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Akkoy Evleri Cave Hotel |
Urgup, Cappadocia, Turkey |
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A historic village Cave Hotel and stone Museum House, set in the rugged Cappadocian mountains. This ecotourism and biotourism center is an ideal escape for trekkers, bird watchers, rock climbers, and it is adjacent to ancient Hittite ruins and a short distance from all the world heritage sites in the region. Now offering an extraordinary 2 day / 2 nights stay for only US$160 for two people. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Mountainous / Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 10 |
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Guests:
| 25 |
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Catering:
| Hotel / B&B |
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General Info |
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Located at the ancient Cappadocian mountain village of Akköy, Akköy Evleri is a unique establishment with internationally recognized pioneering activities in the areas of ecotourism and biotourism. It offers two forms of accommodation, a 9 room, terraced Cave Hotel and a 3 storey rock Museum House, Uvercinka. The Cave Hotel is owned and managed by Mehmet Güleç, a naïf architect born and raised in Akköy while the village was still fully inhabited back in 1960s. Uvercinka is owned and refurbished by Prof. Nergis Canefe, an artist and a human rights law scholar. As a jointly run facility, Akköy Evleri hosts small groups of nature and history lovers as well as families interested in agrotourism. Each room has a terrace of its own and the hotel has a cave bar and an open kitchen as well as 7 different gardens and orchards to serve organic food to the visitors. Uvercinka Museum House is particularly designed as a family residence, fully furnished and independent for long-term stays. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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Close to Urgup/Nevsehir, Akköy is an ancient mountain village, breezy and very cool in summer, comfortable and welcoming in winter. The best seasons are autumn and spring, with village festivals, harvest days, a lot of agricultural activity in the surrounding fields and blooming orchards and vineyards. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Direct bus transfers to and from two major airports in Nevsehir and Kayseri and Urgup centre. We are a 10km highway road from Urgup. |
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Nearest airports:
| Nevsehir 30 km |
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Nearest train station:
| Ankara 200 km |
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Nearest bus stop:
| Urgup 10km |
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Car Hire:
| Optional |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Akköy Evleri Cave Restaurant/In House Service |
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Nearest shop:
| Urgup has many, as it is a busy town |
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Nearest market:
| Urgup |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Nergis Canefe |
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Contact Phone No. |
+90 384 352 47 04 / +14168850517 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Birdwatching / Canoeing / Climbing / Cycling / Horse Riding / Skiing / Walking
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Interior Facilities |
Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Maid Service / Television
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Interior Details |
The quality of the cave rooms make you feel cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Volcanic rock called "tuffa" is perfect insulation material. It keeps the temperature between 17 - 20 degrees Celsius throughout the year. All rooms are different from each other in their size, shape and qualities, but they each have the signature curves, texture, cupboards, fireplaces, arches and decorations characteristic of the region but also the village’s local civil architecture. All rooms are traditionally decorated and the cotton covers, carpets, kilims, wooden furniture, etc. are locally produced. However, each room also includes private stone shower and w/c, some rooms even a jacuzzi, hot water, wooden floors, luxurious bedding and IDD telephone service.
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Exterior Facilities |
Balcony / BBQ / Courtyard / Garden / Hot Tub / Parking / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
Full mountain and valley views, 7 different orchards and gardens used for organic agriculture, ancient Christian monastery and a cave city adjacent to the village itself, within short walking distance. Full views of Mount Erciyes and vineyards accessible for trekkers after an easy 3 km hike.
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Further Details |
Akköy Evleri's commanding location gives you the full view of the ancient village of Akköy as well as the surrounding valleys and mountains dotted with village formations, fertile fields, and the unique landscape of Cappadocia. Overall, Akköy Evleri is marked by its serenity and comforting hospitality and welcome of its owners and the staff and the unique features of the village. Custom-designed expeditions are designed to satisfy your needs in the areas of historical sight-seeing, photography and nature hikes, and biotourism. The facility is decorated with local historic artefacts, frescos, artistic photographs, ancient kilims, locally embroidered linens, and hand-made light features. Only local wood, stone and mud has been used in the decoration of the cave and stone rooms.
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Conditions of
Rental |
The cave hotel has 9 rooms, a cave bar and a Cappadocian restaurant serving authentic cuisine. The museum house has 3 rooms, a fully equipped kitchen and two bathrooms and is adjacent to the cave hotel. The two properties are linked for best customer satisfaction. The house is suitable for families or small groups desiring maximum privacy and is more economical for weekly stays, etc. in the region.
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Other Information |
Child Friendly / Cook available / Ideal for honeymoons / Pet Friendly / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Akkoy Evleri Cave Hotel |
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Thank you very much for this wonderful stay with you. The peace and tranquillity has made my holiday in Turkey complete. This is truly a magnificent place.
Kathryn Darlow, Australia, Nov 2010 
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We arrived last night at 11.30, but we were greeted with a wonderful 3 course Anatolian meal. Thank you for the tranquillity, pleasant atmosphere and very comfortable accommodation. And the wonderful local wine. Mehmet is a very capable and pleasant host, nothing is too much trouble for him. It has been an exceptional and rejuvenating experience for us.
Ken and Lorraine Smith, Australia, Oct 2010
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Thank you for the quiet night and the great room we had, which was just what I needed after spending the previous night in a bus. You cannot beat the incredible hospitality of the Turkish people and the beauty of the village.
Suleyman Rastagar, Afghanistan, Aug 2010
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We stayed in your hotel for 3 days and it was truly wonderful. If I come to Turkey again, I will come back here. When I first saw the village and the hotel, I was so amazed, it is so different from anything we saw in Cappadocia, and really worth the effort to make the journey here.
Beatrice Hubert, USA, Dec 2009
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Thank you very much for your wonderful hospitality. We much appreciated the opportunity to spend time in a Turkish village and to see something of village life. Everything was wonderful, the place, accommodation, meals, and the peace and tranquility of the village in particular. Staying here has been the highlight of our trip in Turkey.
Bill and Margaret Armstrong, Australia, Oct 2009
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