Villa Arzu

About this property

Villa Arzu is a fantastic villa, perfect for large groups of friends, multi-generational families or perhaps even three families. It enjoys a slightly unusual set up with separate entrances to each of its three levels and fantastic living spaces on each level. Guests enjoy superb outdoor space with a beautifully landscaped lower level garden, terrace and swimming pool, balconies and a sublime roof terrace with a plunge pool and top-of-the-range furnishings. Villa Arzu is new to the holiday market and offers sumptuous, stylish furnishings throughout, excellent kitchens and seven lavish bedrooms in total.

This dreamy, elegant villa enjoys the very best of positions within five minutes walk of the utterly charming old town centre of Kalkan. Every evening you can take a leisurely stroll to dine in one of its rooftop restaurants and wander along its narrow cobbled streets buying jewellery, clothes or souvenirs. Kalkan’s hilly streets are sprinkled with gorgeous boutiques, whitewashed houses, bougainvillea decorated courtyards, bars and restaurants. Kalkan is the perfect destination for sun and food lovers. Gastronomic cuisine is offered from the town’s three hundred and fifty plus restaurants, some tucked away on secret corners, some hidden away in pretty warrens and some high up on rooftops where you can enjoy sensational sea views.  All of the restaurants offer amazing hospitality, charm and fantastic menus with cocktails and wine lists to match. Although Villa Arzu offers three exceptional kitchens, you may want to keep those for breakfasts!

When you arrive at Villa Arzu, you take steps down from the street level to enter the lower level and the beautiful garden and pool terrace. On this level you will find a very light and airy open plan living space, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. One of the spacious bedrooms offers a beautifully dressed, sumptuous, upholstered double bed, an ensuite shower room and sliding doors which lead to the terrace, garden and pool. The second bedroom is equally elegant in neutral tones and also offers a comfy double bed where you will enjoy the sleep of kings in crisp linens. It boasts floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors to a private, beautifully furnished terrace and the villa’s pretty garden. Guests staying in this room enjoy a separate but private pristine shower room. The very generous sized living space boasts a sleek kitchen with top notch appliances, a dining area, a large Smart television and a vibrant corner sofa and chairs, offering a vivid colour splash in contrast to the dazzling white walls.

The street level floor is accessed from the road through a delightful small garden area. It similarly offers a sensational open plan living space with sumptuous, contemporary furnishings, a dining area and a superb kitchen with all the appliances you could possibly need for your self-catering break. The living area boasts another lavish, colourful corner sofa as well as other trendy chairs, a modern dining suite and a Smart television. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to a large balcony where you can chill with glasses of your favourite tipple or alfresco meals, on those barmy summer evenings. There are another two bedrooms on this level, both with comfy double beds, luxury linens, generous wardrobes, make up tables and both beautifully finished in calm tones. One of the rooms enjoys an ensuite shower room and sliding doors to the balcony. The other has use of a separate shower room and a private balcony that overlooks the garden, a wonderful spot for your morning cup of coffee.  

The final accommodation is arranged over two floors with another spectacular open plan living space, three bedrooms, a sun terrace with a gorgeous plunge pool and incredible sea views. The entrance is accessed via steps from the road and a small garden area. Beautiful, colour pop furnishings sit in the open plan living space together with a dining table and chairs, a huge Smart television and a stylish, contemporary kitchen. Huge sliding doors drown the living space in natural light and open to a large balcony for alfresco dining. On the first of the two levels, two bedrooms offer comfy double beds, other contemporary furniture, one ensuite bathroom and one separate shower room. The bedrooms open to either the main balcony or a private one with partial sea views and trendy outdoor furniture. The upper floor is home to a another fabulous living space with sofas, chairs and a bar with a fridge and sink and the final double bedroom with its breathtaking sea views. Sliding glass doors open to the ultra special terrace with its decked sun terrace, plunge pool, luxury outdoor furniture and sea and mountain views. It is a fabulous spot for sunbathing, enjoying your holiday books, alfresco meals and sundowners.

The lower level garden is beautifully cared for. It offers ancient olive trees, colourful bougainvillea and a lush lawn. The swimming pool is surrounded with cool loungers which match the alfresco lounge and dining furniture. All the guests staying in the villa share this delightful sociable space. This arrangement with separate living spaces is excellent for multi-generational families or separate families that might appreciate a little private time as well as a shared holiday.

Villa Arzu is in an enviable position in Kalkan, close enough to walk to all the restaurants, many literally, 'just around the corner' but in a quiet residential area. 

The enchanting, pretty town of Kalkan is one of the most beautiful on Turkey’s gorgeous Lycian Coast. Kalkan remains an unspoiled, heavenly destination brimming with nature, historic architecture, bougainvillea-draped streets, rooftop restaurants and brilliant blue, crystal clear sea. Plenty of colourful boats, traditional gulets and luxury yachts are moored in the busy harbour. The town enjoys many bathing platforms and many Ottoman-Greek buildings set up as chic boutiques and gift shops. Visitors enjoy buying textiles, clothes, ‘designer’ handbags and very pretty jewellery from the unique shops. Visitors peruse the restaurant’s menus for tasty Turkish mezes, zesty salads and fresh fish. There are also a number of chill-out beach clubs with bars and bathing platforms. The yacht club is excellent for sunset cocktails. Just up the hill are the fabulous trout farms of Islamar where you can enjoy delicious dinners. Springs were diverted from the mountains into Islamar which led to a thriving trout farming industry. Not only will you be served delicious fresh fish, the views from the restaurant terraces are sensational.

Boat trips can be taken from Kalkan harbour on traditional gulets or other boats. The gulet trips are wonderful and usually come with a traditional meal. Visitors enjoy exploring the local bays, beaches and sea caves while others go further to Kekova, one of the most beautiful areas of the Turkish coast. Other popular excursions include those to the village of Ucaoyz and glass-bottom boat trips, all of which include swim stops. There are also romantic moonlight cruises and sunset trips. Thrillseekers can be taken to the top of the mountains to paraglide over the coast. There are many stunning beaches close by including Patara Beach and Kaputas Beach. Kalamar Bay boasts the Kalkan Dive Centre and Aqua Sports who offer many watersports experiences including scuba diving, jet skis and private boat hire.

The quieter, picturesque resort of Kas is about 25 minutes away. It is also very pretty with narrow lanes, atmospheric, upmarket restaurants and beautiful boutiques and shops. It is utterly charming and definitely worth the 25 minute drive.

If you would like to visit historical sites, Patara is a fantastic excursion. It boasts an ancient theatre, restored parliament building and impressive Roman baths. The preserved ‘ghost village’ of Kayakoy where hundreds of deserted, Greek-style houses and churches sit eerily on the hillside should also be on your list of excursions. It was abandoned after the Turkish-Greek population exchange of 1923 and is eerily silent.

After a few relaxing days on the beach or staying put in the villa you may be seeking an active day.  Guests enjoy kayaking along the Dalyan River or visiting the majestic and dramatic Saklikent Gorge which was opened as a national park in 1996. The gorge is 18km long and 300m deep. Visitors wade through chilly water, climb, swim and slide through the gorge and its many boulders and tunnels. It is exhilarating and great fun with the fresh mountain water often up to waist height. Guides can lead you through offering so much fun.  River rafting and dining by the waterside are additional options at this marvellous location.

Accommodation

The Villa

Villa Arzu consists of three fully air-conditioned apartments over four floors, a private pool and an a rooftop plunge pool perfect for a group of friends or multi-generational holiday. Very convenient for Kalkan's old town and harbour.

Lower Ground Floor (outside entrance down steps from street level)
- Open plan living dining area with Smart TV
- Fully fitted kitchen
- Sliding doors to garden terrace/ pool area
- Double bedroom with ensuite shower
- Double bedroom
- Shower and WC

Ground Level (outside entrance through small garden from outside)
- Open plan living dining area with Smart TV
- Fully fitted kitchen
- Sliding doors to balcony
- Double bedroom with ensuite shower
- Double bedroom
- Shower and WC

2nd Floor (accessed by steps from outside)
- Open plan living dining area with Smart TV
- Fully fitted kitchen
- Sliding doors to garden terrace/ pool area
- Double bedroom with ensuite shower
- Double bedroom
- Shower and WC
- Internal steps lead to:-

Roof Terrace level
- Stylish living area with, sofas and reading chairs
- Bar area with fridge, sink
- Sliding doors to private terrace
- Plunge pool 2.5m x 3m, 80cm deep
- Double bedroom

Walled outside pool area and garden
- Pool 3.5m x 7m, 1.5m deep
- Garden Area
- Sunbeds
- Umbrellas
- Hammock
- Dining area

Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven / hob
- Water cooler (pay for refills)
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Hairdryers
- Iron and board