05/09/2024
A wonderful review from Beth, Ali & Family who have just spent a week at SAFIR:
We’ve just returned from the most wonderful week at SAFIR. What an absolute gem of a place, just a stone’s throw from the gorgeous old town of Kalkan. From the minute we arrived, SAFIR felt like home. It’s wonderfully spacious, spotlessly clean, beautifully presented and brilliantly equipped with everything you could possibly need. The welcome pack was a lovely touch too!
The bedrooms offer more than enough space, each one equipped not only with comfortable beds, a dressing table and plenty of storage for clothing/belongings, but also a private balcony with sea views! The kitchen/living area is also perfect, with a huge sofa and lots of space for everyone to relax. But the real jewel in the crown of SAFIR is the amazing terrace with stunning views of the beautiful Kalkan bay and mountains. There are several sun beds, two comfy seating areas and the perfect-sized plunge pool. Our two boys absolutely loved the pool, and it was just the right depth that they could play safely while we sunbathed close by. We couldn’t have loved SAFIR more!!
Bridget went above and beyond to ensure our week was as easy and stress-free as possible, organising (very nice!) private transfers with kids’ car seats, offering advice and recommendations for eating/shopping etc. and even booking meals on our behalf. The lady is very well connected in Kalkan!!
Speaking of Kalkan itself, we fell in love with it! The little cobbled streets, the buzzy atmosphere, the incredible restaurants, the brilliant bars, the gorgeous boutiques, the wonderfully friendly people, the stunning views across the bay… even the stray dogs (looked after by a local charity) stole our hearts. It’s such a special little place. You can easily walk from SAFIR into town, but it’s also really easy to grab a cab home (handy on the way back as it is quite hilly!).
There are so many bars and restaurants to choose from but our top recommendations are: Zest Beach Club (for days spent in indulgent laidback luxury, snorkelling, relaxing and swimming), Kök (for the views and delicious fine dining), Baharat (for amazing steak cooked with such theatre!), Seaport (for the setting and incredible service), Merkez (for people watching, cocktails and milkshakes) and The Doy Doy (for friendly welcome and great food).
Thank you Bridget for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home and introducing us to the magic of Kalkan. We will definitely be back!! ❤️
Five stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dear Beth , Ali & Boys
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are thrilled you had an amazing first visit to Kalkan and look forward to welcoming you back again very soon
Best wishes
Bridget 😎