 |
Holiday Villa in Turkey |
|
|
Cappadoce - Le Konak |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
This holiday villa in Turkey is unique-- since you're coming to Cappadocia for the history, the archaeology, and the amazing landscape, why not stay right in the midst of it with this Turkey villa carved out of ancient stone? Have breakfast at your Turkey villa, then head out to hike the volcanic remains, pockmarked with carved dwellings thousands of years old! In the afternoon you can stroll into the local village, or perhaps drive into town to pick up some groceries. However you spend your time, when you rent this villa in Turkey you are in for a holiday that is one of a kind!
|
|
|
|
|
|
These eleven restored troglodyte houses are located in the central region of Cappadocia, within the ancient village of Uçhisar. Here, the first Christians carved churches and dwellings out of the rock to evade invaders. Over a ten-year period, French architect, Jacques Avizou, renovated these magnificent dwellings, situated in the oldest part of Uçhisar. These long forgotten homes, with their vaulted rooms and stone terraces, have been brought back to life. Cappadocia boasts a spectacular landscape of volcanic rock, spires, and needles. Apple, apricot, and mulberry trees flourish in fertile valleys. The climate is temperate, with generally warm, sunny days and cool evenings. Each of the eleven houses enjoys magnificent views and all modern comforts. Architectural and decorative elements include carved lintels, vaulted ceilings, and in-house cisterns. Colorful kilims, carpets, and authentic earthenware grace the homes. The houses are available for rental from April until the end of October.
Two airports serve Cappadocia: Kayseri (80 km) has two daily flights to and from Istanbul. Nevsehir (20km) is a newer airport but has only two flights a week in and out of Istanbul. A shuttle service between the airports and Uçhisar is available upon request. A modern, fully equipped medical clinic is located in Nevsehir. Daily maid service is included in the rental price; gardeners tend to the courtyard gardens regularly. A daily breakfast basket (juice, milk, instant coffee, tea, sugar, butter, jam, eggs, cheese, fruit, cookies, and cereal), including fresh bread delivery, is available for $5 USD per person, per day. Shopping and open-air produce markets are available locally. All the houses are located within a maximum of five-minute walking distance from the center of the village of Uçhisar; Nevsehir is a ten-minute drive and offers supermarkets, banks, and ATM machines. Departing on foot from the houses, there are many hikes in the surrounding canyons. There are underground cities such as Derinkuyu and Kaymakli and cave churches to explore. The open-air museum of Göreme is also nearby, as are Pigeon Valley, Red Valley, White Valley, and Zelve. Ancient villages such as Mustafapsa and Ibrahimpasa offer incredible examples of Greek architecture. The pottery center of Avanos and the Sultansazligi Natural Park also make excellent day trips. Rock climbers and serious hikers may want to consider a trip to the Taurus Mountains, 100 km south of Uçhisar. Professional guides are available. In addition, there are meeting facilities for groups available.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Two levels. Entrance level: A registered historical monument, this house features a guest bathroom, large sitting room with fireplace, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, and a terrace with barbecue. Lower level: There is one large twin-bedded room with fireplace and one double bedroom. There are two bathrooms with marble showers and closets and one small sitting room with single bed. The amenities include: central heating, barbecue, and dishwasher.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Date Range | | Weekly | | 4 Days | | | | | | | | Min
Stay |
|
Jan-01-2006 - Jan-01-2007
|
|
$1,932
|
|
$1,104
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4 day
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For exact pricing and conditions, click the View Availability button and then click View Pricing and Conditions. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Receive free advice from your own personal Travel Advisor.
Call us: 1-800-726-6702
Outside the US: 805-641-1650
Mon-Fri 7:00-5:30
Sat 10:30-2:30 Pacific Time
Email Us
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quiz Our Customers |
|
Ask questions directly to our customers who stayed at this property |
|
|
|
Ask a Question |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Based on 1 Reviews |
|
|
|
|
|
Overall
Peace and Quiet
View
Living Room
Kitchen
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Enjoyed Most:
We were upgraded to Konak which was fabulous. It had central heating which we turned on at night to take the chill off the bedrooms. The renovation of the villa was superbly done. The beds were comfortable, the showers fantastic, the terrace and view fabulous. Jacques couldn't have been more helpful. The breakfast basket they brought each day was unbelievable - milk, yogurt, homemade jam, fruit, eggs, cucumbers and tomatoes, cheese and crackers. And a loaf of fresh bread each morning at our door. The only noise on our terrace were birds and the occasional rooster and donkey.
Unpleasant Surprises:
Nothing really. The only surprising thing was two packets each of Nescafe in our breakfast basket. And tea of course. But we really couldn't complain since we used the cucumbers, tomatoes and cheese for our supper on the terrace!
Surrounding Area:
Goreme - the outdoor museum of ancient monasteries and churches. A hot air balloon ride over the fascinating country. It's an especially great place for hikers.
Nearby Events or Locales:
We were a two minute walk from the village center where we left our car. Most of the other villas are clustered further down the hill - maybe a 20 to 25 minute climb. We saw the outsides - very charming with lovely gardens.
Tips or Restaurants:
We had lunch a couple of times at the restaurant in the center - across from Jacques' office. I fell in love with the eggplant salad!
May, 2005
|
|
|
| |