Guests say
Villa Besh in Fethiye is highly praised for its stunning views, privacy, and excellent host, Baris. Guests are delighted by the well-equipped villa, impressive roof terrace, and private pool. The location offers a blend of tranquillity and convenience, with local amenities and nature walks. The villa's charm is enhanced by its proximity to traditional Turkish experiences and restaurants.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score for this category.
The villa's location is consistently lauded for its breath-taking views and quiet setting. Its proximity to local attractions and nature, as well as the enchanting 'ghost city' of Kayakoy, contribute to its high rating.
Guests describe the villa as homey, cosy, and comfortable, with personal touches that contribute to a relaxing stay. The presence of modern amenities and a variety of seating areas also indicate a high level of comfort.
The villa is praised for being well-equipped and having impressive facilities such as a rooftop pool and sun area. The mention of modern amenities and the host's prompt response to requests suggest excellent facilities and maintenance.
While guests express gratitude for the host's helpfulness and the villa's personal touches, there is no mention of gifts. Therefore, it is not possible to score thoughtfulness based on the provision of gifts, and guests should note that such gestures are not guaranteed.
About this property
Within the idyllic mountains of a peaceful Kaya village in the Southwest of Turkey, this family-friendly two-bedroom villa provides the ideal relaxing retreat. With its private swimming pool, fantastic views over Kaya Valley and fully-equipped kitchen, there’s little reason to leave – but you should, since ancient rock tombs, lively local markets, and fantastic walking routes abound.
Cube-shaped Villa Besh is traditionally the Mediterranean in style on the outside with rustic stone and whitewashed walls. Inside, the decor is contemporary and minimal, giving the impression of extra space and light. Main standout features include the glass mosaic pool and roof terrace area, where you can stargaze at the evening skies or sit around the dining table with your morning coffee.
The master room boasts a comfortable super-king size bed, while the other bedroom has two single beds – both are equally stylish and welcoming and have en-suite bathrooms and plenty of space for storing your belongings. The kitchen has a dishwasher and an oven, and there’s a living and dining area with cosy seating and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player for a home-from-home stay.
Outside, you’ll find the stunning roof terrace, with the table shaded under a wicker pergola and several chairs and loungers to find your prime sunbathing or covered spot. Whistle up a refreshing fruit smoothie using the villa’s blender, choose a book from the library and head to this patio area for a relaxing afternoon by the mountains. If you get too warm, dip your toes in the swimming pool – kept utterly private by a beautiful flower-adorned wall and tall wicker fence.
If you’d like to see the local area, the villa is a short 1.1km from Kayakoy Ghost Town, with hundreds of abandoned Greek-style houses and churches. You can walk off-the-beaten-path track through the olive groves, orchards and quiet lanes lined with stone cottages. With the sleepy hamlets of this idyllic part of Turkey surrounded by a hem of pine forests – it’s the perfect place to go exploring.
Villa Besh is near Kaya, a sleepy village 8km south of Fethiye in southwestern Turkey. Nestled in the mountains and overlooking Kaya Valley, it’s a quiet spot and is an ideal place to go walking or hiking. The famous and atmospheric Kayakoy Ghost Town is only 1.1km from the villa – with abandoned Greek houses and buildings – and you’ll find traditional restaurants and shops in the area too.
For keen walkers, there are a myriad of trails from Kayakoy Ghost Town, which lead to remote beaches like Cold Water Bay (around 5.5km away) – a stunning family-friendly bay with turquoise swimming waters and a soft, sandy shoreline – or to the monastery ruins of Afkule (around 4km away), dramatically perched on a cliff ledge above the sea.
The town of Fethiye is a 15-minute drive to the north. It's best known for its natural harbour and ancient rock tombs including the 4th-century B.C. Tomb of Amyntas, carved into the mountains. You can browse the markets in Fethiye and pick up fresh produce or sample the local delicacy – delicious gözleme (thin dough crepes). Then, finish off the day with a treatment at one of the Turkish Baths. There are also plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars for a drink or bite to eat.
Near-shore islands are popular for day trips by boat. 20-minutes to the south is the sandy beach at Ölüdeniz, which is sheltered by a lagoon and is prime swimming and water sports spot due to its crystal-clear and calm waters. You can also head 24km to Butterfly Valley – a designated nature reserve, which is a (you guessed it) valley home to diverse butterfly species.
Accommodation
The VillaTwo bedroomed Villa Besh enjoys enviable views over the Kaya valley.
Ground Floor
- Twin bedroom, ensuite shower room
- Double bedroom, ensuite shower room
First Floor
- WC
- Living area
- Fully equipped kitchen, leading to balcony with dining
Roof terrace
- Sink and barbecue
- Sunloungers
- Pergola
- Kösk
- Pool, with ladder (6mx5m)
Additional Facilities
- Airconditioning
- Internet
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- TV and local satellite
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- A welcome hamper is provided on arrival
- Heating for winter months
Reviews (8)
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Louise
The villa is the perfect place from which to enjoy the enchanting surroundings - the sunset views of the 'ghost city' of Kayakoy were breathtaking. The host could not have been more helpful or accommodating. He was available and informative, but also discrete.
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Mary
Baris’ house exceeded expectations. Karakoy is a rural village and the roof terrace where we spent most of our time lets you soak up the surroundings - from the lovely goats, sheep, bird life and neighbouring frogs! When it was hot we used the covered sun bed to relax in the shade and the different seating areas worked well. The house is a 20 minute walk into the centre where there are lots of restaurants. Most of them do focus on British style food but there is a great BBQ Turkish on the way into town - walking right (not on Tripadvisor) and we discovered Muzzy’s which also did more traditional Turkish (as well as English). You can spot the nesting storks from the roof, my husband ran a few days (so good circular route) and we enjoyed pide and gozlume for lunch. Baris was very helpful, always to hand and the place was well attended. There are books in the TV unit. We didn’t do OluDeniz as we wanted a more traditional experience and the location of Baris’ super home gave us just that.
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Ben
This is a really great place to stay! Great rooms, loads of space, amazing view and a pool and rooftop to enjoy the day/sunset. Our children (5 and 3) didn't want to leave. Baris went out of his way to make sure we had a great stay.