Villa Ruyam (My Dream)

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Villa |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Islamlar in Kalkan

From £850 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

5 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Villa Ruyam (My Dream) is an exceptionally luxurious and spacious 4 bedroom home situated in a stunning location near the traditional village of Islamlar in the hills above Kalkan. Prominently located on a ridge alongside the beautiful Islamlar valley, it has truly spectacular views all round and yet is only a fifteen minute drive through the vineyards, orchards and pines of the valley to Kalkan.

Set in a 5000 square metre Mediterranean style garden, the villa has been furnished to the very highest standards. Spacious and elegant, it features two sitting room areas, a formal dining room area and a superb kitchen.

This spacious open plan living space is spread over two wings of the villa and opens out through seven double patio doors on to the swimming pool terraces, with truly commanding views over the region.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Bedrooms: All four bedrooms have en suite toilet and shower cabinets, bedside tables and lamps and large fitted wardrobes. Two of the rooms have double beds, the others two singles. All bedrooms have their own private balconies with splendid views.

Kitchen: The kitchen is fully equipped to the highest standard and features a central island and polished dark marble surfaces. It comprises an oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. It is also very prettily lit from numerous ceiling and ground level lamps.

Dining area: Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining area with an elegant glass-topped table with built in lamps and seating for eight. The stylishly lit dining table and elegant white chairs, plus elegant white crockery to match, make it admirably suited for formal or special evening meals.

Various Facilities:

Air conditioning in all rooms.
Central heating, plus open log fire place and wood stove for use in winter months.
Electric generator to maintain both lighting and air conditioning in case of power cuts.
Satellite TV, DVD/CD player, I-Pod docking station, broadband wireless Internet connection. A mobile telephone is also provided for local calls if needed.
Private swimming pool.
Professional table tennis table
Utility room with washing machine, iron and ironing board.
Hair dryer in each bedroom.
Linen and towels, including pool towels, provided. The linen and towels are changed mid-week.
Barbecue.

Further details outdoors:
Pool and Terraces:

The triangular shaped pool has both a shallow and deep end, and is surrounded by extensive terrace areas. There are eight sun lounges, plus a table and eight chairs in the shade between the columns of the central patio.

Given the location of the villa, the pool area is totally private and yet has splendid mountain, valley and sea views. A side terrace has another table and four chairs.

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Superb views from the pool terrace

 

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Spacious and luxuriously furnished villa with stunning view

 

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Second living room area

 

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Elegant dining

The Turquoise Coast/Lycia region

Things to do / Places to visit:

Kalkan:
Kalkan’s colourful, narrow lanes are packed with small shops selling eye catching things – antiques, carpets, jewellery, leather goods, souvenirs. The old part of town which leads down to the picturesque harbour is also where the towns many roof top restaurants and pavement cafes are located. The choice is endless. More practical outlets such as small supermarkets, chemists, and banks with ATM machines are to be found higher up.

Kas: (Pronounced ‘Cash’). A 25 km drive from Kalkan along a scenic coastal road brings you to the charming town of Kas. Surrounded by mountains that drop directly down to the sea, Kas takes its name (‘eyebrow’ in Turkish) from its long peninsula that juts out to sea.

As in Kalkan, there are plenty of boat trips and diving trips on offer at the harbour, and elsewhere tandem paragliding for the more adventurous. Lots of interesting shops and good cafes and restaurants set off with colourful bougainvillea in the old part of town, plus beach clubs and cafes for relaxing and swimming.

Half an hour by boat from Kas is the Greek island of Meis (Castellorizo)- population 300. Pretty, traditional Greek fishing harbour.

Fun Outings:
Kalkan Bay: Numerous boat trips are on offer at the harbour. Great for a relaxing day’s cruising with a refreshing swim and snorkel along the way.

Islamlar trout restaurants: Just minutes away from the villa is the lovely valley of Islamlar with its orchards, vineyards and pines. The village, which has a working water-driven flour mill, is known for its trout restaurants. Pleasant settings with great views down the valley, and inexpensive tasty meals.

Beaches: Kalkan has its own pebbly beach just outside the harbour. More popular is the famous 18 km stretch of sand at Patara – visible from the villa across the Xanthos plain. The beach is completely unspoiled by resort type development and has only one café. Sun lounges and umbrellas are provided here, with changing rooms, showers and toilets nearby. Kaputas Beach: A small, sandy beach five minutes outside Kalkan on the way to Kas. Lots of steps to climb and no facilities, but pretty as picture.

One glance down at the beach and you’ll know why this part of Turkey gets its name – the Turquoise Coast. Another good beach for swimming is the pebble beach cove just the other side of Kas, where there is a beach restaurant.

Swimming: Both Kalkan and Kas have a number of beach clubs and sea side cafes with plenty of sun lounges for relaxing and platforms for deep water swimming.

Saklikent Gorge: See how far you can get splashing your way up the spectacular gorge at Saklikent, then relax in the shade by the water’s edge on a ‘koshk’ or sit in a big rubber ring and get swept down the river for a 5 km ride. You can even cake yourself in mud if you feel so inclined. Saklikent is a 45 minute scenic drive from the villa.

Kekova: Sleepy little village the other side of Kas, with a few carpet shops and waterside restaurants where you can hire a boat to take you round the island enclosed bay. Anchor off for a swim then cruise over the sunken Lycian ruins. Alternatively, hire a kayak and paddle your way around. A very pretty location and favourite anchorage for cruising gulets and yachts.

Jeep safaris: Check out tour companies in Kalkan and Kas who offer excursions off the main roads on forestry tracks in the mountains.

For Classical History Buffs: Most of the sites of ancient Lycia are within easy reach: places such as Xanthos, Patara, Letoon, Tlos, Pinara. The ruins at Patara include a splendid amphitheatre plus a smaller theatre which served as the parliament of the world’s first federal democracy. Big names passed this way: Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar’s assassin, Brutus, Hadrian of the Wall, amongst others. At the other end of Patara beach is Letoon, with the remnants of temples to Leto, lover of Zeus, and her children Apollo and Artemis. Further afield, at Demre beyond Kas, is the ancient site of Myra with rock tombs and the Basilica of St. Nicholas (Father Christmas, no less, who was born at Patara).

The Kalkan / Islamlar area

For the Active and Adventurous:

Paragliding: Tandem paragliding flights can be had at both Kas and OluDeniz. The Kas take off is from around 700 metres, while OluDeniz has four takeoff points at various heights with the highest being the 2000 metre peak of Babadag mountain – a truly ‘awesome’ experience. Oludeniz is also noted for its magnificent beach, and numerous bars and restaurants.

Walking: Both Kalkan and Kas lie on the route of the well-known Lycian Way that runs from Fethiye to Antalya. There are many attractive sections of this walk near Kalkan which can be done as single day hikes, but this is only advisable outside the hot summer months.

Diving: The seas around Kalkan and Kas are said to offer the best diving in the whole Mediterranean and there are a number of companies with boats offering both training and trips for experienced scuba divers.

Mountain biking, canyoning: These activities are on offer by adventure companies in Kalkan or Kas but, like walking, are probably best avoided during the hot months except at higher altitudes in the Akdag range of mountains.

How to get there

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The nearest airport is Dalaman (DLM). The scenic drive from the airport takes a bit under two hours. As the villa is outside the town, car hire is essential.

This can be arranged on request as can airport transfers. Please ask for a map to the villa and advice on suitable arrangements. As there are numerous airlines operating to Dalaman and fares vary considerably, it is well worth getting your agent, or using the Internet, to find the best options.

The cost of a visit visa for visitors from the UK is £10, so come prepared with the appropriate amount in Sterling to hand over as your passports gets stamped. Visa charges vary according to nationality.

Activities near Kalkan

Reviews

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27 Oct 2011

“As good as it gets ...” We have stayed in many villas in Turkey and have yet to find one as delightful as Villa Ruyam. The quality of the accommodation is outstanding and the location is nothing short of spectacular. It's a bit of a steep winding road up the mountain from Kalkan to Islamlar, but this is part of the fun. Kalkan is bustling and lively (with lots of good shops and restaurants), but with the villa just 15 minutes drive away from Kalkan centre you get the best of all worlds. A sense of peace if you want it, combined with plenty of life if you seek that as well. It's a perfect combination for those with young families and also those with teenagers (our party was made up of two families with three teenagers ... and the 'kids' loved it). The bedrooms are smashing, the towels and linen of high quality, the grounds a sanctuary. Nothing was left to chance and we were royally looked after. There are good local shops for all that you need on a daily basis and the village has several very good restaurants. All in all, we think we discovered a gem. We would certainly go back.

10 Oct 2011

“Easily the BEST villa we have ever stayed in” For the last two years (July 2010 & August 2011) we have spend two of the most relaxing two week holidays ever! We are so pleased to have found Pat's amazing Villa in this incredible area of... more

08 Oct 2011

“ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!!!” Well who would have thought Paradise was on top of a mountain in Islamlar, well it is! It is called Villa Ruyam. This villa is outstanding, by far the very best we have stayed in, and we have stayed in a lot, our first visit to Turkey and I am sure not our last. On arrival Pat the lucky and very lovely owner was there to greet us(even though we were hours late as we got lost on route) with Cihat who looks after the villa, making us feel very welcome indeed. Villa Ruyam is so well equiped with everything you could possibly need, from kitchen to bedrooms!! Cihat who is always around but very discreet will bring you fresh bread every morning if required,also set up barbeque if needed,he is such a gentle giant, and his lovely wife Guvyer who keeps everything sparkling clean. The views from the villa are amazing especially the sunsets, as we sat with a glass of wine watching the sun go down most evenings, bliss! Kalkan town is also very pretty, there are some really good restaurants here and lots of lovely little shops selling allsorts if the fancy takes you, but please do try the local restaurants as it is cooler in the mountains than in Kalkan town,also cheaper. Our favourite restaurant is The Bodama, so friendly and food is excellant, try it in the afternooon and picnic in the gardens, so relaxing, also makes an evening meal special,(please say hello to Poppy) Mustafas is very good too, and the one on the bend where the young girl will wave to you as you drive by everyday(sorry cannot remmeber the name)she will also give you Turkish lesson's free, we must have sent her mad. For the more energetic there are lots of things to do,snorkelling,boat trips,walking,beaches,general sight seeing,but you must try the Turkish Bath, it's brilliant. We felt like four wet fish on a hot marble slab at first, but after being scrubbed, soaped, rinsed, massaged,and given a facial(even the blokes) we felt great! A trip to Saklikant Gorge is also very good.If you are brave enough to walk the gorge(I wasn't but our friends were)take a good pair of shoes that you don't mind getting wet or you can hire them there, as it is very rocky, or you can just paddle around at the bottom which is still great fun. There are so many places to visit but it was so lovely to just chilax around the villa and throw yourself into the beautiful pool when you needed to cool off.fab! Well I could write a book about what a fantastic holiday we had here, but I won't bore you any longer. So a great big TESAKKUR EDERIM (thankyou I hope) Pat,for letting us stay in your lovely home,and to Cihat and Guvyer for looking after us so well! We will be back. Very best wishes Ann and Tony. Cardiff

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03 Oct 2011

“A piece of Turkish paradise” Having rented many villas over the past seven years I can say with my hand on my heart that Villa Ruyam is one of the best villas that we have stayed in. The care that has been taken in putting this... more

08 Sep 2011

“welcome to paradise !” villa ruyam is a dream villa with it's stunning views outside and fantastic decor inside you will want for nothing more.The villa is spotlessly clean,extremley comfortable in a luxurious way.Pat... more

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Phil Burner (19.11.2009 09:43)
We all had the best holiday we had had in ages. None of us had ever stayed in such a beautiful villa in such a fabulous position near such a lovely town. It couldn't have been better in any way. The villa is fantastically furnished and fitted, the bedrooms are lovely all with great views, and a bathroom each was a luxury. We have already, without any reservations, recommended it to several friends and I for one will keep your contact deatils as I can see myself wanting to return very soon!! Cihat and his family were gracious and very helpful, You are lucky to have him!! The only problem now is that it will be very hard to get other villa that come near yours!
Best wishes, Phil

David (25.10.2009 18:20)
My family and I had the pleasure of staying at the Villa in July. The whole experience was excellent from the enquiry / booking process to our sad departure home. The Villa is a stunning property that appears to have had a huge personal touch into making it into a special holiday retreat. The rural mountain location is perfect for a getaway with yet only a short distance to the beautiful Kalkan giving visitors the option of pure tranquillity with village life on your doorstep should you want it. My family ranged from a teenager to pensioners and it has to be said that there really was something for everyone. The Villa can be compared to a home from the Hollywood Hills with its imposing stature on the hill side accompanied with the beautiful accessories that are often missing in other Holiday homes. A beautiful home in a prefect setting, truly a guilty pleasure.

Georgia and Philip Bazin (14.10.2009 13:55)
Hi Lovely Pat, It is my absolute pleasure to tell everyone about your gorgeous villa. Having been in many rented villas for family holidays over the years and had a number of disasters my youngest sons first comment on arrival was “This is wonderful we don’t have to move villa!” Firstly Pat helped and organised a cab from the airport to the Villa which was perfect otherwise we might not have found it and then a car at the same time was delivered to the house for our hols. Made the arrival very easy. We arrived at the Villa to be welcomed by the lovely Pat and Cihat ( we nicknamed him Lurch from the Adams Family because he was he so large) but charming.. The villa is set up in the mountains about 15 mins by car from Kalkan on an outcrop with the most stunning 360 degree views, 180 of which are of the sea. Beautifully furnished with everything that you could possibly need , as unlike most rentals, this is catered for as a home. The bedding was changed twice in our stay, which was good cotton. The pool which we though might be difficult because of the shape was actually really good.. and the addition of the table tennis was fab. Cihat bought us up fresh bread every morning which was very nice and would set up the bbq in the evening when asked. The only thing is that he comes in very early in the morning to change the bins so can be a shock first couple of times if you see him…! (though probably for him as well.) You must have a car as there is nothing to walk to but that also has the benefit of wonderful quiet. We found being up in the mountain great because when it was steaming down in Kalkan it was 3 or 4 degrees cooler up there. The teenagers could have their music on loud and not disturb anyone but us!! As you gather we had a wonderful holiday there and loved the villa, its secluded with only a 15 minute mountain drive to Kalkan which has lovely restaurants, a brilliant weekly market. I would recommend it to anyone. And if your lucky enough to meet Pat you will probably also want to adopt her. Regards Georgia and Philip Bazin with Ollie (20), Bianca(18) and Toby (11)

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	6 Apr 10	31 May 10	950£ 950	0-	0-	1 Week
Peak Season	1 Jul 10	31 Aug 10	1500£ 1500	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Nov 10	1 Apr 11	850£ 850	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Apr 11	1 Jun 11	950£ 950	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Jun 11	1 Jul 11	1250£ 1250	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Jul 11	1 Sep 11	1500£ 1500	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 11	1 Oct 11	1250£ 1250	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Oct 11	31 Oct 11	1150£ 1150	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Apr 12	1 Jun 12	950£ 950	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Jun 12	1 Jul 12	1250£ 1250	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	1500£ 1500	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	1 Oct 12	1250£ 1250	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Oct 12	1 Nov 12	1150£ 1150	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Booking Terms: A £200 (per week) non-refundable deposit is required to secure a booking. The balance is to be paid 6 weeks prior to the start of your holiday.

At the same time an additional refundable damage deposit of £200 is required. This deposit will be refunded as soon as the villa has been checked.

Payments can be made by cheque or bank transfer.

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3 years listed You are contacting Patricia Stacey Landline n/a Mobile +44 07853 146600 Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This villa has received 5 reviews from previous guests.