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- Exceptional villa
- Stunning sea views
- Two private pools over two levels
- Walk downhill to Kalkan and restaurants
From its elevated location just above Kalkan, the outstanding Villa Mars combines magnificent sea views with indulgently spacious accommodation, all within walking distance of the exclusive beach clubs, superb restaurants and boutique shops of Kalkan. Built over ten years ago, Mars was one of the leading and first examples of the new wave of stylish and ultra-modern Kalkan properties and it still stands the test of time. Booked in combination with neighbouring Villa Venus, it also offers a wonderful opportunity for large groups to travel together and enjoy this special spot.
The villa is ideal for families and groups of friends, with generous social spaces and quiet corners for reading, snoozing or just marvelling at the spectacular views. The bright lights of Kalkan are conveniently close, but with so much private space at your disposal you might be more tempted to simply fire up the barbecue and crack open something deliciously chilled as the sun slips below the horizon. For a luxurious yet effortless evening in, our private chef service comes highly recommended.
With two private pools there’s little incentive to leave Villa Mars during the daytime either, however Kalkan centre can be reached in ten minutes on foot, ideal for older children and teenagers keen for a little independence. Kalkan’s charming streets are a delight to explore whatever age you are, though the steep terrain means the return to the villa takes rather longer, especially on a full stomach! The inclines can feel a little intimidating even in a hire car, so if you’d prefer private airport transfers as an alternative, we’d be happy to arrange this. For local journeys during your stay, Kalkan taxis are plentiful and relatively inexpensive.
Looking for 10 nights..? Why not add a 3-night stay in a boutique hotel to your villa holiday. To find out more, view our 10-night holidays in Turkey.
Explore our pre-bookable experiences in Kalkan
All guests staying in Kalkan are treated to a complimentary Turkish bath (hamam) treatment in the Kalkan Regency hotel's renowned spa and a day trip on the hotel’s traditional gület boat, Poseidon, with lunch and a welcome glass of bubbles included (additional drinks will need to be paid for on board). Tea/coffee and cakes will be served in the afternoon. Please speak to your local representative on arrival to confirm your bookings. Simpson Travel guests also enjoy free entry to Indigo Beach Club and a 5% reduction on any purchase at the Palm Beach Club. View full details on our blog.
Accommodation
Layout
- 4 bedroom villa (sleeps 2-8)
Ground floor
- Open-plan living/dining/kitchen area with Smart TV
- Kitchen includes oven, hob, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, fridge-freezer, dishwasher (2 steps separate kitchen and living area)
- Twin bedroom (100cm x 200cm beds) with en-suite shower room, leads to pool terrace
- Utility room with washing machine
- WC
First floor
- Double bedroom (160cm x 200cm bed) with en-suite bathroom including bath and shower, leads to balcony
- Double bedroom (180cm x 200cm bed) with en-suite shower room, leads to balcony
- Twin bedroom (100cm x 200cm beds) with en-suite bathroom with bath and shower, leads to balcony
- Small TV room
General
- Complimentary WiFi
- Air-conditioned throughout
- Iron, ironing board, hairdryer, pool and bath towels provided
- Built-in stone barbecue
- Outside shaded dining area
- Infinity swimming pool 6m x 8m (depth 1.35m throughout) ), accessed via Roman steps
- Private swimming pool 6m x 3.7m (depth 1m throughout) with ladder
- 31 steps up to front door
- Steep driveway leads up to villa with parking for one car only, a second car would be required to park 30 metres above the villa
- Back-up generator in case of local power cuts
- Optional meze delivery service on arrival (7 different mezes, £15pp, minimum order 2 persons)
Simpson family extras
- Complimentary infant pack (includes cot/travel cot, bed guard, highchair, bottle steriliser, baby bath, non-slip bath mat, potty, excludes baby-gate)
- Family favourite range of toys and games, suitable for ages 5-11
- Car seats and booster seats can be provided at a supplement, subject to availability
- To pre-book any of our family extras please call 020 8392 5747
WiFi
- All properties with WiFi are able to support basic functionality such as web browsing and checking emails*
* We aim to offer an uninterrupted service but sometimes due to factors beyond our control reliability can be affected.
Location
- Shops/restaurants (Kalkan) 3min drive or 5-10min walk (steep walk downhill)
- Kalkan beach and beach clubs 5min drive or 20min walk (steep walk downhill)
- Patara Beach 20min drive
- Dalaman airport 1hr 45min drive
Car hire
Car options
Based on the number of people travelling, the following hire car(s) are included in the package price of your holiday:
- 2-4 guests – 1 Group B, Fiat Egea or similar*
- 5 guests – 1 Group D, Dacia Duster or similar*
- 6-8 guests – 2 Group B, Fiat Egea or similar*
* All our cars include full comprehensive insurance with zero excess. For this particular destination, the undercarriage, tyres and windscreen are excluded from the cover.
Car specification
Group B – 1.3 litre petrol engine, 2 large and 2 medium suitcases*
Group D – 1.5 litre diesel engine, 3 large and 2 medium suitcases*
The following cars are available as alternatives on request (supplements apply). Please call our travel specialists for details.
Group F – Automatic Fiat Egea or similar, 1.6 litre petrol engine, 2 large and 2 medium suitcases*
Group A – Automatic Ford Kuga SUV or similar, 1.6 litre diesel engine, 3 large and 1 medium suitcases*
Group C – Automatic Citroen C4 SUV or similar, 1.5 litre diesel engine, 2 large and 1 medium suitcases*
Group E – Automatic Ford Custom 8+1 seater or similar, 1.6 litre diesel engine, 3 large and 4 medium suitcases*
* Suitcase sizes are based on a large suitcase being approximately 75cm x 45cm x 23cm and a medium suitcase of approximately 60cm x 40cm x 23cm.
Once again we had an excellent holiday in Villa Mars. Kay our concierge was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble for her and her knowledge of the local area is second to none. We’ve already booked for Kalkan through Simpsons again next year. They haven’t failed us since we started travelling with them in 2015.
Breathtaking villa with astonishing views.
This is the first time we have booked with Simpson Travel and we were blown away by the service. The level of knowledge, help and support at every stage of the holiday was first class! Knowing there was always someone to ask, no matter how big or small the query, was very comforting. The concierge service was absolutely invaluable - Kay Ulus was fantastic! We were just so well looked after - never experienced such great service. Our villa surpassed expectations and all the extras, from the welcome pack to the complimentary boat trip were superb and well thought through. Our flight home was late evening but we needn’t have worried as we were thoroughly spoilt at the local hotel right up until we were collected in a lovely cool mini bus, bang on time, to leave for the airport. I could go on as there were so many little touches that made the holiday extra special. Please don’t ever change, Simpson, this level of service at such good value is very rare! Thank you from a very happy family.
The whole Simpson Travel experience from start to finish was superb. Our resort concierge Kay Ulus and her colleague Hillary were outstanding whilst we were there due to an injury and a visit to hospital. We could not have managed without either of them and Hillary's expertise at the hospital was greatly appreciated. Kay was at the local medical centre immediately with us and her help was invaluable. We would like to, once again, thank both Kay & Hillary for their exceptional service whilst we were away. We would definitely book with Simpson Travel again (and in fact have already looked for next June but your prices aren't yet available!). The villa was amazing with outstanding facilities and we were totally spoilt by the sheer size of it and the 2 pools! We will definitely be booking through Simpson Travel again.
One word - fabulous! Would not hesitate to recommend Simpson Travel, Kalkan and Villa Mars. Can’t believe we have taken so long to find you but now we have found you we will enjoy exploring other destinations with you. Thank you for a superb family holiday.
A stunning villa, perfect for two families, with several different seating areas inside and out. The best view from a bathroom we’ve had! Excellent service from Simpsons from start to finish, including from our concierge Kay.
For starters – the view! Fantastic spot – walk down – taxi back. Get Korsan to cater, but don’t order too much! Great holiday venue!
Our family holiday with grown up children at Villa Mars was exceptional in every way. Loads of space inside and out, well equipped, every comfort, and views to die for. Beautiful looking out to sea in the daylight, nighttime brings the gorgeous twinkly lights of Kalkan. Kay (local concierge) was so friendly and helpful and we felt that nothing was too much trouble, it was very reassuring. We had quite a lot of complicated transfer arrangements with people coming and going at different times and all were arranged easily and totally reliable. The local Korsan team were great too - the welcome meze and hamper were very generous. Little touches that make all the difference - like the pool man freshening the outside space every morning and bringing bread! We really enjoyed the complimentary hamam, boat trip, and beach club entry which we thought again, very generous. It’s quite a climb home up to the villa but perfectly doable for the fit and able and it’s clearly stated in the description (and you can’t get the views without height!!). We loved being within walking distance of the town and harbour - a huge bonus. We definitely hope to return sometime.
On arrival the villa exceeded our expectations. Our rep, Kay, left us a fabulous welcome pack, and I cannot speak highly enough about the way she looked after us while we truly enjoyed our amazing holiday. The family loved it, something for everyone. The restaurants were mostly good, with a big party it’s difficult to please everyone. It’s our first visit to this stunning and breathtaking scenic country and hopefully we will be back some time. 10 out of 10 for Kay!
This was our first family holiday in Turkey and we were not disappointed. The Villa was stunning.Our representative Kay was extremely supportive, can’t praise her enough and our Grandchildren absolutely loved it.
It's the extras that can really make a holiday! The meze welcome pack was so appreciated after a long day of travelling as was the daily bread delivery. The boat trip day out was a fantastic day we were made to feel so welcome - it was the highlight of the holiday.
First trip to Kalkan and completely won over! Can’t fault the villa and never before had such a wonderful view. Turkish Hammam is quite an experience! Boat trip was definitely our favourite day. We tried a different restaurant every night and enjoyed all of them. Loved wandering through the market for all the ‘cheap as chips’ stuff. Patara beach is a good day out – though very hot wandering round the ruins – not much shade. All in all a fabulous holiday.
Lovely villa, brilliant rep (Kay). Nothing too much trouble. The local archaeology is brilliant. Patara and Letoon worth a visit if you have a car.
A world class week in a world class villa. Korsan Fish Terrace and the boat trip were both extremely pleasant.
Excellent villa and superb service.
A really fantastic week in a superb villa. So much to do and see.
A truly magical week in a stunning villa with the most wonderful view over Kalkan Bay and the harbour. We will most definitely return.
Thank you for a truly wonderful week in a truly magical setting. Kalkan is fabulous! We have eaten well, drunk a little wine and do not want to leave! This villa was divine.
Wonderful week is a beautiful villa. Lots to do and see. Excellent recommendations from Kitty. Travelled a little, relaxed a lot.
Another amazing stay in the amazing villa that is Villa Mars. We love this villa, the space, the creature comforts and the views from the sunbeds.
Our third stay at Villa Mars and it was just as wonderful. The villa is quiet, not overlooked and a short ( but steep) walk down into Kalkan. We just loved lounging by both pools and also in the new covered seating area. We enjoyed visiting our old haunts. Kitty, the Simpson rep, was as helpful as ever, always on hand to help with any minor issues. We had our weekly shop delivered by Figo supermarket which was pre-ordered before our arrival which was a real bonus! Another wonderful holiday arranged by Simpson Travel. Thank you!
What an amazing stay we had at Villa Mars. Although there are a few signs of the villa's age, on the whole it is a remarkable place to stay. Plenty of room for the whole family to spread out and well equipped with everything you would need to make your holiday go smoothly. The service received from the ‘hosts’ with their daily bread delivery, pool cleaning and bin emptying was a pleasant welcome surprise. I would also like to say a big thank you to Kitty in the resort for her prompt response to any of our questions. And also thanks to the team in the UK – in the very uncertain terms leading up to our holiday we were kept informed at all times, and given the chance to be flexible if we needed to be. This was our first holiday with Simpson Travel, but certainly will not be the last.
We had a lovely week at Villa Mars and the service from Kitty was excellent. We had a problem with the water which was sorted very quickly and she responded very efficiently to any queries. The villa was spacious and well kitted out. The day on the gulet was lovely and the hamam was great. Overall an excellent week and we were lucky to get away.
Another two amazing weeks in our villa in Kalkan. We love this place and have booked again for next year. Great weather, fantastic villa and such a variety of food. We loved sitting at Monkey every night for pre-drinks and talking to the BSG boys. We can’t fault Kalkan – it is our little gem and love spending our holidays here.
We have had a lovely week in this super villa. The Regency boat trip was a great day as well as visits to Patara and Kaş. All the restaurants are very good and the standard of food has been very good. We have generally walked down to the town and had a taxi back. Kitty and the Korsan team have been very helpful and we look forward to returning.
A fabulous week in Villa Mars. Thank you Kitty and all the Korsan team for looking after us so well, finished off with a fantastic meal at Coast Restaurant. A great day out on Poseidon too, I’m sure we will be back for more.
Wonderful villa with so many lovely views. Indigo Beach Club is a great way to spend the day and a nice lunch spot. The complimentary haman at the Regency is well worth a visit. The complimentary boat trip is excellent, our favourite day and delicious food.
Enjoy yourselves, the villa is ideal. Go to Patara for an easy day out, a 20-minute drive, ancient ruins, and beautiful beach. Do a boat trip for the whole day with some snorkelling. You can’t go wrong with any restaurant in Kalkan.
An amazing villa with fabulous views. A week’s holiday has felt so much longer as it’s been so relaxing from Day 1. All the restaurants we visited were fantastic. The boat trip was fabulous as was the Turkish haman. Thank you Kitty and your team, we will definitely be back.
This was a fabulous villa. Really well equipped and comfortable. The service from Korsan has been superb. Hope to be back.
An amazing villa with fabulous views. A week’s holiday felt so much longer as it was so relaxing from Day 1. The boat trip was fabulous as was the Turkish hamam. Thank you, Kitty, and your team – we’ll definitely be back.
Our choice of Turkey properties is diverse, ranging from simple charm to genuine luxury and style. Much of our portfolio is privately owned, and price alone is therefore not a universal guide. We contract all our accommodation in person, and each property has its individual appeal.
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Lapped by translucent blue water, Kalkan sits on Turkey’s stunning Turquoise Coast: a cosmopolitan, vibrant resort perfect for exploring the timeless beauty of ancient Lycia's pine-clad shores. The pretty town centre is a treasure trove of narrow streets, whitewashed Ottoman Greek houses and inviting boutiques. It's also famous for its harbourside lounge bars and rooftop restaurants. Carved into the hillsides hovering just above the shore, Kalkan's beach clubs are a unique way to make the most of this spectacular coast, popular with all ages and a huge hit if you're on holiday with teenagers; stay in one of our villas and enjoy complimentary access to the Indigo Beach Club.
Our guests return to Kalkan year after year. To find out why, visit our collection of luxury villas and hotels – and, if you book your Kalkan holiday with Simpson Travel, we'll also include a complimentary hamam experience and a day trip along the Turquoise Coast in a traditional wooden gület.
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