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 often reffered to as the Ghost Town. Levissi was abandoned following a population exchange between Greece and Turkey in the early 1920s. 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 retells the tale 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 Stables is a lovely one bedroom stone cottage with tiled floors throughout, whitewashed walls and wooden beamed ceilings. This Cottage is where the owner always stays and she loves its charm and character and strongly recommends it for couples to stay.

There is a large terrace area at the front of the Cottage with gardens surrounding and large umbrella for shade as well as seating for dining and relaxing. A wall provides privacy but doesn't affect the stunning views of opposite mountains.

As you enter the Stables you have a small but fully equipped galley style kitchen. To the left is an open plan cosy sitting room with sdining table, fan, single divan bed that doubles as sofa and a decorative fireplace similar to those still used for cooking in the villages houses. CD player and a large collection of books are for guests use.

The double bedroom has built in wooden cupboard and fireplace. It is Air-conditioned for comfort during the summer months.

The bathroom is finished with pretty blue and white tiles and has shower, basin and toilet.

The Stables Cottage sleeps up to 3 people.
 

Swimming Pool
Raised plunge pool approx 2m x 3m. Depth 1.2m. Sunbed mattresses provided for relaxing. Pool is share between the Cottages but is in its own separate area.

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.

Parking is available next to property entrance.

Local bus services the area and passes by the entrance to the property. The buses can be boarded at any time from the side of the road and they go to every well know tourist site and beach in the area.


 

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 1 single sofa bed located in the In the lounge area. This gives room for up to 3 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The cottage has 1 bathrooms and 1 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 3 in the living room and 3 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 very quiet area. It has access to a shared swimming pool, a garden, a patio area, panoramic views, interesting views, a barbeque.

The cottage is right beside swimming, walking.

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

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

World class paragliding Daily Boat trips around the Coast

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

The cottage is....

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

Any day of the week.

Any day of the week.

4 days.

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Maggie and Terry says: "We had a fantastic time at The Stables Cottage. Everything was there that we needed and it felt very cosy and comfortable. We absolutely loved the patio/terrace area in front of the cottage, with the breathtaking views of the mountains. The weather was also great, around 26 degrees celcius each day and that ofcourse made our holiday even better. We thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful country life. Away from the hustle and bustle of the main touristy areas, although the lovely town of Fethiye with its great Tuesday market was not too far away. The ruins of Levissi or The Gost Town, is absolutley a must to see and the Afe Kule Monastery is well worth a visit too. Clare, the owner of the Cottages, came to see us every morning and pointed us in the right direction of things to do. We also enjoyed eating out at the local restaurants. Especially the Kinali restaurant owned by Erkin and Fatma. We shall definitely come and stay at The Stables again as we really enjoyed the area and the hospitality of the local people. Thanks Clare, for the lifts and the friendship!"

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Last minute discount!! £20 (GBP) discount if booking start date is less than 7 days away.
Long stay discount!! 10% discount if booking length is more than 18 days.