Rustic three-bedroomed Villa Gulseren offers a relaxing family-friendly retreat in a rural, unspoilt part of the Turkish Lycian Coast. Located above the village of Bayir on the Bozburun Peninsula; surrounded by a thicket of pine trees. The villa boasts romantic views of the canyon which elegantly slopes down to meet the sparkling Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea.

Along forest track, the villa is entirely private and exudes a traditional, farmhouse feel. There are extensive mature gardens, with established shrubs and fruit trees and beds lined with thyme, mint and rosemary, surrounding the property. You can go on serene walks or book a private trekking experience through the villa’s owners to explore the area.

The main feature outside – aside from the tranquil vistas – is the freshwater pool, new for 2024, and bordered by intricate stonework. It’s slightly separated from the villa by a myriad of beautiful paths and steps leading down from the alfresco dining terrace. On lazy days, you can pour yourself a cooling drink, pick up your favourite book, and curl up in a prime sunbathing spot or under the shade of he pine trees.

Inside the villa, the marriage of stone and wood continues to a charming effect. The comfortable sitting room has hardwood floors with a feature fireplace and scattered with Turkish artefacts and elegant soft furnishings. There’s also a twin bedroom with a separate shower and toilet on this floor, alongside a fully-equipped kitchen with an oven, washing machine and dishwasher.

Taking the stone steps up onto the first floor, you’ll find a master double and the second twin bedroom. Both are equally seductive and stylish and share a bathroom with a bath, handheld shower and toilet. The master bedroom opens onto a fantastic terrace furnished with tree-stump table and chairs — the perfect spot for taking your breakfast while enjoying the magnificent views across the valley and sea below.

For smaller groups or families travelling together Villa Syrna, also in Bayir village is close by.

• This villa is located on two floors, however there’s a twin bedroom on the ground floor for those who find it difficult navigating upstairs.
• Villa Gulseren enjoys a wonderfully remote location, but is ideally positioned to explore the villages and beaches of the Bozburun Peninsula. It’s 3km from Bayir with mini markets and restaurants.A car is strongly recommended
• Village life comes with many sounds such as the 5 times daily call from the mosque and the cockeral calling.