Guests say
Villa Gulseren in Marmaris is highly praised for its peaceful, secluded location with stunning views. Guests appreciate the spacious, well-equipped villa, the natural pool and garden, and the warm hospitality of the owner and his aunt. The property offers a true taste of rural Turkey, with opportunities to explore local villages, enjoy traditional cuisine, and engage in outdoor activities like walking the Carian Way.
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The villa's location is consistently described as peaceful and secluded with beautiful surroundings, offering a mix of tranquillity and adventure with nearby villages and walking paths.
Guests find the villa spacious with comfortable beds and a well-equipped kitchen, contributing to a comfortable stay. The presence of a natural pool and garden adds to the overall comfort.
The villa is well-equipped with a large living and dining area, a kitchen with all necessities, and a well-stocked fridge. The outdoor facilities, including a pool, lounging area, and barbecue, are well-maintained.
The owner's hospitality, including a well-stocked fridge and guided tours, demonstrates thoughtfulness. While such gifts are greatly appreciated by guests, they are personal gestures and may not be expected with every stay.
About this property
Rustic three-bedroomed Villa Gulseren offers a relaxing family-friendly retreat in a rural, unspoilt part of the Turkish Lycian Coast. Located above the village of Bayir on the Bozburun Peninsula; surrounded by a thicket of pine trees. The villa boasts romantic views of the canyon which elegantly slopes down to meet the sparkling Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea.
Along forest track, the villa is entirely private and exudes a traditional, farmhouse feel. There are extensive mature gardens, with established shrubs and fruit trees and beds lined with thyme, mint and rosemary, surrounding the property. You can go on serene walks or book a private trekking experience through the villa’s owners to explore the area.
The main feature outside – aside from the tranquil vistas – is the freshwater pool, new for 2024, and bordered by intricate stonework. It’s slightly separated from the villa by a myriad of beautiful paths and steps leading down from the alfresco dining terrace. On lazy days, you can pour yourself a cooling drink, pick up your favourite book, and curl up in a prime sunbathing spot or under the shade of he pine trees.
Inside the villa, the marriage of stone and wood continues to a charming effect. The comfortable sitting room has hardwood floors with a feature fireplace and scattered with Turkish artefacts and elegant soft furnishings. There’s also a twin bedroom with a separate shower and toilet on this floor, alongside a fully-equipped kitchen with an oven, washing machine and dishwasher.
Taking the stone steps up onto the first floor, you’ll find a master double and the second twin bedroom. Both are equally seductive and stylish and share a bathroom with a bath, handheld shower and toilet. The master bedroom opens onto a fantastic terrace furnished with tree-stump table and chairs — the perfect spot for taking your breakfast while enjoying the magnificent views across the valley and sea below.
For smaller groups or families travelling together Villa Syrna, also in Bayir village is close by.
Located above the sleepy village of Bayir in the centre of the Bozburun Peninsula in Turkey. Villa Gulseren boasts a wonderfully remote location but is still ideally positioned for exploring the towns and beaches below. The house has a rustic path into the villa centre, great for a morning stroll. Surrounded by gardens and pine tree-lined forests, you can go on scenic walks under the shade of the canopy or take advantage of the Owner's horse trekking service.
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's 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.
For a fun day trip, you could head to the small seaside town of Bozburun, known for building the traditional wooden gulets. There you'll find a quaint yacht-lined harbour and pristine swimming spots and coves. Slightly further afield is also the port town of Datca where the traditional Saturday market is worth a visit as well as the ruins of Knidos. There, the cultures of Lydia, Persia, and the Byzantine and Ottoman empires stud the landscape, and there are church ruins, ancient cisterns and tombstones for exploring.
If you're 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 have a red and white flash painted on stones every 50 metres, so you shouldn't get lost.
Accommodation
The VillaThree-bedroomed Villa Gulseren offers a relaxing family-friendly retreat in the rural, village of Bayir, on the Bozburun Pensinsular
Ground Floor
- Village kitchen
- Large sitting room
- Dining area
- Twin bedroom
- Shower/WC
- Door to Terrace
First Floor
- Double bedroom with door to terrace
- Twin bedroom
- Bathroom with hand held shower as well as bath
Outside
- Various Terrace and Paths
- Rural garden, with various paths and terraces
- Sunbeds
- Hammocks
- Free form pool 12m long, 1.5m deep
- Outside shower
Other
- Washing Machine
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Kettle
- Iron and ironing board
- Airconditioning
- Small Oven
- Coffee Machine
- Iron & ironing board
- Barbecue
- Mosquito plugs
Reviews (6)
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Henry P.
The villa is a 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk from Bayır. It is set in a very large garden which surrounds the villa with wonderful views of the gorge. The location is very peaceful and secluded. Arriving at the Villa, the owner was there to greet us. He showed us around and explained all the facilities. The villa is a spacious very well equipped stone building with a large living and dining area. The kitchen has everything you need, plus a well stocked fridge courtesy of the owner! Off the living room on the way down to the pool and garden there is a shaded terrace which is perfect for dining. By the pool there is a lounging area with sun beds and seating to enjoy sunbathing or relaxing in the shade. The gardens are well kept with lots of trees and little pathways. A large barbecue is also available. All three bedrooms are a good size with comfortable beds. The master bedroom has a terrace with extended views of the gorge and the sea. If you can pull yourself away from the villa there are a lot of places to explore. Selimye is only a twenty minute drive away and is great for stocking up on food as they have all the major supermarkets there and it has a very pretty promenade. Nearby, Bayır is a lovely traditional village and the café on the village square by the mosque makes lovely gözleme. Çiftlik Bay is only a 10 minute drive and is great for swimming. If you use the sun beds at Mehmet’s Place they are free as long as you have a couple of drinks. To top it all you are on the Carian Way, so there are many walking opportunities. We would highly recommend this villa if you are looking for peace and quiet in beautiful surroundings.
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Henry P.
The villa is a 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk from Bayır. It is set in a very large garden which surrounds the villa with wonderful views of the gorge. The location is very peaceful and secluded. Arriving at the Villa, the owner was there to greet us. He showed us around and explained all the facilities. The villa is a spacious very well equipped stone building with a large living and dining area. The kitchen has everything you need, plus a well stocked fridge courtesy of the owner! Off the living room on the way down to the pool and garden there is a shaded terrace which is perfect for dining. By the pool there is a lounging area with sun beds and seating to enjoy sunbathing or relaxing in the shade. The gardens are well kept with lots of trees and little pathways. A large barbecue is also available. All three bedrooms are a good size with comfortable beds. The master bedroom has a terrace with extended views of the gorge and the sea. If you can pull yourself away from the villa there are a lot of places to explore. Selimye is only a twenty minute drive away and is great for stocking up on food as they have all the major supermarkets there and it has a very pretty promenade. Nearby, Bayır is a lovely traditional village and the café on the village square by the mosque makes lovely gözleme. Çiftlik Bay is only a 10 minute drive and is great for swimming. If you use the sun beds at Mehmet’s Place they are free as long as you have a couple of drinks. To top it all you are on the Carian Way, so there are many walking opportunities. We would highly recommend this villa if you are looking for peace and quiet in beautiful surroundings.
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Henry P
The villa is a 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk from Bayır. It is set in a very large garden which surrounds the villa with wonderful views of the gorge. The location is very peaceful and secluded. Arriving at the Villa, the owner Ayhan was there to greet us. He showed us around and explained all the facilities. The villa is a spacious very well equipped stone building with a large living and dining area. The kitchen has everything you need, plus a well stocked fridge courtesy of Ayhan! Off the living room on the way down to the pool and garden there is a shaded terrace which is perfect for dining. By the pool there is a lounging area with sun beds and seating to enjoy sunbathing or relaxing in the shade. The gardens are well kept with lots of trees and little pathways. A large barbecue is also available. All three bedrooms are a good size with comfortable beds. The master bedroom has a terrace with extended views of the gorge and the sea. If you can pull yourself away from the villa there are a lot of places to explore. Selimye is only a twenty minute drive away and is great for stocking up on food as they have all the major supermarkets there and it has a very pretty promenade. Nearby, Bayır is a lovely traditional village and the café on the village square by the mosque makes lovely gözleme. Çiftlik Bay is only a 10 minute drive and is great for swimming. If you use the sun beds at Mehmet’s Place they are free as long as you have a couple of drinks. To top it all you are on the Carian Way, so there are many walking opportunities. We would highly recommend this villa if you are looking for peace and quiet in beautiful surroundings.