About Zeytin

Zeytin, which sleeps six comfortably, is simply but stylishly furnished with local materials. It consists of 1 double bedroom and 1 twin on the first floor, each with its own balcony, and a spacious twin-bed attic (with hand basin) which makes an ideal den for teenagers. 'There is optional air conditioning, plus fans, in all the bedrooms, and insect screens on all the windows.

There is a shower room with lavatory on the first floor, a screened outside shower (designed for post-swim rinsing and summer evening showers) and a separate lavatory downstairs. The stone-tiled living room, furnished with Turkish-style divans, is a cool retreat from the midday heat in summer - in the offseason, thanks to the open fireplace, it becomes a cosy room. The galley kitchen is well equipped with fridge freezer, gas cooker with full-size oven, and washing machine.

Zeytin is the end villa in a group of four, which share a superb, architect-designed swimming pool, which is 50 metres long. Each villa has its own semi-circular extension of the pool with access steps. Zeytin enjoys lovely views - you can even glimpse the rock tombs across the river. The garden is planted with shrubs, climbers and shady trees, and offers a number of delightful sitting areas. By the front door is a wide stone terrace, with low Turkish-style seating and sun loungers, perfect for private sunbathing. At the far end of the terrace is the cardak, a shady pergola designed for al-fresco eating.

If you are considering coming with young children please note that the pool is not fenced off, and is at a constant depth of 1.8 metres, with no shallower parts. Also, there is an open stairway to the attic bedroom. However, there is an excellent children’s pool at nearby Manzara Villas. For details of accommodation there, visit www.manzara.co.uk.

Dalyan and the surrounding area offer a host of activities, from boating and beaching, to trekking and visiting antiquities. For details, visit About Dalyan.