Villa Sophia, Yalikavak
Holiday Home Description
Villa Sophia is a luxury, detached villa on a small complex of 23 villas, the Azelea Villas, on the Bodrum Peninsula in Turkey. Unlike the majority of holiday rental properties, which are well out of the village, high up on the hillsides, making car rental a necessity, it is right in the centre of Yalikavak. Most of the villas in the centre of the village are residential, and not available for holiday rental. Our villa is in a flat area making it ideal for push chairs and the less able. It is less than 10 minutes stroll along the flat to the sandy beach and village centre. Here you will find a beautiful old, unspoilt harbour with a variety of shops and restaurants.
The villa is set in landscaped gardens and shares a large swimming pool and separate children's pool with the other villas on this small complex. It sits at the edge of the development and has beautiful views of the surrounding hills and mandarin groves from its large roof top terrace and first floor balcony. It is west facing and so gets the evening sun. Super for an evening drink on the balcony.
Downstairs there is a large open plan living space providing a well equipped kitchen area with barbecue terrace, dining area with large dining table and chairs as well as sitting room. There is a large ground floor terrace leading out from the sitting room which provides a lovely outdoor eating area. As the villa is set back a little from the pool, this is very private and not overlooked.The ground floor also features a spacious cloakroom and toilet.
On the first floor the master (double) bedroom has an ensuite shower room and its own private balcony. Relaxing chairs and a table are provided making it a lovely place to finish the day.The second bedroom provides twin accommodation. The third bedroom has a set of full size bunkbeds. The main family bathroom provides a bath with overhead power shower.
The stairs lead up further to the spacious roof top terrace with spectacular panoramic views. This is furnished with large cushions and a low table in the "Turkish Corner" style.
The villa is beautifully finished to a very high standard.As it is used as our own holiday home it is better equipped than would be expected. We have decorated it with original paintings and artwork, giving it that special touch. It has plenty of wardrobe and other storage space.
EQUIPMENT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN/BABIES
We understand the difficulties of travelling with young children/babies, especially with the current luggage restrictions.To this end, we provide the following items:
Baby cot (with linen),high chair,childrens crockery/cutlery, potty.
We can supply nappies on request (extra charge payable locally).
The villa will be cleaned and prepared for your arrival, including making up the beds. Towels are provided for your use in the villa only. Please bring your own swimming towels. The linen and towels will be replaced with fresh ones after the first week, for two week stays.
Sun loungers and umbrellas are provided for your use.There are also some pool inflatables and beach toys.
There is plenty of parking on the development. There is also 24 hour security.
We can organise AIRPORT TRANSFERS for you. For those with late flights home, luggage can be stored in the security office (we can accept no liability for this).It may be possible to check out of the villa later, for a local fee, if there are no incoming guests.
THIS IS A STRICTLY NON-SMOKING VILLA.
GUESTBOOK
"Fantastic property, spacious, well equipped. Very comfortable with excellent furnishings. Pool area and gardens just as pictured. A great place for families looking for rest and relaxation in a safe location. Site well looked after, several other owners on site at time of our visit were very helpful re local attractions etc. Service re airporrt collection and daily visits/help/advice from villa management team excellent" - Heather, June 2007
"Just to say how much we enjoyed visiting the Villa Sophia. Thank you for everything." - Robert, September 2006
"Had a fantastic week, gardens need to mature to make the setting. Furnished very well." - Wendy, September 2006
"Fabulous location for a good family holiday. Lived up to all our expectations and more. The villa and its location were accurately portrayed by the owner, and the complex offered a safe environment for children - even for our Down syndrome daughter (a first for us!). Would recommend it highly to families." - Kim, August 2006
"We had a lovely holiday thanks and thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the villa." - Kevin, August 2006
Bodrum Peninsula Area Description
The Bodrum Peninsula is one of the most beautiful parts of Turkey's Aegean Coast. There are numerous small fishing villages and resorts around the coast, each with their own individual character.There are many beaches to choose from both with and without watersports, to suit all tastes. Please see our photo gallery for examples.There are boat trips to be had from many of these harbours.Both Bodrum and Yalikavak have marinas. For those wishing to partake in a little more serious yachting, yacht charter is available. Golf is available in Bodrum.
Those wishing to venture a bit further might like to take the ferry across from Bodrum to the Greek island of Kos.
There are many land based places to visit. These include Ephesus, the largest archaeological site in the world, the stunning pools at Pamukkale, the royal rock tombs at Dalyan, the temple of Apollo at Didim or St. Peter's Castle, built by the crusaders, in Bodrum itself.
Yalikavak is a traditional Turkish fishing village on the northern (quieter and less commercialised) coast of the Bodrum Peninsula. It has yet to appear in the mainstream travel brochures and so is a perfect retreat for those more discerning of travellers, looking for a quieter holiday but in easy reach of the hustle and bustle of Bodrum. It is well served by the local bus service with routes to all the resorts on the peninsula.There is no need for car hire unless you want to explore further afield.
Although Yalikavak has it's own sandy beaches you might want to explore some of the others nearby. There are so many that you hardly need visit the same one twice.
Yalikavak itself has some wonderful restaurants, naturally specialising in local seafood. There are many other restaurants easily accessible around the coast. There are also many bars in Yalikavak, but for more active night life visit some of the nearby neighbouring resorts.
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Property Details
| Address | Bodrum Peninsula |
| Location | Turkey > Aegean Region > Bodrum Peninsula |
| Postcode | n/a |
| Breakage deposit | £ 300.00 |
| Number of bedrooms | 3 |
| Number of bathrooms | 2 |
| Max people | 6 |
| Check In | 16:00 |
| Check Out | 10:00 |
| Nearest airport | AAR |
| Distance to Airport | 45 mins drive to BODRUM airport |
| Nearest airport (additional) | N/A |
| Distance to Airport (additional) | |
| Distance to Beach | 10 mins walk |
| Price From | £ 200.00 |
Prices by Season
| Price | Currency |
|---|---|
| April - From: 30/03/2009 To: 26/04/2009 | |
| £ 300.00 | British Pound |
| Early May - From: 27/04/2009 To: 17/05/2009 | |
| £ 425.00 | British Pound |
| Late May - From: 18/05/2009 To: 24/05/2009 | |
| £ 500.00 | British Pound |
| May Half Term/June - From: 25/05/2009 To: 28/06/2009 | |
| £ 550.00 | British Pound |
| July/August - From: 29/06/2009 To: 30/08/2009 | |
| £ 650.00 | British Pound |
| September - From: 31/08/2009 To: 28/09/2009 | |
| £ 550.00 | British Pound |
| October - From: 28/09/2009 To: 01/11/2009 | |
| £ 450.00 | British Pound |
Amenities
| Full air conditioning | BBQ | Large communal swimming pool | Dishwasher |
| Large fridge/freezer | 4 ring gas hob | Iron/ironing board | Full electric oven |
| Washing Machine | Cot | High Chair | Large roof terrace |
| Coffee filter machine | Toaster | Hi-fi system(connection for MP3 player) | Kettle |
| Excellent separate baby pool | Landscaped gardens | 24 hour security | Secure parking |
| Linen and towels provided | Local manager on hand | Weekly linen change | Heating in winter |