The Villa Lauray
Villa Lauray is our second home and is furnished and equipped as such.
Entry is via a tiled and covered porch leading into a very spacious open plan living, dining area with open fireplace and marble floor, the lounge area has two sofas and armchair, one sofa converts to a bed, there is TV with sky channels and a DVD /CD player. The dining area has a large table, 6 chairs and sideboard, this leads to a fully fitted modern kitchen with oven, hob, extractor, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, toaster, iron, ironing board and crockery/cutlery etc. for 8 people.
Doors from the kitchen and living /dining rooms lead onto a shady terrace running the length of villa with a built in barbeque at one end, this terrace has beautiful views over the valley and olive grove that is to the right of villa and has gated access to the pool and landscaped garden, From the pool/ garden there are stunning views of the mountain. Table chairs sunloungers and parasols are provided.
Inside from the dining area a marble staircase leads upstairs, the master bedroom has a king size bed and balcony where you can sit and enjoy views of the sunset, it has built in wardrobes and an en suite with shower, there are a further two bedrooms one double with king size bed and balcony and a twin, both have double wardrobes. The family bathroom has a shower over bath and this is where the washing machine is conveniently located, there is also a toilet/washroom downstairs.
Bed linen/ covers /towels are provided as are plug adaptors, hair drier and a clotheshorse. There is also an electronic safe and from June 2007 there will be the use of a Turkish pay as you go mobile with taxi/ restaurant/ help numbers, we have arranged fixed / cheaper rates with a couple of local taxi drivers for our guests.
Soon after your arrival our agents will visit to ensure you are familiar and happy with the villa and equipment they will give you information about the surrounding area and answer any questions you might have. They also operate a 24hr help line in case of emergencies.
The pool is cleaned daily from May to October and the garden tended a couple of times a week.
If you are hiring a car we have off road parking for 2 cars at the entrance to villa.
Because of the villas elevated position there is generally a cooling breeze, which will be appreciated in the hotter months or after spending time down at the beach.
Whilst the pool is accessed from bolted gates on the terrace we still do not recommend this villa for infants.
Please note and respect our wish that there is no smoking inside the villa.
Local area/activities
Fethiye is the largest town in the area and is a 15min ride away on the dolmus
Set between wooded mountains and a wide blue bay, it is a bustling market town with plenty of shops, restaurants and cafés, on Tuesdays it boasts the biggest market in the area, some of the best bargains are to be found here. The area is full of small traders and workshops that will fix anything. The cobbled streets are packed with shops and bars, full of life by day and night. The Paspatur or old town is charming. Visit the weekly market or stroll along the marina and enjoy its rustic charm. There is a vast array of boat and fishing trips from here. A place not to miss is the fish market, you can by your fish from the daily catch and have it cooked by one of the surrounding restaurants, excellent value.
Leaving Fethiye to drive up the mountain on the road that leads to Olu Deniz, not only do you take in the beautiful scenery but also on a hot summers day you can notice a welcoming difference in temperature.
The first area you pass through is Ovacik, where our villa is located, this village straddles the main road with mount Babadag to the left, it’s a fairly quite location with a selection of restaurants and shops. For trekkers the Lycean way starts here. A little further along[about 2kms from villa] is Hisaronu village. This resort is lively with many shops, restaurants and bars catering extensively for the needs of all age groups. This is a good place to book for the many trips and activities available in the area.
About 2kms down the winding road from here, and for those who want somewhere more laid back, there is Olu Deniz which has the most photographed beach in Turkey. Here you will be able to find a variety of good restaurants and bars with a more relaxed atmosphere than Hisaronou. There are water sports available from the beach i.e.- water skiing, Para sailing, scuba diving, snorkelling, speedboat hire, pedaloes etc.
For the braver of you there is paragliding from the top of Babadag Mountain, landing on the white sands of Olu Deniz beach. If you prefer a more relaxing day on the water there are a selection of boat trips available from both Olu Deniz and Fethiye. Olu Deniz beach sweeps round in a vast crescent of sand and shingle to the stunningly beautiful and world famous Blue Lagoon which is a national park.
Activities available locally
Paragliding / Quad bike safari
Sub aqua / Microlite flights
Horse riding / Walking
Mountain biking / Bird watching
Boat trips / Paracending
Speedboat hire / Pedaloe hire
Fishing trips / Banana rides
Jeep safari / White water rafting
Getting about
A car is not essential, try using the regular dolmus service this runs between Fethiye, Ovacik, Hisaranou, Olu Deniz.
Its a mini bus that can be boarded/ exited anywhere on route, they run about every 10mins.
Price from Ovacik to Olu Deniz was 80p in Sept 2006 Taxis are not expensive but be prepared to haggle. Some take 6 people. We were paying 15YTL for above journey [£5.45]