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Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 0.5 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Situated approximately 500 metres from the coast on a spacious, landscaped complex - this is a luxurious, newly built, apartment furnished throughout with absolute adherence to both quality and detail.
The apartment comprises of three good sized bedrooms, two of which have fitted wardrobes and one has its own private terrace with garden furniture. Hotel quality Egyptian cotton bed-linen and towels are supplied as standard.
There are two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite.
The sitting room, dining room and kitchen form a spacious open plan area leading out onto a large terrace, perfect for both sunbathing and al fresco dining. The terrace also has a built-in brick BBQ and pergola with linen weave for shade from the hot sun.
The terrace overlooks our own private walled garden for you to enjoy with feature trees and shrubs adding to the appeal of this luxurious property.
Beyond the walled garden is the large communal pool and garden area.
The apartment is situated in Lapta - just a short drive from historical Kyrenia.
B2 The Pines - ground floor apartment with dramatic mountain backdrop and pool view
Lounge area with satellite television, Playstation 2, DVD and stereo
Private garden overlooking communal gardens and pool area
Master bedroom with en-suite and fitted wardrobes
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The Kyrenia District
*** “Northern Cyprus - sophisticated, charming and a place where tourism exists, but doesn't yet dominate its unique landscape”. BBC Holiday. ***
One of the last unspoiled corners of the Mediterranean, Northern Cyprus offers not only spectacular countryside, miles of deserted beaches but also a traditional warm welcome. Unlike many other areas of the Mediterranean, Northern Cyprus is most definitely the ‘best kept secret’ of the Mediterranean.
The country is scenically stunning ranging from the sand dunes of the Karpaz ‘Pan Handle’ to the impressive Kyrenia mountain range.
Cyprus has been fought over by the Ancient Greeks, Venetians, Egyptians, Romans, the Ottomans and the British which means there are plenty of historical sites to explore.
Cyprus registers itself as the sunniest island in the Mediterranean with over 300 day’s sunshine a year, a sea temperature that hardly ever drops below 16°C and Spring arriving in February, so is ideally suited to those who prefer the finer weather outdoor pursuits such as golf. A good antidote to the British winter!
The people are incredibly friendly, and due to the legacies of the British colonial era, English is widely spoken, even in the remotest areas. They even drive on the left. Splendid!!
Lapta area
In a spectacular setting amid a backdrop of outstanding beauty, The Pines was completed in 2006 and was one of the first of its kind in Northern Cyprus.
Golf lovers will be delighted to learn that North Cyprus is just about to open its first golf course. The Esentepe Golf and Country Club is not just the first 18 hole golf course in North Cyprus, but a truly international course designed to the highest standards.
The course covers some 6600 yards with elegant greens, tricky sand bunkers and water hazards, set amongst olive trees and with the natural beauty of the Northern Cyprus Kyrenia Mountains as a stunning backdrop. You can also practice your swing at the 30 bay driving range, or brush up of your skills with the help of a qualified instructor at the golf academy.
Golf 'widows' will be as equally delighted knowing just five minutes drive away in Karsiyaka, a brand new five star health resort and spa has only just opened, offering a wide range of treatments and exclusive five star dining. For a true pampering session, its a must!
Golf 'orphans' will be overjoyed when they hear about the brand new water park just a two minute drive away, the excellent water slides at the Acapulco Beach Hotel and Riverside Holiday complex. As a non-resident, you pay a small fee per person and the facilities are yours. Happy days!!
For the more adventurous, the Hotel Sempati (just a short walk away) can offer short courses in underwater diving and snorkelling.
If all that exercise (or relaxation) makes you hungry, you can dine at one of the many restaurants the area has to offer, some of which offer exclusive five star dining, or sip a cooling drink in one of the many beautiful bars. Just a small distance away is Vaha Spa, offering a truely indulgent spa experience and excellent food!
Kyrenia Castle houses the oldest shipwreck in the world and was also where Richard the Lionheart, on his way from England to the Crusades, spent his honeymoon with Queen Berengaria in 1191.
There's also the peaceful little hillside village of Bellapais, just outside Kyrenia, where you'll find the Tree of Idleness immortalised in the Lawrence Durrell novel Bitter Lemons. Go there in the evening, when the ruins of the 12th Century abbey are lit up, and treat yourself to a brandy sour (brandy, lemon juice and soda water) as you listen to piped classical music and drink in the atmosphere at the same time.
Where ever you are, you always have the benefit of fantastic sea views and the dramatic backdrop of the Besparmak mountain range.
How to get there
Flying here: You can fly to Cyprus via Larnaca or Paphos in South Cyprus or North Cyprus's Ercan airport.
Flying to North Cyprus: Cyprus Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines EasyJet now fly from the UK's Luton Airport to Istanbul's Sabiha Gökçen Airport on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. Pegasus Airlines operates a daily shuttle from this Istanbul airport to Ercan in Northern Cyprus.
The following tour operators sometimes offer good flight only details: Cyprus Paradise Green Island Holidays
Flying to South Cyprus: British Airways Monarch Arlines (Air 2000) - from March 07 Olympic Airlines Cyprus Airways Thomas Cook First Choice
Airport transfers: Please inform us of your requirements at your earliest convenience and the owners will make all necessary arrangements. Transfers can be free of charge if car hire is booked through owners recommended companies.
Ercan (approx. 45 min drive)
Larnaca (approx 1.5 hours - taxi can be arranged - £40 - £50 each way)
Paphos (approx 2 hours - taxi can be arranged - £80 each way)
Visa requirements: The citizens of European Union (EU) nations, Turkey, USA, Canada, Mexico, Israel, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, Australia and New Zealand do not require a visa.
No visa is required for a stay of up to one month for all bona fide tourists nationals of countries listed above. Extensions to stay beyond one month can be arranged in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus at local police stations.
All other nationals should check their position with regard to passports and visas with the nearest Embassy or Office of Representative of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
Visitors who do not wish to have their passports stamped by the authorities on arrival in Northern Cyprus may request a stamped visa form which is loosely inserted into the passport and removed upon departure.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Ercan: 50 km
Ferry:
Kyrenia: 10 km
Activities near Lapta
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Single beds (3), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Childrens pool
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The apartment is fully air-conditioned - perfect for those hot sunny days. The air conditioning units have a dual function and can warm up rooms to a toasty temperature during those chilly winter evenings.
The Master Bedroom and Bedroom 2 both have fitted wardrobes with Bedroom 2 also boasting its own private terrace.
The apartment also has a Play Station 2 with two controllers and a remote control to play DVD's. For those of you that own an iPod, there is also an auxiliary adaptor to work with the stereo and another that can go in your hire car's cassette player!
Satellite TV has also been recently installed offering guests an array of English speaking channels including news and movies.
Further details outdoors: The communal pool is of a good size and boasts a separate children's pool. The grounds are perfectly safe for young children to roam.
From the kitchen terrace, you can enjoy both the splendor of the mountain range to the left and the twinkling of the sea to the right - sunset time is truly amazing, especially whilst coupled with the moving sound of the 'call for prayer'.
With the apartment comes a family membership for the local beach club where you can spend all day enjoying its facilities, including boat trips and most watersports, i.e. banana boat and floating trampoline in the sea. There are also two swimming pools with sun beds, skittles, pool table, TV lounge, gym, kiddies play area and paint balling. Most major televised world sports fixtures are likely to be broadcast live in the bar area.
The membership provides free entrance to the beach club and 20% discount against all purchases including food and drink.
Further details
The Pines provides a communal pool which has been divided into two, one large deep area for adults and the other area for small children. This pool is unsupervised and unheated. The general recommended months for unheated pool use in Cyprus are May through to October.
Should you wish to travel with more people and stay on the same development, the owners are able to make arrangements to accommodate them.
Excellent flight information can be found by looking at www.skyscanner.co.uk. I would also recommend booking a one-way ticket to Cyprus and a one-way ticket back home. This is a cheaper way of travelling...see for yourself on www.flythomascook.com.
***** SMOKING PERMITTED ON TERRACE & BALCONY ONLY *****
Conditions
In order to secure the booking, the owner require a 25% non-refundable deposit with the outstanding amount to be paid no later than six weeks before your departure. The owner will also require a security bond of £200 to cover any damage, loss or breakages. This will be returned, following a report from the owners managing agent, within two weeks following your departure.
It is possible to book the apartment for additional days, should you so wish. This will be charged at the relevant daily rate.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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150£ 150
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245£ 245
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320£ 320
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195£ 195
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180£ 180
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140£ 140
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140£ 140
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250£ 250
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195£ 195
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25 May 09
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250£ 250
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195£ 195
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. NB: Please note that prices may be subject to change at the owners' discretion. Extra days can be booked and will be charged at the relevant daily rate. For those wishing to book a long-term let, please do not hesitate to contact the owner on the mobile telephone number for negotiable rates. Rates are typically charged from £80.00 per week (excluding utility bills and subject to the time of the year) for a booking of no less than one month.
Guestbook
Lovely clean apartment with everything we needed during our stay. We spent most of our time with builders and are hoping it all works out as well as Lyndsey's purchase of this beautiful apartment. Tim, Trisha & Nathan - November 2007
We greatly enjoyed our stay in your apartment. The weather has been fabulous all week and we have used the pool here every day. We love it and are almost the sole users! Ruth, Chris, Saul & Ethan - October 2007
Have had a wonderful two weeks - weather fabulous. Apartment great - everything in it we needed. Pool great even for a non-swimmer. We never went to any one place, just tried everywhere. The people are so nice and we enjoyed the boat trip - lots of laughs!! Jenny, Ann, John & Mick, Hertfordshire - September 2007
All we can say is that our stay has been one adventure after another, and the memories we will take with us are such that will last a lifetime. What is memorable are the times spent on the Karpaz peninsula and on the local beaches and especially your wonderful flat. With best regards, John, Berna, Berhan & Begum, Saudi Arabia - July 2007
Well, our last day has arrived and we don't really want to leave, will really miss sitting having our morning coffee overlooking the pool. The apartment is lovely with everything needed for a very relaxing time. The weather has been unbelievable - sunshine from morning til night. We have lived on the terrace all week! Many thanks. John and Susan Porter, Darlington - June 2007
We have had a lovely holiday, your apartment is fantastic - you must be so proud. The people here are so friendly and we can't wait for our apartment in Guzelyert to be built! Many thanks and we will recommend to others. Ann, Troy, Olivia and Morgan Davies, Manchester - April 2007
Apartment superb, far better than hotel living. The local cats are lovely, especially the one with three legs - please be nice to them! We all had a wonderful time, 10 days of endless sunshine, lots of great times in a fabulous setting - can't wait to come back - THANKS! Love Sarah, John, Sam and Patrick
A nice week even though we had quite a bit of rain, it just goes to show Northern Cyprus is a great place. The apartment worked well and we were very comfortable during our stay. Have fun! Tony and Bev
We have had a good week. The children loved the pool - even though it was a bit chilly! PLEASE look after the 3 legged cat, he's very special and we love him lots! Hugh, Elaine, Chloe, Libby and Elliott
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