Lusignan Gothic building, perched precariously high on three of the Kyrenia mountain peaks offering views reaching far across the land and sea.
The Karpas region is well known for its Byzantine churches, and boasts some of the finest beaches and countryside. The Karpas peninsula (pan handle) is the easternmost part of the island where the land tapers into a thin strip which stretches out towards Turkey. You can visit the famous Karpas donkeys on the peninsula.
Famagusta is on the east coast a delightful old city completely surrounded by well-preserved Venetian ramparts. The ancient gothic St Nicholas Cathedral is well worth a visit, as is the eerie emptiness of the abandoned ‘ghost town’. Salamis is a little further up the coast with the remains of a Greco-Roman city, complete with baths, meeting places and amphitheatre.
There are many sandy beaches within driving distance of Kyrenia. These vary to suit each taste, from remote and picturesque such as Malibu beach, organised and supervised such as Turtle beach where you can see the very rare turtles, or lively such as Escape beach, and most are served by nearby cafes or hotels.
Shopping in North Cyprus is excellent, with well priced jewellery and clothes as well as pretty hand embroidered items, pottery, Turkish delight and lots of copies of luxury goods from Rolex watches to Gucci handbags. There are outdoor markets (e.g. near the Bus station in Kyrenia on Wednesday or near the main Mosque in the centre of Nicosia) where you can bag many a bargain as well.
Bellapais area
BELLAPAIS was made famous by Lawrence Durell’s book ‘Bitter Lemons ‘ and is arguably the most beautiful and historic village in Cyprus, with narrow streets and local shops creating the feeling that you have gone back in time. It has the 13th century Bellapais Abbey at its heart surrounded by beautiful gardens, with the famous ‘Tree of Idleness’ and small square nearby which is floodlit at night, situated within strolling distance from Villa Rosemary. There are walks in the wooded mountains above the village, and the sea and the historic Crusader port of Kyrenia lie below, just ten minutes by car. There are at least eight restaurants in the village, and classical music concerts are held in the Abbey itself. Many of the restaurants hold 'Cyprus Nights' with traditional music, belly-dancing and local specialities such as Kleftico (delicious!).
How to get there
Option 1: fly to Ercan via Turkey. Taxi transfer to villa is approx. 30 minutes. Fly with Turkish Airlines (www.turkishairlines.com) or Cyprus Turkish Airlines (www.kthy.net or tel. 0207 930 4851).
Option 2: fly to Larnaca airport in the South. Taxi transfer to villa is approx. 1hour 15 minutes. Fly with British Airways (www.britishairways.com or tel. 0870 850 9850) Cyprus airways (www.cyprusairways.com or tel. 0208 359 1333) Or with most charter airlines, including Thomas Cook, XL, First Choice, My Travel etc. from most UK airports.
Taxi transfers and daily or weekly Car hire can be arranged.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Ercan: 30 km
Ferry:
Kyrenia (Girne): 4 km
Activities near Bellapais
Sports: Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Open-plan L shaped living accommodation. A breakfast bar divides the spacious kitchen and the dining area, which has a dining table seating six people comfortably. Steps from the dining area lead into the living area where there is ample comfortable seating and a TV and DVD/CD player, with a number of family DVDs as well some games. There is a log fire for the cooler winter evenings. French doors lead out to the enclosed and shady patio, where you can enjoy al fresco dining. There is the convenience of a downstairs wc. All the rooms downstairs are shaded by the trees and large plants outside and are therefore cool even in summer although fans are provided if it gets too hot. Upstairs there are three large bedrooms (1 king-size, 1 double and 2 single beds). All three bedrooms have an air-conditioning and heating unit and ample wardrobe and drawer storage. They all have double aspect windows, the rooms at the back with mountain views and the master bedroom with access to the balcony which has sea views. Access to the balcony can also be gained from the landing. The bathroom is large, bright and spacious.
Further details outdoors: Villa Rosemary is one of seven detached villas in a quiet cul de sac. It is ensconced amongst mature shrubs, fragrant flowers and trees which provide lots of shade. Steps lead up to the porch where there is an iron porch swing. There are two patios, one by the kitchen which is a suntrap and the other, leading from the lounge. This patio is shaded by a large olive tree and a perfect place to have lazy lunches. It overlooks the swimming pool and is enclosed by railings, with a gate leading down the steps to the pool. Loungers, parasols, lilo, and outdoor tables and chairs are all provided. There is a large shared car park at the entrance to the villas with plenty of space for your hired car.
Further details
A complimentary welcome pack will be provided for your arrival. An english-speaking representative will be available for any queries you may have and a 24 hour telephone number will also be provided for any emergencies. An english-speaking cleaner will be at hand if you need any extra cleaning (at an extra cost), otherwise the villa will be cleaned before you arrive and for stays of two weeks or more the villa will be cleaned and linen changed at the end of each week. Linen and Towels provided but please bring your own beach towels.
Conditions
20% non-refundable deposit is required at time of booking and the remaining balance payable 8 weeks before departure. A £100 refundable deposit for breakages is payable when the balance is due.
Sorry, no smoking inside the villa. The ashtrays provided are for smoking outside. Hire of equipment for small children (e.g.cot, high chair) can be arranged at an extra cost.
Negotiable rates for long-term winter lets.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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July - September
1 Jul 08
1 Oct 08
450£ 450
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October
1 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
350£ 350
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November 08 - February 09
1 Nov 08
1 Mar 09
300£ 300
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March - May 09
1 Mar 09
1 Jun 09
400£ 400
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June - September 09
1 Jun 09
1 Oct 09
500£ 500
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Guestbook
"The villa is in a very tranquil location, surrounded by trees, and provides an excellent base to explore North Cyprus. It is very comfortable and tastefully furnished with great views of the mountains and the sea in the distance. The pool is lovely, a real asset. Highly recommended." Dr R Calam and family
"We returned from our holiday last night and I just had to write this morning to say what a lovely time we had. Villa Rosemary is beautiful and we loved staying there. Your agent was most helpful and professional and your neighbours all welcoming." R & D Bowen
"We really enjoyed our stay at your villa. We had a really lovely relaxing holiday and your villa provided us everything we needed; we felt at home staying there." C.Kaya and Family
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