The Kaya Cottages are two unique, authentic Turkish farm cottages in the idyllic rural village of Kayakoy.

The Smokehouse and The Stables have been carefully restored and have received an award from the Turkish Ministry of Culture for Sympathetic Restoration of Turkish Heritage.

The beautifully tiled raised pool area overlooks the picturesque Kaya Valley and surrounding mountains and forest . Each cottage has a private seating area and the property is surrounded by gardens and a rustic stone wall.

Kaya is one of the rare places where you will truly find the unspoilt side of Turkey and experience real Turkish culture and Village life. It is the perfect place to relax or to explore.

Visit the ruins of a Greek town dating back to Lycian and Roman times, find a hidden Monastery overlooking the Mediterranean, sample Turkish Wine, Cuisine and Hospitality at nearby family owned restaurants or swim and chat with Turkish locals at Gemiler Beach.

Kaya Village remains unspoilt by the mass tourism yet is easily accessible from Dalaman Airport (1hr transfer) and Fethiye Town (10km)

Kaya Village is located around the historic ruins of Levissi. Nearly 2000 ruins lie nestled against the hillside, forming an open-air museum or “Ghost Town”. Levissi was abandoned following a population exchange between Greece and Turkey in the early 1920’s. Exploring the site via worn pathways weaving between houses and churches is a wonderful experience.

The ruins of Levissi were the inspiration for the Louis De Bernieres novel Birds Without Wings.
Birds Without Wings begins in the early 1900s in an idyllic town in South West Anatolia during the declining years of the Ottoman Empire. It traces the fortunes of one small community in which Christian and Muslim lives and traditions have co-existed peacefully over the centuries, and in which friendship, even love, can transcend religious differences.


 

The Smokehouse is a large one bedroom stone built cottage with tiled floors throughout, whitewashed walls and wooden beamed ceilings.

As you enter the Smokehouse you pass through the quaint fully equipped Cottage style kitchen area.

You then enter a spacious living room with large open Turkish style fireplace, and two single divan beds. CD player, games and a large collection of books for guests use.

The modern bathroom has decorative blue tiling, basin, shower over bath, hot water all year round.

The bedroom has air-conditioning unit and ceiling fan, large wooden built in cupboards and double doors opening onto a private terrace.

Off the outside verandah area is an outside shower room with a second toilet.

The Smokehouse Cottage sleeps up to four people in comfort.

The Cottage is cleaned thoroughly mid-week and all linen changed. Washing sevice is provided for a small fee. 

Swimming Pool
Raised plunge pool approx 6 x 4. Depth 1.2m. Sunbed mattresses provided for relaxing.

Local Area information
Around Kaya Village there are many walk trails leading to historic sites and stunning beaches.

There is a wide range of restaurants and local wine houses to visit and most will offer to pick you up and drive you home after your meal.

Local restaurant 2 minutes walk
Levissi ruins, markets, restaurants 20 mins walk

Quiet, local Gemiler beach 10 min drive has calm, crystal waters and is safe for children and swimmers who are not so confident.

Olu Deniz beach 15-20 min drive - is an iconic Turkish holiday destination. Very busy in Summer but worth seeing this lovely beach that is also a National Park area.

Butterfly Valley - Butterfly Valley is a great day trip from Oludeniz. It is home to the unique Jersey Tiger butterfly.








 

Kaya Village is located just 8km from the harbour Town of Fethiye in Southwest Turkey where the Mediterranean and Agean Oceans meet. The beautiful coastline is referred to as 'The Turquoise Coast' . The iconic Oludeniz beach is 10km drive. The quieter Gemiler Beach bay is just 5km away and both are accessible by local bus. The Lycian/Roman fortress ruins of Tlos and the stunning Saklikent Gorge are within 1 hours drive from Fethiye and are worth a visit as well as other historical sites, beaches, beauty spots and museums. Kaya is 1 hour drive from Dalaman Airport and 3-4hrs from Antalya airport. Kaya Village has a wonderful selection of Restaurants ranging from upmarket Wine Houses to small family run locals where Turkish Village cuisine can be sampled. The Village itself is in the Kaya Valley, a flat area surrounded by mountains, natural pine forest and unspoilt beaches. Nearby Fethiye town has a big open Market day, an old bazaar type shopping area, marina and even a Roman theatre!

The cottage comprises 1 bedrooms in total; 1 double. The property also has 2 single sofa beds located in the Specially designed beds for sitting or sleeping. This gives room for up to 4 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The cottage has 2 bathrooms and 2 WCs for your party's use. Air-conditioning keeps the cottage cool.

The cottage has . The music system will play cds, radio.

There is room for 4 in the living room and 4 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

Smoking is allowed in this cottage.

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The cottage is in a quiet area but you may hear occasional noise. It has access to a shared swimming pool, a garden, a patio area, a balcony, panoramic views, interesting views, a barbeque.

The cottage is right beside swimming, walking.

Close to the cottage you will find a beach, horse riding, historic sites, a museum, a food shop.

Within easy reach of the cottage you will find water skiing, boat hire, fishing, scuba diving, a theatre/cinema, shopping areas, a restaurant.

World class paragliding Daily Boat trips around the Coast Lycian Way walk trails

Ancient Ruins of The Lycian Federation within 1-2.5hrs drive Saklikent Gorge

The cottage is....

60 km from Dalaman airport.
10 km from Oludeniz Beach.
8 km from Fethiye Town.
5 km from Gemiler Beach.
2 km from Kaya Village Center.

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Jane says: "home from home......Clare was so well informed and extremely attentive......it would be lovely to return to Kaya Cottages ."

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Last minute discount!! 10% discount if booking start date is less than 12 days away. (applies Jul only)