Turkey Cottages and Farmstays vacations

Turkey Cottages and Farmstays vacations
Kalkan village accommodation, Turkey
Romantic cottage in Turkish village with sea views, from £280 - £400 per week
Istanbul vacation accommodation, Turkey
Beautiful Istanbul apartments with character, from €90 - €270 per apartment per night
Villa vacation nr Dalaman, Turkey
2 attractive villas in Koycegiz, from £500 - £600 per week
Family accommodation in Istanbul, Turkey
Vacation apartments with elegance & character in Beyoglu-Galata, from €90 - €300 per apartment per night
Istanbul self catering apartment, Turkey
A studio flat with unmatched views in Istanbul, from €150 per accommodation per night (sleeps 2)
Uzumlu villlage self catering villa with pool, Turkey
Renovated stone house with beautiful walled garden & pool, from £1475 - £1875 per week (sleeps 12)
Turquoise Coast accommodation in Turkey
A peaceful hide-away right by the sea, from £250 - £500 per week
Cirali accommodation, Turkey
Relax in nature reserve, swim, enjoy adventure is nice, from €29 - €133 per accommodation per night (sleeps 2-4)
Turkey self catering accommodation
Cottages and farmhouse overlooking the Lycia coast, from £250 - £380 per week

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Kalkan village accommodation, Turkey
This was one of the most relaxing vacations I've had in a very long time, and Deborah was a brilliant host... I had a wonderful time, and would recommend the cottage to anybody who wants to experience the real Turkey away from the main tourist resorts. (more)
From £280 - £400 per week
Istanbul vacation accommodation, Turkey
Istanbul was a great place to stay, with so much to do. The accommodation was in a brilliant location to enjoy both the historic sights and going out. It has been beautifully restored and was perfect for a couple. (more)
From €90 - €270 per apartment per night
Villa vacation nr Dalaman, Turkey
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.  (more)
From £500 - £600 per week
Turkey self catering accommodation
The farm is one of the most peaceful, beautiful and relaxing places we have ever been to. Anthea and Bob are very friendly, informative and helpful hosts. (more)
From £250 - £380 per week
Uzumlu villlage self catering villa with pool, Turkey
The Villa in Uzumlu was absolutely stunning and the surrounding area really beautiful - the sea water was so warm and so turquoise that it almost seemed unreal.  (more)
From £1475 - £1875 per week (sleeps 12)

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5 stars
I am reborn! Simply the best vacation I have ever been on
4 stars
Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend
3 stars
Very enjoyable
2 stars
It was OK
1 star
A bit disappointing really

Turkey travel information

At the crossroads of Asia and Europe, Turkey is rich in cultural heritage. As Constantinople and later Istanbul, the capital city was at the heart of both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, and fabulous monuments include early churches with fine mosaics and grand domes, towering mosques and oriental bazaars. The vast central plateau of Anatolia was the cradle of Hittite and Phrygian civilisations, and there are also rich remains from Pontic, Roman and Seljuk empires.

Cappadocia is an almost surreal landscape of pink cones, pinnacles and ravines, the soft volcanic rock having been hewn into elaborate cave systems for more than 5000 years. The Mediterranean and Aegean waters of Asia Minor were busy in Classical times, with Roman galleys, Greek triremes, Phoenician merchantmen and Egyptian dhows plying their trade between some of the most famous cities of the ancient world. Ephesus, Miletus, Knidos, Caunos are some of the most beautiful and well-preserved sites of the ancient world.

Country facts for Turkey vacations

Weather
Aegean and Mediterranean coastal areas enjoy the typical Mediterranean climate. There is hardly a drop of rain during the sunny and hot summer (May to October). Winters are mild and rainy in these regions. The water temperature in the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas is warm during the long summer season (May to October) which constitutes the swimming season and fluctuates between 23° and 28°C from north to south.

The Marmara region around the Sea of Marmara, including Istanbul, has a transitional climate between an oceanic climate and a semi-Mediterranean climate, but it does rain, albeit not a lot, during the very warm summer (as showers which tend to last for 15-30 minutes). Its winters are colder than those of the western and southern coasts. The water temperature in the Sea of Marmara is also colder than the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas, with the water temperature reaching only between 20° and 24°C during the summer (June, July and August) and the swimming season is restricted to those summer months.

The Black Sea region has an oceanic climate (thanks to the protective shield effect of Caucasus mountains) with the greatest amount of precipitation and is the only region of Turkey that receives high precipitation throughout the year. Summers are warm and humid while the winters are cool and damp. The water temperature in the whole Turkish Black Sea coast is always cool and fluctuates between 10° and 20°C throughout the year, and is even less suitable for swimming during the summer than in the Sea of Marmara.

Languages
The official language of Turkey is Turkish, but some Turkish residents speak Kurdish and/or Arabic.

Money
From 2005 through 2008, Turkey's currency was called the New Turkish Lira (Yeni Türk Lirasi, YTL or TRY). As of January 1, 2009, the "New" (Yeni) has been dropped. The currency is again simply the Turkish Lira.

Time zone
Turkey is in the Eastern European Time Zone. Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2).
 
 
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