Owlsland

Top choice in Turquoise Coast


This 150-year-old farmhouse is idyllically surrounded by fruit trees and run by charming Turkish-Scottish couple, Erol and Pauline. The three cosy rooms, previously a kitchen, a stable and Erol's grandparents' bedroom, contain most of their original features and are decorated with old farm implements. The upstairs room with balcony, traditional decor and wood burner is especially nice.

Erol, a trained chef, turns out traditional Turkish dishes made with locally grown produce and Pauline makes her own cakes and jams.


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