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Alavya

Boutique
Aegean Coast, Turkey

Located on the Cesme Peninsula, just off the pretty main square in the Turkish village of Alacati, Hotel Alavya is a boutique hotel with 25 rooms spread throughout six charming village houses.

Each of the elegant rooms overlooks one of the courtyards or the central gardens of bougainvillea and fruit trees. Every room is different, combining modern touches with traditional materials and some have private patios while others offer a sunny balcony or a luxurious hot tub.

Regional food is served at the relaxed Mitu restaurant and additional facilities include yoga, Pilates, a gymnasium and a small spa. There is also a large outdoor freshwater pool and Jacuzzi.

A short five-minute drive or a 40-minute stroll takes you to the nearest beach where the hotel moors its private yacht, available to hire for the day or even an overnight stay.

Why we like Alavya

The cobbled streets of laid back Alacati are still somewhat of a hidden gem. Located a few miles inland from the Aegean coast with easy access to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ephesus, this pretty village is a wonderful spot for a relaxing holiday with a spot of culture. The incredibly helpful staff, thoughtful touches and tranquil atmosphere at the Alavya hotel are all the more reason to stay here.

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Amanruya £££££

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The isolated resort of Amanruya is a scenic 30-minute drive from the bustling town of Bodrum. The resort rests in spacious seclusion on 60 acres of forested hillside, overlooking its own private bay – a rare privilege on the Bodrum Peninsula. With flourishing pine forests, olive groves, the sound of cicadas and the crystal-clear warm waters of Bodrum Bay as its setting, Amanruya fulfils the promise of its name ‘peaceful dream’. With only 36 spacious Pavilions, each with a garden and pool the resort is an excellent choice for anybody looking for privacy and seclusion.

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Six Senses Kaplankaya £££££

Turkey
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Nestled in the breath-taking natural beauty of the South Aegean coast of Turkey, an hour north of Bodrum, Six Senses Kaplankaya offers a selection of elegant rooms and suites overlooking the sea, along with exceptional wellness facilities and daily activity programmes. The resort stays open until December to benefit from the extended warm weather experienced in this region.

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Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay £££££

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Located just 20 minutes from the port town of Bodrum, the Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay is perched overlooking its own private bay with a blue-flagged sandy beach and has stunning panoramic views out over the Aegean Sea. The 149 comfortable rooms and 24 suites have been designed using authentic Mediterranean architecture with contemporary European design and each has its own private balcony with sea views.

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