Meadow Apartment
Meadow Apartment is a attractively located duplex apartment with stunning views in the small riverside town of Dalyan, close to the famous Iztuzu beach.
It is off the beaten track on a small country lane and is one of the very few properties in Dalyan from where you can see the sea.It feels surprisingly secluded considering it is only tenminutes walking distance from the centre of town.
It is 20-30 minutes drive from Dalaman airport which is a approximately a four hour flight from the UK.
The property is peacefully located amidst fields away from the centre, yet only five minutes from the nearest minimarket and restaurants and only another five minutes from the centre with more restaurants and bars. There are stunning mountain views from the pool, which is surrounded on all sides by gardens and fields. The pool is 100 square metres - an extremely good size, in fact larger than many hotel swimming pools! There are sunbeds and umbrellas around the pool. The rustic and natural garden is full of palm trees and fruit trees, roses and oleanders, and there are a number of shady areas covered with climbing plants where you can sit and relax.
Meadow Apartment is ideally placed well within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bars, boats etc. yet with an idyllic rural setting with wonderful views.
This makes it ideal for nature lovers, bird watchers, walkers and bikers or simply those who like the peace and tranquility of the countryside but also want to be within a short walk of the bars and restaurants. It gives the best of both worlds.
The apartment
Meadow Apartment is on the 1st and 2nd floors of the building (which has four other apartments which share the pool and grounds) . It has a total area of nearly 100 meters2 and sleeps up to six people. Both floors have air conditioning, although due to the unique situation of the building it benefits from wonderful sea breezes and therefore this is often not necessary. Windows also have flyscreens for those who enjoy the sea breeze and sounds of the frogs and the brook.
The first floor of the apartment consists of a large double bedroom (with sofabed) and a large kitchen/living room. The entrance to the apartment opens into the bedroom. This overlooks the pool and has rural views over farmland and towards the mountains.
A door leads to the newly renovated bathroom and then to the kitchen/living room. This room also has a a sofa bed and has large sliding doors making the most of the wonderful views over the garden and countryside.
The new kitchen is fully fitted with an oven, hob, fridge and dishwasher. It has everything you need to cook lovely meals using the wonderful produce available, should you wish to eat in.
The balcony on this level overlooks the garden and has a small table and chairs, while a larger table and chairs are also provided in the living area. An open-tread staircase leads from this room to the second floor (this may make it unsuitable for toddlers and very young children.
The second floor is the penthouse room which measures 28ft by 20ft. It has french windows onto the large balcony and feels very light and airy. It has a double bed, small kitchen with washing machine and fridge (for drinks, breakfast and very simple meals). It has its own ensuite bathroom.
There is a traditional turkish seating area where you can relax and take in the views through the two large sash windows.
The balcony on this level has amazing uninterrupted views of the river, open famland and the sea twinkling in the distance. On a clear day you can see Rhodes.
The balcony has a large table and chairs to seat up to six people and two sunbeds.
The two floors are linked by an internal open-tread staircase (this may be unsuitable for very young children) from the kitchen/living room, as well as an external staircase.
Therefore as well as families this would also suit couples who would like to holiday together but would also like a little more privacy.
The front garden is full of palm trees, lemon trees, shrubs and roses. At the back of the property is the pool. The views from the pool are stunning and uninterrupted as the nearest house is over a field away! Behind the pool there is more garden and seating under climbing plants. The gardens are natural and rustic.
Dalyan
The town of Dalyan is located on the Turquoise coast in southern Turkey. Dalyan is well known, thanks to its proximity to the famous 5km Iztuzu Beach, where the endangered Loggerhead Turtles (Caretta Caretta) lay their eggs. The beach and surrounding areas are protected. As well as Loggerhead Turtles Dalyan is also home to a large population of Soft Shelled Nile Turtles (Trionyx triunguis)
Dalyan sits on the Dalyan river between the Mediterranean and Koycegiz lake. The river meanders, forming a network of small lakes. It travels through reed beds which range in height from three to five metres. These wetlands are home to many bird species and storks regularly nest in the area.
Steeped in history Dalyan is overlooked by ancient Lycian Rock Tombs, which are the last resting places of the Kings of Kaunos. The river weaves its way past Dalyan on its way from Köyceğiz Lake to the beach. Across the river are the ruins of the city of Kaunos, with a Roman theatre, fortifications, basilica and many other fascinating sights. Shards found at Kaunos suggest that a settlement of some kind existed as early as the 9C BC
Dalyan has a wide variety of restaurants and bars to suit all tastes and budgets and most of these are within tenminutes walking distance of the apartment. Many of these offer ideal places to people watch and most of those that are closest to the apartment offer views of the river and rock tombs, attractively lit at night. Nearby you will also find many small markets with reasonably priced goods. Every Saturday Dalyan has a lively market selling everything from vegetables to designer goods, local spices and many many flavours of teas!
There are plenty of other things to do such as Mud Baths, thermal Springs, an historic Mosque and scenic walks, all very close by. For those that like more activity there is sea kayaking, white water rafting, canyoning, mountain biking and trekking amongst other things.
Further afield are yet more excursions such as Tlos, an ancient roman site with Lycian rock caves Saklikent Gorge, a natural marvel to walk through the attractive bays of Aşı and Ekincik bay, perfect for snorkelling. Or take a boat tour from Göcek around the 12 islands, or just walk around the marina and check out the yachts.