Villa Ece Turkey

Villa Ece has a gorgeous position, located in the quiet and elevated residential area of Kiziltas. Elegant and modern this five-bedroom property has glorious views across the bay, a large infinity pool and alfresco dining area, ideal for sea gazing over long family dinners. Larger parties can combine with the identical sister villa, Villa Emin, next door. The wonderfully picturesque town of Kalkan is less than a ten minute drive away. Kalkan offers everything you could possibly want from a Mediterranean resort town, a postcard harbour setting, exquisite cuisine, weekly markets, artisan boutiques and laid back beach clubs. Not far away, are some of the wider region’s best bits, Saklikent Gorge, the ancient city of Xanthos and Patara Beach.
Guests will enjoy the large private swimming pool and dramatic views across the bay and towards Mouse and Snake Islands. The pristine pool deck is furnished with days beds for ten guests and fluttering parasols. There is also an en plein air lounge with plump and inviting rattan furniture, slump into a cosy corner and switch off in the serene summer sun. A shaded pergola stretches the length of the side of the villa, under which is the generous alfresco dining terrace and bbq area. Gather with friends and family for peaceful lounging, leisurely poolside lunches or lengthy summer suppers as the sun slinks below the horizon.
Inside, the ground floor is home to the roomy open plan living space. Villa Ece enjoys bright-white interiors punctuated by grey and yellow homey furnishings. While you may not have come on holiday to cook, the kitchen is fully fitted with everything you could need to cater a culinary masterpiece. The sitting and dining room overlooks the indigo sea and pool terrace providing a wonderful inside space to gather, if respite from the sun is required. A games room with ping pong, billiards and sports equipment will provide hours of entertainment for the active within the group.
Upstairs the soothing neutral palette continues. The five en-suite bedrooms are all stylish and generously proportioned, three are doubles and two have single twin beds. More sea views can be soaked up from at least three of the bedrooms and one even has a large furnished sundeck with day beds for some private intimate downtime.
Surrounded by family and friends in a second to none location with all you could possibly need, there is little reason to leave. But in case you do, Kalkan will tick all the boxes, delivering everything you need for the most memorable family holidayWith its treasure trove of cobbled streets, Ottoman-Greek architecture, laid back beach clubs and glamorous roof top restaurants-Kalkan is a great pick for a multi-generational family holiday, intimate escape or group of friends travelling together.
Delve beyond the initial first attraction and discover absolute authenticity. Make time to experience the local heritage, sleepy mountain villages sit out of sight inland. A few of the closest are Islamar, Saribelen and Bezirgan. The natural scenery is spectacular and the culture thought provoking. These hidden corners are where a true taste of Turkey can be enjoyed. Many hours can be squandered in tiny village shops where they sell the most authentic and delicious rose-water Turkish Delight and heady scented spices. Visit simple lokanta style restaurants and eat local delicacies at local prices. Make time to stop off at a cay garden and listen to the hum of activity, the fluttering of cards, clattering of dice, as well of course as the slurping of Turkish Cay.
The region is a haven for ramblers, historical and archaeological enthusiasts. The Lycian Way Walking Trail has been considered one of the ten best walks in the world. This 300 mile stretch is an ancient trail and mule road. On foot, discover many remote Lycian rock tombs, roman roads, aqueducts and ancient classical sites accompanied by dramatic views from virtually every direction. Ancient sites are in abundance in this region and with so many within a short drive of Kalkan it is easy to combine a morning at perhaps Tlos with an afternoon relaxing by the pool.
Back to the coast, one of the most sought after holiday experiences in Turkey is to cruise on a traditional wooden gulet. A truly relaxing journey with the freedom to set your own pace. Whether the decision is to embark in Kalkan, Kas or even Kekova a succession of memorable seascapes await, remote coves, rugged peninsulas, little villages and thriving harbour towns. There are many stops for swimming, snorkelling and some vessels even have non-motorised water sports. Lunch is usually served aboard, freshly prepared in the galley, and raved about as one of the holiday culinary highlights.
On those days when relaxing hangtime is all that is needed, there are many waterside options to pick from. Bare-foot beach clubs pepper the shoreline and offer an upmarket experience with lots of facilities making it easy to relax by the water’s edge. If an ‘actual beach’ is more enticing than bathing platforms, there is the public beach in the centre. Within a 15 minute drive of Kalkan, Kaputas and Patara are worthy of expedition. Both justly famous, Kaputas is often featured on the front of travel guides for its luminous turquoise waters and Patara celebrated for its classical ancient site and never ending golden sands.At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the
concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off- Babysitting/childcare services
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfill your requests!