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charming English pub and B&B lost in a faraway, little-known village in mountainous Lycia. Young Mel worked tooth and nail to build and run the place over the years. She runs the show with apparently inexhaustible energy and a lot of quick humour. Part of the day is spent by the poolside bar in chat and gossip (there is a large English expat community in the Fethiye area, and they often drop by). Otherwise, there are plenty of Lycian antiquities to see, and a vast snow-capped mountain in the background to explore on foot or muleback. For the night, there are regular rooms and apart units with kitchenettes; they are pleasantly and comfortably furnished. It is the sort of place where one drops in for a beer and ends up staying for a week.
A short stroll up the hill is the great rock of Tlos, pockmarked with the carved tombs of the ancient Lycians, and crowned with the ruined stronghold of an 18th century robber baron. The ivy-covered carcass of a Roman bathhouse lies near the toppled theatre. They command a full view of almost all of western Lycia, and remain relatively undisturbed by tourist crowds.
Facilities:suburban setting • nice garden • swimming pool • AC in room • internet present • open off season
Location:in village • on the mountain
Restaurant:Mediterranean cuisine • Custom • Homemade dishes • Local • Vegetarian
Child policy:children welcome
Net connection:in common areas only
Activities:guided tour • trekking
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I bumped into Mountain Lodge more or less incidentally when I travelled my way along the overcrowded Turkish coast between Alanya and Izmir. I would have loved it just for the quietness, the peaceful mood, the beautifull landscape, the hiking possibilities and the sound of running water next to my room. But what was much more stunning and came very unexpected was the overwhelming friendlyness and hospitality of Mel, the host. I should have stayed a couple of days longer, but I’m sure I’ll return one day to do just that. Thanx, Mel!
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