Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) Corporate bookings House-swap
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 6 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Not suitable for children under 5 Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Villa Xanthos is a "boutique" inspired guest accommodation that comprises three floors of living spaces and a exotic shaded wooden terrace deck in the Turkish style.
A columned elevated pool deck with adjacent arched porch extends from the main gallery and opens to a spectacular view of the entire Mediterranean coast from Xanthos to Patara beach and Kalkan bay. An overhead sunning and lounging terrace overlooks the pool area and offers a further birds-eye view of the surrounding historical area.
Modern and spacious interiors, a state of the art kitchen and Italian designed furniture and accessories offer an alluring and captivating vacation experience. Any whimsical request for special amenities will be considered.
Mediterranean view
Salon view
Pool
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The Turquoise Coast/Lycia region
Lycia region and Mediterranean coast:
Known in ancient times as Lycia, this region is home to many well known and documented ancient cosmopolitan centres that continue to captivate and entice the imagination. With high powered lenses actual Xanthos ruins can be viewed from the pool deck of villa Xanthos.
Further to the southern view the area of Patara and Patara beach can be seen. Within the same direction the distant island of Rhodes can be discerned on a clear afternoon sunset. Extensive ruins and archaeological sites can be explored within a short driving distance or walking route.
Some further interesting pastimes for exploring or swimming activities would include Saklikent gorge for a short day trip to a water filled rock canyon; Kaputas beach for spectacular beach and swimming; magnificent 18 kilometre long Patara beach; Kas, for a quaint and intimate evening dining experience or a day boat trip to the close by duty-free Greek island of Maise; Oludeniz for its world famous beach and tandem paragliding, windsurfing and sailing; Kekova with the sunken city and the nearby ancient ruins of Myra.
Nearby Kalkan (10 minutes), and Kas (30 minutes), one encounters the most well know scuba diving areas in the Turkish Mediterranean. Any day/side trips or sports activities can be arranged before hand upon request.
Kalkan / Islamlar area
Nearby Islamlar and the Kalkan/Kas area:
Islamlar village is a typical Anatolian hillside village at the foot of the coastal mountain range. Famous for its abundant grape and olive production, large lorries can be seen in late summer trucking out red and white table grapes to distant consumer markets. Tantalizing river trout restaurants are a short 5 minutes away for enjoying a diversified evening dining experience or afternoon lunch.
Nearby Kalkan provides a quick stop for any shopping and market necessities. Boutiques, curiosity shops and restaurants are abundant. There is also a local beach for swimming or sunbathing and a harbour for boat trips. At a 30k distance by way of a spectacular coastal road one finds charming Kas. The cosy atmosphere and relaxed sophistication imparts the special feeling of the Mediterranean lifestyle
Delightful shops and delectable restaurants abound. Ample harbor facilities offer the usual boating trips and a special day trip to the Greek Island of Maise. There an international sailing harbor is usually well reserved with open sea sailing boats from exotic destinations.
Adventurous world travelers can exit Turkish immigration and customs in Kas and continue from Maise to Rhodes by ferry boat and on Athens and further international destinations if desired.
How to get there
We recommend the following websites for flights to Dalaman (The nearest airport to Kalkan):
From Dalaman airport by our transfer service!!!(extra charge 75(one way) ). Or by hire a rental car- we can manage this for you!!!
SPECIAL OFFER for APRİL to OCTOBER RENTERS (1.4 to 31.10)!!! when you rent our property more then one week - car (Clio or others) and airport transfer is included the rental price!!!
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Dalaman: 130 km
Ferry:
Castelorizo-meis!!!to rodos-only persons: 35 km
Activities near Kalkan
Sports: Watersports Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife
Facilities
Luxuries:
Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Boat available for guest use, Sea view
Double beds (3), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 10, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: On arrival by private road two possible points of entry to the villa are afforded: the lower main motorcar parking area or a short walk up the stone stairway to the open air swimming pool and columned terrace deck.
Entering form the motorcar port a stairwell rises to the first floor and enters a short corridor that leads to two separate bedrooms with integrated bathrooms of exotic Persian alabaster and local marble lined walls and showers. Taps and sinks are all first quality European manufactured or Turkish quarried and lathed washing bowls.
A spacious salon with DVD player and wide viewing screen separates the bedrooms and leads to a massive cedar floored and curtain draped lounging terrace with spectacular views overlooking the coastal mountain range and ancient Lycian walking paths famous since antiquity.
Proceeding up to the second floor, the spacious living salon, dining area and modern kitchen are all dominated by a 5m high ceiling living area adorned with ornate wooden Ottoman ceiling panels and a massive Ottoman fireplace meticulously integrated into a sumptuous environment of Italian designed sofas and lounging accessories. A dramatic curtain draped divan alcove in the Turkish style provides a setting for intimate liaisons or leisurely daytime napping or reading.
A fully integrated state of the art kitchen provides a delightful opportunity for gourmet cooking. Ample and quality cooking utilities will satisfy the needs of the most whimsical Epicurean. An extra refrigerator is provided for any addition spirit or ice necessities. Upon request a fully stocked refrigerator and pantry will be prepared for your arrival as well as an experienced European cook if desired.
From the main salon glass doors open to a curtain draped columned and arched covered porch area that further leads to the pool deck where one experiences a breathtaking panoramic 180 vista that scans the ancient Xanthos plain and Patara beach areas from the right, then to Kalkan bay with her two offshore islands to the front.
Dominating the entire left side viewing spectrum is a sweeping expanse of rock terraced hillside that captivates the viewer from the turquoise waters to the mountain pass that was the ancient trunk road to central Anatolia or eastward to ancient Pampylia and Cilicia. Rising above the porch is a further stair accessed private terrace that affords yet another encompassing panorama of the sea and beyond.
The entire third floor consist of an oversize master bedroom and master bathroom with jacuzzi bath and douche shower. A large curtain draped arched balcony opens to the main salon below and arched windows permit a panoramic view of the pool area and distant landscapes and sea. A dressing area leads to a hidden entrance to the marble bathroom chamber. A further inner chamber houses the elevated jacuzzi.
Further details outdoors: Arriving on the meandering private road one encounters terraced fields and interesting rock formations with ancient caves and crevices. Proceeding on a steppe incline there immediately becomes visible an imposing rock wall that encompasses and dominates the rear portion of the property and incorporates columned grape vine pergolas that provide shade in the summer months and fresh grapes in the late season.
Stone wall and terraced areas with abundant olive trees and grape vines define the lower portion of the property and as the road proceeds upward the visitor is greeted by lush Egyptian date palms leading to the main parking and disembarkation area.
At the rear of the villa a private lounging area with columned grapevine draped pergola is accessed from one of the two first floor bedrooms. The second first floor bedroom having access to a large wooden decked terraced with draping curtains for privacy if desired. Sumptuous lounging accessories are available for leisurely interludes.
Further details
Conditions
As Villa Xanthos functions as an adult oriented vacation experience, Not suitable for children under 10? please enquire. Interiors are also non-smoking. Pets are explicitly prohibited.
Further details A welcome pack is provided for guest upon arrival. Information books and local maps with details of surrounding areas are provided.
Bedding changes, laundry assistance, ironing, and cleaning services are optional to the renter.One time the week is included in the rental price. End cleaning charges will be 50 Pount. Please make prior arrangements. Pool and garden areas are maintained regularly.
A non-refundable 30% deposit of the weekly rental price is required at booking. The balance is payable 20 days before occupancy.
A European cook and personalized cleaning service can be arranged upon request.
Tours, day trips, private diving coarse, bicycle and motorcar rentals can be arranged by request with anticipation.
Conditions
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner’s discretion due to monetary exchange rate fluctuation.
Change-over day: Monday is preferred in high season (July-August) but may be flexible. Particular personalized requirements are always welcome to discussion.
Long term rental prices can be discounted.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British pounds sterling
A non-refundable 30% deposit of the weekly rental price is required at booking. The balance is payable 20 days before occupancy.
Availability
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To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/58775
Contact details for home 58775
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Anthony Foster
Tel:
+90 505 3806613
Mobile:
+90 505 3806613
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Advertiser joined: 12 May 2008 This property added: 12 May 2008
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