Ilkim Ev - Sample life in a traditional but modernised simple Turkish cottage

This cute cottage is in the middle of a small traditional Turkish village. The age of the cottage is around 400 years and a recent renovation was carried out, carefully retaining many of the original features and also improving and modernizing the cottage to Western expectations but keeping everything neat and simple. There is a kitchen/dining area and a TV/sitting room and downstairs toilet/shower room. Outside is private pool and BBQ area with table and chairs on the patio.

This is a good way to sample a real Turkish dwelling although modernized to suit Western tastes, but set among other small traditional Turkish homes in Kaya Valley, quite well known for its deserted Greek village featured in Louis de Bernierre's book, Birds Without Wings. This small but adorable cottage is in a very tranquil valley but also close to the bustling towns and holiday resorts of Olu Deniz, Hisaronu and of course the big market town of Fethiye. All are a short drive away, as are the more famous archaeological sites from the Byzantine, Lycian and Roman times. A fascinating place to explore.