Villa Jamara was a dream. From the minute we walked through the door it worked its magic. You can totally relax, whatever you need, or have forgotten - it's all there. Its like a 5 star hotel, but with such a homely feel. Our ages ranged from teens to 70 something's - and everyone was happy- no mean feat. Oruc agents were amazing. Nothing was too much trouble, they were attentive, without being overpowering, and I cannot praise them enough. Dalyan and its people are divine. Their friendliness, food, colour, scenery, river, wildlife, humour, service, sense of fun was infectious, and at times humbling. It was very difficult to leave. We will definitely be back.

As last year the Villa was luxurious, very clean and everything in excellent order. Great location just 5 minutes walk from all the amenities at Dalyan. Nice to stay somewhere where you do not need a car. Huge choice of boat trips available from Dalyan and so many good restaurants to choose from.

My husband and I travelled with our 11 month old baby to Villa Jamara for a week. The place was spacious and clean when we arrived. The house is perfectly geared for babies and adults with everything you may need: travel cot, baby bath, food mixer, WIFI, AC, dishwasher, washing machine, bicycles and much more... We really enjoyed one of the most lovely private pools we've ever seen, with an spectacular view to the garden and the mountains in the back.

Villa Jarmara is well situated within easy walk to all amenities beautiful walks along the river where restaurants, boat tours and the small town of Dylan is within 10mins from the Villa plenty to see and do, the Turkish people are very friendly and speak good English. The restaurant menu are European and tradition all locally grown food...our family of nine age between 10 years and 87years fun for all...certainly would love visit again.

We have had a fantastic stay at Villa Jamara and can't recommend it highly enough! The attention to detail has been exceptional, from booking a car seat for us in our transfer, to the extremely well-stocked facilities (the kitchen has every utensil you could wish for!). The surrounding area is idyllic, and the mountain view from the villa is spectacular. We particularly liked the riverside location in Dalyan, which sets it apart from your typical beach resort. There are a wide variety of activities on the doorstep. We hired a boat for a morning and cruised down the river to the lake, visiting some mud baths and jumping in the lake to cool off (and wash off the mud!) We also made use of the public boat to the beach for 10 lira pp (a short walk from the villa) where we spotted turtles. There are a large number of good quality restaurants very close to Villa Jamara and the local people there were extremely helpful and friendly. We visited the villa with a 7 month old baby and found the facilities to be excellent both for us and for her. It is situated on a quiet road and the hot tub next to the swimming pool makes a perfect baby-sized pool! We had plenty of towels and sun loungers etc. and spent a good proportion of our stay in the outdoor area, enjoying the stunning scenery surrounded by beautiful plants. The bedrooms are spacious with plenty of storage and en-suite facilities. There were high chairs and travel cots which also made life much easier for us. The washing machine and dishwasher were a great bonus as was the availability of bikes to use during the stay. We were very sad to leave and would definitely return as there is so much more we would like to see there. It really was a home from home - thank you to Julia and John for your hospitality.

Fabulous scenery, friendly locals and a 5 minute walk along the river to some excellent bars and restaurants - Villa Jamara is a the perfect place to stay whilst visiting Dalyan. The villa has all the amenities you could hope for and is surrounded by lovely mature gardens adding to the peace and tranquillity of the area. The pool and Jacuzzi are maintained to a very high standard and have spectacular views of the surrounding mountains - this very soon became favourite spot of mine to enjoy a cold beer late afternoon. We stayed with friends mid-September and the villa proved to be perfect for all of our requirements, whether we spent lazy days by the pool or long evenings barbequing and relaxing on the terrace. The transfers were seamless and we were very well looked after in terms of the excellent excursions on offer from the management company. I would highly recommend the 12 Island boat trip as this is a smaller family-run charter that makes it so much more of an experience. A short cruise up the river to the mud baths and sulphur pool is another ‘must do’ although an early start may be required to have the place to yourself! The journey up the river is an experience in itself. I would strongly recommend Villa Jamara to anyone considering visiting the area and even those who haven’t! All in all a fantastic holiday with lots of great memories.

What a fantastic stay!!!!. The villa was stunning, clean, spacious and very well equipped. All rooms had Air-con which is a must with the high temperatures. The swimming pool was a delight and the perfect size. An attendant visited the grounds every morning around 6am to clean the pool and water the gardens. The gardens gave somewhat intimacy and privacy from other near by villa's which was lovely and gave the location a complete private feel. The location of the villa is great, it is but a 3min walk into the nearby town and shops. There is a wide range of activities to undertake in the nearby area, and staying here can cater for those who are seeking an active holiday or those purely looking to lounge about and relax. I have only one complaint and that is that I could not stay longer. I Highly recommend this villa, what a thoroughly enjoyable holiday. Many many thanks Ian

We had the most wonderful time at Villa Jamara. The villa is perfect, beautifully furnished with everything to hand for a most relaxing holiday. It was spotlessly clean and very well equipped with excellent attention to detail throughout. The location of the villa could not be better. It is set in a stunning backdrop of mountains and the views are incredible. The town of Dalyan is only a 5 minute walk away. There you will find all that you need with an array of shops and numerous bars and restaurants, all of which we found to be of a good standard. There are also numerous activities available very easily. To name a few during our stay; the mountain bikes at the villa, the beach and Turkish baths accessed by water taxi ( the views on the lake are breathtaking), quad biking in the mountains discovering the most beautiful and idyllic beaches and a 12 island tour on a sailing boat. We had a fantastic holiday and would thoroughly recommend this Villa.

I was hosting a yoga holiday at the Grenadine Lodge in Dalyan and wanted somewhere to stay for 4 nights with friends to relax after teaching. Villa Jamara fitted our requirements perfectly. With 4 lovely bedrooms all with bathrooms it meant we all got our own bedroom either with a balcony or terrace leading into the garden. There is a lovely open feeling inside the villa with a balcony that looks down from the upstairs and an area stacked with games and puzzles if you had children to occupy. The beautiful garden and pool is perfect for sunbathing and relaxing. How lovely to sit in the bubbly jackuzi in the early evening sun with a glass of wine chatting our girlie chat. We were looked after extremely well. The agents took us and all our luggage by mini bus from their office in the high street. The manager came later to tell us all we needed to know and see if we wanted any excursions, although the information book is excellent. We were given a welcome pack of essentials to tide us over, the little shop at the end of the road is great for water bread, milk etc but we went to the supermarket to get other groceries. There is a superb selection of cooking utensils should you choose to cook and a BBQ in the garden. We preferred to eat out at some of the lovely restaurants in town. We loved the ones by the river overlooking the rock tomes which look lovely at night all lite up. Dalyan is such a wonderful place this was my second visit but still enjoyed the mud baths, 12 island boat trip, market day not to be missed. You get used to the traders banter and just have a laugh with them. The Turkish people are very friendly and can't do enough for you. We spent our last day at the BC spa hotel just around the corner so not far to push our cases, as we had evening flights. Best to check first with the hotel. But they were very welcoming. We spent the day by the pool, had lunch by the river and we were able to use the spa showers to change before our flight. All in all a wonderful few days. You won't go wrong booking villa Jamara if you want a gorgeous villa in Dalyan in a perfect location with superb amenities. Hope to be back soon. Thank you Julia for all you advise and welcoming comments. Kathy Taylor and girlfriends

This is a beautiful villa with absolutely everything necessary for a great holiday. The pool was really well maintained too. Can't fault it. The view of the mountains, especially during the thunder storm we experienced was magnificent and it's a lovely short walk to all the amenities in town. The owner, Julia, was really helpful. We went on a wonderful excursion, classic Dalyan on the 'favourite' boat which was a real highlight of our holiday and a couple of boat trips to the beach which was beautiful. But we could easily have spent our whole 10 days just lazing around the villa and pool. We loved to go for pancakes every morning for breakfast at "Sonya's" restaurant (can't remember the real name, Sonya was the cook. It's the nearest one, at the end of the road) too. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this area and this villa to my friends and family and hope to return myself before too long.

We have just spent a wonderful week at Villa Jamara. It was our first visit to Dalyan and the villa was a perfect place to stay, close enough to stroll into town but still relatively peaceful. Everything we needed was supplied, including an ample supply of books! The pool and garden were wonderful and everything was well maintained. The bikes were also a great addition. Julia and John have provided extensive information on the local shops, restaurants and excursions - all extremely useful. We would not hesitate to recommend Villa Jamara and would love to return sometime

Everything about our holiday at Jamara was wonderful and we would love to return. The villa was very well appointed and extremely clean and well equipped. I also really appreciated having access to a downstairs bedroom with ensuite toilet and walk-in shower as I have a slight disability. The laundry facilities were very good and the kitchen appliances included a large fridge, microwave and cooker, with more than enough crockery for our group of eight people. The location was good, being quiet and only a five minute walk from nearby shops, bars and restaurants. The pool and garden were very well maintained and we very much enjoyed being able to choose to eat either on the terrace or inside the villa. There was a brilliant pancake house very close by, situated overlooking the river and was a favourite for light lunches. We also ate out a few evenings in the town which has some good local restaurants, particularly those on the river bank. Hiring a car was easy and cheap, and allowed us to explore the local area, including visiting the beautiful and peaceful protected turtle beach. There were some interesting local walks and I would recommend taking the ferry across the river and walking to Kaunos, an amazing nearby roman site. A must is to take a trip on one of the river boats,through the reed beds and up into the lake. A magical journey. We found Julia, the owner, was very helpful and informative; communication was very good and the arrangements for transfer from and to the airport was very efficient. I would definitely recommend a stay at Jamara for a relaxing and fun holiday with a range of activities for everyone.

I say 'home from home'...I wish my home was like this. beautiful setting with a fabulous view. Fabulous (very large) pool and everything we could have hoped for. vey close to the river and the centre of Dalyan so the location was perfect. both the exterior and the interior of the villa was first class,...obviously very well catered and cared for...we will be back!!

Another fabulous family holiday spent at Villa Jamara. The Villa continues to be maintained to a high standard making it a very comfortable, homely and a luxurious place to stay. We love the location, the views, the people and the price! Villa Jamara is ideal for family members of all ages. It is well resourced and both the owners and the management team provide a high quality service to ensure you make the most of your precious holiday time. We hope to visit again next year.

My family have been going to the villa every year for the last 6 years and intend to go again next year. The villa is within a few minutes walk of the town of Dalyan and of the river. It is set in a beautiful garden with fruit trees and ornamental palms and cascading bouganvillea.The garden is mature and provides seclusion for the pool which is beautifully maintained.The villa is spacious with 4 double bedrooms each ensuite and an enormous living room. The property was clean on arrival and very well equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay. The agent in Dalyan is helpful and friendly. I would not hesitate to recommend the villa to a friend or relative. We love to go on the river in one of the privately owned boats which can be hired for the day to go to to the Beach or up onto the lake. We also like to spend a day at sea on a cruise around the islands. There are many restaurants in Dalyan but we like to go to the market on Saturday morning and stock up with the wonderful fresh fruit , cheese, yoghurt and vegetables and eat in .

We recently returned from a 10 night holiday as a family in Villa Jamara and had a wonderful time. It is situated in a quiet area near the river, but only a few minutes stroll to shops and the many fabulous restaurants in Dalyan. The villa was very well equipped and beautifully finished to a high standard with four en-suite bathrooms and all mod cons. The pool was a good size and the owners supply pool towels which is an added bonus! The information book was comprehensive and had everything you needed to know plus much much more! Highly recommended.