With its fantastic waterfront location in a quiet fishing village, Coccinea Flamingo is a haven of peace and tranquillity yet set within easy reach of the highlife of Bodrum. Interior designed to the highest standard this is a real gem of a property.

There is a welcoming and homely feel to the entrance of Coccinea Flamingo and one is instantly put at ease by the rows of familiar and well thumbed English novels in the bookcase. Designed and furnished to a high level, Coccinea Flamingo has a wonderfully Mediterranean feel with its incredible dining terrace surrounded by banana palms, olives and orange trees. The nearby village is made up entirely of local fishermen and their families and everything is fresh and delicious, especially the fish and seafood as well as the local bread – not to mention the wine which slips down very easily, especially in the knowledge that home is just a few minute walk away!

The house can easily accommodate twelve people, if four single people or children want to share the large upstairs room, and would also be ideal for smaller parties. The owner has cleverly mixed antique Turkish furniture and artwork together with upholstered headboards and bedspreads in the contemporary British style: all the bedrooms are superbly finished and smartly decorated to the highest standard with every detail thought through - there are even dressing gowns provided in the bathrooms and air-conditioning in all the rooms as well as hair dryers in the bedrooms and plenty of space in wardrobes and drawers for unpacking. 

The outside terraces are a dream. The two first floor double bedrooms open onto a large terrace where a pretty daybed strewn with gold organza hangings is discreetly placed. As the sun rises over the inlet this is the perfect spot to relax with a book and gaze across the water. The rooftop area has large colourful cushions inviting one for fulltime sunbathing and the cabana behind the pool with its comfortable cushioned seats provides the perfect lunchtime retreat from the midday sun. The main decking area outside the kitchen has a large wooden table and chairs around which life revolves and outside dining here is idyllic in the warm evenings.

The charming local couple who run the villa are there at your service should you require them. Fishing rods are provided for fishing from the jetty and one's catch can be freshly cooked on the barbecue at the villa. The local fishermen can take guests out to islands and hidden bays for a day trip with a picnic perhaps and for those more active there is a tennis club in Bodrum and access to many water sports. This property provides a perfect base providing entertainment for all the family from exploring ancient sites such as the tomb of King Mausoleus at Halicarnassus, the ancient name for Bodrum, to the largest open air disco in Europe funnily enough called the Halicarnas.

Coccinea Flamingo is a superb luxury villa with a fantastic owner making this an excellent venue for a relaxing holiday with family and friends in a very pretty and unspoilt corner of Turkey.