Caria Villa

An introduction to Caria Villa

When we discovered Villa Ayse next door, we fell in love with it and so did you; so much so that it is one of our most popular villas, and Ayse and her husband Manfred had to build themselves a little retreat nearby to have somewhere to live. They now live in Bodrum but Manfred is often found maintaining the garden and pool. We loved the mix of sheer comfort and casual elegance that Ayse has conjured up, so we were delighted to see her secret hideaway cottage - Caria Villa - had the same individual touch, this time with an harmonious Eastern flavour, so we persuaded her to make it available for our clients.
The stone exterior is cool and inviting and there is a relaxing outdoor area that is designed to be lived in all summer, just outside of the kitchen - so handy for al fresco lunches. A charming alcove scattered with pretty cushions acts as a day bed when the sun gets too hot. Inside, the Ottoman theme is lightly done, with kilims on the floors, a generous fireplace and muslin curtains and intimate sitting area with the open plan kitchen and dining area all combined to create an informal atmosphere. A mezzanine window from the bedroom on the upper floor overlooks the living area, suggesting the older Turkish style when the women of the house would observe the main areas of the house, hidden behind latticed shutters. The bedroom has a large window with views of the pool with its cleverly designed decking area, and across a small landing, the shower room is a cool blue.
A 10 minute drive will take you to Gundogan beach or Yalikavak village centre where a selection of restaurants are scattered through the pretty harbour areas. Gocekbel is a settlement of houses, a traditional Bodrum village, with the bakers providing fresh bread a couple of minutes away and provisions can be found close by in a variety of supermarkets.

There are plenty of local historical sites to visit, such as Myndos at Gumusluk, Bodrum castle or even Ephesus. Ancient tombs and the remains of an aqueduct can be glimpsed from hillside pathways, and for keen walkers, the old Greek village of Sandima provides a haunting vista.

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