Kalkan holiday villa rental with private pool, walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, air con, telephone, TV, DVD

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Villa Lycia (villa)

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This is a contemporary four-bedroomed villa in Kalkan completed to high specifications and within easy reach of the village.

**NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2009 WITH £100 PER WEEK DISCOUNT - limited period only**

WE HAVE RECEIVED EXCELLENT REVIEWS FROM PREVIOUS GUESTS - a small selection of their comments are available to read here. Please contact us for more testimonials.

Villa Lycia is set over three floors (the top one of which is dedicated to one bedroom suite with its own shower room and spacious roof terrace with table & chairs and sunbeds). This villa is larger than average as each floor is approximately 70 square metres. Villa Lycia is furnished to a very high standard and will comfortably sleep up to 10 guests (please note that the 9th & 10th guests will be accommodated on additional single beds in the twin bedroom and / or the single sofa/day bed in the living area).

We are also able to supply a highchair and two cots if required. Please mention this when booking.

The villa has full air-conditioning, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, fridge-freezer, Satellite TV & DVD player, CD player, large private pool (9m x 6m at widest points), terraces and outside dining area.

The villa overlooks both Kalkan and Kalamar Bays and the walk into the village centre takes approximately 15 minutes (downhill).

Villa Lycia, Kalkan, Turkey	View from Villa Lycia
Dining Area, Villa Lycia	Kitchen Area, Villa Lycia

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The Turquoise Coast/Lycia region

This region of Turkey is steeped in ancient history and consequently, there are numerous ancient sites to visit as well as plenty of other places of interest - these are just a few of the options open to you:

BEACHES:

Kalkan is protected from ‘mass tourism’, by its lack of obvious beaches - although the village pebble beach (next to the harbour) has now been attractively extended by the Kalkan Foundation. Luckily for those of us that frequent Kalkan, we know that the local beaches are stunning.

Kaputas Beach
A dolmus (local bus) from the village centre takes ten minutes to reach Kaputas Beach, a lovely sand and pebble beach dramatically positioned at the foot of a huge ravine – though be warned about the many steps! (please note that there are no sunbeds and parasols for hire on Kaputas Beach).

Patara Beach
Slightly further a field, though well worth the dolmus ride (20-30 minutes), is Patara Beach. Its 12 miles of golden sand is home to protected turtles and it has been described as one of the most beautiful stretches of sand in all of Turkey. Entrance to the beach is through the ruins of the ancient city and if you come by car, you’ll need to pay a small entrance fee. Sunbeds and parasols are avilable for hire and there is a restaurant on the beach with toilet and shower facilities.

Beach Clubs
Beach Clubs abound and are easily accessible. These are rock gardens cut into the hillside offering sunbathing, swimming, water-sports, restaurant and bar facilities, together with a wonderful ambience in stunning settings. Kalamar Beach Club is situated in Kalamar Bay and the Yali Beach Club is accessible via free taxi service. Sun loungers and parasols are available for rent.


PLACES OF INTEREST:

Kas
The more bohemian town of Kas is a 30 minute drive away from Kalkan. The stunning coastal road snakes its way along the edge of a rocky coastline providing truly spectacular views out to sea. It’s well worth a visit just for the journey alone! Kas itself is situated in a sweeping curved bay (the name ‘Kas’ translates as ‘curved’). It was first mentioned in Lycian times as ‘Antiphellos’ and the modern town is built on the ancient site with the ruins of Antiphellos still scattered around the town. Wandering around the winding streets, you may stumble across the ancient sarcophagus. Out of town, 500 metres along from the harbour on the Hastane Caddesi Road, sits a small well-preserved Hellenistic amphitheatre. Situated behind the amphitheatre on the top of a hill is a Doric tomb.

Local Villages
Many of the villages around Kalkan remain untouched by tourism and their way of life has remained unchanged for centuries. Berzigan Village is 11km inland and has several Lycian rock tombs to explore. Islamlar is situated in a cool, green valley next to Kalkan. The village itself has a rambling collection of old houses, a beautiful mosque and an original water-powered flour mill. It’s also famous for its trout farms and restaurants (typical food on offer consists of freshly prepared local meze, fried goats cheese, local trout and fresh fruit – delicious!).

Saklikent Gorge
Home to the rushing torrent of the Xanthos River which has carved itself deep into the rock. With an expert guide and a ropeway, it is quite safe to enter the gorge (if you don't mind getting wet). Very refreshing on a scorching hot day!

Tlos
Tlos is one of the most important historical sites of Lycia. You can walk right up to, and inside, the ancient tombs and fortifications, and enjoy magnificent views across many miles of countryside.

Xanthos
Xanthos, the ancient Lycian capital, was buried after an earthquake and is still being excavated from Roman and Byzantine times. You will see a magnificent amphitheatre, several monuments and the ruins of a large church with some clearly visible coloured mosaics.

Letoon
Letoon was an important religious centre for the Lycian people and has remains of temples to Leto, Artemis and Apollo. It also has an amphitheatre and the remains of many buildings.

Kekova, Ucagiz & Kale
A day trip to Kekova, Ucagiz and Kale could be the highlight of your stay in the Lycia region. Usually reached by boat from Kalkan or Kas, this little bit of the coast is full of surprises and history. A typical trip will take in the sites of three ancient cities, Aperlae, Teimiussa and Simena (Kale). The island of Kekova will probably be your next stop. Again you'll see the remains of buildings and walls beneath your boat, and, depending on the knowledge of your guide, various bits and pieces will be pointed out to you. You'll no doubt stop a couple of times for swimming and snorkelling.

ACTIVE PURSUITS:

Scuba Diving
The waters off Kalkan provide some of the best venues for scuba diving along the Mediterranean. The Kalkan Dive Centre is situated in Kalamar Bay should you wish to organise a dive.

Watersports
For watersports enthusiasts, Kalkan offers a wide array of activities, including water-skiing, ringos, jet-skiing and bananas. These activities are available from most of the previously mentioned Beach Clubs.

Canoeing
Canoeing along the Xanthos River is an exhilarating way to spend the day. A typical day tour usually includes a stop at a mud bath, lunch and a few hours at Patara Beach.

Walking
The lush green countryside, fertile plains and rolling hills that surround Kalkan are perfect for long walks. There are a series of well-known trails to explore and the area also boasts a diverse array of wildlife (storks, eagles, tortoises and snakes to name a few).

Other options open to you, include Jeep Safari’s, Parascending or Horse Riding.

Kalkan area

The historic town of Kalkan is situated on Turkey's gorgeous Lycian Coast and was once a simple Turkish/Greek fishing village. Today's Kalkan is quietly sophisticated and postcard pretty with a few good quality low-rise hotels, a selection of privately owned holiday villas and a multitude of excellent roof-top restaurants offering all manner of culinary delights, together with a good selection of of stylish and atmospheric blues and jazz bars.

The village shops stay open 'til around midnight and are well stocked with interesting antiques, crafts, jewellery, carpets and clothing. The narrow streets of the old town are lined with whitewashed shuttered buildings festooned with brightly coloured bougainvillea intermingled with shops and terrace-topped restaurants. These streets twist down to the harbour, which is the focus of the village and here you can enjoy a meal whilst watching the world go by or by looking at the array of elegant 'gulets'. During the day, you can make use of one of the many 'beach clubs', visit the local market, engage in some of the local sporting activities (such as water-skiing, parascending, scuba diving, trekking etc), take a trip to one of the historical sites, drive a jeep up into the mountains, cruise on a gulet or simply relax by your pool.

Unlike some other Turkish coastal resorts, Kalkan's main economy derives from tourism and consequently, its inhabitants put much effort and pride into the town's historic preservation. As a result of very strict building regulations and the efforts of the Kalkan Foundation, the town has retained its charm and special ambience. The wonderful hospitality of the Kalkan people is another reason why the first-time visitor invariably returns time after time.

How to get there

The nearest international airport is Dalaman which is a 1.5-2hr drive from Kalkan. Alternatively, you can fly into Antalya airport but that's approx 3hrs drive away. We can arrange car hire for collection at Dalaman or private transfers if required. Please email for details.

Activities near Kalkan

Facilities

Further details indoors:
To summarise, the ground floor consists of:

*Large open plan kitchen / dining / living area
*Double bedroom
*Shower room/WC

The first floor comprises:

*Two bedrooms (x1 twin and x1 double)
*Both with en suite shower room/WC
*Large gallery-style balcony/veranda

The second floor suite consists of:

*Double bedroom
*En suite shower room/WC
*Roof terrace

Prices shown are per villa per week (not per person) and include:

*Welcome pack on arrival
*Services of management agent for general advice / emergencies
*Gas and electric
*Twice weekly linen and towel change
*Daily refuse collection
*Twice weekly full clean

Conditions

A deposit of 25% of the total villa rental cost is required to secure a reservation. The balance will be due 8 weeks prior to your arrival. A security/damage deposit of £250 is required along with your balance. This will be held by us during your stay and will be returned to you in full within 2 weeks of your arrival home provided there has been no major damage/breakages to the villa or its contents (other than normal wear & tear).
**NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2009 WITH £100 PER WEEK DISCOUNT - limited period only**

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	1 May 09	1 Jun 09	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Jun 09	1 Jul 09	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Jul 09	1 Sep 09	1100£ 1,100	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 09	1 Oct 09	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Oct 09	1 Nov 09	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week

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

**EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT** - book before 15th December 2008 for 2009 and get £100 per week discount!

Guestbook

“I would like to say a huge thank you, the week we had was absolutely fantastic we didn’t do a great deal due to the heat, but just sitting besides the pool was fantastic. The villa is amazing it is like a setting from Dallas. Arif is absolutely lovely, and so is his restaurant and the guys who work there. Anyway thank you once again on behalf of all of us.” – Wendy H and Family – Derbyshire – UK

“We had a brilliant holiday. The Villa was great and everyone that we met was so friendly. Arif was very helpful and our first evening was spent at his restaurant which we enjoyed. Thank you very much for everything, we had been looking forward to the holiday for so long and were not at all disappointed. We are seriously thinking of booking again for next August and will be in touch soon”. – Carol B and Family – Bexley - UK

“We really enjoyed our stay in Kalkan and the villa was lovely. Kalkan is a beautiful resort and has some amazing restaurants and hand bag shops as we discovered , much to our bank accounts dismay!! Many thanks for helping us to arrange a wonderful family week away”. – Reena P – Elstree, UK

“I'd just like to thank you, Arif and the cleaners on behalf of all my
family. We had a great time at Villa Lycia. The view was amazing and the villa
was just as described and more”. – Ann H and Family – London, UK

"We had a fantastic time in Villa Lycia. In fact, for some of us, this has been our 6th visit to Turkey and this holiday was by far the best! Kalkan is a beautiful village and the people are great – very, very friendly. We ate out every night and each time the meals were superb. We would strongly recommend sampling the cuisine of the Aubergine restaurant – the steaks were wonderful. Also, the Ottoman House restaurant was very good with lots of traditional food to choose from.A boat trip is also a must, especially when you can rent your own private boat for as little as £100.If you have time, rent a car and take a trip into the mountains – the scenery is worth the drive.All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider a return trip!" - Natasha, Paul, Martin, Jessica, Robert, Wendy, Matthew & Julia (Swindon & Bristol – UK and Malta)

”I just thought I'd drop you an email saying how much we enjoyed our holiday. The villa was amazing, although maybe a little big for what we needed, but it was nice to have the extra space. I went onto the top floor balcony every night to look at the view, and I still can't get over how beautiful it was. The people were so friendly, especially to our children, and the food was fabulous. What I really appreciated was the total lack of the 'Drunk Football Fan' type of tourist, which is exactly why I chose the resort. Patara beach was possibly the best all round beach we've been to. I will certainly consider coming back to Turkey and Kalkan and probably to your Villa. None of us wanted to leave. Many thanks for everything.” James and Family, Bedfordshire - UK

"Had a fantastic time – Kalkan is magical! Have some Shi-Sha in the Ottoman Restaurant, do a day boat trip, try the Thursday market for souvenirs, fruit and nice bread. Kaputas Beach was our favourite.All the restaurants in Kalkan are fantastic – Sorfa, Paprika and Ibo’s have the best chocolate crepes on this planet! We loved Kalkan and your fantastic villa – thank you Sue for all your advice and help. We hope to see you again soon!" - Christian, Steffi, Marie, Nina, Jessica & Victoria (London - UK, Germany, Spain)

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Name:	Debbie Warwick
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