Villa Vineyard Heights

Spacious, secluded and with great scenery, Vineyard Heights Villa is as far from the madding crowd as it gets. With a countryside spot just outside sleepy Kizilyaka, Vineyard Heights is a real antidote to everyday life. For starters, its gardens are lovely. Think lawns, vineyards and fruit orchards that stretch as far as the eye can see. It’s like a scene from a landscape painting.

To make the most of the views there’s a spacious veranda, accessorised with tables, chairs and conservatory-style seats. And it looks over the big private pool, which is bordered by sun beds. You’ll also find a few secluded seating areas dotted around the gardens. So you can sip wine under the grape vines, lounge on over-sized cushions on the lawn and enjoy al fresco meals on the terrace.

With four bedrooms, the villa itself is just as impressive. Home-from-home comfort and traditional Turkish style, such as authentic furnishings and tiled floors, go hand in hand.

As for the layout, in there's a comfy lounge and dining area big enough to seat twelve. You’ll find one double room downstairs with its own bathroom. Upstairs, meanwhile, there’s an en suite master bedroom, a double room, a smaller room for one and a bathroom.

The best thing about Vineyard Heights, though, is the little extras. You can help yourself to the fruit that grows in the garden – just make a note of what you use and pay a small charge to the housekeepers before you leave. Speaking of housekeepers, the family that look after Vineyard Heights live just outside the premises so they’re always on hand to help out.