Datca holiday apartment rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, air con, rural retreat

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Ayyildiz apartment (apartment)

Home description

Ayyildiz apartment is set in a small garden of fruit and pine trees, in a central, quiet residential location with no through traffic and an easy walk to all facilities; no need to drive. Built as a home, not on a holiday complex, the apartment has two large bedrooms; one double, one twin, spacious salon/lounge with two sofabeds, separate kitchen with dining area, two shower rooms, large balcony with BBQ, dining furniture and view of Mediterranean and Greek Island of Symi. Comfortably furnished with Turkish fabrics and rugs throughout, providing a taste of living in Turkey.
Plenty of safe beaches to choose from, sandy or pebbly, with the nearest just 5 minutes down the road. Stroll down for a swim before or after an active day - or spend the day there, either relaxing undisturbed or on the next stretch where you can be served food and drinks. The Apartment is located 10 minutes easy walk along the promenade to the town centre with delightful shops, restaurants and lively harbour. From the harbour you can take daily boat tours to neighbouring bays & beaches. Diving and fishing trips can also be arranged. There is a daily boat service to the neighbouring Greek island of Symi in season (and from there to Rhodes) and a ferry service to Bodrum with its ancient monuments/museums and lively shopping. Minibuses run from the town centre to inland and coastal villages.

The apartment is suitable for people who want a personal and traditional Turkish experience. The owners and representatives are English, so language and local knowledge is at hand. A warm welcome awaits you.
* The apartment is just 5 minutes from weekly local market selling fresh fruit and vegetables, spices, cheeses, yoghurts etc. Also shoes, clothes, household items, textiles, leather goods, jewellery and much more. A large supermarket is 10 minutes walk away
* Delightful views from balcony of Mediterranean sea, mountains and Symi island. Ayyildiz means moon and stars, which you can watch from the balcony at night.

Villa Ayyildiz	Datca harbour
spacious salon	Salon to balcony

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The Turquoise Coast/Lycia region

Datca is situated on the Datca peninsula which is surrounded on three sides by sea. Datca is a town where life centres around the harbour. Carpet shops, boutiques, restaurants, bars line the harbour side and each evening an assortment of gulets and yachts drop anchor in this attractive setting.

In Datca you don't need a car, (Dolmus or public minibuses seem to go everywhere) but it can add to the holiday allowing the freedom to explore, stopping as you wish. A drive through the peninsula with pine forests and roads zig zagging down to sea level will bring you to Knidos, on the tip of the peninsula, a site dating back to 400BC and most famed for its statue of Aphrodite.

There are numerous bays, some sandy, some pebbly but all with crystal clear water and many ideal for snorkelling. Karaincir is a bay - just 12km from Datca town it has a splendid golden sandy beach and calm, shallow waters.

Travelling through the small villages scattered around the peninsula you will be surprised to find how traditional life continues. If you prefer to explore by boat there are boat trips available from the harbour calling at many of the bays unreachable by road, you can even take a day trip to the Greek island of Symi. The nearest major town is Marmaris, a one hour drive through the mountains, the scenery is spectacular and at points you can see the sea on both sides of the peninsula. From this end of the Datca penninsula you can also explore the beautiful Loryma Penninsula. Bodrum, with its ancient sites/museums and modern shopping is a ferry ride away and in high season there is a daily ferry boat taking two hours, three times weekly in low season. From Bodrum you can explore the Bodrum penninsula and visit Ephesus and beyond. All this can be by private car hire or via the wonderfully reliable and economic bus system.

On Saturday the villagers assemble in Datca for market day affording the opportunity to buy some of the best local produce. Datca is famed for its almonds, honey and thyme and something you cannot buy in the market - the air! In ancient times it was known as "magic air", due to the north wind that blows in the summer there is very little humidity and this is considered to be of great benefit for some medical complaints!

Nearby "Eski Datca", or Old Datca. is the original inland settlement. Little stone houses line the narrow streets.

Datca area

Datca situated half way along the mountainous, forested peninsula is an idyllic resort. There is a lively harbour set in stunning scenery whose relaxed happy atmosphere will captivate you immediately. The entire region is a combination of traditional Turkish friendliness and hospitality, tranquility, sophistication and good fun. You can choose to seek any or all of these qualities as the mood takes. Discover the real Turkey, unspoilt and away from the crowds. If you are seeking a totally relaxing holiday in magnificent surroundings, Datca is for you.

Datca is ideal for a holiday experiencing the real Turkey. It has no mass tourism, no 'English pubs' but is an attractive working Turkish harbour town - where you will find English spoken. Delicious food is found in a wide choice of cafes and restaurants, from simple economic 'home-cooking' to stylish restaurants with reasonably priced cuisine and entertainment. Surrounded by beaches, with clean and safe swimming, you can walk easily to everything or chose to explore further. There is a beautiful open air theatre on the waterfront where, during the summer months a festival of concerts and operas are performed, often free.

Datca offers shops selling traditional Turkish items, carpets, leather, textile, jewellery, herbs & spices, souvenirs and lots more. Within the town is a welcoming Turkish Bath.

Activities include walking, swimming, snorkelling, diving, sailing, fishing, shopping, cycling, rafting, trekking, tennis and yoga. There are diving schools and dinghy and surfing school for children.The list is endless.

How to get there

Dalaman Airport - Today you can fly directly and cheaply to DALAMAN airport from most UK or European Airports with Charter or Budget airlines. From 2008 Easyjet now fly Dalaman from Gatwick. (Look on internet - cheapflights.co.uk; flythomascook.com; airflightsdirect.co.uk; moneysupermarket.com, ) There are daily flights from Istanbul too. The new International Airport opened recently is easy to navigate.
The owners can offer a private taxi pick up service from Dalaman to Ayyildiz from £70, day or night (approx 2 1/2 hours)
Alternatives ways to travel are -
-Taxi to Dalaman bus station and pick up local bus to Marmaris bus station then connect with the minibus to Datca, during the day..
-Havas bus service which runs at certain times of the day direct to Marmaris depending on month/season.
-Private pickup Car services or taxis outside the airport.
Bodrum Airport also has daily charter flights from UK, from here a taxi to the port then 2 hour ferry to Datca.
Contact owner for cheap travel information.

Activities near Datca

Facilities

Further details indoors:
All windows and doors have mosquito net panels, so the apartment can be aired day and night without bugs! Often this is all that is needed as Datca has a delightful cooling breeze, however airconditioning is available if wanted. All rooms are very spacious and airy, with white ceramic flooring and high ceilings. The large kitchen with dining area is separate from the living room/salon, with its own door to the large balcony, so that the living room can be a private third bedroom if required. An additional guest bed and cot can be put up in either bedroom or salon if required .
During 2009, we will be offering yoga courses at Ayyildiz, please contact us for details. There is also yoga equipment available for 6 people, for those who wish to practice during their holiday at any time.
Winters are mild. Central heating isn't necessary, but the apt has heaters if needed on cooler days.

Further details outdoors:
Ayyildiz is not situated on a holiday complex but in a quiet central residential area, very close to the beaches and town centre. Nearby hotels will welcome you to use their pools, sunbeds and facilities if you buy a drink or for a very small fee. There is a choice of fresh or sea water pools within 5-10 minutes walk. (See photo gallery for pool by the sea, 5 minutes walk.) The winters in Datca are mild, with many sunny days, when swimming in the sea and thermal pool can be enjoyed.
This apartment in Datca can be combined as a two centre holiday - eg with one week in Datca and one week in Fethiye- see Deniz apartments (Or other combination of days/weeks). The journey time between the two resorts is 3 hours by car and gives you the advantage of seeing two completely different Turkish towns with different scenery. Contact the owners for more information and details.

Further details

NEW FOR 2009:Air conditioning

Last year I surveyed all my guests to ask whether they would have liked aircon; The result was 50% yes 50% no!!
Usually there is a refreshing light breeze, but it can be hot sometimes when the breeze pauses for a time.
So I have installed aircon and decided, in order to give everyone a choice, to keep rental rates the same rather than put up prices for everyone, and meter the electricity used. This way, if you don't use aircon your electric is minimal cost. If you chose to use it for comfort eg to cool the rooms for sleeping, there will be a small additional charge. Anyone that wants to just leave it on all the time, has the choice but the charge will be more.

Full information pack provided before departure.
English representatives available for any help needed.
Smoking outside on balcony only.

Conditions

Security (refundable breakages deposit) bond of £100 required before keys.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
summer	1 Jul 09	1 Sep 09	275£ 275	5555	5555	Flexible
late summer	1 Sep 09	1 Nov 09	225£ 225	4545	4545	Flexible
autumn	1 Nov 09	18 Dec 09	200£ 200	4040	4040	Flexible
xmas+new year	18 Dec 09	2 Jan 10	250£ 250	5555	5555	Flexible
spring	2 Jan 10	1 May 10	225£ 225	4545	4545	Flexible
early summer	1 May 10	1 Jul 10	250£ 250	5050	5050	Flexible
high summer	1 Jul 10	1 Sep 10	295£ 295	6060	6060	Flexible
late summer	1 Sep 10	1 Nov 10	275£ 275	5555	5555	Flexible

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

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

20% non refundable deposit on booking.

Balance payable in full 8 weeks before arrival

£100 Deposit for keys and breakages refundable (as appropriate) on return

£30 Electricity deposit; balance refunded after meter reading

Usual change over day: Friday, but other days possible

Booking can be for any length of time - a few days to a few months - everything negotiable.

For winter 07-08 the apartment will be heated, with a stove in the salon

Guestbook for Ayyildiz apartment

'We very much enjoyed our stay! It was great to be within walking distance of the town, harbour and beaches.... a beautiful part of the country ... the laid back feel of Datca and those wonderfully cool breezes at night! Your balcony is lovely and the apartment had everything we needed. Your local representatives were very friendly and helpful.' Madalena, Jordan, July 08

"A beautiful space in which to stay, with views of the islands and in a quiet Turkish locality near the beach - holidays don't come much better than this............my best holiday ever" Annie Cousins, Steyning, May 07

"Every time I return, as I get close, I feel so happy" Valerie Forshaw, Worthing June 07

"We had a lovely stay in May 2006. Weather was fantastic.House was perfect, more than enough room for 2 couples, welcoming, comfortable and clean.
The resort itself was perfect - our friends were the more adventurous types and they were able to get to places by bus and ferry easily...we were totally content to sit on the beach and soak up the atmosphere... Datca is a good resort to please different types of holiday makers & I hope as it grows it retains it's charm and friendly welcoming residents." Jess&Dean, Sussex May 06

We had an absolutely wonderful time... our first visit to Turkey and our week stay was a memorable one. The apartment and its location was perfect with fantastic views of the sea from the balcony ... The picturesque village of Datca was beautiful in its simplicity - the locals were warm and friendly and the food fantastic. There's lots to 'do' if you're looking for adventure but we were more than content swimming in the sea and soaking up the sun... J. Christie, Worthing, June 07

We loved Datca and your lovely home; the apartment is perfect and so simply appointed to allow for an easy vacation with all the necessities and niceties including your lovely large veranda. At last, our family of 6 was not bumping into to one another and could spread our legs. C.M., New Mexico USA, July 07

We had a great time and really liked Datca and the apartment; the pick up transfer... nice boat trip to Bodrum, interesting castle tour... best bits were boat trips around Datca and sitting in restaurants and bars along the beach and harbour in Datca. The locals are so nice ! Roger Francis and family, Petersfield, June 08

hi susan, had a great holiday, flat great, datca has got bigger but still lovely, ........... great people .(local representatives) nothing is too much trouble for them... Sandra, Isleworth, July 08

We had a lovely time - the apartment was beautiful. James Durrant, London Aug 08

We had a lovely time in Datca, the apartment was great. It took quite a while to get there but it was well worth it.
it's a lovely wee working town we thought , and not too touristy. All in all we had a great holiday and wouldn't hesitate going back. Phil Archer, Glasgow, Scotland, Sept 08

Thanks a lot again for your kind hospitality. Will always remember Datca. Taught my son to swim and snorkel there - Vlad Kudelin, USA, Aug 07

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Name:	Susan Quinn
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