Beach holiday in Cirali, Turkey

It is little wonder that heaps of thank-you letters flood in from around the globe every year addressed to this little guesthouse. Its cheerful owner, Akif, infuses the hotel with his laid-back charm and warm charisma. Not only so you feel at home here, you are made to feel like part of the family.

This is a guesthouse born of love and genuine passion. Ideally located directly on Olympos Beach, the accommodation is tranquil and offers the ultimate relaxing beach break. With only 5 wooden chalets, it feels exclusive but never pretentious.

All produce is local and fresh, the breakfast is so rich, our guests often photograph it, even the bread is baked on site.

Occasionally Akif's mum drops by with her home made cakes, jams and other delights to add yet more vibrancy to the food. Evening meals are candle lit and served on the beach patio. Breakfast and dinner are included in the price.

The charming wooden chalets here all have modern ensuite facilities and a mini bar. Air conditioning is standard and your own private porch and hammock add to your relaxation and comfort. The cottages are set in a lush garden with a diverse array of local flora, including mulberry, orange, lemon, olive and banana trees. Perhaps the most appealing thing of all is that the guesthouse is situated on Olympos Beach. Go slightly off-season and you'll feel as though the whole beach is yours alone.

Surrounded by glorious mountains and blessed with crystal clear waters, the beach of Olympos is so large it never feels crowded even in peak season. The beach is under protection as it is a nesting ground for sea turtles. As such, you will not find any banana boats or paragliders anywhere in sight. Heaven!The five chalets all have a minibar, en-suite bathroom, air conditioning and a private porch. All the chalets have a hammock. You are surrounded by a lush garden full of fruit trees that guests are welcome to pick. Our chef prepares great food everyday, the breakfast is large and imaginative with plenty of olives, cheeses, muesli, fresh yogurt, honey, a diverse array of home made jams, fresh farm eggs and more.

Evening meals are usually 4 courses with plenty of salads and vegetables sourced from local organic farmers. Fresh bread is baked on site everyday. The guest house is located directly on the beach with no roads to cross, so it is family safe.

Activities: Cycling (bikes provided free), beach, nature walks, hiking, archaeological ruins, relaxation. We have now added wireless broadband internet for laptop users. The hotel is located in Cirali, which is off the main coastal road between Antalya and Kas in Southern Turkey. We normally arrange collection from the airport for our guests (Antalya airport is 1 hr 30 min drive). Please contact us for assistance.