Avalon, Kabak Bay, near Fethiye, Turkey - Explore & Book
"Avalon is high, very high, above the eye-wateringly beautiful beach of Kabak Bay. From its improbably turquoise waters, backed by a strip of white sand and pebbles, the pine-clad Taurus Mountains push steeply up to 1000m and more: there are few places on the Med as narcotically seductive as this. And this charming place to stay matches the setting. Staggered amongst pine, olive and fruit trees around a sea-facing infinity pool, Avalon’s 11 rooms take the form of wooden bungalows, all with small private gardens or decks and a slice of that stunning view. The ‘less is more’ approach to their design and décor feels perfect in a context of such great natural beauty, whilst the ‘think locally and ethically’ mission statement of the British owners sets the bar for small hotels in Turkey. The food is fresh, home-made and superb, the welcome genuine, and the place every bit as enchanting as the island of Arthurian legend after which it’s named. Highs It’s worth staying for the views alone The caring approach of Val and Frank and their excellent team make Avalon even more special – and it's great value, too A footpath down to one of Turkey’s most beautiful beaches Food so good that you’ll be forgiven for eating all meals in house (choose between B&B or half-board rates) Each bungalow feels secluded, whilst the restaurant and pool make for easy socialising with other guests Lows It's a little remote (30 minutes' drive from the nearest village, Oludeniz), but that's the joy of it It takes about 20 minutes to negotiate the rough path down to the beach, and a lot of huff and puff to get back up Not much in the way of on-site entertainment, but simply being here is enough to fill your days" - Guy Hunter Watts
