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Travel and Accommodation => Accommodation and Hotels => Topic started by: Golfie on January 14, 2009, 02:01:45 PM
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Hi,
New to the site and to Kalkan so assume I know nothing! Looking for a nice relaxing place to chill out and came across a company call Truffle Residences (see link http://www.luxuryapartmentsinturkey.com/) They appear to be new and to date have artist impression of luxury appartments. They look good as do their costs, but does anyone know who they are and what can anyone tell me about where they are in relation to the rest of Kalkan, ease of access to bars,restaurants etc.? I know what the site says but if anyone really knows the area then all the better, is it a walk or a sprint!.
If they are totally new builds (not refurbs) then it may also be a plus. Any help out there??
Cheers
Golfie
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Golfie
Welcome to our world. Looking at the sketch map of the location, they could barely be more central and now that the bus station has moved up the road, the location is much quieter. They would appear to be within a couple of minutes walk of most of the main attractions, particularly restaurants, but would be a very steep walk back up from the harbour, which you can do by walking up/across/up/across, in stages.
Being as central as they are, I would doubt that they would be a new build, but those more recently or more permanently in Kalkan may be able to fill in the gaps.
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Hiya Golfie,welcome to EK,the "truffles" if the map on the website is correct look in a really good position,
close to eating places,bars,supermarkets ect but not to close to cause a problem with any noise,they are
imho between two and five mins to the old part of the village and a few mins extra to the beach and harbour,if they are anything to do with the Asfiya hotel they should be very nice.
All in all they look very nice and the price is good,Im in kalkan in may so I will check them out for myself.
Neil. ;D
PS. It does say on the website they are new build,but I wouldnt take that as gospel. :o
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ditto everything else said ..looking at the pictures it certainly looks a new build .. looks like fresh concrete,check out the pool etc ..certainly not revamped ;)
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Hi, I think it could be the new build I saw beside the Samira hotel. Someone said they belonged to an uncle of the Yilmaz family.
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Ahhhhhh,yes I remember a new red brick/breeze block building going up on the back lane,at the back of the Samira hotel last may.
It could be the "Truffles",It looks about the same size.
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Thanks to everyone for their response to date. If anyone is out there before May, please add your comments before I take the plunge. If i had read all their site would have found their Blog and does suggest its New. If/when I do go I will let you know but if its as good as the presentation suggests could be a good find. Thanks again and please keep the info coming. Feels like a good forum site too.
Cheers
Golfie
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Looked at them yesterday, still very much a building site. It is new build. If you are going to book, be sure to get a guarantee about alternative accommodation if they are not finished by the time you arrive. Very good location at the first roundabout as you enter the village. Everything on your doorstep.
Lantana
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Thanks Lantana, good idea and all continues to sound really positive about Kalkan and the location of the accommodation. I will also keep an eye on their blog that should hopefully show me how they are progressing.
Thanks
Golfie
Looked at them yesterday, still very much a building site. It is new build. If you are going to book, be sure to get a guarantee about alternative accommodation if they are not finished by the time you arrive. Very good location at the first roundabout as you enter the village. Everything on your doorstep.
Lantana
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Hi
Having seen this thread of conversation about Truffle Residences, I thought I should clarify what it is.
It is a new build block of 5 apartments which I and my partner, Nigel, have bought. It is being built for us by Aslan who owns the Yali, Asfiya, Oasis and Lykia Hotels. The building will be complete at the beginning of February 2009. Which then gives us a couple of months to get the 5 apartments furnished, to be ready for the season.
We have advertised the apartments on EK as well as having our own website (for those who might be interested I have written a blog of how this "madness" came about). We will update with completed photos as soon as we can.
Having fallen in love with Kalkan like everyone else here on EK we decided to take the plunge on what is proving to be an exciting journey. We hope we will offer something a bit different in what we think is a superb location, but as with anything it is horses for courses.
I would like to add that in our decision making process we often reverted to info, advice here on EK which is a fabulous site and forum.
I am keeping my fingers crossed that all of us who wish to rent our properties in Kalkan have a busy 2009! :)
Mel
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If Aslan is your builder then the quality will be excellent. Good luck with your new project.
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Thanks for that Mel, keep me informed of building progress on EK, then I can book on line before the rush, sounds perfect.
Golfie
Hi
Having seen this thread of conversation about Truffle Residences, I thought I should clarify what it is.
It is a new build block of 5 apartments which I and my partner, Nigel, have bought. It is being built for us by Aslan who owns the Yali, Asfiya, Oasis and Lykia Hotels. The building will be complete at the beginning of February 2009. Which then gives us a couple of months to get the 5 apartments furnished, to be ready for the season.
We have advertised the apartments on EK as well as having our own website (for those who might be interested I have written a blog of how this "madness" came about). We will update with completed photos as soon as we can.
Having fallen in love with Kalkan like everyone else here on EK we decided to take the plunge on what is proving to be an exciting journey. We hope we will offer something a bit different in what we think is a superb location, but as with anything it is horses for courses.
I would like to add that in our decision making process we often reverted to info, advice here on EK which is a fabulous site and forum.
I am keeping my fingers crossed that all of us who wish to rent our properties in Kalkan have a busy 2009! :)
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I have sent messages re booking but no response so far
tricia
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Hi Tricia
I don''t appear to have received a message from you. Where did you send the message?
John has checked and confirmed that everything is working okay through the EK site.
You can send me a PM here or email me at info@truffleresidences.com and I will respond to your enquiry.
Thanks
Mel
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Is it me being difficult again - but isn''t this thread just becoming one long advertisement for this place as we seem to have gone from a simple where is it question - to a long narrative by the owners etc on it''s virtues :(
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I can''t comment on whether you are ''being difficult''! I can say that I have very carefully made only 2 postings in reply to this thread, which in no way extols any virtues of our property. I am very conscious that EK does not condone ''self promotion'', we will leave the advertising on the accommodation section of the EK site to do that for us.
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melomania
It seems to me that lots of people have been trying to find out where you are. That doesn''t strike me as you advertising for customers. ???
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Ditto. ???
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I don''t think there was a whiff of self publicity at all ??? I was thinking of booking one of these apartments for our summer hols and found them to be very helpful and super speedy with replies to questions etc. Good luck is all I can say!
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Can somebody tell me what EK''s policy is regarding villa/apartment advertising as this topic has attracted a lot of interest "publicity". Thank you
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The policy is in the "Welcome and frequently asked questions" Section.
It is hard to get the right balance, and we try to allow a little latitude.
For example, some people may say you are advertising everytime you post.
Joan
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Thanks Tizz, Since my initial enquiry (just what did I start!!), I found the same as you. From the majority of responses, most of which have been positive and helpful, I have decided to book as well and promise to post my Kalkan experience on this site.
Cheers
Golfie
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Seems to me that someone looking to book a apt/villa asked a question and the question was answered,
dont see that as advertising,just someone with the info giving the info to the person who asked the question,isnt that the point of the forum,sharing info and giving advise ?
8) ???