1. Find a property you would like to book and check availability and pricing by clicking the 'CHECK AVAILABILITY OR BOOK ONLINE' button at the bottom of the property page. You can also use one of our search facilities too. Please note, while we endeavour to ensure that our calendars accurately reflect the availability status of your chosen property, please do not book any flights until we have confirmed that your chosen property is definitely available and is being held for you. The calendars are for guidance only.
2. You can also click on the 'MAKE AN ENQUIRY ABOUT THIS PROPERTY' button at the bottom of the property page and enter the details of your request, remembering to include the name of the property you're asking about (select the properties of interest on the enquiry form before submitting it to us).
3. You can also email us with details of your requirements.
4. Once you have submitted your request via the availability calendar, the enquiry form, or by email, we will get back to you to confirm availability and pricing as soon as we can.
5. If you would prefer to check availability and arrange your booking by phone, please call us on +44 (0)1959 700170. We'll be more than happy to help you establish which property is right for you.
6. Once we have confirmed the availability of your chosen accommodation with you and you wish to proceed with a definite booking, we will ask you to complete our online booking form. We will then email you a summary of your reservation that will confirm the payment details. A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total cost of your booking will secure the property for your chosen dates.
7. The final balance will be due no later than 10 weeks prior to your arrival at the property along with payment of your refundable damage deposit of £250 (in some cases, depending on the particular property booked, the deposit required will be greater and we will specify the about on your booking summary). If your arrival date is within 10 weeks, then the full balance is payable by return.
If you require any help with making a booking, or you have a general enquiry about any of our properties please do not hesitate to contact us on +44(0)1959 700170 or email us.
You can read our full booking terms and conditions via this link:
http://olivetreetravel.com/useful-information/booking-terms-conditions/
Yes, we can usually put your dates on hold for 24-48 hours to enable you to book your flights and liaise with the other member of your party.
Usually, changeover days are Monday and Saturday and some owners prefer to stick to these days, however, we try to be as flexible as possible in this regard depending on the property, the time of year and how your proposed dates fit in with existing bookings. Please ask us if your dates fall outside of these days and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Payments can be accepted via the following methods:
Please note that we do not accept American Express, commercial debit or credit cards and a surcharge of 2.5% will apply to payments made using non-UK registered cards. Should you wish to make a payment by card, we will need to email you a secure payment link (we cannot take card payments by phone).
We ask for a £250.00 damage deposit for villa and apartment bookings (minimum, the amount can vary at certain properties). This is added to your final balance and is payable to us along with your balance payment, or if preferred, no later than 2 weeks prior to your arrival. The damage deposit is refunded to you via bank transfer within 10 days of your return home (providing there has been no loss or damage to the property or its contents during your stay). There is no damage deposit payable for stays at our hotels.
As a courtesy, we would ask you please to report any breakages to the management agents or to our local Representative so that replacements or repairs can be arranged in time for the next guests' arrival.
The villa and apartment prices displayed on this website are the cost per property, accommodation only, based on maximum occupancy (unless otherwise stated on the individual property's webpage).
For a full list of what's included in the price, please see this link:
http://olivetreetravel.com/useful-information/what-s-included/
Cancellations can be made by post and signed by the lead name on the booking or by email received from the lead name on the booking via the email address registered on the booking. Cancellations will become effective from the delivery date of the cancellation letter or email. All cancellations are subject to a charge payable by the customer as detailed below; charges for cancelled bookings will be confirmed to you by invoice within two weeks of cancellation. Please note: these charges also apply, if you have failed to make payment on time and we cancel your booking as a result. In addition, your booking will be treated as cancelled and the same charges will apply if you decide to change your accommodation from one property to another.
Cancellation notice given: |
Cancellation charge applied: |
More than 70 days |
Deposit only |
69 – 43 days |
80% |
42 days or less |
100% |
Charges above represent a percentage of the total accommodation booking value. No refunds can be given for stays that are ended earlier than planned. No party may challenge the validity of a signed fax/emailed copy of the booking conditions on the basis of a lack of original signature.
For information regarding our stance on cancellations in relation to COVID-19, please click here.
We are occasionally asked whether or not we are members of ABTA or if we hold an ATOL licence. As we act as booking agents on behalf of our owners and don't sell 'package' holidays that include flights, we are not required to hold an ATOL licence and in any case, this would not provide protection for accommodation-only bookings. ABTA is also not relevant to our business as we're not a retail travel agency selling other tour operators products. Of course, we understand that you may be concerned about the safety of your money in the unlikely event that we were to become insolvent, so to allay any fears, we would suggest that you pay your booking deposit by credit card - this can be done securely via our booking system and you may benefit from the protection provided under section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act.
If you hold a UK passport, then no, you do not need a Visa in order to enter Turkey.
Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Turkey and will be stamped with your date of entry on arrival. You will need to have a blank page available in your passport for this. Your passport will also be stamped with the date of exit when you leave the country.
IThe latest information regarding entry requirements for UK nationals can be seen here: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/entry-requirements#visas
Residents from other countries will need to check their individual Visa and passport requirements.
Dalaman international airport is the closest to Kalkan (1.5 hours drive). Antalya is the second closest (3 hours drive).
We work with a well-established and professional Kalkan-based company in this regard who employ safe and fully insured drivers. They are able to arrange private transfers from Antalya and Dalaman airports in comfortable, air-conditioned, fully-insured vehicles. Should you choose to book your transfers with our recommended partner, your booking will be with made directly with them via a simple booking form. Current rates (and a link to the booking form) can be seen here: http://olivetreetravel.com/extra-services/private-airport-transfers/
We work with several well-established and professional Kalkan-based companies in this regard who supply reliable, well-maintained and fully-insured vehicles. Cars can be booked for collection from / return to Dalaman airport or for delivery to the villa on a date and duration of your choice. Should you choose to book your car hire with one of our recommended partners, your booking will be with made directly with them via a simple booking form. Current rates (and a link to the booking form) can be seen here: http://olivetreetravel.com/extra-services/car-rental/
We do not currently arrange flights for our guests, however, we do work with ATOL protected third parties who would be happy to assist you in this regard. Generally speaking, it's usually cheaper for you to book your flights yourselves (a good starting point for this is www.skyscanner.net). We would strongly recommend that you use an ATOL protected operator for this purpose.
Generally, the earliest check-in time is 3pm-4pm on your day of arrival and the check-out time is 11am-midday on your day of departure. There are slight variations on these times from property to property and the exact times will be specified on your booking summary. In some cases, these times can be extended a little, depending on the arrival / departure time of the bookings either side of yours. We will do our best to be as flexible as we can, but in the event that a later check-out is not possible, we can arrange for secure luggage storage and in some cases (subject to availability), we can arrange for you to spend the afternoon by the pool at a local hotel or beach club until it's time to set off for the airport (this will be 4 hours before your flight is due to depart Dalaman). It's also possible (subject to availability), to book 'day rooms' at some hotels and our local resort staff can assist with this. It should be noted that any variation on check-in and check-out times is at the discretion of the owner and / or the local property management agents and it's vitally important that sufficient time is allowed in order to clean and prepare our properties in time for the next arrival. Your co-operation and understanding in this regard is therefore appreciated.
Some of our owners provide pool / beach towels - if they do, it will be mentioned on the individual webpage relevant to that property. If you're unsure, please ask and we will check this with the relevant owner for you.
WahsIn most cases, a basic welcome pack will be provided on arrival at our self-catering properties - this will at least enable you to have a hot or cold drink plus a small snack. Some welcome packs are more extensive than others, depending on the property, so please check this with us if you need to.
We can arrange for shopping to be delivered to your accommodation ahead of your arrival if you send us a list at least 1 week prior to your arrival date (minimum charges apply). You can pay for the shopping via our local Representative at your welcome meeting.
It's also possible to organise shopping delveries to your villa throughout your stay. Details on how ot do this will be sent to you within your pre-arrival information.
Please note, that the following items are not usually supplied as 'standard' in our self-catering properties, so you may wish to bring some of these items with you although they are available locally:
Depending on the property and the time of arrival, you'll be met by a member of the property's management team and the keys will be handed to you. In some cases, your transfer driver (if you have booked transfers with us) will hand you the keys.
Some of our properties also have a Key Safe system - the key will be left in the Key Safe for you so that you can let yourself into the property on arrival. We will of course supply you with the relevant code number for this.
Our local Representative will endeavour to visit you at your property the day after your arrival (if you need to speak to her before then, you can contact her via WhatsApp / phone - her contact details will be provided within your pre-arrival information).
There are lots of things to see and do during your visit to Kalkan - it's a place that seems to cater for all ages and tastes. Regular visitors are already aware of its numerous attractions and charms, but for those of you who have not visited Kalkan before, the following links will give you some idea of what to expect and what you can do in the area:
Before your arrival, we will send you contact details for the management agency responsible for looking after your accommodation. So if your query relates to the property you've booked, they should be your first port of call. In the event that they're unable to assist you, or if your query or problem is not related to your accommodation, please contact our local Representative for assistance. Her contact details will also be given to you ahead of your arrival.
Some of our properties have cots and highchairs for guests use, but the vast majority do not. In this event, we can hire them for you at a small charge. Please bring your own bedding for cots. If you require a child / baby seat in your transfer vehicles, these can be supplied upon request, free of charge. It is also possible to supply child / baby seats in your hire car, however, there may be an additional charge for this, so please ask for details.
For a brief overview on Kalkan and what it has to offer, please see this link :
We would suggest you take a small amount of Turkish Lira with you to cover your first day or so plus some Sterling. You generally get a better rate of exchange in Kalkan thank you do in the UK, so it's best to change up your money once you get to your destination.
There are numerous places in the town that will change money - you often get a better rate of exchange in some of the shops in the old town, than you do in the banks. We would however, strongly recommend that you don't take large amounts of cash out to Kalkan with you.
There are also numerous ATM's in the town from which you can withdraw Turkish Lira using your own bank cards, however, you may need to check what charges may apply with your bank before you travel. And most restaurants and shops in the town will be happy to accept card payment.
There are a number of English-speaking doctors in Kalkan. If you need assistance from one of them, please make contact with our local Representative and he will contact the Doctor on your behalf.
Health care in Turkey is not covered under the E111 as in the European Union and private health cover is necessary. You will therefore need to pay for a consultation and any medical treatment needed. It is therefore very important that you have adequate insurance cover in place before travelling.
We're constantly looking for great properties to add to our expanding portfolio, so if you'd like us to consider your villa or apartment for inclusion on our website, please email us at contracting@olivetreetravel.com with a brief overview of your property(together with some images if you have them) and we'll get back to you with further information on how we work with owners like yourself. You can see further information on our our owners page.
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