Caunos Villas Turkey

Any one of these stylish new build Caunos Villas, located in downtown laid back Dalyan, near to the Turkish Turquoise coast, and the Mediterranean Sea. These modern three storey villas have five double ensuite bedrooms, and can comfortably accommodate up to ten guests, ideal for a large family of friend’s get together. The villas are two sets of semi-detached homes, perfect if you are a large party looking for a holiday in the centre of where it’s all happening. Each villa is surrounded by its own well-maintained grounds and gardens, and each one has a private pool with waterfall shower and jacuzzi. There is on street parking immediately adjacent to the villas, and complimentary Wi-Fi and air-conditioning is included throughout. The villas have been tastefully decorated with natural wood, and palette of contemporary neutral whites, blacks, greys and beiges.
Enter your chosen villa at ground floor level, where you will find an open plan living area. The seating area has two large comfy sofas, a contrasting armchair, coffee and side tables, a bookcase, all arranged facing a flat screen smart television, and an enclosed wood burning stove for the cooler evenings. There is an adjacent formal dining table and chairs, great for some impressive indoor entertaining. A large beige and white kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need to cater for your holidays, including a gas hob, oven and microwave, an American style family sized fridge freezer, and a dishwasher. Whilst a more informal dining table and chairs is ideal for breakfast and a chat over morning coffee. A convenient guest cloakroom completes the ground floor. Take the stairs to the first floor where you will find three simply furnished ensuite double bedrooms. The black and white master bedroom has a double bed, bedside tables, floor to ceiling windows that opens to a small balcony, and an ensuite marble bathroom with walk in shower. There is a second bedroom with a double bed and Juliet balcony, and a twin room with two single beds and a balcony, both with ensuite shower rooms. The third floor is home to two further double bedrooms with double beds, nestled in the eaves of the villa, with ensuite shower rooms.
The terrace can be accessed from the floor to ceiling doors of the living area, and are a tale of two parts. The stunning ladder entry pool is at the front of the villa, at the shallow end there is a jacuzzi bath for some fun in the sun bubbles, whilst the other end is a waterfall shower to cool you down. The pool is surrounded by sun loungers and parasols, and a hammock swing chair in which to while away the hours reading this year’s latest blockbuster. Dine alfresco under the stars in the shaded pergola, and sample the local delicacies cooked on the built-in barbeque. Follow the stone path laid amongst lush green lawns to the back of the villa where there is a secluded garden with a soft seating area in which to relax and enjoy a cocktail or two before supper.Caunos Villas are situated in the heart of residential downtown Dalyan, in the province of Mugla, on the Southwest Turkish Turquoise Coast. The villas are a short thirty minute, twenty-five kilometre, drive through the lush Turkish countryside from Dalaman International Airport. The town of Dalyan, which means Fishing Weir, is located betwixt and between the holiday hot spot of Marmaris, and the international town of Fethiye. Villas Caunos are located in the centre of Dalyan, a lively local town all year round, and just five hundred metres from the banks of the reedy River Cayi. Walk to the river to watch the boats going about their business on a daily basis, sauntering past the fascinating Lycian rock tombs and the ancient town of Kaunos to the beautiful Iztuzu Beach, home to the protected loggerhead turtles. A leisurely stroll into town will take you to local shops, supermarkets, welcoming cafes, bars and family-friendly restaurants, many with stunning settings on the river. By night some of the cafes and bars transform into lively low key cool jazz and live music venues.
By day you will be spoilt for choice with things to do and places to see, there is something for everyone of all ages. Most popular and an absolute must-do, is to take a private boat or join a group trip on a leisurely day on the River Cayi. Marvel at the ancient rock tombs of the kings, explore the fourth century BC town of Kaunos, enjoy a traditional Turkish meze lunch aboard, before disembarking at Iztuzu beach. The eco-friendly Iztuzu beach is the home to Caretta Caretta, the protected loggerhead sea turtles, who make their nests here and have become synonymous with local conservation and Dalyan town. The beach is closed at certain times during the hatching season to allow the new born turtles to safely reach the water, it’s a fascinating trip and you’ll be certain of spotting a turtle or two. Nearby is the vast Lake Koycegiz, full of local river and sea fish, spread over five thousand two hundred hectares, it has a number safe sandy beaches and is suitable for swimming with a magnificent mountain view. If it’s lakes you love, take a walk around Sulungur, five kilometres north of Dalyan in the Gokbel Hills, an instagrammable destination for superb sunrise and sunset photos.
Further afield you can follow the Lycian Trail, discovering the flora and fauna of Turkey, with the Taurus mountains as a backdrop. Walk the dramatic coastal scenery footpaths, that will take you to ancient cities and sights. For holiday fun and frolics make your way to Marmaris, an hour and fifteen minute drive will take you to the original fishing village, bustling markets, souvenir shops, buzzing cafes, bars, and restaurants, and a very lively nightlife. In the other direction you will find the cosmopolitan town of Fethiye, with a panoramic harbour, luxury lifestyle shopping, a renowned fish market, where you can enjoy freshly caught local sea food, as well as some iconic ancient tombs and amphitheatres.At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. If there is anything you would like to arrange for your stay, please contact the Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can usually put you in touch with the right people arrange any of the following: 
– Cook/
catering –
Maid service/extra cleaning – Local day-trips or tours – Airport pick-up/drop-off –
Babysitting service – Welcome hamper/
pre-stocked fridge
This is by no means an exhaustive list, so please just contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team to help you arrange any of those little extras that can really make the difference.