Families/couples preferred Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Based in a prime location just minutes from the charming picturesque habour town of Kyrenia, the villa nestles in the shelter of the Five-Finger Mountains in a village called Dogankoy. The villa is located ten minutes walk from a well-stocked supermarket and is within walking distance from the centre of Kyrenia. A leisurely drive along the coast will give you the choice of sandy beaches or rocky coves just waiting to be discovered
View of five five finger mountain from the front of the house
Very quiet rear sun bathing terrace with private pool and view of the mountains.
Spacious main bedroom with double bed, built in wardrobes and sliding doors to one of two front pati
Well equipped kitchen and dining room. Equipped for six people
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The Kyrenia District
It is becoming increasingly difficult to find a holiday destination not effected by excessive commercialisation and over development. The popular tourist trails now stretch the world over and even some of the remotest places can now be easily reached.
Northern Cyprus is unique in that is is relatively close to Europe, but has been overlooked by the tourist industy for many years and is consequently one of the few places in the Mediterranean where day to day life seems to have stood still for the past 30 years. Now with Southern Cyprus a member of the EU and border restrictions between the North and South being relaxed, Northern Cyprus is back on the tourist map. In truth, it had never really gone away, but the wider perception of a 'closed community' meant that it was generally over looked and ignored. A small contigent of tourists from Europe, including many from the UK have in fact been visiting the Northern part of Cyprus for many years and have enjoyed their secret.
Today, visiting Northern Cyprus is a real joy. It brings back memories of Mediterranean holiday destinations before the arrival of large scale commercial tourism and all that entails. In contrast to some of the main coastal towns in the South, Kyrenia, the major tourist destination in the North, is a small peaceful harbour town. Kyrenia has numerous bars and restaurants and a fascinating history as witnessed by the Venetian harbour front buildings, its medieval fort and numerous ancient buildings.
A quote taken from the Sunday Express says it all; "Kyrenia Harbour . . . must be one of the most beautiful sights in the world"
"Northern Cyprus was as good as we'd been told; miles of untainted beaches lapped by clear blue water, superb weather, cheap prices. From the moment we landed... ...we were overwhelmed by hospitality. It was as if we and the Turkish Cypriots were old friends who'd been long parted." Mail on Sunday 'You' Magazine
The Northern coastal strip, fronting the Kyrenia Mountain range has long been famous for the spectacular scenery and the warm, crystal clear water of the sea.
The islands natural beauty, the ideal climate, the warmth of the Turkish Cypriot peoples, the many bars and restaurants make Northern Cyprus the perfect, unspoilt holiday destination. There is virtually no crime and the general feeling is reminiscent of the UK probably some 50 years ago.
Dogankoy area
The house is located ten minutes walk from a well-stocked supermarket and is within walking distance from the centre of Kyrenia. A leisurely drive along the coast will give you the choice of sandy beaches or rocky coves just waiting to be discovered. There are lots of restaurants in and around Kyrenia serving Turkish and International food. They are reasonably priced, and normally display a menu with prices in Sterling. In Kyrenia, the harbour is an attractive place to eat. The Harbour Club is one of the older restaurants with a slightly colonial feel, worth visiting for the atmosphere. The Brasserie is at the top of the steps near the Harbour Club. Again, it is a lovely building (the old Governor's residence), and has a simple International menu. There is another restaurant just beside the steps in the middle of the habour which is a converted carob warehouse. The restaurant, which is on the roof of the building, has a lovely view of the habour but the food is fairly standard. The Turkish food is a better choice than the European food.
Walks Organised walks are advertised locally.
There are lots of restaurants in and around Kyrenia serving Turkish and International food. They are reasonably priced, and normally display a menu with prices in Sterling.
In Kyrenia, the harbour is an attractive place to eat. The Harbour Club is one of the older restaurants with a slightly colonial feel, worth visiting for the atmosphere. The Brasserie is at the top of the steps near the Harbour Club. Again, it is a lovely building (the old Governor's residence), and has a simple International menu.
There is another restaurant just beside the steps in the middle of the habour which is a converted carob warehouse. The restaurant, which is on the roof of the building, has a lovely view of the habour but the food is fairly standard. The Turkish food is a better choice than the European food. Activities Scuba-diving, boat trips, and fishing trips can all be arranged at Kyrenia Harbour. Karting The karting track is in Nicosia, reputedly the third best track in the world. New - Recently opened Night Club, Bar and coffee shop, with in walking distance from the Village. Walks Organised walks are advertised locally.
The Kyrenia District Visitors to Northern Cyprus are spoilt for choice when it comes to ˜things to do Any visit to North Cyprus would be incomplete without a trip to the old harbour in Kyrenia. This pretty horseshoe shaped harbour is home to many pleasure crafts old fishing boats and tourist excursion boats...as well as the occasional amazing yacht in the summer.
If you pop down to the harbour by day you can book a diving trip, a parascending experience, or a cruise out to Escape or Turtle beach. You can then breakfast at any one of the many bars and restaurants who are at home on the harbour...in fact you can happily sit at one and while away the day, evening and night My personal choices are Cafe 34 where you can sit with the ˜beautiful people and listen to fantastic music and people-watch all night, or Boaters Cafe which is the first establishment as you walk onto the harbour and which is home to some very friendly staff.
Just before you get to the harbour you will walk past Kyrenia tourist information office and at the other end of the harbour is Kyrenia castle, another must see, must do attraction. And if you have a love of castles there are St. Hilarion, Buffavento and Kantara to visit as well. This trio of crusader castles are incredible examples of Lusignan Gothic building and will take the breath away from the visitor as they are perched so precariously high, high above the towns and villages of Northern Cyprus affording the visitor unrivalled views.
For those who prefer to soak up the sun by day you can head East up the Karpas Peninsula to the remote and stunning sandy beaches including the 7km Golden Beach and Malibu Beach; or if you prefer to stop off on the way you could also try Lara beach and then Alagadi (or Turtle) beach as well...both are located East of Kyrenia and before you reach Esentepe. Lara and Turtle beaches have cafes nearby where you can purchase essential beach fare - namely ice creams and beer! If you want a more lively scene then consider Escape beach which is to the West of Kyrenia or Club Acapulco to the East...note that those hotels (like Acapulco) who have private access to beaches sometimes charge non-residents a small fee to go onto them.
During the Spring there are many organised treks in the mountains and flower and orchid walks, these are often advertised in the Green Jacket Bookshop in Kyrenia and in the local English language newspaper Cyprus Today which comes out on Saturdays. Green Jacket Bookshop is also an excellent place to pick up Cyprus history books and maps and even a North Cyprus restaurant guide or a walking tour book as well.
If you want some aqua fun there plenty going on at Escape beach or in Lapta and theres also a water park called Octopus Aqua Park on the road from Ozankoy to Catalkoy...all have the added bonus of bars onsite for parents to escape to!
If youd like a spot of culture youre truly spoilt and im not sure where to start! You have the famous Bellapais Abbey, Lawrence Durrells house and the Tree of Idleness up in Bellapais behind Ozankoy. You have the Icon, Folk Art and Ship Wreck museums in Kyrenia, the Venetian Walls and Othellos Tower in Famagusta and of course Salamis. If you want stunning scenery then you can simply stand still and look all around you! You have the breath taking Kyrenia mountain range, the Mediterranean sea, the tiny Cypriot whitewashed villages, the olive, carob and citrus groves...and in the Spring the lush greenery and pretty flowers that abound.
If shopping is your sport then you can buy well price jewellery and clothes in North Cyprus as well as pretty hand embroidered items, pottery, Turkish delight and lots of genuine fake (!) items from Rolex watches to Gucci handbags. Some of the copies are so close to the original that they probably are the original whereas some are poor cousins...but whatever your budget youll afford treats for yourself and your family and friends back home. Near the main Mosque in the centre of Lefkosa (Nicosia) theres an outdoor and indoor market where you can bag many a bargain as well, and where youll find plenty of coffee shops tucked away to refresh you in your hunt for the best bargains.
For the active tourist among you, you can go horse riding, quad biking, cycling, snorkelling, swimming, diving, jet-skiing, climbing, trekking, parascending and dancing! and a new golf course has just been completed For the animal lovers you can visit the Karpas donkeys on the peninsula - these are big feral donkeys who maraud about the place eating crops apparently! But they are free to roam and youre free to visit them. You can also join organised groups to see the very rare turtles here. We have green turtles and extremely vulnerable logger head turtles, also known as caretta caretta. They love Cyprus as much as you will but you have to be incredibly respectful of their nesting grounds. Unfortunately they like to nest on the same beaches you like to sunbathe on so please dont dig your sandcastles too deep or bury the tip of your beach umbrella too far from the seashore as you might accidentally crush or unearth precious eggs! There are environmental groups here all summer long protecting the turtles though and they invite a select number of visitors to visit the nesting grounds at night when the turtles come in to lay their eggs - again, they advertise and write all about their work in Cyprus Today. Fauna-wise watch out for the cats and dogs who wander the streets and roads freely...they generally stay out of the way of tourists but if in doubt leave them alone as if they feel threatened they might growl or scratch and the last thing you want when on holiday is a trip to the doctor! In the mountains youll find goat and sheep herds, butterflies and many birds, and if you want to help the local wildlife population you can head out to Kyrenia Animal Rescue and take a rescued puppy for a much appreciated walk!
In each main town you will find a small North Cyprus tourist information office where you can get information and opening times of main attractions and where you,ll find all the latest brochures relating to events and festivals and most of the main hotels have stacks of literature about what there is to do and see in Northern Cyprus...ensuring that your every waking moment will be filled with possibilities.
try somewhere different !!! northern cyprus.
Local attractions close by include the beautiful Bellapais Abbey and village ,which is within walking distance of the villa,up the old crusader road the fairy tale castles of Buffavento and St Hilarion as well as Kyrenia itself, with its lively shopping area and famous old harbour & castle.
In Northern Cyprus, time seems to have stood still for aeons and tourism has only developed at a snail’s pace, leaving the scenery unspoiled and the beaches virtually deserted – mile upon mile of virgin sand and soft warm waves, where you are more likely to catch sight of a family of turtles than a family of tourists. The handful of hotels and holiday villages found here blend effortlessly with the natural beauty of the surroundings – and this beauty is not merely visual, but pervasive, appealing to all the senses. Captivated by the island’s beauty, writers from Lawrence Durrell to Freya Stark have immortalised this peaceful haven set apart from the hubbub and hectic scramble of modern life.
The Mediterranean as it used to be…
That’s how Northern Cyprus has often been described. This simple phrase best sums up the serenity and sheer natural beauty of this almost forgotten backwater of the Mediterranean. Whilst most of this region has succumbed to the demands of mass tourism, Northern Cyprus stands proud as one of the few remaining places where tourism fits in with the environment, rather than the other way round. Here, the locals still outnumber the tourists and the only high-rise developments you will see are the mountains that hug the coastline. There is a calmness and unhurried feel about the place; every day feels like a Sunday in Northern Cyprus
Bellapais area Dogankoy is close to bellapais village, approx 2 minutes drive from the villa,Kyrenia / Bellapais area There are concerts, mostly classical, held in Bellapais Abbey and Kyrenia Castle. Many of the restaurants hold 'Cyprus Nights' with traditional music , dancing.,and local specialities (delicous)
FUN FOR THE FAMILY Watersports, sailing, fishing, walking, para gliding, tennis at local hotels, new golf course opening (from October/november 2006) water park, horse riding ,scuba diving ,water skiing, jet skiing, windsurfing relaxing ,go karting (international std circuit) cruising along the coast with stops for a swim ,sun bathing and sleeping.
Some of the nearby historic places of interest are:- Kyrenia Castle Bellapais Abbey Kantara Castle Buffavento Castle Hillarion Castle Salamis Roman Ruins near Famagusta Othello's Tower and The Old City of Famagusta The unspoilt Karpas penninsular and the Apostolas Andreas Monastery The Old City in Nicosia Turtle watching at the appropriate season.
How to get there
Nearest Travel Links Airport: Ercan 30km (ECN) or Larnaca (LCA): 83 km Ferry: Kyrenia (Limani): 7 km Fly either to Ercan (ECN) via Turkey or direct Larnaca (LCA) Flights to Larnaca are available from most airports in the UK and by charter and schedule airlines flights. www.britishairways.com - 0870 850 9850. Mon-Sun: 0600-2000. www.cyprusairways.com - 0208 359 1333 For flights to Ercan (Nicosia) contact your travel agents Cyprus Turkish Airlines on 0207 930 4851 or www.kthy.net Turkish Airlines - www.turkishairlines.com *Also see left for Holidaylettings Travel Services Transfer from either airport arranged on booking. From Larnaca the transfer is approx £40.00 and Ercan £25.00. For those booking hire car locally we can usually negotiate FREE or reduced transfers from Ercan / Larnaca Airports.
How to get there
There are regular flights from Glasgow, Manchester, Heathrow, Stansted, and Belfast to Ercan Airport in Northern Cyprus which is approx. 40 mins from Almond House. These flights all touch down in Turkey for aprrox. 40 minutes. You remain on the plane while it refuels and some passengers disembark/embark.
Agents for these flights are: Cyprus Turkish Airlines (0207 930 4851) Jewels of the World (0870 116 2233) Green Island Holidays
Our prefered route is through Larnaca airport. The flights are direct, transfer time to Almond House is 60 minutes. All local tour operators, or Greek airlines, via the Internet, are available for booking flights.
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Arrival in Cyprus Whether you fly into Larnaca or Ercan we can arrange transport to Almond House. You will be met outside the arrivals lounge by your driver who will be holding a card displaying your name.
Charges from Ercan to Almond House are approx. £20, and from Larnaca to Almond House approx. £30. Please note that you would be responsible for paying the driver. Car Hire Preferential car hire rates can be arranged- car delivered to the House at your request.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Ercan and Larnaca: 40 km
Activities near Dogankoy
Sports: Tennis in town Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife
Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Almond House comprises of a lounge, kitchen/dining area, downstairs shower room, and, on the first floor, 3 bedrooms, 2 twin-bedded room and 1 double. A childs cot can be provided upon request. There are 2 first floor balconies, one from the landing and one from the double bedroom, enjoying views of the mountains and the sea. Upstairs also includes a bathroom which consists of a bath, shower, toilet, and washhand basin. All bedrooms are air-conditioned and have extensive fitted wardrobes. The kitchen is equipped for six people, and includes washing machine, fridge-freezer, gas hobs/electric oven, toaster, and kettle. The dining area seats six people. Outside there are 6 loungers, a table & 6 chairs, a barbeque, 2 umbrellas, and an outdoor shower around the private pool. The lounge is cool & spacious with a feature fireplace. Patio doors (right) lead out to the sun-terrace and pool.
Further details outdoors: The house nestles in the shelter of the Five-Finger Mountains in a village called Dogankoy. The land area, was originally farm land call "thermia", because of the fresh rejuvenating mountin air. The village is surrounded by corrib,olive, orange and lemon groves . The local people ar friendly and welcoming. There is a village coffee shop close to the House where you are buy fresh bread of a morning. There are a lot of ex pats living in and arround the Village, hence, there is a mine of information accessible about the places to visit, best tourist free value for money restaurants and also non bias direction re the housing markets/ places to buy etc.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Weekly prices (£) Prices from £300 to £350. per week. NOTE - LONG TERM LET AVAILABLE FROM NOVEMBER TO APRIL £400 per month plus utility bills- minimum 3 months. First come first served.
Please contact us to confirm the latest prices
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.We had a wonderful time, enjoyed the Turkisk Culture Mark and Sam Quorn. . The family enjoyed the holiday, restaurants were excellent value. t and k London . The house was lovely. We enjoyed both the village life and the excursions to the beaches i and s Nottingham. . Relaxing holiday, nice house, well maintained, nice neighbours Jean and Len Bangor Co Down. . Nice facilities, good location, enjoyed the pool and the privacey Mel and Paul.
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Ron Carson
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