Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Kalkan is friendly, warm and charming, with an assortment of cosmopolitan restaurants and bars, many with rooftop terraces and superb views, crammed between boutiques and shops in amongst the cobbled streets. The locals are very welcoming and the whole town has a unique feel that attracts visitors back year after year. Most holidaymakers you meet in Kalkan have either been before... or, if it is their first time, vow to return soon!
Kalkan is quiet by day - most holidaymakers choose either to relax by their pool, go to one of the many beach clubs, maybe take a boat trip or go sightseeing, or just browse the many shops and boutiques in the cobbled streets. All very relaxed! The town and harbour area come to life after sundown, when the bars and restaurants (we believe there are over 100, but who's counting?) open up and offer their hospitality. The food here is legendary; always of a high standard - thanks to the healthy competition - and the menus are extremely varied, from traditional Turkish recipes to international high cuisine; using fresh local produce and always prepared with tender loving care. These guys are very proud of what they do, and they do it very well.
Location is everything in this town - you really don't want to be stuck out on Kalamar Bay or in the Patara Prince resort, where you have to either get a taxi or a long walk to Kalkan's restaurants & bars; nor do you want to be stuck up on the hillside, facing a treacherous and difficult walk up an unlit road to your accommodation after an evening on the town. Our apartment's location is superb - very peaceful, with great views, but only an easy stroll from the town centre, so you can enjoy Kalkan's delights to the full but still get back in one piece!
Our other big advantage - the apartment is set in a small block of 5, sharing a large private pool, adjacent to the Nur Hotel, a small family establishment (also with its own pool) owned by our friend Baris - a local who speaks excellent English, knows the area inside-out and is always on hand for assistance. If you want to book a boat trip, for example, just ask Baris! Furthermore, our guests are very welcome to use his facilities, including the hotel's large pool, bar and restaurant.
Do you want the best of both worlds? The privacy and flexibility of a self-catering apartment, but with the facilities and services of a small hotel on tap if you want them? That's our Kalkan Secret!
Exterior (first floor apartment with balcony overlooking pool)
Spacious lounge with two large, comfortable sofa-beds
Air conditioned bedroom - king size bed!
Kalkan harbour
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The Turquoise Coast/Lycia region
At the centre of the Lycian region, Kalkan is well placed for visiting many historical sites such as Xanthos, Letoon, Pinara, Tlos, Patara, Kekova (the Sunken City), Demre, Myra, Phaselis, Olympos, Aspendos and the Saklikent Gorge.
Kalkan / Central Kalkan area
It is quite possible to run out of superlatives when describing Kalkan.
In the year 400 BC, Herodotus said of Kalkan: “It is the closest place to the stars on Earth” and, according to rumour, one who drinks from Kalkan Spring can never leave…we don’t actually know if the Spring still exists, but it is easy to see why the rumour has persisted. One visit and you are hooked, starting with your first view of the town.
As you come over the hill on the main road into Kalkan, you will see a spectacular turquoise blue bay, with two islands (called "Snake and Mouse" by the locals) guarding the entrance to the harbour and marina. Then the village of Kalkan slowly unfolds before you, spreading up the hillside away from the sea.
Kalkan itself is an idyllic fishing village with a marina where yachts, gulets, fishing boats and dinghies bob up and down together in a sheltered harbour. It’s a small town (of only a few thousand) and this creates a wonderful intimate feeling. But despite it's small and intimate feel, there is still plenty to do in and around Kalkan.
There are serveral beach clubs with bathing platforms dotted around the bay, including some with PADI diving facilities... or hop on a boat , see the spectaular and historic coastline and marvel at how these salty old sea dogs can produce an excellent meal for several people from a galley the size of a walk-in wardrobe....
...failing that, guys, get a proper Turkish shave while the ladies immerse themselves in the shops and boutiques and haggle with the vendors. You might even develop a taste for the local tea, which they will offer you at the slightest excuse, even if you pop into the bank for some currency... hospitality is second nature here!
How to get there
- Fly to Dalaman or Antalya; we can arrange your transfer by private taxi direct to apartment (at cost price; normally £45 each way for 2 people) - Cheap flights available online; try www.travelrepublic.co.uk or www.skybargains.co.uk - Scheduled flights available via Istanbul, for those that want to discover that fascinating city first. - Car hire available from Dalaman airport if required, or in the resort (but you don't really need a car if you plan to stay in Kalkan). Please contact owner for details. - Monday is the normal changeover day (most fequent flights) but please contact owner to discuss other arrival/departure days
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Dalaman - 90 mins by road
Activities near Kalkan
Sports: Watersports Waterpark Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife
Facilities
Luxuries:
Staffed Property
General:
Air conditioning, CD player, Safe
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron
Utilities:
Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
Rooms:
Bedrooms (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ
Further details indoors: -Comfortably sleeps 4 (+ cot, or bed for small child, available on request). -One air-conditioned master bedroom with double bed; the lounge (also air-conditioned) contains two single sofa-beds, both suitable for adults -Separate shower room with shower, wc and wash basin -Kitchen area has all you need for a comfortable stay including hob, fridge with freezer section, microwave, kettle, and toaster -Small rear balcony with a clothes rack - great for drying wet swimwear etc -Main living area consists of air-conditioned open plan lounge/diner with two full-size single sofa-beds, dining table and four chairs -Large sun-kissed balcony overlooking pool, with bay and mountain views to either side; table and four chairs - great for a leisurely breakfast or a quiet pre-dinner drink at sunset -There are two separate air-conditioning units; one in the bedroom and one for the main living area -Mosquito screens are fitted to all opening windows -We haven't provided a TV in the apartment because, quite frankly, most visitors to Kalkan probably wouldn't use one! However, guests are welcome to use all of the hotel facilities, including the large, comfortable TV lounge -Towels and linen provided (but please bring your own beach towels) -Apartment cleaned daily; towels and linen changed twice weekly -English speaking managing agent on hand 24/7 in case of emergency, etc -Electronic safe in the apartment for your valuables
Further details outdoors: The apartment is on the first floor with a good-sized sunny balcony overlooking the impressively large shared swimming pool, which is surrounded by sun terraces with allocated sun-loungers and parasols... if the balcony or the sun terrace get too hot, you can always bring a parasol up from the pool area, sit in the shade of the olive tree or cool off in the air-conditioning inside!
Apartment guests are also welcome to use the hotel facilities next door, which include another large pool, a poolside bar for drinks and lunchtime snacks, and a rooftop restaurant with spectacular views over Kalkan harbour. There is a supermarket almost next door to the hotel for essential provisions and a patisserie just over the road for fresh breakfast rolls etc, together with a pharmacy and a doctor’s surgery within a couple of minutes; the nearest restaurant is also within two minutes’ walk. Kalkan centre is just a five minute walk down a gentle slope.
As we mentioned earlier, location was at the very top of our list when we were looking for our apartment in Kalkan!
Further details
-Supermarket: 2 minutes walk -Restaurants/boutiques/banks etc: 2-5 minutes walk -Beach: 10 minutes walk; beach club with bathing platforms even closer -Kas: 25 minutes by road (spectacular scenery on route!) -Patara Beach: 25 minutes by road -Fethiye: 1 hour by road -Olu Deniz: 1 hour by road
Conditions
-Deposit of £100 on booking -Balance payable 6 weeks before departure -Refundable security deposit payable with balance payment (to cover breakages, etc - this will be refunded as soon as possible on your return, after clearance from our local agent) -The apartment is in a small block, set in a peaceful location and is ideally suited to couples (young and not-so-young!) and smaller family groups. -Out of respect for other apartment users, we ask our guests not to smoke in the apartment
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Prices for group size 4
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
November
6 Nov 08
1 Dec 08
185£185
0-
0-
Flexible
Dec/Mar
1 Dec 08
1 Apr 09
165£165
0-
0-
Flexible
April
1 Apr 09
1 May 09
185£185
0-
0-
Flexible
May
1 May 09
1 Jun 09
285£285
0-
0-
Flexible
June
1 Jun 09
1 Jul 09
315£315
0-
0-
Flexible
July/August
1 Jul 09
1 Sep 09
335£335
0-
0-
Flexible
September 09
1 Sep 09
1 Oct 09
315£315
0-
0-
Flexible
October 09
1 Oct 09
1 Nov 09
285£285
0-
0-
Flexible
Nov 09
1 Nov 09
1 Dec 09
185£185
0-
0-
Flexible
Dec 09/Mar 10
1 Dec 09
1 Apr 10
165£165
0-
0-
Flexible
92
Prices for group size 2
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Nov
6 Nov 08
1 Dec 08
145£145
0-
0-
Flexible
Dec/Mar
1 Dec 08
1 Apr 09
125£125
0-
0-
Flexible
April
1 Apr 09
1 May 09
145£145
0-
0-
Flexible
May
1 May 09
1 Jun 09
245£245
0-
0-
Flexible
June
1 Jun 09
1 Jul 09
275£275
0-
0-
Flexible
July/August
1 Jul 09
1 Sep 09
295£295
0-
0-
Flexible
September
1 Sep 09
1 Oct 09
275£275
0-
0-
Flexible
October
1 Oct 09
1 Nov 09
245£245
0-
0-
Flexible
Nov
1 Nov 09
1 Dec 09
145£145
0-
0-
Flexible
Dec/Mar
1 Dec 09
1 Apr 10
125£125
0-
0-
Flexible
92
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Guestbook
Briony B, London: "We both thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and just wish we could have had a little longer there!! We also both felt that all of the staff at The Nur Hotel were very welcoming and friendly which was lovely"! (2006)
Rick M, Oxon: "We had great time and really enjoyed Kalkan. The apartment was great... Baris was super and very helpful - his staff were also excellent. Please pass on our compliments... It was so nice having the privacy of the apartment whilst being able to use the Hotel Nur resources when needed. By the way - there might be one glass missing from inventory - Emma brought a drink down to the pool and it was whipped away by the very efficient bar staff - once empty, I hasten to add! We shall be returning and would like to take the apartment again, probably sometime in September (tbc) if it is available"? (2006)
Julia B, West Midlands: Back from Kalkan!! Had a great time... very impressed with the apartment and the location. Everything was just what you described in the advert and very comfortable... .Baris and Bobby were excellent hosts and helped when Beth needed to see a dentist quickly... Kalkan was a beautiful place , friendly and nothing too much trouble kind of a place... enjoyed eating out and didnot have a poor meal all week.I can see why you chose to buy the apartment...certainly very happy to return in the future... thanks also for sorting the transfers which went smoothly. Best wishes, Julia. (2007)
Yvonne P, Scotland: We had a wonderful holiday, totally relaxing – just what we needed... we would def book it again. Now back at work and feeling quite depressed. Roll on the next holiday! (2007)
Ian M, Oxfordshire: Hi guys, just a note to say what a great time we had in Kalkan, very hot but also very pleasant time, really enjoyed the apartment and the good company of those around us. Baris and Bobby plus the Nur staff couldn't have been nicer... many thanks, Ian (2007)
Paul, Sian & Kirsten, Cheltenham: we returned to Kalkan for the second time, having fallen in love with the place in the summer. The apartment is excellent - thank you, Fiona and Martin - we were very comfortable here in an excellent location with all the facilities close by. We were also impressed by the space and the well-equipped kitchen. Kalkan is a very special place... we thoroughly enjoyed it again. (Oct 2007)
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