Villa Zakkum
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About the home
If you're looking for a holiday that provides sun, relaxation, superb comfort and privacy we may have just what you are looking for ! Villa Zakkum (Zakkum being Turkish for Oleander) is situated on the outskirts of Dalyan surrounded by spectacular mountain views offering the best of both worlds to the holidaymaker. Peaceful relaxing days and easy access to the many bars and restaurants Dalyan has to offer by night time.
Getting about is easy as the Dolmus runs every 15 minutes from the end of the road and takes 5 minutes to get to the centre of town. Taxis are also cheap and readily available. There are bikes available for your use at the property, alternatively the walk into town is easy as although surrounded by mountains, Dalyan itself is flat. The baker calls on a morning delivering fresh bread and there is a mini market 10 minutes walk from the villa.
The villa is spacious and excellently furnished offering light, airy accommodation with everything available to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
This is a wonderful location, perfect for days lazing by the pool with a good book and enjoying the wonderful Turkish hospitality and cuisine by nightime. For those looking for a little more activity, there is plenty to do for all age groups including adventure activities or visits to cultural and historic sites to name but a few...
Dalyan is laid back, low key and lovely; a unique place with something for everyone ensuring you experience an unforgettable holiday.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Iztuzu/Turtle Beach, 10km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 1km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
Villa Zakkum is furnished to a very high standard with 3 air conditioned bedrooms, 2 large doubles, one with en suite shower/wet room, a twin bedroom and large family bathroom with bath & shower . There is a further w.c with wash handbasin downstairs. All rooms are provided with bed linen and bathroom towels. There are additional towels available for pool & beach use.
The lounge is open plan with a large corner sofa. For guests visiting out of season there is a wood burner to take the chill off the evenings. The Lounge is split level leading into the kitchen/diner. The dining area has large patio doors overlooking the garden and pool providing a stunning panorama of the surrounding mountains. It is very easy to sit evening times and watch the sunset with a glass of something cold !
The kitchen is well equipped with applicances, utensils, crockery, cutlery & glassware. There is a breakfast bar area with stools and a dining table & chairs.
Further details outdoors:
As the name suggests the gardens are surrounded by Oleander providing colour and privacy and are well stocked with shrubs, palms and fruit trees.
The large terrace surrounding the pool provides ample space for relaxing and soaking up the sun whilst the spacious covered balcony areas can provide cooling shade in the heat of the day and are ideal for dining al fresco. The garden has a traditional Turkish Kosk (raised seating area with cushions for relaxing) The gardens are planted with an abundance of magnificent bougainvillea and hibiscus providing stunning colour and backdrop to the pool and terrace.
There is also a BBQ available for your use. There are sun loungers and garden furniture available.
Further details
Pool available from May to October
English/Turkish speaking property owner lives locally so can be on hand for any enquires
Turkish Law states that music cannot be played outside after midnight
Conditions
20% deposit required on booking to secure your dates
Full balance to be paid 8 weeks prior to departure plus £100 refundable breakages deposit
Strictly no smoking allowed inside property/smoking permitted on balcony /terrace area
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The Turquoise Coast/Lycia region
Dalyan is a lovely small riverside town located on the Turquoise coast in southern Turkey. It has an enticing mix of breathtaking views, fantastic weather, warm friendly hospitality, plentiful restaurants, charming bars and places to shop.
Dalyan is well known thanks to its proximity to the famous 7km Iztuzu Beach where the endangered Loggerhead Turtles (Caretta Caretta) lay their eggs. The beach and surrounding area is a natural conservation area and is protected from development. The beach can be reached by minibus or by a relaxing boat ride on the Dalyan Canal and on through the reed beds. As well as Loggerhead Turtles Dalyan is also home to the largest population of the Soft Shelled Nile Turtles (Trionyx triunguis). The wet land areas are home to many migrating birds and storks nest all over the area.
Steeped in history Dalyan is overlooked by ancient Lycian Rock Tombs which are the last resting places of the Kings of Kaunos, meanwhile the Dalyan Canal weaves its way past the village on its way from Köycegiz Lake to the beach.
Across the canal are the ruins of the city of Kaunos, with a Roman theatre, fortifications, basilica and many other sites to be seen. Dalyan itself has strict building regulations which ensures a traditional feeling in the village. Originally a fishing village, the name Dalyan means "fish trap". Fishing still makes a major contribution to the local economy and the daily catch features prominently on restaurant menus. The village has a warm welcome to visitors and most people who visit once return time and time again.
The Dalyan area
The Saturday Market is a joy to shop at, from the best quality fake designer wear to fresh vegetables and of course a plentiful collection of local spices and teas; as a working market you will shop alongside tourists and locals alike.
With mud baths, Turkish baths, thermal springs, an historic mosque and scenic walks Dalyan has it all for the perfect relaxing holiday. Early season is a nature lovers delight with many amazing walks providing the opportunity to observe the wildlife with migrating birds and outstanding flora and fauna. Many guests choose April and May for walking holidays with perfect temperatures and weather conditions.
Nearby you can also find Tlos, an ancient roman site with Lycian rock caves; Saklikent Gorge, a natural marvel to walk through; the beautiful bays of Bacardi, Asi and Ekincik, perfect for snorkeling.
Dalyan is also just over an hours drive from Marmaris or Fethiye with the glorious Öludeniz just outside Fethiye. You can take a boat tour from Göcek around the 12 islands, or just walk around the marina and marvel at the yachts.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Dalaman: 30 km |
| Ferry: | Marmaris: 70 km |
Direct flights from UK from all International and some regional airports to Dalaman International airport. Year round flights available with Turkish Airlines, Cyprus Turkish Airlines and Thomas Cook. Flight time 3.5 hours.
Charter flights/cheaper flights available throughout summer season with a number of airlines eg: www.flythomascook.com, Aegean Airways, Onur Air, Cyprus Turkish Airlines, www.kthy.net. FlyThompson, Monarch Airlines & Pegasus to name but a few.
To make an adventure of your holiday, it is possible to travel by car and ferry to Turkey , travelling through France and Italy and taking the ferry from Venice to Izmir. The journey from Izmir to Dalyan is approximately 4 hours. For more information, please ask.
Activities near Dalyan
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 31 Dec 2011 |
Although we had preference for booking via the website Holiday Lettings but the villa owner had contacted us and settled the booking without intervention of any rental company for some reason. It turned out that she asked for more rent than it was listed in the websites, and security deposit is non-refundable. The villa was well equipped except the pool 2 days out of order during our stay of 9 days. Finally, I would recommend potential tenants to make a registered booking even though somewhere else. |
17 Aug 2011 |
We have just returned from a fantastic fortnight at Vill Zakkum. The villa itself is immaculate and provided everything that our family of five needed. The pool was superb and plenty large enough for our three boys to play and swim in. The 'pool boy' visits every two days to check and maintain the pool which is great from a cleanliness and hygeine point of view. The location was a bit more remote than we expected but, once we had got our bearings, it was very easy to travel to and from Dalyan on the local Dolmus buses that will pick you up at the end of the road. They are very regular but finish at 11.00pm after which a taxi would be needed. The position out of town means that the villa is lovely and peaceful away from noise and traffic. Dalyan is a nice town with plenty to amuse without being too touristy and busy and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Debbie was very friendly and helpful and easy to contact if needed. A great holiday! |
17 Jul 2011 |
What a superb villa air conditioned throughout, it has everything that you could wish for and more and is spotlessly clean! The kitchen is very well equiped and the appliances are excellent, the... more |
Guestbook for Villa Zakkum
Excellent Villa. Very private. Ideal for family.
We recommend this villa to anyone wishing to take a break in
Dalyan, Turkey. We gave it a 5 star rating.
Both Debbie & Bilal are very friendly and were very helpful
in making our stay as enjoyable as possbile.
We would like to thank both Debbie & Bilal for the wonderful
holiday break in Dalyan, Turkey.
Thanks once again.
Mr. H. Bapu - Nuneaton, England.
No doubt about it... a 5 star rating! This was our first visit to Turkey and we couldn't have done better - ha! Lovely bungalow, lovely location, lots to do and see, we echo the earlier comments re Debbie and Bilal... very nice people indeed, helpful and friendly. :-) My father, who is in his 80's loved the pool - ha!
A big thank you to Bilal and Debbie...
Nigel and Ivor Kiddle
PS Debbie has my email address and if you have any specific questions you'd like to ask, please let me know.
On 15th August 2008 Luke Reeman wrote:
Bilal & Debbie Thank you very much for a great stay. You have such a great villa ! I hope it will serve many great holidays to come. We broke 1 wine glass and one beer mat sorry ! I wish you all the best, both of you. I will keep in touch and hope to see you soon.
Take Care
Luke & Family
Tiverton Devon
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On 13th August 2008 Julie,Paul,Frances & Tim wrote:
July 2008
Brilliant holiday, one of the best yet! It was everything you said and more. Shall miss Bilal and dogs early morning visits!
Villa Superb,Dalyan fantastic,everyone so friendly and helpful. Boat trips were well worth the money,never felt we would be jumping off the top deck of the boat on the 12 Islands cruise,swimming in the lake and mud baths, a one off experience. Reccommend Cardak for steak and Sini for Turkish cuisine. It was great getting a free lift back from wherever(you only have to ask) Hope to be back soon. Julie,Paul,Frances & Tim -Sussex England
On 23rd October 2008 ALISTAIR MC DONALD wrote:
Hi Bilal and Debbie
Had an excellent time.Very private peaceful location ideal for chilling out.Villa as good as it looks on the web, a bit further from town than we expected but very cheap bus service and taxis were 10 lira from outside the Kings Garden restaruant back to the villa at night.
Our teenage girls enjoyed the pool to themselves and never complained about being "bored" and are still talking about Freddie,Pumpkin and Ugly!(the dogs). Hope to see you again soon,
Thanks Again
Alistair,Pamela,Lorraine,
Suzanne and David,
Erskine Scotland.
On 13th April 2009 Steve Manning wrote:
Top rate accommodation, perfect for a relaxed, chilled holiday. Stunning mountain views from the veranda and only a ten minute cycle ride from Dalyan. Debbie and Bilal helpful, friendly and welcoming.
Steve, Sarah, Debs & Hamish (Exeter)
On 7th June 2009 Gillian Quenzer wrote:
Dear Debbie ad Bilal,
Just to say thank you for staying in your lovely villa. We really had a
lovely time and are very glad that we chose Dalyan, it is such a pretty
place as well as being relaxing. Everybody was so helpful and friendly.
We managed to do a lot of things and hopefully can come back another time
and do some more.
Thank you both again,
Best wishes ,Gillian, Tanya and Rowan
On 31st August 2009 Stella Edmonds wrote:
13th August
A very pleasant stay for 2 weeks in a lovely setting- Mountainsd and Melons ! Weather fab and pool cool & refreshing.
Many Thanks
Stella, Paul Hannah & Kerry
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On 31st August 2009 Lynne Oldfield wrote:
15th - 22nd August 2009
A wonderful villa, a home from home,clean, comfortable and spacious.
The children (aged 2,7 & 8) loved the pool and could have stayed in it all day !
A warm and friendly welcome from Debbie on our arrival.
Thank you both Debbie & Bilal ( We were so relaxed that we missed Bilal's daily morning visit and bread - what bread ? missed that too !
Thank you so much
Denise, Lee, Freya, Esme, Lynne & Simon
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On 31st August 2009 Paul Raworth wrote:
22-29th August 2009
Lovely clean villa, all as advertised.
Bilal- who he ? too chillaxed in the mornings to see his visits.
Our first visit to Turkey, and loved it. People were friendly, scenery superb, food excellent- Gunlukluk well worth a visit, as was Saffran(thanks Debbie) fell in love with the turtles here too- The lads loved the pool- would've stayed in all day if we had let them. Great time had by all.
Many Thanks.
Paul, Wendy, Sam & Willem ( Sutton Coldfield)
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On 29th August 2009 Denise Oldfield wrote:
Well, we have been back one week now and it all seems like a distant memory. Amazing villa, fantastic scenery, a lovely warm welcome. Villa pristine condition, a home from home.
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On 27th August 2009 Rich and Jo Moore wrote:
Hi Bilal and Debbie,
Sorry for the delay in signing the guest book. I can only echo the positive comments of the other guys. Great villa and pool - everything very well looked after and what a wonderful service from Debbie and Bilal - nothing was too much trouble to make the holiday very memorable.
5th time in Dalyan, but the best accommodation by a long way.
Rich, Jo, Rob, Ev, and Caitlin
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On 30th July 2009 Mark & Jackie Janes wrote:
Had a great stay in your beautiful villa. The villa is very clean and well equipped and ideal for a peaceful break near Dalyan. Like the inside, the pool and garden were also very well cared for. Thanks for your warm welcome and friendly advice - it's obvious that you take pleasure from your guests having a good holiday. Thanks also to Bilal, and of course Pumpkin, Ugly and Freddie for visiting daily.
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On 4th July 2009 Melanie & Peter McIntyre wrote:
Lovely villa and a beautiful garden. We were made to feel very welcome by Debbie,Bilal Pumpkin Ugly & Freddie. Enjoyed visits to the beach,turtle watching,rafting, cycling and visiting the ruins. Would recommend Gunlukluk for lovely lunch and Saffran and Caretta Caretta at the far end of the mian street for evening meals. Dolmus excellent, regular service every 15 mins from the end of the road. Enjoyed being surrounded by the beautiful countryside and hope it won't become too commercialised. We will miss seeing the little spotty dog on the way to the bus.
Melanie, Pete, Gwen & Robin (Scotland)
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| June | 1 Jun 11 | 1 Jul 11 | £ 625 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July | 1 Jul 11 | 1 Aug 11 | £ 800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| August | 1 Aug 11 | 1 Sep 11 | £ 800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 1 Sep 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 625 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October | 1 Oct 11 | 1 Nov 11 | £ 575 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Nov | 1 Nov 11 | 1 Dec 11 | £ 300 | - | - | 1 Week |
| December | 1 Dec 11 | 1 Jan 12 | £ 300 | - | - | 1 Week |
| January | 1 Jan 12 | 1 Feb 12 | £ 300 | - | - | 1 Week |
| February | 1 Feb 12 | 1 Mar 12 | £ 300 | - | - | 1 Week |
| March | 1 Mar 12 | 1 Apr 12 | £ 300 | - | - | 1 Week |
| April | 1 Apr 12 | 1 May 12 | £ 475 | - | - | 1 Week |
| May | 1 May 12 | 1 Jun 12 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June | 1 Jun 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 675 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July | 1 Jul 12 | 1 Aug 12 | £ 895 | - | - | 1 Week |
| August | 1 Aug 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 895 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 1 Sep 12 | 3 Sep 12 | £ 675 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Octoer | 3 Sep 12 | 1 Oct 12 | £ 625 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Price includes all utilities, gas, electric, water use of air conditioning, cleaning ,welcome pack
Normal check in time of day of arrival is 3pm. If Needed, please ask if earlier access is possible when booking.
Check out time on departure date is 10am, however we can be flexible if we don't have incoming guests arriving the same day.
Availability
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Languages spoken    The owner is based in Turkey and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This villa has received 4 reviews from previous guests.  |
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