Villa Carretta, Kalkan: A perfect holiday
Review Submitted: October 5, 2008
Date of Stay: August 2008
Not having been abroad on holiday for about 8 years I was looking for somewhere safe, relaxing and very sunny which would suit my daughter and her boyfriend (in their twenties) as well as me. Kalkan and Villa Caretta really were the ideal solution! Everything was perfect - from the minute my booking was accepted, Dick and Jenny did everything they could to ensure that our stay went smoothly and, once we arrived, nothing was too much trouble for Tracey who looked after the villa and was able to help with so much advice on the best places to eat, swim and shop, and the best tours to take! The villa and pool couldn't have been cleaner or better equipped - absolutely everything you could possibly want was provided. The BBQ on the roof terrace made eating in just as good as eating out, and having your own pool makes all the difference.
Kalkan is small enough to be welcoming - the people are so friendly - but big enough for there to be something different to see and do every day. We were able to enjoy sailing, canoeing, river rafting and horse riding, as well as lazy days on the fabulous Patara beach, and tours of ancient sites. We chose not to hire a car but it's still easy to get around either by the local buses or taxis. We were surprised that the weather was as humid as it was during our first week, but I think this was unusual and, by the second week, it had become much more comfortable (but still of course very hot); there is air conditioning in the villa if it gets too much! The town is built on the hillside, which is what makes it such a pretty place, and there are many steep roads and steps so it wouldn't be easy for people with limited mobility. It was perfect for us though and one of the best holidays we've ever had, so we would recommend it to anyone.
Owner's Response: We are happy that you enjoyed your holiday so much. As you say Kalkan really is a very pretty place with enough different possibilities to see and do every day.
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