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Villa rental in Kalkan, Antalya - Mediterranean Coast, Turkey |
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VILLA TESHIR (Ref:
8729)
Self catering villa in Kalkan, Turkey |
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(Submitted:
11/11/2009) |
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"Hi Ray and Gill
Just thought we would dro p you a line to say how much we enjoyed staying in your villa, what a great place you have. We had a great holiday and look forward to returning in the not too distant future.
Thanks again for your help prior to the holiday
Best Regards
Alan & Karen Buttress from Cambridge
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(Submitted:
11/11/2009) |
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"Hi Ray and Gill
Thankyou for letting us stay in your beautiful villa everything was perfect and Helen your manager was great. Any issue we had she was there immediately to sort it out. If we ever go back to kalkan we will definatley want to stay at Villa Teshir. Thanks for all your advice before our holiday.
Kind regards
Afshan from Middlesex
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(Submitted:
11/11/2009) |
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"Ray & Gill,
We had a wonderful time in Turkey, and the people are very friendly and helpful. The villa was perfect with amazing views, clean and tidy and spacious. Many an evening we sat on the balcony, had a barbeque and just relaxed. Kalkan was even better then we had hoped, small and quiet, which is what we like. We travelled around and found a great trout restaurant up in the hills in Islamar. We also went to Kas which was lovely.
We have all said that Kalkan is the one place we would love to go back to, and the villa teshir.We will be in touch if we get the opportunity to visit again.
Thank you for letting us stay there.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Regards Lorraine & John from Exeter
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Review submitted by Susi
from Brighton
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(Submitted:
10/10/2009) |
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| "Absolutely beautiful, one of the best villas around as it was so private and well cared for. Fantastic agent over there too. Highly recommended."
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(Submitted:
06/08/2009) |
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"Hi Ray and Gill
Just to say we had a wonderful time, it was the best R&R we have had in a long time and Helen was very helpful.
We would love to book again next year and will contact you later this year.
Regards
Steve from Bedford"
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(Submitted:
06/08/2009) |
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"Dear Ray & Gill
Just to say we had a lovely stay at your villa. Weather was glorious as expected and the villa was perfect. We especially liked the early evening drinks and game of draughts on the upstairs balcony – what a fantastic view. We came well prepared for problem mozzies but were shocked to only see one of the critters and only received a couple of very minor bites – all helped by the air con and mozzy screens.
A very pleasant time was had by all.
We had a few days in Istanbul after leaving Kalkan and a few days in London so have only just returned home – your cheque was waiting for us. Thanks.
Carolyn
Edinburgh"
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Review submitted by Steve
from Beckenham
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(Submitted:
30/06/2009) |
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| "We were blown away by the villa - its everything wed hoped for and more! It is a beautiful villa, we loved the breathtaking views. Everything about the place was perfect.
Not to mention Kalkan as a town - again we were taken aback by the warm welcome we received everywhere we went, the restaurants are wonderful, the people are great, the place is so pretty and the atmosphere was simply perfect.
We are absolutely determined to re-visit Kalkan to visit some of the great friends we made out there, and of course wed love to stay at Villa Teshir again - it is certainly the most stunning villa in the most ideal setting.
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Review submitted by Maria, Phil and Rachel
from Brackley
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(Submitted:
17/09/2008) |
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| "The photos on the website really do match the experience and we found the villa a real haven with the ample terraces and wonderful pool. The walk to town was a little more than wed expected due the number of hills, but worth it and we soon found the taxi service to be an excellent way of getting around. Nothing quite prepares you for the choice of restaurants or the quality of the food. A wonderful 2 weeks and wed be happy to go back. Ray and Gill organised the airport taxi transfers for us and all the arrangements were faultless. Helen, the local manager, was on hand too and it all added up to making this a perfect choice of holiday for us."
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Review submitted by Tilly
from Lincoln, England
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(Submitted:
15/09/2008) |
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| "The Villa was absolutely outstanding! and the views....well, breathtaking is an understatement! Mountains as a backdro p, the beautiful harbour below, it was an absolute dream!
It was like living in the lap of luxury for 2 weeks with air conditioning being an added bonus!!
Only 10 minutes walk from the town centre too so everything was just perfect, thank you for letting us stay in your lovely home :)"
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Review submitted by Anna
from London
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(Submitted:
04/08/2008) |
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| "Fantastic villa in excellent location - easy walking distance to the centre of Kalkan, but in a very tranquil setting with amazing views over the bay. The villa is very well-equipped with a good size pool. The comfortable surroundings of the villa and pool meant that our good intentions to explore the local area were abandoned in favour of relaxing by the pool and occassionally wandering into Kalkan for an iced coffee! Very highly recommended."
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(Submitted:
23/07/2008) |
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"Ray & Gill,
I just returned to work from our Turkish adventure. We did have a wonderful time at Villa Teshir and must admit it was the high light of our trip. We will keep your contact points for future use. Thanks very much,
Tom from New Jersey, USA
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Review submitted by PETER
from LOUGHBOROUGH
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(Submitted:
23/07/2008) |
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| "THE VILLA AND POOL ARE EXCELLENT WITH WONDERFULL VIEWS OVER KALAN BAY AND VILLAGE THIS WAS OUR SECOND VISIT TO THE VILLA AND I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT"
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Review submitted by Rachel
from Stratford-upon-Avon
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(Submitted:
31/05/2008) |
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"Lovely property in a location with views to die for but this did mean it was very high up on the hills above Kalkan and whilst only a '10 minute stroll down to the town' this meant a considerably longer and very tough hike back up, especially in the heat and on unmade roads. Villa well equipped and air conditionning a blessing. Local manager very helpful and had provided a good selection of basic staples in the fridge on arrival. Only criticism would be the very small showers. Otherwise we had a lovely stay. Weather hot and sunny (late May). Owner communication before the trip was excellent. Would recommend for fit and able friends!"
Owner reply:
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We very much appreciated Rachel's comments regarding the high quality of our villa, it's outstanding views, our excellent service, and the fact that they had a lovely and enjoyable holiday. However, in response to the comment about the location of the villa, we feel this gives a misleading impression and we would like to add some information to make the picture more accurate and clearer for prospective visitors.
The geography of Kalkan is such that the whole village is built on the lower slopes of the beautiful Taurus mountains to the rear, which descend right down to the harbour. Property in Kalkan is therefore built on and around these hills in relatively elevated positions, which is why Kalkan is such a stunning destination and why most villas have excellent views to a greater or lesser degree. Villa Teshir enjoys an enviable setting with superb and unobstructed views, as all of our previous guests have remarked, which is due in part to it's raised position. It is set at the front of a very pleasant, quiet residential group of properties, some of which are also advertised on the Villarenters site, with most enjoying excellent guest reviews on their location as well. The villa is approx 0.75km from the village centre (less than 1/2 mile) and is, as stated, only a 10-12 minute walk, slightly less than half of it downhill, the rest on the flat. In very warm weather the return trip will seem a little more strenuous, because of the short walk uphill, but the villa is situated only a couple of hundred metres back from the flat road section into the village. We regularly enjoy the stroll back with our young children, particularly in the evening after a lovely meal, as have many of our guests, who have varied from young families to mature travellers. We have stated in our villa description that the villa, and Kalkan in general, would not be suitable for the infirm or anyone with mobility issues, (although, if needed, taxis are relatively cheap, and take approx. 5 mins), but for everyone else with even limited fitness it is both beautiful and accessible.
We strive to provide concise and accurate details about Villa Teshir and have had, and continue to have, over the 4 years we have rented it, a library of exceptional 5 star reviews from previous guests, which we are very proud of, and work hard to maintain. (Please take time to read some). To verify the accurate position of the villa click on the 'map' flag on the web site or visit 'Google Earth'.
Ray & Gill Aston
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(Submitted:
28/05/2008) |
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"Hi Ray and Gill
we had a lovely time - many thanks - your villa is very well equipped to make for a very comfortable stay. Helen was extremely helpful - there with advice when we needed it but also discreetly not bothering us when we wanted to be on our own.
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Thanks again
Lyn and Ray from Notts.
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(Submitted:
15/04/2008) |
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| "Hi Ray & Gill, the 2 weeks we spent at your wonderful villa were fantastic. Views were stunning, the local people were very warm and friendly, and Helen, your villa manager couldn't have been more helpful. The fact that the 2 weeks we spent was our honeymoon just rounded off our wedding perfectly. The local restaurants were very good and there were lots of tours etc to keep us occupied. Definately one to visit again !!
Dave & Deb from Hereford"
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(Submitted:
11/11/2007) |
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"Hi Ray & Gill,
Thank you so much for the use of your truly amazing quality villa. Its a great sanctuary for re-charging ones' batteries. Enjoyed everything, even to the choice of Cd's!! We had a memorable day on an exclusive boat trip and obtained a bargain or two in the local market. Helen your agent was very helpful & friendly too!
Alex & Jan Gell Leigh-on-sea"
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(Submitted:
11/11/2007) |
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"Hello Ray and Gill,
Pat and I have just returned from our holiday in Turkey and wanted to let you know how much we, and our friends, enjoyed our two week's stay at your villa in Kalkan. The villa is lovely and we enjoyed many a relaxing hour around the pool, BBQ etc. Also, Helen,your local manager was most welcoming, friendly and very helpful and quick to sort out any problems.
Thanks to both yourselves and Helen for sorting out our 40th wedding anniversary present of flowers and wine from our son, Ian and his girlfriend Nicky. It was a lovely surprise and very much appreciated.
All the very best,
Pat and Barry Fish.
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Review submitted by David
from Stroud
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(Submitted:
18/09/2007) |
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| "Villa Teshir is comfortable, clean, spacious and well equipped. The views are stunning. The pool was kept very clean and well maintained. Both the owners and the local agent were friendly and helpful throughout our booking process and our stay.
The relatively small negatives include the fact that the pool area is not as private as perhaps it appears on the web site - it is overlooked from 2 directions. There are a lot of steps up to the Villa, which was not a problem, but people may prefer to know this in advance.
Overall, we had a really relaxing and enjoyable stay, and we would very much like to return."
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Review submitted by Ian
from Camberley
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(Submitted:
12/09/2007) |
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| "Excellent villa with good-sized pool and patio area, all the facilities we needed and wonderful views. Also within reasonable walking distance of the centre of Kalkan with its numerous restaurants. Airport transfer arrangements made by villa owner's rep all went very smoothly."
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Review submitted by Darran
from shillington
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(Submitted:
05/09/2007) |
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| "The villa is well appointed with just the most beautiful views of Kalkan bay. Evenings on the veranda with a glass of wine was so enjoyable, the pictures on the web do not do it justice. The position would not suit those unable/unwilling to walk up/down steep hills, but even with two kids ( 9yrs and 10yrs) we did not find it a problem.
Taxis were probmatic, as there are no road names and so many villas, they would happily take you the wrong way ( boasting the meter reading) if you did not instruct them otherwise.
Our holiday at Villa Teshir was the best holiday we have had as a family and this was in no short measure due to the excellent accommodation this villa provides.
We only had one problem whilst staying at the villa, when the gas ran out half way through cooking dinner. This was replaced the following day.
Overall I would give Villa Teshir 9 out of 10 and am definitely hoping to return to Kalkan very soon and am even considering buying a property. Kalkan is a fantastic family holiday resort and Villa Teshir is a lovely villa in which to stay."
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(Submitted:
30/07/2007) |
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"Hi Ray & Gill
Our feet are just coming back to the ground.
We had a wonderful time in your beautiful villa, we loved the more
traditional architecture of Teshir and had a fantastic relaxing week of sun
sea and sand.
You can't capture on film how fantastic the views are. I hope they are
uninterrupted for years to come.
The Villa is very well stocked, we especially enjoyed the binoculars, and my children your selection of DVD's when I wouldn't let them in the midday sun.
The local restaurants were great, especially the wonderfully Turkish Belgin's Kitchen in the old town.
I spoke to you about the dolphins and the centre which specialises in Autistic Therapy on the Kas peninsular, and although prices for ordinary tourists are prohibitive, as we were there we were committed and it was an amazing experience for our daughter especially.
It was great to meet Helen your manager, who was brilliant and attended to all our needs very promptly.
Thank you for sharing your lovely home. Hope to visit again in cooler weather so we can explore all the ruins!
Kind regards
Andrea Lightfoot and family
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Review submitted by peter
from loughborough
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(Submitted:
24/07/2007) |
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| "THE VILLA MORE THAN LIVED UP TO OUR EXPECTATIONS THE VIEWS FROM THE VILLA WERE SPECTACULAR THE ORGANISATION TERRIFIC THANKS TO HELEN AND ELLE(THE DOG) AND A SPECIAL THANKS TO MR & MRS ASTON FOR LETTING US STAY AT THEIR LOVELY VILLA"
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(Submitted:
05/06/2007) |
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"Dear Ray & Gill,
I feel that we just have to let you know what a fantastic holiday we had in your wonderful villa.
We feel that we have found a true piece of 'Turkish Delight' !!
The views really are glorious and unspoilt, and just as you describe them - which, given the modern tendancy to 'overstatement' in adverts, was an honest and refreshing change.!!
The villa itself is lovely, and the terrace area really is extensive. We feel the photos on your web site, although excellent, do not do justice to or convey the actual size and quality of your home. I liked being able to take myself off for a read in a quiet corner, whilst other party members could enjoy the pool area.
Kalkan and the local area is beautiful, but I'm afraid we were only too easily seduced into staying-put by the relaxing atmosphere of 'your home', the pool and the great views. However, we did manage the pleasant short stroll to stock up on essentials and again in the evening to sample the excellent restaurants and varied food on offer in what is a delightful and picturesque coastal village.
The only mistake we made was in booking for 1 week, something we are going to rectify next year when we book a fortnight with you.
Thanks again for a memorable holiday & see you next year
Regards
Alastair and Elaine Incher - Gloucester"
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Review submitted by nicole
from villa teshir kalkan
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(Submitted:
04/09/2006) |
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| "Dear Ray and Gill
John and I would like to thank you profusely for the use of your villa. I
have never fallen in love with any place as much as I have with Kalkan. For
the first time in my life I cried coming home I just did not want to leave.
The view from the villa is breathtaking and one I would never tire of. Some
days we just didn?t leave but hung out all day by your fabulous pool and
in the evening cooking fresh fish on the Barbie (pure bliss)
Helen was also fantastic how lucky to have someone as wonderful as her as
your manager. In fact by the end of our last week we were out with her looking
for a property of our own to buy.
We have some friends planning a trip to Kalkan next summer and we can?t recommend
Villa Teshir enough
So once again thank you for making our holiday one of the best I have ever
had
Nicole Northridge"
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Review submitted by A
from Solihull
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(Submitted:
15/08/2006) |
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| "Hi Ray & Gill
Just to let you know that we had a wonderful holiday in Kalkan, so wonderful that as you know we have already booked Villa Teshir for next year. The villa was beautiful and extremely clean. The views from the terrace and balcony were breathtaking.
Helen was extremely helpful and easily reached if we needed anything.
Kalkan is a lovely place. The people are really friendly and there are so many fantastic restaurants that we really need to return next year to try a few more.
Thanks for all your help and advice.
Angela, Alan, Stacey & Ben from Solihull
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Review submitted by Denise
from Lancashire
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(Submitted:
25/07/2006) |
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| "The villa was everything and more than we expected. We had a lovely, relaxing holiday. The pool and the area around the pool was cleaned twice daily. The views were fantastic and the villa was very spacious.
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(Submitted:
13/06/2006) |
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"Hi Ray
Just wanted to say what a lovely villa you have. It is gorgeous in every way, the stone floor, the views, the lovely terrace and furnishings. It is a great design in Turkish tradition and so much more interesting than most of the usual bland villa architecture. I would love to stay there again some time.
Best wishes Becca
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(Submitted:
13/11/2005) |
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"Hi Ray,
We had a fab holiday but it seems such along time ago! The villa was wonderful and this was the laziest holiday we've ever had! Hope the weather was as good for you as it was us.
Will defintely recommend the villa to our friends..
Thank you
Best wishes
Katharine from Sandbach"
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(Submitted:
13/11/2005) |
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"Hi Ray
Just to let you know we had a lovely holiday! Everything went really well, from the outbound flight and Suzuki jeep rental, to being delighted with the villa, the pool, and the fantastic views from the terrace.
We had a very enjoyable and relaxing holiday with a few adventures thrown in to keep us on our toes. We went to Saklikent and had a guide take us deep into the Gorge to about the farthest point we could go. We had lunch at Ebo's (short for Ibraheim - first rest. one on the left). He ended up coming rafting with us!! What a character!! We had such a laugh. He's asked us to send him some photos. Great day out!
We went sea kayaking over the sunken city of Kekova, booked through Bourgainville Travel in Kas. A day out on gulet, (the boat was called Romantik, I think). Excellent lunch, really good day out. We went to Xanthos and Letoon, both amazing sites, arriving early so we had the place to ourselves.....and the added advantage of beating the heat of the day. We went to Patara, and we loved Kaputas beach. We spent a few afternoons at the Kalamar Beach Club. Really nice place - the kids had a go on the jet ski, ringos and banana boat.
Everything went really well and we had a lovely time and were very impressed with the country, the people, the culture and we loved the food!. We'd certainly like to visit Turkey again.
Thank you for renting us your villa - we had a wonderful time.
With best wishes
Christine, Chris, Joanna and Oliver from Henley
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(Submitted:
11/10/2005) |
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"Hi Ray and Gill,
Hope you are both well. We just wanted to thank you both for letting us use your wonderful villa. We had the most amazing time and will never forget it. The Villa was amazing, had everything we needed and Helen was so helpful. Kalkan is a beautiful little village and we will definitely want to return again, it reminded us of Cape Town as my partner and I are from South Africa, so it felt like we were are home.
Thank you once again for our most memorable stay.
Shirlene, Mike, Gill and Neil from Reading UK
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Review submitted by Shirlene
from UK
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11/10/2005) |
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| "We had the most amazing and memorable time. we are from South Africa and it reminded us of Cape Town, so we felt like we were at home. The Villa was gorgeous, had everything you needed.
Thank you"
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Review submitted by Elsie
from Milton Keynes. Bucks.
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(Submitted:
16/09/2005) |
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| "A very welcoming villa, exceptionally clean throughout with comfortable modern furnishings made this a very enjoyable and relaxing place to be. The views are fantastic during both the day and evening. The pool was wonderful, very clean.
Overall could not have wished for a better place to stay. Will definately be booking up for next year."
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(Submitted:
14/09/2005) |
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"Ray,
a belated message thanking you for a great holiday. We really enjoyed our time in Kalkan. The villa was excellent and exceeded our expectations. all the transfers went smoothly despite our delayed flight and we found Helen helpful throughout our stay.
best wishes
Adam from Lewes"
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Review submitted by adam
from lewes,east sussex
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(Submitted:
23/08/2005) |
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| "A really attractive and comfortable villa with an excellent pool and unbeatable views. unless you are reasonably fit a hire car or taxis will be a necessity as the villa is a steep climb out of the main town centre. However this ensures the villa's peaceful location and it's spectacular views."
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(Submitted:
10/03/2005) |
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| "Villa Teshir (now being privately rented for the first time) was completed in 2004 and was first used by TAPESTRY HOLIDAYS, who featured it as: "...another quality Tapestry villa ...." and "..... a most welcome addition to our villa programme....."."
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Review not verified by RentalSystems*
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(Submitted:
10/03/2005) |
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| "Villa Teshir (now being privately rented for the first time) was completed in 2004 and was first used by TAPESTRY HOLIDAYS, who featured it as: "...another quality Tapestry villa ...." and "..... a most welcome addition to our villa programme....."."
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