Kalkan, Turkey villa holiday direct from the owner

Spacious luxury 3 bedroom villa with own pool and stunning views over two bays, located on the quiet outskirts of the charming fishing town of Kalkan, on Turkey's Mediterranean coast.

This modern 3-storey villa has been fitted to a very high standard, with marble flooring, air-conditioning throughout, feature stonework, handcrafted wrought iron and wooden furniture and all mod cons. It is situated at the front of a small complex of privately owned villas and apartments.

The site is slightly elevated, thus allowing wonderful views of two bays and surrounding hills. The villa pool is approximately 7 m x 4.5m x 1.65m deep (no shallow end). On the first floor there is a twin bedroom and a large double bedroom (kingsize bed), both with en-suite shower rooms. These bedrooms open onto a roomy terrace with 2 sun loungers, table & chairs, and wonderful views. On the top floor is the master suite, with kingsize bed and jacuzzi bath. This bedroom opens onto a very large roof terrace with shaded, cushioned ottoman area for relaxing. The complex offers 24 hour security & maintenance, maid service with twice weekly linen change. The villa has its own private entrance with locked gate. Inside the villa on the ground floor there is a spacious living area with comfortable sofabeds and chairs, satellite TV, DVD player with DVDs, stereo, wifi internet and games. There is also an indoor dining area and cloakroom. The separate, large kitchen has all mod cons: washing machine, dishwasher, oven/hob, microwave, water cooler, large fridge/freezer, coffeemaker, blender, toaster & citrus juicer. Off the living area are 2 sets of patio doors which open onto the terrace and pool area.

Outside on the terrace there is a dining set for 8, with a ceiling fan above, as well as comfortable sun loungers, parasols & shower. The villa pool is approximately 7 m x 4.5m x 1.65m deep (no shallow end). Guests are also free to make use of the lovely outdoor facilities at the nearby Asfiya & Elixir Hotels.

There is a small shop about 3 minutes walk down the road, with several supermarkets in Kalkan's centre, some of which offering free delivery. The numerous rooftop & harbour restaurants are delightfully romantic and offer a wide variety of freshly cooked cuisine. Prices vary from between £7 to £20 per head for a full meal. Beer is the cheapest alcohol or domestic spirits. There are many relaxing cafes and bars to enjoy a Turkish coffee, apple tea or a cocktail; one or two play music but if it's Ibiza-style nightlife you're looking for, then Kalkan is definitely not for you! There is a fantastic weekly market where you can pick up rugs, backgammon sets, spices, linens, fresh produce, jewellery and 'designer' fashion. The stall holders expect you to haggle so don't be shy! The villa is a 15 minute stroll to the centre and the nearest pebble beach is about 5 minutes further, which is rarely crowded. There are also a number of sandless beach clubs, where you sunbathe in comfort and access the clean, clear sea directly. Many offer free transport. These beach clubs are platforms cut into the rocks and provide an excellent amenity where you can sunbathe, eat, drink and enjoy water sports - without the hassle of sand everywhere. If you like sandy beaches, then the beautiful and renowned 18km long Patara beach is a 15 minute drive away (by car or public transport) and the smaller Kaputas beach is about 10 minutes away. There are all kinds of water sports available and numerous excursions where you can visit ancient rock tombs, mountaintop villages, rug centres, mud baths and sunken cities. Kalkan's people are very friendly and the pace is definitely relaxed.

Guest comments:
We had the most relaxing holiday ever thanks to the wonderful facilities at Villa Barinak, Sue has provided even more to make your holiday perfect, the outdoor fan above the table was another surprise and very welcome, and we just enjoyed every minute relaxing by the pool knowing we didn't need to 'escape' to the air-con when it got too hot for us, you can't fail to chill out here! We went to the Ivy (twice) on Sue's recommendation and the food was very good, also the live Turkish music on our last visit. Omer was so helpful, nothing we asked of him was too much trouble and we will miss him. Not forgetting Fatima who kept the villa spotless, as in the previous review we also had our bed made every day, not expecting her to do it but very grateful. Villa Barinak is certainly the place to escape to if you're looking for that perfect holiday home, we will miss it and hope to return soon. Thank you Sue for allowing us to share your wonderful villa. J&P Sept/Oct 2007

Returned last night from another glorious stay in your gorgeous villa. Can honestly say we can't fault it - so many comforts - a real home from home and just the perfect rest we needed. Loved the new ottoman area - wonderful sipping our g & t's in the evening gazing out to sea, before strolling down to Kalkan - only stress was deciding where to eat - it's a tough life on holiday! Omar and team were as helpful as ever and Fatima even made our bed each day, bless her. It was hard to leave - a week is just not long enough - we always plan to do so much more - time flies when you're having fun - just chilling and truly enjoying life. What a relief - no mossies this time. Only got one bite but that was in Kas! RH October 2007

This is our second time at Villa Barinak. The villa is superb and with two young boys the pool is a godsend. The overall feel and fitting out of the villa is great and we would highly recommend it. Kalkan is a beautiful place and has some very high quality restaurants. I personally would recommend the cut throat shave and head massage. The on site manager Omer is a real help and is always there for any issues no matter how small. Highly recommended and Sue is a pleasure to deal with. DM July 2007 We had a great time; the villa was excellent. We hired a villa last year in Kalkan and I have to say that this year we were overwhelmed with how professional and easy the whole experience was. Omer was great; he made our stay so easy. He could not do enough for us. You seem to have thought of everything your guests may require. We thank you for a lovely holiday. GH July 2007

We were really pleased with the Villa overall and would happily stay there again. The location is good and the description you gave us was accurate. M&NC August 2008

We all felt really sad to leave! We had a marvellous holiday and thought that your villa was really excellent. We have had many wonderful villa holidays in different parts of the world and we all felt that Villa Barinak compared extremely well with previous experiences.. There was nothing that we could fault - you really have thought of everything to make the holiday relaxing and comfortable! We really loved all the different areas to sit outside and the beautiful plants, trees and flowers you have so tastefully arranged. The balconies were a really good size and we had some lovely times relaxing on the ottoman roof terrace enjoying the views and the hot breezes. The position of the villa looking over the bays was stunning and we enjoyed the peaceful position on the edge of Kalkan. The pool was lovely to swim in and the water beautifully warm. All the rooms were a generous size and the beds very comfortable. Everything was impeccably clean and well maintained. We really appreciated the 'extras' that we would not normally expect such as the water dispenser and supply of loo paper! Also the food on arrival. We cannot speak highly enough of Omer,Fadime, Ramazan and Muhterem. They were pleasant, courteous and friendly. Omer was wonderful and we felt really well looked after. He was so helpful, attentive and kind. He booked us tables at several restaurants and we always got the best ones! One day when I told Omer that our daughter was staying at the villa on her own, he went to check that she was OK at least twice, which was very kind. The staff worked hard around the villa cleaning, sweeping outside and watering the plants constantly. This was our first time in Turkey and we thought that Kalkan was really beautiful and magical at night. The Turkish people were lovely Everybody in the shops and restaurants was friendly and polite and the service excellent. We found the food marvellous and enjoyed every meal. The rooftop terraces were absolutely magical! We ate at The Ivy, Ibo, Sofra (fantastic jazz singer and guitarist), Korsan Fish Terrace and Ciflik Trout Restaurant. Ciflik was a wonderful experience. What a setting, and such a delightful family. The four sons were so sweet. The eldest boy served us our delicious meal and his attentiveness and eagerness to please were touching. We shopped for fresh food at Kas market and really enjoyed the authentic atmosphere there. We loved Patara - the Roman site and the beach and loved Kaputas cove. We loved walking in Saklikent Gorge and made it to the waterfall with a lot of help from a Turkish student/guide who took us (well my sister and me) under his wing! My husband is a keen climber, so coped fine! We thought the hills and mountains just inland were really beautiful and drove to Bezirgan. We loved the village and the contrast with Kalkan. Sorry if I've gone on too long! I could write far more! You may have guessed by now that we would have absolutely no hesitation whatsoever in recommending your villa, Kalkan and Turkey to friends and family. In fact we have already told our neighbours all about it! GG July 2008