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The Byre
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December 20, 2009 - 5:05 pm
“Unbelievably stunning” is what entered my mind the minute I arrived at The Granary…. and that was before I’d seen the lush valley in front of me and the hills, winding roads and many hidden lanes in and around the area.
Each cottage has been painstakingly restored to its original splendour, inclusive of the comforts that today affords us.
I’ve stayed twice at Sakli Vadi now and dream of the day I return to revisit my haunting memories, courtesy of Jon, Sandy and their attentive staff.
If you’re looking for that luxurious holiday, blended with the local sights, sounds, tastes and smells that only the Turkish people can provide, this IS the place to stay.
December 21, 2009 - 11:18 pm
I had the pleasure of staying in this unbelievable cottage in February 2009 when I visited my sister in Bahrain. We went on a trip to Turkey (including Istanbul, Dalaman, Fethiye then onto the cottages via road). My sister is friends with Sandy and Jon, so I had a very personalised tour of the entire area. What can I say about this place! All I wanted was for all my friends and family to immediately make arrangements to get there and see this unique unbelievable place. The work that Sandy and Jon have put into these cottages, restoring them to almost original condition. I was spell-bound. Thanks Sandy and Jon for enabling me to have an experience of a life time, especially being able to explore the tiny walk-ways to the cottages, the places to eat, the food – just everything. My only hope is that I can get there again one day and take my husband! Kay MacKenzie – Shepparton, Victoria, Australia.
January 8, 2010 - 1:54 pm
The Byre was a little slice of heaven.
I had been looking for a nice holiday, out of the way from all the workaday stress, and immediately fell in love with the wonderful cottages of Sakli Vadi. From the moment I landed in Turkey, Sandy, Jon, and their friendly, competent staff surpassed my already sky-high hopes for the trip. Every aspect had been thought out, and it showed.
I’d recommend the cottages heartily and can’t wait to go back.
Cheers from Cambridge, Justin Hulbert
January 11, 2010 - 10:29 am
We have stayed at The Byre 3 times now and it never disappoints. The location is wonderful, slightly remote but also has everything you want close by. Local resturants are worth visiting – see comments books. The little one at the bottom of the slope (you’ll understand when you get there) is run by a young couple. You get more food than you know what to do with – its cheap but tasty. You always get more than you order – chips, salad, cheese straw rolls plus other things. A trip around the ruined village of Kaya is a must. Turkish pancakes in the cafe across the road (by the ‘bus’ stop) is well worth it.
We will be back in the future, the cottages are wonderful.
June 11, 2010 - 5:26 am
What a fantastic 2 weeks we have just spent at The Byre. The location is stunning, the views are unbelievable. We sat on the deck from 8.30am to 7.45pm most days just soaking in the sun and the perfiect setting. We have visited Kaya Valley before so we knew how wonderful all the local restaurants are and how friendly the villagers are. We would like to say a huge thank you to Jon, Sandy and their excellent staff for making our stay unforgettable.
July 6, 2010 - 7:22 am
We have just got back from two weeks at The Byre and wish we were still there! The cottage exceeded our already high expectations; the house itself was clean and full of character and charm and the outside space was fabulous.
We were hoping for a hot, romantic holiday in a cottage in beautiful countryside, close to the beach and local towns, but far enough to feel secluded. That’s exactly what we got.
Many thanks to Gonul, cleaner Nevin, Jon and Sandy for a wonderful honeymoon. Looking forward to returning!