A cottage sleeping 4 in one double bed and two singles is £350 per week throught the summer, May - October. If two cottages are booked there is a £50 discount - £650 per week for both sleeping up to 8. If all three cottages are booked for up to 12 people there is £150 discount at £900 per week.
Please call or email about availability. There is no set day for arrival or departure. We fit in with you. At the time of writing most dates are still available.
Monday, 25 April 2011
New season 2011
Just started a Facebook page today. Yesil Ev. Only got one photo on it so far. New ones coming from the first visit of the year, when Elaine gets back at the end of the week. All houses whitewashed in and out. Weather and garden glorious.
PRICES same as last year 350 pounds sterling or 400 Euros a week payable 6 weeks in advance. For more than 2 weeks or more than 2 cottages 50 pounds/55 Euros per week discount applies.
Monday, 26 July 2010
One Monday routine here is to take the 8 30 bus up to the Centre - half way to the top of this rambling village in a valley - for the Monday market. If you are unlucky and miss the bus - as we did today - you walk, and a hot walk it is even at 9 am.
The main detail of this travelling market for us, among the stalls selling scythes and sickles, rat traps and donkey harness, shoes and clothing, biscuits, olives and cheeses - is Duran's vegetable stall. We buy enough for a week and it is delivered to our house later.
Now we set off on an ancient stony path down a tight green valley to the sea under a bronze age hill fort. Near the bottom there is running water - the reason this valley has been cultivated since the Carians ruled here 3000 years or more ago.
We emerge at some flat fields by a little bay. No one lives here now although fields are still tended by local people. There are pink sea smoothed pieces of ancient brick, tiles and pottery along the beach and in the water as well as massivley hewn limestone blocks and the occasional marble pillar.
We base ourselves under an old fig tree right on the water's edge we've aways called this pace Fig Tree Bay. From its shade we can see - apart from the bats and some telecoms towers - nothing in the long arcing curve of the Loryma Peninsula and a scatter of islands that completely enclose this bay - that would place us in the 21st, or any century.
Gareth Huw Davies
The main detail of this travelling market for us, among the stalls selling scythes and sickles, rat traps and donkey harness, shoes and clothing, biscuits, olives and cheeses - is Duran's vegetable stall. We buy enough for a week and it is delivered to our house later.
Now we set off on an ancient stony path down a tight green valley to the sea under a bronze age hill fort. Near the bottom there is running water - the reason this valley has been cultivated since the Carians ruled here 3000 years or more ago.
We emerge at some flat fields by a little bay. No one lives here now although fields are still tended by local people. There are pink sea smoothed pieces of ancient brick, tiles and pottery along the beach and in the water as well as massivley hewn limestone blocks and the occasional marble pillar.
We base ourselves under an old fig tree right on the water's edge we've aways called this pace Fig Tree Bay. From its shade we can see - apart from the bats and some telecoms towers - nothing in the long arcing curve of the Loryma Peninsula and a scatter of islands that completely enclose this bay - that would place us in the 21st, or any century.
Gareth Huw Davies
Sunday, 25 July 2010
Miracle of every new dawn in Sogut
Turkey is a hot country, and in July and August the heat can be intense. We are fortunate to be staying about half a mile from the sea, which makes even 40C+ days bearable.
Because it hardly ever rains here in the summer months, and we may see no more than 6 or 8 wispy clouds in the whole of that time, the dry heat is entirely predictable.
There are several “best” times of day.
But nothing beats the first few hours of the day. There is a creamy-golden light before 6 am which gradually expands in the build-up to the great event of the day, sunrise over the mountains at the head of the valley. There is a glorious certainty about this - no early clouds or mists to disperse, just the great orb rising just as it has for the 2500 or more years since this valley was first inhabited. We then have about two hours to enjoy the sun as a benign health-giving force, bringing out the colours in the garden.
Gareth Huw Davies
Because it hardly ever rains here in the summer months, and we may see no more than 6 or 8 wispy clouds in the whole of that time, the dry heat is entirely predictable.
There are several “best” times of day.
But nothing beats the first few hours of the day. There is a creamy-golden light before 6 am which gradually expands in the build-up to the great event of the day, sunrise over the mountains at the head of the valley. There is a glorious certainty about this - no early clouds or mists to disperse, just the great orb rising just as it has for the 2500 or more years since this valley was first inhabited. We then have about two hours to enjoy the sun as a benign health-giving force, bringing out the colours in the garden.
Gareth Huw Davies
Saturday, 17 July 2010
2010 season begins
Just off to Sogut on Monday for three glorious weeks. This year we're almost fully booked for the school holiday season except for one cottage which is free up to 18th August, and someone is enquiring about flights for that right now.
Sunday, 18 April 2010
Accommodation rates for 2010
A cottage sleeping 4 in one double bed and two singles is £350 per week throught the summer, May - October. If two cottages are booked there is a £50 discount - £650 per week for both sleeping up to 8. If all three cottages are booked for up to 12 people there is £150 discount at £900 per week. This is no change from 2008
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Steph and Tim in Sogut
Steph and I have just returned from another glorious holiday in Sogut, although this time around we took in the sights of Istanbul too. Sogut was beautiful as ever, and following photos are testament to a blissful holiday.
Tuesday, 16 June 2009
2009 update Questions and Answers
We've had many people interested this year but haven't taken any bookings until the high season when we are out there. That's partly because when we went out at Easter we had to undertake more repairs than usual owing to the wet winter and possible damage from earth tremors. Also because however hard we try to describe the village and the setting, guests have so many questions.
So, some FAQs for this year
Q What are the rates for 2009?
A Our booking rates remain the same as last year, elsewhere on the blog. 350 UK pounds pw with various discounts.
Q Is there air conditioning?
A No, but there are ceiling fans in every cottage. When we can power every cottage with solar energy we will consider A/C. Conventional electricity is not as reliable as we are accustomed to, and we try to be as sustainable as we can and keep our power use to a minimum.
Q What about a washing machine and dishwasher?
A Bedding and towels are changed and laundered for you. Water is an issue in this climate and location and we do everything to conserve it.
Q What about TV?
A No - but we have watched world cup football, rugby and the olympics on the restaurant TV, and free wi fi and broadband at the restaurant at the waterfront means we can sit on a boat and download the iplayer and films! As well as email and skype.
Q Mobile phone signal?
A Yes.
Q Are there any shops?
A We recommend stocking up with fresh food basics in Marmaris en route from the airport. In the village there is a shop a few yards down the hill for bread, beer, rice, cheese, tomatoes, sweets, shampoo, frozen chicken, charcoal etc. A limited old fashioned village shop. There is another on the way to the beach. Do not expect Tesco Metro.
Q What about the market?
A On Monday there is a market in the village centre, where there is also a butcher. Its a long hot haul to the centre on foot but for 1YTL you can get the 08.30 bus up, which always passes the cottages. If you buy at Duran's stall - look for his bright red lorry and the village throng at the counter - he will deliver it all to 'Elaine's' at the end of the day. Buy peaches or a chicken kebab for a picnic on the walk back.
Q What about the buses?
A The 06.30 and 08.30 always pass the cottages. They run round the whole village picking everyone up before setting off to Marmaris. The other buses at 09.30 and 11.30 has to be telephoned for.
They go straight to the minibus station in Marmaris and return at 12.00,15.00, 17.00 and 19.30.
If you want to go anywhere other than Marmaris you need to hire a car.
Q Why haven't you got a swimming pool?
A There just isn't enough water, and it's too risky to leave even an empty pool unattended for months on end when no one is at the cottages. The sea is not far away with many places to swim from and a small beach at the restaurant with umbrellas and loungers can be used by everyone.
Q How do I get to the beach.
A We like to be at the cottages to meet you and show you where everything is. If we are not there, you can either take the long way, by road, or turn off the road by the shop and follow any of the paths or tracks between stone walls down through the fields. You can see the sea all the way.
Q Can I change money in the village
A Best to get it in an ATM in Marmaris, but the restaurant has been known to oblige.
Q Are there big biting insects?
A The mosquitos do bite. The best solution is an electric plug in overnight in the bedroom, but repellant on feet and ankles and arms outside at night, or the bands to wear on wrists and ankles are a good idea.
Scorpions - little ones occasionally
Cockroaches - sometimes
Hornets are always present near water or meat and fish scraps. they are not interested in stinging people but they look fearsome.
Never leave food scraps out or a work surface uncleared or everything .will be covered in miniscule ants.
We've had many people interested this year but haven't taken any bookings until the high season when we are out there. That's partly because when we went out at Easter we had to undertake more repairs than usual owing to the wet winter and possible damage from earth tremors. Also because however hard we try to describe the village and the setting, guests have so many questions.
So, some FAQs for this year
Q What are the rates for 2009?
A Our booking rates remain the same as last year, elsewhere on the blog. 350 UK pounds pw with various discounts.
Q Is there air conditioning?
A No, but there are ceiling fans in every cottage. When we can power every cottage with solar energy we will consider A/C. Conventional electricity is not as reliable as we are accustomed to, and we try to be as sustainable as we can and keep our power use to a minimum.
Q What about a washing machine and dishwasher?
A Bedding and towels are changed and laundered for you. Water is an issue in this climate and location and we do everything to conserve it.
Q What about TV?
A No - but we have watched world cup football, rugby and the olympics on the restaurant TV, and free wi fi and broadband at the restaurant at the waterfront means we can sit on a boat and download the iplayer and films! As well as email and skype.
Q Mobile phone signal?
A Yes.
Q Are there any shops?
A We recommend stocking up with fresh food basics in Marmaris en route from the airport. In the village there is a shop a few yards down the hill for bread, beer, rice, cheese, tomatoes, sweets, shampoo, frozen chicken, charcoal etc. A limited old fashioned village shop. There is another on the way to the beach. Do not expect Tesco Metro.
Q What about the market?
A On Monday there is a market in the village centre, where there is also a butcher. Its a long hot haul to the centre on foot but for 1YTL you can get the 08.30 bus up, which always passes the cottages. If you buy at Duran's stall - look for his bright red lorry and the village throng at the counter - he will deliver it all to 'Elaine's' at the end of the day. Buy peaches or a chicken kebab for a picnic on the walk back.
Q What about the buses?
A The 06.30 and 08.30 always pass the cottages. They run round the whole village picking everyone up before setting off to Marmaris. The other buses at 09.30 and 11.30 has to be telephoned for.
They go straight to the minibus station in Marmaris and return at 12.00,15.00, 17.00 and 19.30.
If you want to go anywhere other than Marmaris you need to hire a car.
Q Why haven't you got a swimming pool?
A There just isn't enough water, and it's too risky to leave even an empty pool unattended for months on end when no one is at the cottages. The sea is not far away with many places to swim from and a small beach at the restaurant with umbrellas and loungers can be used by everyone.
Q How do I get to the beach.
A We like to be at the cottages to meet you and show you where everything is. If we are not there, you can either take the long way, by road, or turn off the road by the shop and follow any of the paths or tracks between stone walls down through the fields. You can see the sea all the way.
Q Can I change money in the village
A Best to get it in an ATM in Marmaris, but the restaurant has been known to oblige.
Q Are there big biting insects?
A The mosquitos do bite. The best solution is an electric plug in overnight in the bedroom, but repellant on feet and ankles and arms outside at night, or the bands to wear on wrists and ankles are a good idea.
Scorpions - little ones occasionally
Cockroaches - sometimes
Hornets are always present near water or meat and fish scraps. they are not interested in stinging people but they look fearsome.
Never leave food scraps out or a work surface uncleared or everything .will be covered in miniscule ants.
Friday, 5 September 2008
The Sun
This is the sun before mid day. I thought it worth reminding people in Britain what it looks like. Temperatures rose to 48C in Marmaris this year. In Sogut th ebreeze an dthe sea moderated this to perfection.
The spring at 06.45
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Just a few yards from the house the spring water that has supplied us for years in preference to the mains water has become no more than a trickle. With the mountains behind and the sea in front it is worth the early start to watch the sun come over the mountain, and miss the queue for water. Donkeys loaded with water bottles, ladies with three or four 5litre bottles tied in to a 'doluk' on their back form a constant line to the spring throughthe day. Many people are more affluent now, and drive to the springs at the bottom of the village, still gushiing strongly throughout the summer droughts, and fill their cars with bottles for themselves and their neighbours.
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
Shady place to sit by the sea
On scrolling through the photos for the main piece I found this photo of a new place to sit by the beach. In summer it's too hot to sit unshaded on the strip of shore, the rocks, or the square-hewn Hellenic blocks tumbled by ancient earthquakes.
first visit June 2008
Arrived with my father, 88, for short 5 day break. The Easyjet direct flight was excellent and seamless transfer to Marmaris. Because we arrived in Marmaris about midnight, we didn't travel on but stayed at the Candan hotel on the sea front. Next day we decided against hiring a car, as planned, and decided to continue to Sogut on the village bus.
The first bus back to the village is at 3 in the afternoon, so we enjoyed a leisurely morning exploring the little whitewashed streets and hidden houses around the castle. After lunch we stocked up with a few groceries in Tansas, and 20 litres of white paint at the hardware store before boarding the bus. There were plenty of old friends already aboard who welcomed us back - and ensured the driver dropped us off at our door. The corniche road over the mountains was as spectacular as ever, first climbing throughthe pine forest, then out on to the bare headlands, with sea views on all sides.
Sabahat came running up the road as the bus ground past and we dropped our bags at the top of the steps and went straight in to make a cup of tea to have with the freshly baked paklava we had bought at the baker.
The garden was stunning. My father cannot remember it so good as he hasn't been for a few years. The houses were spotless and freshly painted all over. Sabahat had really done a fantastic job.
The rest of the week we didn't regret not having the car. We even walked 5K to Bozburun for lunch one day, and back, although every car offered us a lift on the way - none on the way back unhappily! Going up and down to the beach didn't give Dad a problem at all and he was delighted to read on the boat, or on the sun loungers on the beach, and swim off the jetty. The weather was perfect the whole time.
Every morning at about 4.45 one of our neighbours takes her cows and sheep up to graze onthe hills. She brings them back at about 11 and out again at 5 and back at 8. This happens every day year in year out. After hearing her - I don't always but I like to - the muezzin calls at about 5.15am. At 6am the first bus toots to tell it's passengers its on its way. I hardly ever hear that. About 7 I like to get up, make coffe and sit in the cool sun in the middle of the garden and drink in the sunshine and peace of the early morning.
Saturday, 29 March 2008
Our Boat the Mavi Deniz
The boat captain has to hold a licence and the boat pass an annual safety inspection for lifejackets, navigation lights and other nautical things. Subject to the availability of Talat (in the photo) or his father Mehmet the boat can go out every day and to restaurants around the bay in the evening. The price covers the cost of diesel and the captains time.
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