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Villa |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Kalkan in Turquoise Coast/Lycia

From £400 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Villa Gwendoline is a beautiful new villa, built in 2004. The villa has three floors comprising four double bedrooms, three en-suite one with Jacuzzi Bath, very spacious lounge (Satellite TV&DVD), fully equipped kitchen, fully air conditioned, own private pool, sun terraces and garden with perfect views of Kalkan bay. Villa Gwendoline is situated just a 10 minute downhill stroll to the quaint but chic village of Kalkan with its plethora of restaurants, shops and bars. Places to visit in this lovely region are personally recommended.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The large lounge is tastefully furnished with a large sofa, two arm chairs & coffee table and also enjoys air conditioning.

As you would expect with a property of this nature, all fixtures and fittings are high quality. The kitchen is fully fitted and includes washing machine, hob, cooker, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, kettle

Three of the four bedrooms are en-suite (with a further cloakroom downstairs), all are air conditioned and have balconies which enjoy beautiful mountain or sea views. Bedroom 1 has a double bed, bedroom 2 a kingsize bed, bedroom 3 twin beds and bedroom 4 a double bed and jacuzzi bath in the en-suite bathroom.

Further details outdoors:
In addition to the large private pool, the sun terraces are tastefully furnished with wooden sunbeds & cushions, sun parasols, dining table to seat 6 with iron chairs & cushions and a further table with iron chairs to seat 2.

Further details

This is a newly built property in 2004.

Conditions

The pool and gardens are checked daily and maintained as required. The villa is also professionally cleaned weekly.

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View from Villa Gwendoline

 

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Private Pool + large Sunbathing Terrace with 6 Loungers (not in picture) and Dining Area

 

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Poolside Dining area under Gazebo

 

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Lounge with Satellite TV (family channel package) and DVD Player

The Turquoise Coast/Lycia region

CLIMATE

Kalkan has a typical Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and warm wet winters. The sea water rarely drops below 16°C (60.8°F), therefore allowing swimmers to have an eight to nine months of bathing season.

The hottest days of the hottest months are cooled down by the "Meltem" that is a breeze which blows every afternoon.
Nevertheless, people who have problems coping with the heat are recommended to visit the region during spring, early summer, or in the autumn.

History and Architecture of Kalkan

Kalkan circa 1960

Kalkan has been a place of settlement since antiquity with the important location as the only safe harbour between Kas and Fethiye. Kalkan was a very important port during the 19th century - even more so than Fethiye or Antalya, its two larger neighbors.

The Kalkan you see today was settled 150 to 200 years ago by people of both Greek and Turkish origin subject to the Ottoman Empire. Camels brought goods to Kalkan from the nearby Xanthos valley and from as far away as the mountain highlands near Elmali. Cargo ships were then loaded in Kalkan's harbour to sail for the far reaches of the Ottoman Empire carrying charcoal, silk (you can see many mulberry trees in Kalkan today), olive oil (still produced in Kalkan) and wine, as well as cotton, grain, sesame seed, flour, grapes, acorns used for dye, and lumber from the vast cedar and pine forests.

By the early 20th century Kalkan had become quite a sizeable village. At the turn of the century it had its own custom’s house and in 1915 there were reportedly seventeen restaurants, a goldsmith, a shoemaker and several tailors. The first local elections were held in 1928 and in 1937 the present elementary school was opened.


Kalkan in the 1950's

Following World War I, the exchange in population between the new Turkish Republic and Greece took place in 1921 during the Turkish War of Independence. Most of the Greek origin people then living in Kalkan left Turkey (some going to the nearby Greek island of Meis), but trading continued until it faded away in the 1950’s due to the improvement of the Turkish road system and the adoption of overland transport.

With no more sea trade, the population of Kalkan trickled away as people moved to larger coastal cities to find work. Luckily, Kalkan was saved by the arrival of wealthy English yachtsmen in the 1960's and tourism eventually became the main economy of Kalkan. Because of this, Kalkan has retained its historic charm. Strict building and preservation codes are enforced and many of Kalkan's buildings are listed. Because of the determination to keep Kalkan beautiful, Kalkan has a specialness to it lacking in many other towns along the coast.

Despite the changes tourism has brought to the people of Kalkan, traditional life still continues for many of the local residents. Historically, many locals of Kalkan have owned land both in Kalkan and in the nearby mountain village of Bezirgan, set in a beautiful valley. Today many of these residents continue to follow the pattern of their ancestors, spending summers in the coolness of the mountains and winters near the warm coast.

Architecture

Kalkan's Greek origin can still be seen in its distinctive architecture which is very similar to the architecture of the nearby Greek island of Meis (Castellorizo). There is also a Greek Orthodox church by Kalkan's harbour which has been converted into a mosque.

As you walk about Old Kalkan you will notice much historic architecture. This architecture is very special, of the traditional 'Kalkan Style', and is well-preserved and protected.

Old Kalkan's houses line narrow streets winding up from the harbour and are quite beautiful, often covered in bougainvillea. They are characteristically built of stone with small shuttered windows and timber balconies, whitewashed walls and contrasting woodwork. and often have courtyards and gardens. Narrow passages criss-cross between the houses. To combat the heat of summer, houses were built for coolness. Balconies, terraces and courtyards were constructed to create cool, comfortable areas, while small windows could be tightly shuttered from the hot noon sun. Windows and balconies of the upper floors face the sea to take advantage of any breezes.

Old Kalkan buildings are usually two stories high, unless the road is very steep. In this case there is sometimes a mezzanine. Behind the pediment (the hallmark of the traditional Kalkan house) is the red-tiled roof and chimneypot. Ground floors are usually used as shops or for storage while residents live on the floors above.


The many decorative elements of old Kalkan’s architecture provide a link to the area’s ancient past. Such elements can be seen in the sills placed between the floor levels and the tops of windows and on the corners of buildings enhanced with pilasters and pseudo column capitals. Adorned pediments grace facades, and dentils and cornices decorate eves.

The Kalkan area

Kalkan is a place to fall in love with ...


A small peaceful Mediterranean resort and fishing town on the beautiful Turquoise Coast of Turkey, Kalkan has not been touched by mass tourism. More sophisticated than the usual resort town, Kalkan appeals to travelers looking for more than a "sun and sea" holiday.

Because of its great charm, Kalkan has a growing number of perennial visitors who say the town is the only holiday destination they would choose to visit repeatedly. There is simply no other town quite like Kalkan along Turkey's coast



Kalkan curls snuggly around an ancient harbour sheltered at the foot of the towering Taurus Mountains. The town overlooks a beautiful bay in which islands seem to magically float upon the shimmering sea. Narrow streets twist down to the harbour through the historic town and are lined with listed whitewashed villas with shuttered windows situated alongside small local specialty shops and restaurants. Overhead hang original ornately carved Ottoman timber balconies garlanded with brilliantly coloured bougainvillea cascading to the streets below. It is a very special place.

Why Kalkan is so special

Not only is Kalkan beautiful, but unlike other Turkish coastal resort towns Kalkan's main economy is tourism and therefore its citizens put much pride and effort into the town's historic preservation. Because of this, Kalkan has retained the texture of its history with its distinctive Greek architecture (it was once a Greek and Turkish fishing village). Very strict building codes keep the town small and architecturally blended with the historic heart of the town known as "Old Kalkan".

Besides the famous "Kalkan Style" historic architecture, the many excellent restaurants of Kalkan contribute to the special atmosphere within Kalkan. Good dining has always been the way of life in Kalkan and continues today. In fact, Kalkan is said to have the highest number of restaurants and bars per inhabitant or square meter on the Turkish coast. Additionally, Kalkan is especially renowned in Turkey for its numerous roof terrace restaurants and bars which offer a wonderful view of the town, sea and stars. You can also sit at one of the many fine harbour-side restaurants and watch the fishermen leave early in the morning as you eat breakfast, or see them return with the day's catch in the evening.

How to get there

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Map showing the Kalkan areaReset Map

Best airlines to travel to Dalaman Turkey are
Thomson Fly http://www.thomsonfly.com
British Airways www.ba.com
XL.com and Coop holidays Direct .
Eastern Avenue, Lichfield Staffs WS13 6RH tel 0870 241 1047 Fax 01543 421401 -

Kalkan 1 1/2 - 2 hours by car or Airport Transfer

Activities near Kalkan

Guestbook for Villa Gwendoline

We had a wonderful time and found the villa beautiful and the views spectacular. We would love to return next year and hope that we can.
Villa management personnel were very nice too and we couldnt find fault with anything.
Andrea C, Oxford

No changes necessary - keep it all as it is as its perfect !! Graham R, Herefordshire

Everything was lovely, the villa, the weather, the people. We hired a car for a few days and got to see some of the real Turkey and some stunning scenery.Our transfers were really smooth and everyone connected with the villa was very helpful.It was a shame we had to come back. Debbie M, Ascot

We had a great time chilling out by the pool most days other than a visit to Patara beach and a boat trip, we all loved the peace and quiet your villa had to offer. Dining out and shopping every night was tiring, we managed to walk back to the villa the first two nights after that it was a taxi!!
Mike S, Rochester

We had a great time, the weather and everything was gorgeous, including the baby tortoise and kittens." (One for the kids!!) Matt B, Portsmouth

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	4 Jul 11	25 Jul 11	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
	25 Jul 11	5 Sep 11	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
	5 Sep 11	26 Sep 11	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
	26 Sep 11	31 Oct 11	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
	31 Oct 11	26 Mar 12	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
	26 Mar 12	16 Apr 12	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
	16 Apr 12	28 May 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 May 12	2 Jul 12	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Jul 12	30 Jul 12	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Jul 12	3 Sep 12	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
	3 Sep 12	1 Oct 12	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Oct 12	29 Oct 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Please note that the property is generally rented Monday to Monday but other start dates can be accommodated.

It will be available to new guests from 3pm on the day of changeover and needs to be vacated by 11am when leaving.

Availability

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