Villa Nefis is a charming two-bedroomed stone villa built in a traditional style and is large enough to accommodate up to 6 guests. It's located in the Ortaalan area of Kalkan and is a 10 minute walk (downhill) to Kalkan village (a few minutes more to the marina).
The villa has completely unobscured views of Kalkan village and marina and was previously featured in the Tapestry Holidays brochure. Villa Nefis is fully air-conditioned. Inlaid travertine marble flooring has been laid throughout and the villa has been furnished with handcrafted wrought iron furniture. In brief, the ground floor of Villa Nefis is arranged as follows: *Living area with french doors to pool terrace. The living area has a double sofabed, two armchairs, CD Player, Satellite TV & DVD Player (the double sofa-bed can be used for the 5th & 6th guests if applicable). *Dining area to seat 6 people, with french doors to pool terrace *Kitchen area with gas cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher & washing machine *Downstairs WC The first floor comprises: *Double bedroom with en-suite shower room/WC & hairdryer *Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room/WC *Central landing *Door to large veranda-style balcony with table & chairs Kalkan is considered to be one of Turkey's most sophisticated resorts and is fast becoming the country's premier resort for private villa holidays.
It appeals to the more discerning tourist so if you're looking for nightclubs and British-style 'pubs', Kalkan is definitely not the resort for you! Dalaman is the nearest airport to the resort of Kalkan - transfer time by road is approximately 1.5 hours. The new Yesilkoy bypass opened in summer 2008 season reducing the transfer time by approximately 10 minutes. We can arrange private transfers for you - please ask for details. It is possible to reach the villas via Antalya Airport, however, the transfer time is approximately 3 - 3.5 hours.
The climate in Kalkan is similar to that of Southern California and the sea water temperature rarely drops below 16°c allowing a bathing season of around 9 months. The resort also benefits from the 'Meltem' - a seasonal wind which brings a welcome breeze to the scorching summer afternoons! The town 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.
Guest comments:
“We have just had a really fantastic two weeks in your lovely villa, every day was a joy and the restaurant food was exceptionally good. We loved Kalkan and will definitely do a return trip. We thought we would also let you know that we had lovely meals in The Kosk and Gironda restaurants and we also loved Saklikent Canyon and Patara Beach.Thank you once again”. - Victoria, James, Charlie and Robbie - Formby – UK
“Just to let you know we had a lovely holiday. The villa is as nice as we expected and we would hope to return again sometime. Thank you for the recommendation for the lazy day at sea. We had a great day”. – Bridget B and Family – Manchester – UK
“The holiday was perfect in every way! Your villa was like home from home, Kalkan itself is gorgeous and the people so friendly. I could have stayed there forever! You're right it was awful coming back to such dismal weather after such a hot fortnight. My tan will soon fade!” – Ruth C – Swansea – UK
“Just a quick line to thank you for the use of your lovely villa last week and for all the hints and advice you gave us before we went. We all had a great time and the locals were very friendly. Please pass on my thanks to Sue and Richard (from the Management Team) who were great. Can I ask if the same week is available next year?” - Mike C and Family - Selsdon – UK
“Just wanted to drop you a line and say how wonderful the Villa Nefis is!! We had a fantastic time in Kalkan, friendly people, lovely food, constant sunshine. The maid service was much appreciated and the pool guy kept the pool very clean. I will definately recommend Kalkan and the Villa Nefis to friends and family in the future, thank you for your excellent holiday accommodation”. - Vicki C and Family - UK and USA
“I just wanted to pass on my comments about the villa and thank you for making everything go so smoothly. Could you please also pass my sincere thanks to Sue who also did a great job in looking after us. We had an absolutely fantastic time in Kalkan and now back home we are trying to think of things we can do to sustain a living out there! We made a lot of friends including a lovely little cat and big soppy dog who adopted us for the week. The villa is beautiful and was exactly as in the pictures which is very rare. I only wish now we had booked two weeks - next time. We will certainly be staying at Nefis again as we found the peaceful location with such a beautiful view just right and the walk up the hill to the villa made you appreciate lounging around at the top! We did a lot of that! Thanks once again. Look forward to contacting you very soon with our next booking!” - Sarah & Partner, Essex, UK
