Guest testimonials:

"Whilst our party ranged in age from 8 months to 63, we all were impressed and amazed at the hospitality not only from you, but from everyone we encountered in Koycegiz. The villas are stunning, the pool is immaculate - we had a fantastic time, from the mud baths to bartering in the market- we cannot thank you enough. We will recommend your villas, hospitality and town to all."

The Whiteley-Guest family, May 2007

"Fifteen of us stayed in beautiful 2 detached villas in Koycegiz, South West Turkey. Only half an hour to Dalaman airport...had a lot of fun, went to mud baths and Turtle Beach. And the price was so good too for 15 of us." 

Billy Harris, Aug 2007

"We have had a wonderful holiday in Villa Begonville, thanks to Heather and Bulent for all their kindness & generosity. They have been fabulous hosts! We particularly recommend a barbecue with personal chef & boat trip to Turtle Beach."

Hillary and Brig Archer & family, Oct 2007

Some wonderful memories, I would not hesitate to recommend it to a friend
Reviewed 10 Oct 2008 by Jennifer Francis

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Waking up to have a swim in the beautiful pool - the villa was wonderful and it was great to be able to walk into the friendly town to shop or have a meal - very reasonable prices! The owners, Heather and Bulent had a lovely breakfast waiting for us when we arrived - what a lovely couple - they were able to give us lots of information about places to visit and arranged a boat hire for us. This was a fantastic day where we were taken around a bay by Captain Halil, we swam in the clear sea and his mother cooked us a lunch of freshly caught fish and kebabs. Fantastic! So much to do in this area of Turkey.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Do not buy food at Dalaman airport - £20 for two rolls and 4 bottles of water!! You don't need to hire a car for the whole two weeks - Heather and Bulent can arrange reasonably priced excursions and find car hire for you on the days you need it.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Heather showed us round the town and recommended places to eat and places to buy local produce. The Monday market was full of local produce.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
We had a super holiday and would definitely go back.

Special Interest Holidays, Day Excursions and Boat Trips

We operate day excursions and boat trips to places of interest, including Ephesus, Pamukkale, Fethiye, Oludeniz, Kaya Koy, Gocek, Dalyan, Marmaris, and Akyaka.

Koycegiz Lake runs via a river delta to the Mediterranean Sea, so beautiful beaches such as Turtle Beach, Iztuzu Beach, Sarigerme Beach and Ekincik Bay are easily accessible. The surrounding countryside is agricultural, producing oranges, lemons, olives, pine honey and cotton. The region is steeped in history, and the ancient city of Caunos, with its Lycian rock tombs and amphitheatre and the natural thermal spa at Sultaniye, with its healing waters and mud baths are not to be missed. The large fresh water lake is a haven for wildlife, and turtles can sometimes be seen while sipping an evening aperitif in the cafes and restaurants which line the water’s edge. Koycegiz is ideally situated to visit sites of ancient, historical and cultural interest, and the holidays and tours we offer reflect this.

Don't leave without....

.....cruising across the lake on a private boat to view the stunning Lycian Rock tombs, then visiting the ancient city of Caunos where you can take in the panoramic views of the river delta and Mediterranean Sea from the top of the amphitheatre...

.....visiting the long stretch of golden sand on the Mediterranean known as ‘Turtle Beach’ – so called because of the Loggerhead Turtles that nest there...

.....bathing in the waters of the natural thermal springs, renowned for their therapeutic properties, or rejuvenating your skin in the mineral-rich mud

.....following mountain streams to discover the local waterfall and swimming in the natural pool below...

.....visiting the local Monday market where you will find a huge variety of locally produced fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices.