Iztuzu Beach is considered to be one of the best b: 10 km
Will consider:
Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) Corporate bookings House-swap
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Wheelchair access
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Villa Meliha, is a collaboration between ourselves, Cumali Oruc and his mighty team, Kemal Espinar the architect, and Remzey the project manager. We like to think we have the best of both worlds – our own ideas about what we want from a villa accompanied with the expertise of a company who have been working alongside with their clients for 17 years.
The villa is situated in a rural location near the foot of a mountain range. Villa Meliha is surrounded by cotton fields and lemon and orange and pomegranate groves. Our nearest neighbours are a farm and 2 other Oruc villas which are both a whole field away from us. We are just 1km off the Itzuzu beach road and it is a 20 minute walk into the village or a 5 minute bicycle ride.
The shops and restaurants we find are absolutely charming and you will never need to go hungry. The locals are warm and friendly hosts and nothing is too much trouble. Leon’s bar is a favourite local meeting place and our favourite eateries are the riverside Kordon, the Sahil and the Denizeti restaurants but you are really spoilt for choice.
For night life you need to head up the coast to Marmaris for the likes of disco’s, karaoke and the dreaded Brit bars, although there are things happening in Dalyan in the summer season for the young at heart. Our (14 & 17 yr old) kids enjoyed going off on their own and it does feel really safe for them to do so. Out of town on the Iztuzu beach road is the Golbasi open-air restaurant where you can dine right by the waters edge and feed the turtles and geese. The Ley ley (Stork) restaurant on the road to Orteca is where the storks nest and you can dine alongside lovely waterfalls and channels of water.
The newly completed villa - front view
Rear view of Villa Meliha
The swimming pool
Side view
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The Turquoise Coast/Lycia region
The Turquoise Coast around Kalkan is steeped in history with ancient Lycian rock tombs, Roman amphitheatres and a sunken city for the discerning historian to explore. Various guide books are available in the apartment as well as a copy of 'The Lycian Way' by Kate Clow which features maps of rural walks around the old coastline of Lycia.
Essential places to see include: Tlos, Sakklikent Gorge, Kekova (sunken city), Kale (ancient Fort), Pinar and the ruins and amphitheatres at Patara, Letoon and Xanthos. Patara is the birth place of Santa Claus and is currently undergoing excavation work to uncover its well preserved ruins underneath the sand.
The range and style of cuisine on offer exceeds what is generally available throughout coastal Turkey so it offers a culinary delight to suit all tastes. It is especially good for vegetarians and all the produce is fresh and local and grown on a fertile alluvial plane.
Some Turkish customs..
A sink plug may come in useful, as many hotels and small pensions do not supply a plug. This is because in the Muslim faith it is preferred that one washes in running water. A torch may be needed as some areas of road in Dalyan are unlit and of an uneven surface. Turkey also has many power cuts but these usually only last for a short while.
What to wear..
Light cotton summer clothing and cardigans for evening.
Comfortable shoes are necessary for visiting archeological and historical sites.
Sun hats and sunglasses are advisable in the summer.
Headscarves should be brought by women for visiting mosques.
Credit Cards..
You can obtain money from banks with your cards but may find it difficult to purchase goods, as many shops in Dalyan do not have the facilities for credit cards.
Water..
Although the water is clean it is not recommended that you drink it due to the high mineral content. Bottled water is not expensive.
Photography..
The Turkish landscape is perfect for photographic opportunities. Do be careful of Military Zones, inside museums. Some local people in villages may be offended if you take their picture. It is always wise to ask first.
Post office..
These can easily be spotted by the yellow PTT sign and is located in the centre of town. It offers many similar services that a bank does.
Dalyan / Itzuzu Beach area
Dalyan is located on the south west coast of Turkey, situated between Fethiye and Marmaris in the province of Mugla.
It is located approximately 25 kms from Dalaman Airport which is 25 to 30 minutes travelling time. Marmaris is 96km, Fethiye is 75km and Köycegiz is 32km away. Each of these locations provide a number of amenities and facilities to suit all tastes.
Dalyan the village. If you like simplicity and everything within easy reach Dalyan is ideal. Although vehicles are around there are lots of pedestrian areas and the dogs, cats, hens and the odd cow don’t really allow for much speed. You don’t need to hire a car, public transport is fine, taxis are cheap as are bike and moped hire. there are lots of pedestrian areas and the dogs, cats, hens and the odd cow don’t really allow for much speed. The shops and restaurants we find are absolutely charming and you will never need to go hungry. The locals are warm and friendly hosts and nothing is too much trouble. Leon’s bar is a favourite local meeting place and Leon will entertain you with his ‘Cocktail’ throwing antics and his pole dancing expertise will amuse you too. Our favourite eateries are the riverside Kordon, the Sahil and the Denizeti restaurants but you are really spoilt for choice. For night life you need to head up the coast to Mamaris for the likes of disco’s, karaoke and the dreaded Brit bars, although there are things happening in the summer season in Dalyan for the young at heart. Our (14 & 17) kids enjoyed going off on their own and it does feel really safe for them to do so. Out of town on the Iztuzu beach road is the Golbasi open-air restaurant where you can dine right by the waters edge and feed the turtles and geese or the Ley ley (Stork) restaurant on the road to Orteca where the storks nest and you can dine alongside lovely waterfalls and channels of water. In terms of wild-life Dalyan is a real treat. We have already spotted storks, herons, eagles, kingfishers, tortoises, millions of frogs, turtles, reptiles and lots of unusual birds so there is certainly plenty here for nature lovers. If you are lucky you will see the famous caretta caretta (loggerhead) turtle swimming up river .
Trips from Dalyan
We would recommend the river cruise to Iztuzu beach along the Dalyan river. There are tall reed beds along the estuary where you can see all sorts of water-fowl and river turtles too. The film the African Queen was filmed here. The beach is a 5km sand spit which is completely devoid of any buildings as it is a conservation area where the Caretta caretta turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. You can drive to the other end of the beach over a hill which commands stunning views of the beach and surrounding mountains. A boat trip to the Sultaniye mud baths is worth a visit, followed by a shower and then a steep in the hot sulphur bath. There is a boat trip across the beautiful Lake Koycegiz where you can swim in the cool, clear fresh water. Not to be missed is the trip across the Dalyan river in a rowing boat to the ancient city of Kaunos which was founded about 9th century BC. It is well preserved and there is a magnificent amphitheatre and an acropolis, baths, a basilica and Byzantine fortifications in a beautiful setting with superb views. We also really enjoyed the 12 island cruise in a gulet (sailing) boat from Fethiye bay. This was a day long trip which was really lovely and relaxing. You drop anchor at a number of pretty locations where you can eat, swim or even water ski, paraglide or banana–ride. Kaunos tours or Oruc travel can take you on a number of exciting trips or the local taxis if you want to be more independent are very helpful
The tourist season is from April to the end of October so these are the busiest months.
There are 5 Pharmacies (one is 24 hrs on a rota basis), 3 Doctors surgeries and 1 Health Centre.
Taxi ranks number a total of 4 to cater for your nights out and local journeys.
There is 1 Bank and 3 ATM machines while the local Post Office exchanges money too. There are 2 Mosques which are interesting to view even for non-muslims. There are 2 local schools.
There are public bus services to Fethiye, Marmaris, Göcek, Mugla - direct from Dalyan 10.00-11.00 am. While the journey to Ortaca happens every 15 minutes during the day.
To travel to the beach at Dolmus, you can travel either by bus or boat and this is from 08.00 am onwards.
How to get there
Budget Flights to Turkey.
www.flypgs.com
www.XL.com
www.thomsonfly.com
Ferries within the region.
www.turkeytravelplanner.com/trans/Ship/index.html
www.traghettionline.net/
www.ankertravel.net/ferry.asp
Car Hire Companies.
www.avis.co.uk
www.easyCar.com
www.holidayautos.co.uk
www.atlaschoice.com
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Dalaman: 25 km
Railway:
Dalyan: 2 km
Ferry:
Marmaris: 96 km
Activities near Dalyan
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (2), Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Childrens pool
Access:
Wheelchair access, Parking space
Further details indoors: The villa has 4 double bedrooms downstairs- each with en-suite shower-room (the main bedroom has a jacuzzi bath), dressing rooms and there is a large (100m2) open plan lounge, dining area and kitchen upstairs. There are 2 sofa beds in the living area which can be curtained off. to sleep extra guests. Each room has french doors opening out onto it’s own large patio or balcony. The exterior of the building is partially clad in the local stonework and has attractive wrought iron work on the balconies. There is a fire-place for burning logs in the winter and each room has an air conditioner which is also a heater.
The kitchen is fully fitted (dish-washer, washing machine, ceramic hob and microwave, fridge-freezer and electric oven). The villa is a colonial/modern design with plenty of space and light. The floors are of the local marble (travertine), all the wood-work and much of the furniture is hand made by local craftsmen. Bedding and towels are supplied.
Further details outdoors: The spacious (1300m2) gardens have a 10 metre swimming pool with a paddling area and a 'Çardak' which is a Turkish style wooden garden house (for those lazy siestas in the cooling shade).
Bicycles are available for your outings to the village and there are little shops nearby for basic needs. If you have not arrived by hire car the local taxis are very good. It is only a few minutes to the local supermarkets and the village itself and we hope you decide to pay Villa Meliha a visit.
We are offering generous discounts for 2007 and many of our friends and family are keen to get out there so book early to avoid disappointment!
Further details
You can arrange to have a welcome pack on your arrival and we can also arrange your collection from the airport by an english speaking chauffeur. There is also an english-speaking representative on hand to answer any questions. We have a mobile phone in the villa with numbers of our favourite restaurants, emergency services etc stored in the menu.
Conditions
Booking Terms and Conditions. All Rentals are subject to the following booking/rental conditions:
* All correspondence will be sent to the person who initially registered the booking request. * The booking is not accepted until acknowledged by us. * The booking form must be accompanied by a £150 or $240 (USD) per week deposit. * The balance, including the refundable £200 or $320 (USD) security deposit must be paid at least 8 weeks prior to the rental date. * Provisional Booking A provisional booking can be made by telephone or email with a secure deposit, dates will be held for 7 days while awaiting payment, if payment is not received the dates will be open for enquiry * Rental Period: The rental period commences at 1600hrs, local time on the day of arrival as indicated on the booking form, our villa must be vacated 1100hrs local time on the day of departure. * Refundable Security Deposit: A security deposit of £200 or $320 (USD) per booking is required, this deposit will be returned to you within 28 days of your departure after we have received confirmation from the caretakers that our villa has been left in a more than satisfactory condition and the keys have been returned. * Accommodation: The accommodation must not be used in such a way as to cause damage or disturbance to the property, neighbouring tenants or residents. * The barbeque should be cleaned when finished with. * Smoking: Smoking is not permitted inside the villa, this is for the comfort of future guests. However you are welcome to use the terrace area. At no time are pets permitted on the premises. Please be considerate of neighbouring guests or residents particularly when using the pool area in the evening. * Topless sunbathing- as this is a Muslim country please be discrete so as not to offend locals. * Liability: Although every effort is made to ensure that our villa is in perfect order for you holiday in the unlikely event that circumstances beyond our control could cause the cancellation of any booking the owners reserve the right to cancel the booking at any time and shall only be liable to refund the monies already paid by the guest(s) or to make alternative arrangements with the agreement of the guest(s). * As owners we do not accept any liability whatsoever for death, personal injury, accidents, loss or damage(s) of personal effects however caused while staying in or about our property. * Guests are requested not to allow unsupervised children to use the pool. Diving is not permitted (as pools are only 6ft deep). As owners we will not be liable for change caused by forced major events, i.e. war, riots, strikes, fire, flood, natural disasters at airports or weather conditions or other events beyond our control. (We strongly advise you to take out your own holiday and medical insurance for all members of your party). * Cancellation: In the event that you cancel your booking, for whatever reason the following cancellation charges will apply:- (we reserve the right to cancel the booking if balance is not paid by the due date).
In excess of 8 weeks prior to the rental date The Deposit Between 6 & 8 weeks prior to the rental date 50% of total rental costs Between 4 & 6 weeks prior to the rental date 75% of total rental costs Less than 4 weeks prior to the rental date The full rental costs
* Amendments: Alterations to confirmed bookings may be made at owners discretion, If any client wishes to make alterations they need to contact us direct and also confirm in writing. * Location of Our Villa & Key Collection: Between 3 & 7 weeks prior to your departure date providing that final payment has been received specific instructions as to our villa's location will be sent be it by post or email regarding contact numbers etc. On calling our Caretakers on your arrival in Dalaman they will give you further instruction regarding the keys for the villa. * Complaints: In the unlikely even of a complaint during your stay please contact our local Caretaker who will do their best to assist and rectify the matter as soon as is practically possible. If the problem persists or is unresolved the owners must be notified immediately. However we cannot be held responsible for any errors omissions or changes beyond our control.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Period
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Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
October- 1 week
1 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
878£ 878
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1 Week
November- 1 weeks
1 Nov 08
1 Dec 08
697£ 697
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1 Week
December - 1 week
1 Dec 08
29 Dec 08
597£ 597
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Flexible
January
29 Dec 08
1 Feb 09
497£ 497
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1 Week
February
1 Feb 09
1 Mar 09
497£ 497
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0-
1 Week
March
1 Mar 09
30 Mar 09
497£ 497
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1 Week
April
30 Mar 09
1 May 09
697£ 697
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1 Week
May
1 May 09
31 May 09
878£ 878
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1 Week
June
31 May 09
28 Jun 09
1057£ 1,057
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July-August
28 Jun 09
31 Aug 09
1297£ 1,297
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September
31 Aug 09
28 Sep 09
1057£ 1,057
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1 Week
October
28 Sep 09
1 Nov 09
878£ 878
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1 Week
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Deposit cheque of £200 required to secure booking. Transfers available on request.
Guestbook
Aside from 7 days of unbroken sunshine and the Villa's superb setting, what really makes a stay there perfect is the attitude of the local Turkish community, not all of whom rely entirely on tourism for a livelihood. Their genuine warmth and friendliness leaves one feeling really welcome and this extends to the hassle-free centre of the main village in Dalyan where, after our evening meal, at the restaurant's invitation (and at no charge) we were taken by boat up river to the lake where the engine and lights were cut, allowing us to drift and look at the sky to watch meteorites streaking across countless stars.
The stunning, natural views and abundance of wildlife in the area leave one breathless and the Villa's design, comfort and facilities provide for restful downtime during even the hottest of August days; we were surprised that our children didn't develop gills while we were there, as they were rarely out of the pool, sea or lake!
Lastly, Oruc - the Villa managers - proved invaluable in arranging trips further afield and in expediting seamless airport transfers - little was too much trouble for them. Finally, while much of the local charm is generated by simple way the locals farm and live, one should be prepared for the odd 'farmyard aroma' when walking in the area and not be too perturbed by close encounters with cows, goats and the odd sheep! I. Jenkins
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