Guests say
Villa Syrna is highly praised for its stunning views, seclusion, and tranquillity. Guests appreciate the attentive owner, Ayhan, and the well-maintained pool. The property offers a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern amenities, making it ideal for a peaceful and relaxing holiday. The surrounding area provides opportunities for day trips, dining, and exploring local markets, with a car being essential for access.
Guests consistently note the villa's cleanliness, mentioning its well-kept condition. The pool and villa are described as pristine, indicating a high standard of cleanliness maintained by the owner.
The villa's remote and scenic hilltop location is celebrated for its breathtaking views and tranquillity. While the seclusion is a highlight, the necessity of a car for transportation slightly impacts the score.
Reviews reflect a high level of comfort, with guests finding the villa well laid out and equipped with modern appliances. The presence of air conditioning and a log fire caters to comfort across seasons.
The villa's facilities, including a pool, jacuzzi, and modern appliances, receive high praise. The mention of a dishwasher and washing machine adds to the convenience, though the mention of slow WiFi suggests a slight deduction.
The owner's thoughtfulness is evident through the provision of a welcome hamper and local produce, enhancing guests' experiences. However, it is politely noted that such gifts, while appreciated, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Villa Syrna is a characteristic 2-bedroom house, perfect for an away-from-it-all, romantic and peaceful escape. This holiday is as far away from mass tourism as one could get, yet has the creature comforts we have all come to expect and enjoy. The villa is in a stunning setting in the forests of the Bozburun Peninsula with easy access to beaches, villages, and tiny harbours.
Villa Syrna was built in 2017 using traditional local stone, by the charming Turkish owner, Ayhan, who we have known for many years. Ayhan is a qualified guide and is happy to offer private guided adventures - be they on foot, or by car - around the unspoilt peninsula or further afield to breath-taking sites like Ephesus or Aphrodisias.
The villa is laid out over one floor. Enter a large open-plan room with sitting, kitchen, and dining areas. The room benefits from a double-height ceiling, with windows providing an incredible view across the valley to the sea in the distance. The interiors feature a lot of natural wood and fabrics, furnishings are comfortable with traditional Turkish style. The two bedrooms, a twin, and a double, are located to either side of the living area, with a family shower/ WC between.
Doors open onto an alfresco dining terrace, and pool area, again enjoying amazing views across the village to the mountains. The pool is infinity style with water cascading over the edge. The is cool jacuzzi built from stone, perfect to sit in and enjoy the view with a glass of wine. The area looks down over terraces of wild ground down the hillside.
A car is essential to explore the local area, an area that has only recently been discovered by Turkey's domestic tourism. This is the perfect villa for a taste of real Turkey, either for couples or a small family and the perfect away from it all romantic and peaceful escape.
If you're a larger family or two families travelling together, Villa Gulseren is close by.
Located above the sleepy village of Bayir in the centre of the Bozburun Peninsula in Turkey. Villa Syrna is in a remote location but enjoys the most amazing views across the rugged countryside towards the sea. The position is fabulous for exploring the traditional villages and small shigle beaches, with simple restaurants behind. Surrounded by gardens and pine tree-lined forests, you can go on scenic rambles.
In Bayir itself, 3km from the villa, there are a handful of mini markets for picking up your daily essentials, alongside a few friendly local restaurants for trying traditional Turkish cuisine. The nearest sandy beach is at Delik or Ciftlik, just 10 minutes' drive. More unspoilt beaches, harbours and fishing villages of Hisaronu, Selimiye and Sogut are a 25-30-minute drive away. All these spots boast fabulous restaurants where you can experience traditional Turkish fayre and the freshest catch of the day.
There are a host of day trips, the small seaside town of Bozburun, known for building the traditional wooden gulets; there is a cooling waterfall and also The Carpet Weaver's Association at Turgutkoy; Osmaniye has a Bee Museum showing the local methods of an age-old trade, still practised by the villagers in Bayir. Slightly further afield is also the port town of Datca and the ancient ruins of city of Knidos. There, on the tip of the peninsula, where the cultures of Lydia, Persia, and the Byzantine and Ottoman empires stud the landscape, ancient church ruins, cisterns, and tombstones for exploring.
If you are a keen walker or want to discover more of this beautiful part of Turkey, you can walk some of the Carian Trail, Turkey's 500-mile long-distance path. It winds through the peninsula, with many places where you can enter it for a short stroll. The tracks on the hillsides around Bozburun are marked with sign post and painted markings, so you shouldn’t get lost!
Accommodation
The VillaVilla Syrna is a unique villa, with an impressive outdoor area, jacuzzi and overflowing pool . It has bedrooms bedrooms and it sleeps up to 4 guests.
Interior
- Master bedroom, with air-conditioning
- Twin bedroom, with air-conditioning
- Shower room with WC
- Open plan sitting, dining and kitchen area
Outside
- Freshwater swimming pool 3m x 8m, 1.50m deep
- Jacuzzi (heated in winter months only) 3m x 3m
- Barbecue
- Stone crafted round table, with chairs
- Sunbeds
Other
- Local Satellite TV/ DVD
- CD
- Playing dock
- Washing Machine
- Dishwasher
- Ice Machine
- Microwave
- Oven
- Fridge/freezer
- Iron/ Ironing board
- Safety deposit box
- Hairdryer
Reviews (18)
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Alyson
The 4 of us had such a lovey week at Villa Syrna. The pool is fantastic and the views and location are great. The villa is spacious and well stocked and the lovely host provided a great welcome hamper and saw to all our needs (but left us alone when appropriate). The location is quite remote and roads can be a bit rural so a car is essential, but there are plenty of restaurants / cafes nearby. There aren’t any sandy beaches but harbours and bays where you can access the sea which is great for snorkelling. WiFi is slow at the villa but maps seemed to work ok. The jacuzzi is huge and refreshing as slightly cooler than the pool.
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Dominic C.
We are now home after a lovely stay at Villa Syrna and I wanted to thank the team for all your help with the booking and arrangements. The service from Oliver's Travels has been excellent and we would have no hesitation in recommending your company to others. Everything about our stay at Villa Syrna has been perfect. The location is wonderfully remote. It's beautiful situation has a back drop of sweet smelling cedar and pine forests and dramatic rocky gorges. The views out towards the Mediterranean and Aegean seas from the sun terrace and sublime infinity pool are spectacular especially at sunrise and sunset. The Villa is equipped with a great attention to detail and has everything required including a dishwasher and washing machine. The Villa is perfect for a couple but would easily accommodate 4 people. Our delightful host Ayhan could not have been more helpful and was readily available for advice and guidance whilst always respecting our privacy. For a truly quiet and peaceful getaway we would highly recommend Villa Syrna and we cannot wait to return. Due to its remote location we would strongly advise hiring a car.
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Dominic C.
We are now home after a lovely stay at Villa Syrna and I wanted to thank the team for all your help with the booking and arrangements. The service from Oliver's Travels has been excellent and we would have no hesitation in recommending your company to others. Everything about our stay at Villa Syrna has been perfect. The location is wonderfully remote. It's beautiful situation has a back drop of sweet smelling cedar and pine forests and dramatic rocky gorges. The views out towards the Mediterranean and Aegean seas from the sun terrace and sublime infinity pool are spectacular especially at sunrise and sunset. The Villa is equipped with a great attention to detail and has everything required including a dishwasher and washing machine. The Villa is perfect for a couple but would easily accommodate 4 people. Our delightful host Ayhan could not have been more helpful and was readily available for advice and guidance whilst always respecting our privacy. For a truly quiet and peaceful getaway we would highly recommend Villa Syrna and we cannot wait to return. Due to its remote location we would strongly advise hiring a car.