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 place 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, however, 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 in a villa 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 stranded up on the hillside, facing a treacherous and difficult walk up an unlit road to your accommodation after an evening on the town; the views may be spectacular up there, but your feet and sanity (or driving licence) will suffer!!!
Our apartments' location is superb - very peaceful, with good 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 apartments are set in a small block , 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 own large pool, bar and restaurant.
Do you want the best of both worlds? The privacy and flexibility of self-catering apartments, but with the facilities and services of a small hotel on tap if you want them? With the Moonlight apartments, that's what you've got!
View of apartment block
The pool
Apartment 3 - lounge
Apartment 1 terrace
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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 / Kalkan Centre 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 - 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
Activities near Kalkan
Sports: Watersports Waterpark
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife
Facilities
Luxuries:
Staffed Property
General:
Air conditioning, CD player
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron
Utilities:
Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
Rooms:
Bedrooms (3), Shower rooms (3), WCs (3)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (6), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 18, Sleeps maximum of 12
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Each of the three apartments is privately-owned and can be booked separately; each one is identical in size and offers one bedroom with a double bed and two sofa beds in the lounge area.
So, a party of up to 12 adults can be accommodated - 4 in each apartment. The apartments are all equipped to a similar high standard, but contents and furnishings vary slightly, reflecting the owners' individual tastes.
We can arrange any permutation of the three apartments to suit the age, sex and relationship of your party, subject to availability - please call to discuss. Each apartment comfortably sleeps 4 adults (+ cot, or bed for small child, available on request).
Each apartment features:
- Air conditioning -One master bedroom with double bed; the lounge 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/terrace - 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 balcony/terrace either overlooking pool, with mountain views to either side (Apartments 1 and 3) or quiet and shady (Apartment 2) complete with table and four chairs - great for a leisurely breakfast or a quiet pre-dinner drink at sunset -Mosquito screens are fitted to all opening windows -We haven't provided TVs in the apartment sbecause, 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) -Apartments cleaned daily; towels and linen changed twice weekly -English speaking managing agent on hand 24/7 in case of emergency, etc
Further details outdoors: Two of the apartments are located on the ground floor and one on the first floor.
Apartment 1 is on the ground floor, with a terrace right next to the pool area.
Apartment 2 is also on the ground floor, but more secluded, the terrace being to the rear of the building away from the pool.
Apartment 3 is on the first floor, with a balcony overlooking the pool.
Apartment guests are 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.
Conditions
-Deposit of 25% (min £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) -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 12
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Dec - Mar
20 Feb 08
1 Apr 08
420£ 420
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0-
1 Week
April
1 Apr 08
1 May 08
570£ 570
0-
0-
1 Week
May
1 May 08
1 Jun 08
870£ 870
0-
0-
1 Week
June
1 Jun 08
1 Jul 08
1020£ 1,020
0-
0-
1 Week
July/August
1 Jul 08
1 Sep 08
1080£ 1,080
0-
0-
1 Week
September
1 Sep 08
1 Oct 08
1020£ 1,020
0-
0-
1 Week
October
1 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
870£ 870
0-
0-
1 Week
November
1 Nov 08
1 Dec 08
570£ 570
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0-
1 Week
Dec - Mar
1 Dec 08
1 Apr 09
420£ 420
0-
0-
1 Week
83
Prices for group size 8
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Dec-Mar
20 Feb 08
1 Apr 08
280£ 280
0-
0-
1 Week
April
1 Apr 08
1 May 08
380£ 380
0-
0-
1 Week
May
1 May 08
1 Jun 08
580£ 580
0-
0-
1 Week
June
1 Jun 08
1 Jul 08
680£ 680
0-
0-
1 Week
July/August
1 Jul 08
1 Sep 08
720£ 720
0-
0-
1 Week
September
1 Sep 08
1 Oct 08
680£ 680
0-
0-
1 Week
October
1 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
580£ 580
0-
0-
1 Week
November
1 Nov 08
1 Dec 08
380£ 380
0-
0-
1 Week
Dec/Mar
1 Dec 08
1 Apr 09
280£ 280
0-
0-
1 Week
83
Prices for group size 4
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Dec-Mar
20 Feb 08
1 Apr 08
140£ 140
0-
0-
1 Week
April
1 Apr 08
1 May 08
190£ 190
0-
0-
1 Week
May
1 May 08
1 Jun 08
290£ 290
0-
0-
1 Week
June
1 Jun 08
1 Jul 08
340£ 340
0-
0-
1 Week
July/August
1 Jul 08
1 Sep 08
360£ 360
0-
0-
1 Week
September
1 Sep 08
1 Oct 08
340£ 340
0-
0-
1 Week
October
1 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
290£ 290
0-
0-
1 Week
November
1 Nov 08
1 Dec 08
190£ 190
0-
0-
1 Week
Dec-Mar
1 Dec 08
1 Apr 09
140£ 140
0-
0-
1 Week
83
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Charges above are for 4,8 or 12 adults sharing one, two or three apartments respectively.
Discounts apply for childen under 12 years old at time of arrival in accomodation - please phone or email to discuss.
Discounts offered for longer bookings - eg two weeks in August for four people = £650. Please contact us for details.
We can accept payment by cheque, bank transfer or credit card (via PayPal).
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... afraid we broke one of the glasses in a small "spacial awareness" incident but everything else is in order... many thanks, Ian (2007)
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 44869
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Name:
Martyn Ellis
Tel:
+44 1628 477701
Mobile:
+44 7890 710281
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Advertiser joined: 5 Apr 2007 This property added: 27 Dec 2007
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