Villas Santi and Toshack, Uzumlu, Turkey

06/05/2025

Hi all, an update on the booking schedule still sees a little availability; do let me know if you would like to make a booking before they all go!! For a few years I have not insisted on Saturday to Saturday bookings like most others and you have sensibly taken advantage of this to secure the more attractive air fares available outside weekends and this together with the amazing number of carriers now coming in to Dalaman also improving prices, the cost of holidays here has come down significantly!! Unlike my grocery bill🥲

20/04/2025

Anti-Americanism is neither new nor small scale, my spell checker suggested it the moment I got to Anti-.

What is new is both the hugely increased volume and breadth of the phenomenon following Trump's actions in his first one hundred days. The lunacy of his trade policy and its devastating effect not least on poor nations, together with his threats to invade here there and everywhere have played badly with the world outside America.

As a life long populist, Trump's actions are playing almost as badly with his home audience, with the dollar swooning, stocks down, interest rates on hold and 501ks in the pits. Apart from his core redneck constituency, even his support from Republicans is waning though there is little inclination to declare the new Emperor bereft of clothes.

For myself I have been a life long supporter of what US governments and their policies have achieved since the second world war. The whole world, including Americans,has reason to be thankful for what has been effected. For those single issue warriors who make a living complaining about this or that I say take a day off and judge the US holistically.

Sadly I now declare myself officially Anti-America but not Anti-American, I have too many fine American friends to take that awful step.

I hope I will be welcomed back to the Pro-America caucus when America and Americans come to their senses and rid themselves and the World of their stupid, noxious, beggar thy neighbour President.

24/01/2025

Villa Santi has long enjoyed tremendous support from those who have stayed before and many of you have already booked for the 2025 season! In order to continue however a small but steady stream of newcomers is required and, with the demise of TripAdvisor, I have finally found a site which looks like it can step in to the breech!!

Take a look here to see what the new source of bookings from those who have not yet enjoyed the pleasures of the Villa Santi, Uzumlu and surrounding areas. https://www.clickstay.com/search/1215222 - but remember, booking directly with me will save you money! Do click on the YouTube video link to remind yourself of the joys of the villa - I had a little time on my hands when I had a very late season visit in October last!!

There are still slots available for 2025 as you will see in the chart below. Drop me a Whatsapp or call me on 07596 346216 if you are interested in any of the open dates - Easter in April this year is still open and there is wonderful weather then in Uzumlu, not to mention a low season rate of just 600 pounds per week for up to 12 guests, and super low air fares from the like of EasyJet, Ryan Air and the rest at that time of year!!

14/01/2025

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11/01/2025

Bookings for 2025 are off to a good start with August already filled up. I guess the lovely sub-zero temperatures we are experiencing at the moment are encouraging bookings!!

Easter is still available as are the wonderful weather months (for those who like the temperature reasonable) of May, June, September, and October.

Phone or WhatsApp me on 07596 346216 if you are interested. 10% discount if you have been before!!

Stay warm! ... Keith

02/12/2024

06/11/2024

A successful summer and the sun shone right through to our last guest leaving in the middle of October with temperatures still in the high twenties. Happily, all our guests reported happiness with the villa though with all but one of our guests this year having stayed previously this was perhaps not surpising. Particularly appreciated were YouTube on the new digital TV and the welcome packs everyone received!

We have previously used TripAdvisor to advertise the villas however this yielded just one letting this year and - to our surprise, and that of a number of guests who had booked without my knowledge for next year - they closed to business from 31st October, refunding guests deposits thankfully. Still sorting that out with one down and two to go!!

A late season visit was used to refresh memories of the Saklikent Canyon which proved a rather greater challenge than it was 10 years ago but loved it, such an amazing piece of nature! Gave Cadianda a miss this time but managed all the regular stuff like the fish market, Mustafa's Cadianda Restaurant, boat trip to Gocek, cheap footy shirts and an excellent Chinese banquet in Hisaranu etc etc. I never tire of them all😁

For 2025 I already have firm bookings with deposits from 16th July until 24th August. Bookings welcome anytime outside those dates, we are open from Easter until the end of October.

Rates are unchanged for 2025 and are as set out in the table below. A 10% discount is applied to the bookings of returning guests.

24/06/2024

My pre-season visit in May was mostly getting the Villa Santi into great shape, though with some time for enjoyment!

My efforts included replacing the clock/thermometer brought from the UK. As you can see it was unseasonably hot at 33 centigrade!!

The villa schedule is just about full through to the middle of October except for 10 days at the start of July and a fortnight from the second of September.

10/05/2024

Amazing weather for the last 3 days in the UK. Get it every day for the next 5 months in Uzumlu.

Contact me on 07596 346216 to secure your booking. Phone or WhatsApp.

Keith

13/04/2024

Leaving for the Villas on Tuesday for a week of relaxation and perhaps a little painting at the lovely Villa Santi - and making sure everything is ready for the season.

The games etc were looking a little tired last time we were there so I'll be bringing new items for those long summer evenings, Scrabble, Monopoly, Jenga, 2 new sets of darts and playing cards.

Still some availability and 15% off Trip Advisor prices if dealing directly with me as owner😁The Trip Adviser entry is here to give a fuller picture of the villa. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/VacationRentalReview-g2187525-d14101121-Villa_Santi_Uzumlu_large_6_Bedroom_villa_with_40m2_private_pool-Yesiluzumlu_Fethiye_.html

Whatsapp gets me at 07596 346216