Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Other Local Resorts & Areas => Kayakoy Discussion Forum => Topic started by: sue mac on June 15, 2006, 21:39:11 PM
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A few weeks ago, thanks to Ilkay posting on here, we discovered the Kaya Winehouse. We have emailed Ilkay a few times over the past couple of months, and he in turn sent me details of his website. I arranged for him to collect my sister in law and family last night as they are staying out at our villa for the week. I have since received texts from them saying what a fabulous evening they had. They were collected from our villa in Ovacik, taken down to the winehouse in Kaya Koy, which my sister in says is absolutely beautiful. Rustic and charming in a beautiful location. They started the evening wine tasting, and then enjoyed a delicious meal before being returned to the villa. She cannot recommend it enough. I am now looking forward to trying it myself in July. Has anybody else got any comments on this place?
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Where is it? I want to go there!
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Kaya Koyu!
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Sue, what were the prices like in the Kaya wine house? The reason I ask is because when we were out in May we tried the Levissi Wine House just up from the main entrance to Kaya Ghost village. The wine was lovely, the setting was spectacular, the service was very good including a mini tour and history of the place (including details of the original Greek family etc) However, the food was very average and the price was extortionate!! [:(!]
On that basis alone, I will not be returning to Levissi Wine House. I love Kaya and it makes such a nice change to spend some time there rather than Hisaronu, Olu and Fethiye (and Calis of course) So if the Kaya Wine House is reasonable we'll give it a go [^]
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Well, my sister in law is still out there, but I spoke to her Aunty who confirmed it was a fantastic night, and one they can fully recommend. They didnt comment on the prices, so I assume it was ok. On the subject of the Levissi, we too went there last September, and I agree with all you say about the beautiful setting, the service etc. But actually,we found it quite reasonable, and our food was delicious. even down to the pizza they cooked for the kids. The bill came to around £20 per person, including wine and starters, and because of the fabulous setting, we were quite happy to pay that. We were picked up and returned, thus saving on taxis, and we are all really looking forward to returning again in July. When I get more information from sister in law, I shall post and let you know of the prices.
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We'll be there in July too. I can't wait till you've posted. I'll have to go and try it out too!
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watch out for the post on Monday night then Elsa!!
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watch out for the post on Monday night then Elsa!!
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Hi Sue
Could you please pass on the website details? This is something I'd be very interested in doing when I'm there in July.
Thanks
Nick
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Don't worry, got it:
http://www.kayawinehouse.com/
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glad you found it!!
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thanks to sue that she likes our restaurant
i hope she will come again whit all her family
sue see you again
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Ilkay, Could you pick 2 persons up from Olu Deniz in Sept as we would love to try the Wine House. We have been coming to Turkey for over 10 years and never visited and we are moving to Uzumlu next year so would love to come and visit you for the night. Thanks
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what a fabulous place the Kaya Winehouse is. On the recommendation of my sister in law we arranged to go there three weeks ago whilst out in Ovacik. We were not disappointed.
We were all picked up from our villa, and taken to the most enchanting, rustic little restaurant I have ever been. Firstly we were treated to a lovely wine tasting session in the little old wine cellar, where we tasted some fantastic wines. Following this, we were led by the lovely staff up to a small terrace, overlooking nothing but olive groves and fields with the ghost town in the distance. Although there was no menu (we ordered our food before we went) the food was delicious. An assortment of mezes to start followed by chicken, lamb or fish, all very tasty and very nicely presented. The children were given freshly made pizzas, and had a table all of their own.
After the meal we sat and drank wine, before going downstairs into the little "shop" to browse and purchase if we wished, olive oil soaps, wines, and other home made delicacies.
I have just arranged for twelve of my friends who are out in Ovacik now to go tomorrow night. I am looking forward to hearing how they enjoyed it.
Ilkay, you have a very special little place there and I am looking forward to coming again on my next visit.
Sue ;)
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My wife and I think the Levessi Wine House is fantastic. We've been going for over a year now. The first time prompted us to book for Christmas when it was packed out and we all had a fantastic time.
We went again in May of this year when 'Smiley' had taken over. This time there were a husband and wife duo. The guy plays the guitar whilst his wife sings a selection of old and modern songs. They are really good.
So on the back of this experience we booked for my 50th in July. We all (14 of us) got picked up from our villa in Ovacik, taken to the Levessi for Champagne (well, Turkish sparkling wine which I must say was very good) fantastic starters, meal and; for those who could; a desert together with a humungous birthday cake all accompanied with good wines and the duo singing a selection of songs. Then followed with a couple of Hubba bubba pipes and liquers. Then we all got a lift back home. Fanbloodytastic!
I've nothing but praise for the Levessi. The presentation of staff and food is excellent. We're out again next week for a month so the Levessi will certainly be getting another couple of visits. Can't wait. TT 8)
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I agree with both Sue and TT.
Very beautiful, very special places.
We only saw the Kayawinehouse during the day but
it was beautiful then too. And the Levissi is
so special. They both have the x factor
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We have just come back from 10 days in Ovacik, and on the strength of these recommendations went to the Kaya Wine House.
It was lovely, a beautiful place in a beautiful setting, and my wife thought it was wonderfully romantic. The food was excellent, and the service was good. The whole evening was charming.
BUT...... It was very expensive. This may be unfair, because I am including the transfer from Ovacik and back, which they arranged, but charged for on the bill. However, I base the comment on the fact that a few nights later we went to Levissi, (with a free transfer) and the bill was less than at the Kaya Wine House despite the fact that we chose a bottle of wine at Levissi that was more than double the price of the wine we had at the Kaya Wine House.
We loved them both, and when you are on holiday the cost is secondary (within reason), but I just thought that anyone going may like to know that it is not cheap.
Cheap is always comparative anyway, and both are cheap compared to UK (or Dalaman airport!).
Dave Nicholson.
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I think the reason that they're so expensive is to cover the cost of all the bloody signs that they've got blighting the village and approach roads!
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Hi Every one
We are out again next week and this time bringing the 'In Laws' with us (ekkk). Whilst there it is my father in laws birthday and we would like to take him for a tradition meal with turkish dancing (those tummies should make an old man very happy !). Could anyone recommend some where that would give us a fantastic meal, in a beautiful setting with turkish dancing ? Thank you Pookie
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We went to Kervansaray and I can't fault the show which was very professional. The troop worked so hard to create an authentic atmosphere.
Food and drink was adequate.
£20 each including transfers from Calis
Your mother-in -law will enjoy the male belly dancer!!!!!!!!!:D.
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Thanks Heather07 - i might enjoy the male belly dancer myself ! Could you tell me where Kervansaray is ?
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Hi Pookie
Kervansaray is in Kayakoy.
We booked it through an agent in Calis and were picked up by bus.
Yes you will enjoy the male belly dancer and will know doubt come away with as much glitter in your hair as I did. Still not sure how he wraps himself round you in that way. Hubby thought it was hilarious though!!!!
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um, I might leave Mum at home (convent education you know !) and go on my own ! . thanks for your advice.