Escape from the madding crowd with a stay in this charming one bedroom traditional stone cottage holiday hideaway in the heart of the Turkish countryside. Situated on Kaya Valley Farm, in the village of Kinali, near the ghost town of Kaya, overlooking the Taurus mountains, this one storey cottage will transport you back to the Turkey of days gone by.

The four foot thick stone walls with classic small windows will keep you cool in the hot summer months, and warm in winter. Kaya Cottage is located off the main road, and a has its own private parking spot. There is a traditional flat roof, accessed by external steps, it is the ideal place to enjoy a sundowner overlooking the impressive three thousand metre high Baba Dag mountain. The cottage itself is cosy and bijou, retaining the original two rooms, which have been sympathetically restored. There is a sitting area with two ottoman style sofa beds and lots of books. A wood dining table with six log chairs is a delightful place to entertain indoors. An adjacent kitchen area is fully equipped with all you will need to cater for your holiday, including a fridge freezer, and a hob, grill and microwave. There is a washing machine in the hut in the service yard. Open the French windows from the living area to reveal a paved terrace and the beautiful garden. A hallway leads to a master bedroom which is furnished with a double bed, air-conditioning, and an ensuite bathroom. There is also a separate shower and bathroom. The cottage is decorated to reflect the history of the house, cool neutral creams and beiges blend with traditional Turkish furniture and artefacts.

A mature garden surrounds the cottage, giving it a secluded feel, populated with old trees and in season blossoming plants and flowers. There is a patio dining area with a table and chairs, and a barbeque for some fabulous alfresco entertaining. Whilst a cushioned bench seating spot is perfect for relaxing, there is an egg chair in a little corner for reading a book, and enjoying the peace and quiet of this unique property. There is a small plunge pool in the garden, a great place to relax and chill out under the warmth of the Turkish sun. The cottage can comfortably accommodate up to four guests, perfect for a small family, a couples’ getaway, anniversary, or a special quiet honeymoon.

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• Kaya Cottage is in a quiet village, and whilst there is some limited public transport with buses from the main road, it is advisable, but not essential to hire a car for the duration of your stay.
• The cottage is a restored original village home, the rooms are smaller than average, with low ceilings, this traditional build does make it cool in summer and warm in winter.
• The property only has one bedroom, however two comfortable ottoman style sofa beds can be found in the living room, most suited for children but they do have proper mattresses.
• The pool is just a plunge pool, but great to cool off after a day in the sun.
• Although suitable for children the house and area does have drops, and uneven ground and of course the plunge pool meaning you'll need to keep an eye on them.
• Walking distance to some local amenities. However, please note that some parts of the route do not have pavements
• There are some uneven steps and a stony footpath that guests must walk along to reach the cottage from the car park. Caution is advised, especially if arriving late at night.