The Byre
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Overview
1 bedroom
2 bathrooms
2 guests
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Cottage
The Byre was the first of the three Sakli Vadi cottages and is the largest of the three. The ruin was bought in 1993 and took a little over a year to restore. The restoration was done after much research into what the original building looked like, both inside and out. The cottage was awarded a plaque from the Turkish Ministry Of Tourism & Culture for “Sympathetic Restoration Of Turkish Heritage” of which the owners Sandy & Jon Carter are justifiably proud.<BR><BR>The cottage is situated at the highest point at the western end of the Kaya valley, with stunning views in all directions. The interior of the cottage consists of a hallway cut into the rock leading onto the kitchen on one side and the master double bedroom, with en suite bathroom on the other. Leading off the fully fitted kitche...
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlySmoking allowed
Bedrooms
1 Double1 Sofa2 Singles
Bathrooms
1 Attached (ensuite)1 Shower
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PaulCKing
London, United Kingdom33 contributions
Beautiful Seclusion
Our stay of four days at The Byre felt too short in the end. The owners have done an amazing restoration job, managing to strike the right balance between quaint/rural and modern/convenient.
The location is relatively isolated, so a car is advisable. However this isolation means that the setting is truly stunning, being perched up on a hill surrounded on all sides by mountains and countryside. (The Byre has the best views of the cottages collectively named Sakli Vadi.) It was a perfect place to relax, but there are also plenty of places to visit and things to do in the wider area. The location is far enough away from the bustle of Fethiye, and yet only a 15-20 min drive away by car. If you can’t be bothered to cook, there are also lots of good places to eat nearby. There was plenty of outside seating and a great little deck with loungers and a welcome plunge pool. There was also plenty of flora and fauna to get acquainted with. The Byre left us with memories that will last a long time and we can see why people return. Maybe we will too one day.
Tips:
The visitors' book in the cottage is worth reading for recommendations on places to visit and eat. The advice was pretty reliable.
The housekeeper is friendly and helpful if you have any questions.
A maid visits each day to clean the bathroom and make the bed. She will also do any washing that you need doing, but please make sure you tip her generously for doing it.
It's best to buy provisions from a larger supermarket in Fethiye, as the smaller local shops tend to exploit tourists with inflated prices.
Visited October 2013 Travelled as a couple
Written 18 November 2013. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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What this rental offers
Things to do
- Cycling areas
- Watersports
Entertainment
- Stereo system
Nearby
- Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
- Hiking areas
- Countryside area
- Horse riding facilities
Location info
- Kid friendly
- Beachfront/Lakeside
Parking
- Parking available
Bathroom and laundry
- Washer
- Dryer
- Towels provided
- Iron
- Linens provided
Outdoor amenities
- Private yard
- Balcony
- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
- Terrace
Indoor amenities
- Air conditioning
- Fireplace
Kitchen and dining
- Cooker
- Grill
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Toaster
Map
Getting there
Dalaman Airport
31.9 km
Kastelorizo Airport
67.7 km
Restaurants
Sahil Lokantaları
5 min
Trio Cafe
6 min
Çalış Balıkçısı
2 min
Izmir Balik Pisiricisi-Fethiye
2 min
Attractions
Sarraf diamond and gold store
2 min • Civic Centres
About the neighbourhood
There are many ancient sites such as Xanthos, Kadyanda, Tlos, Letoon and many others. The areas beaches, with one exception are pebbles. They are in the main kept spotlessly clean and tidy.<BR><BR>Towering above the Kaya Valley is the Baba Dag mountian. This is the site from which the hang gliders launch. You can see them all year round and the annual international festival is held in Oludeniz. If you want a thrilling flight have a go ! In the Kaya Village is the Ghost Town. This is worth a visit. The Ghost Town was featured in Louis de Berniers book "Birds Without Wings".
Access
Car advised
How to get there
Our nearest airport is Dalaman. Since it's recent facilities expansion, many charter airlines now fly in all year round from many UK regional airports, as well as London Gatwick.<BR><BR>Presently the airlines with the most flights are EasyJet, Maersk Air, Onur Air, Atlas Jet, Thomas Cook, Hapag Lloyd and Monarch Air. Turkish Airlines also has scheduled flights from Istanbul.<BR><BR>We can arrange airport transfers and car hire with local companies that we can thoroughly recommend.
Activities nearby
Golf course (within 30 mins drive)Horse riding facilitiesWatersports
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