Traditional Bellapais House

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399.3 sq ft

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Girne, Kyrenia District

Bellapais Abbey
‪3 min walk‬
Kyrenia Castle
‪7 min drive‬
Kyrenia Harbour
‪8 min drive‬
Nicosia (NIC)
‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outside shower and toilet in garden

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

My place is an old Turkish stone cottage in North Cyprus dating from the Ottoman period. 5 minutes walk from the old Bellapais Abbey. Private 2*6m pool, lovely and private garden with all flowered. 10 mins drive to the beach. Close to restaurants and bars, and village shops..

There are two double bedrooms, and terrace with sundeck upstairs. And in downstairs, there is living room and study room. Also large hall and kitchen is first floor.

Guests will rent the whole house as we only live there at certain times of the year. The house is looked after by our agent and his family who will give you every attention, arranging airport pickup, car hire, cleaning and dealing with any queries you may have. They are most efficient and helpful and completely reliable.

I shall not be on hand to assist you, but always available by email or telephone.

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English, Turkish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children can come. But there is stairs inthe home

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

You can smoke but please not on upstairs on bedroo

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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kyrenia

Kyrenia is home to this villa. Kyrenia Castle and Icon Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Shacolas Tower Museum & Observatory and Cyprus International State Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Sports Ground, or consider a night out at Navarino The Wine Lodge.

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Girne, Kyrenia District

What's nearby

Bellapais Abbey - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Kyrenia Castle - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
Kyrenia Harbour - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
Merit Park Hotel Casino & Spa - 15 min drive - 12.2 km
Diana Beach - 22 min drive - 7.1 km

Restaurants

‪Tropicana - ‬5 min drive
‪Coffeeshop Company - ‬4 min drive
‪Kybele Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
‪Hasans Rose Garden - ‬4 min drive
‪Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Traditional Bellapais House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Traditional Bellapais House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Bellapais House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Bellapais House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Bellapais House located?

Situated in Kyrenia, this villa is steps from Bellapais Abbey and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kyrenia Castle and Kyrenia Harbour. Icon Museum and Diana Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Franziska N.

10 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming property in charming village

This traditional house is the perfect base for any trips in North Cyprus and provides stunning views of the sea and Bellapais Abbey. Cengiz is a great host who is always willing to help.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Great Stay

We've just arrived home from another wonderful holiday. We've stayed at the house many times now and it feels like our home from home. The pool was perfect for days at home and we bbq'd in the evenings. Simple meals are possible in the kitchen too with the bonus of a dishwasher. We had the usual power outtages you expect in the village but had brought candles so were prepared. All issues sorted out by the owner swiftly with great communication. Back again hopefully. The We

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Claire F.

5 Jul 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bellapais

Traditional village house set up the hill with views out to sea. Quiet residential area in the heart of Bellapais.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

TIM M.

6 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A traditional house in a magical village

For a traveller looking for authenticity, there could be no better accommodation than Abbey View, Bellapais. Within easy walking distance of all village facilities and the magnificent Abbey itself, with a helpful host arranging transport, car hire and all other requirements, this was a perfect choice.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

30 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful stay

This is our third visit to this lovely traditional house. It's in a great location and has wonderful views of the sea and Bellapais Abbey. There are plenty of good restaurants within a very short walk. Cengiz is always on hand to deal with any queries and very quick to reply. Would highly recommend this beautiful house and we can't wait to book again.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

May K.

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, Relaxing stay in Authentic Village

We had the most amazing stay in Bellapais. The pictures don’t do the property justice. Location was great - just 2 mins walk into the village and 10 min taxi into Kyrenia. The pool was beautiful, and the property extremely rustic. Communication couldn’t have been better - thank you so much. We will definitely be coming back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

11 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

The house was as decribed traditional. It had everyhing you needed and felt like home . We stayed 3 nights and the views were amazing. Plenty of places within walking distance to eat out. The host kept in touch with us to check all was good. We have had a wonderful break and look forward to returning.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Julie B.

11 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

9/10

Original old property in the centre of beautiful Bellapais. Excellent value for money. Extremely accommodating host who responded quickly to our questions and arranged taxi transfers for us from Larnaca and back to Paphos. Unfortunately, host not local to keep an eye on the cleanliness of the property (particularly the kitchen) Reassured that this would be addressed. If so, we would stay again.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugh M.

24 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and traditional

It’s a charming and well laid-out, authentic house, very conveniently situated for the village centre, yet quiet. We can imagine that it must be even more beautiful in the summer, when one could take advantage of the pool and overlooking garden. The lay-out is perfect. Cengiz was a very responsive host whenever we had any queries, providing more logs for the wood-burning stove when we asked. It smoked when it was windy, but was effective in heating the house. We think we sorted out the smoke problem on the last day, though. We hired a Ford Fiesta, which was perfect for the narrow, winding lane up the steep slope to the house; and you can back into the drive and park behind the gates.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

18 Apr 2018

Excellent choice for home and location; loved it!

This was a wonderful home in a beautiful village near Kyrenia in North Cyprus. The owner Cengiz was most helpful prior to and during our five night stay in his comfortable home in Bellapais. The home is very well equipped and has a beautiful shady garden with a pool. Lots of extras inside and out to make it feel homey and welcoming. Walking distance to the gorgeous abbey and cute shops and restaurants. Don’t miss the authentic Turkish towel shop! We enjoyed visiting local castles, the Kyrenia harbour and more. There is a large supermarket not far away. We were two couples and the house felt spacious and met our needs in every way. Highly recommended to visit this area and stay in this Traditional Turkish house! Thank you Cengiz! 👍👍👍

10/10 Excellent

Bob H.

22 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bellapais village house

If you would like to holiday in a real mountain village house rather than a built for tourism modern property, then this is it. It has views of the abbey, the mountains and the sea. The host Cengiz could not be more helpful, making sure your stay is a happy one. You feel like part of village rather than one of the coach loads of tourists visiting the abbey. We visited in the February, but in the summer heat it must be wonderful to relax around the very private little swimming pool set into the mountain. Evenings spent in the local restaurants, that are open even in winter. Access to the property is via a very steep and narrow road so bear this mind if you have mobility problems. However it is accessable by car and has private parking. We two 75 year olds had no problems with access on foot or car it was all part of the charm. Lovely holiday in a lovely place with a great owner.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

alan L.

26 Jun 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Somerset IK

The House was fine couldnt get the TV to work, plus we didnt have the password for the internet, so that neant we could contact the owner nor she contact us , we found pots and pans havent been cleaned property bits of food left in them, and as l mention to the onwer about this, she is paying ßomeone to clean but they are not, and l feel we should get her cleaning bill refuned, otherwise it was fine as we stayed there 8 years ago, and the neighbours remember us and they were very helpful thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanyel L.

26 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

We had an amazing 14 night stay in this beautiful Villa in a beautiful setting/location! You have everything you need within a walking distance of not even 5 minutes. Bellapais have everything from bars/restaurants, shops, and the stunning bellapais abbey. We loved the traditional breakfast and hosts at the sports bar opposite the abbey. The home itself was traditional and incredibly clean, spacious and comfortable for all 6 of us, 2 being older children, we all had plenty enough space to either do our own thing or be together within the property. There is a roof terrace that you can all use either together or privately per bedroom and both have views of the mountains. Both bedrooms and the bathroom have julliette type balconies to the front of the property with views of the village, Bellapais abbey and the sea which at night are incomparable, The garden has an undercover area if you need some shade or outdoor dining. The beautiful pool is set up above this area and is completely private for swimming and sunbathing. Air con in Both rooms worked a treat for hot nights!! And all the mentioned appliances worked perfectly including the WiFi. We also had ample room on the large drive for our hire vehicle! Would we stay again? Absolutely!!!!! The host is always on hand via watsapp for anything you need including recommendations. If you are wanting a traditional homely experience look no further!! We hope there is availability on our next visit!!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silke D.

30 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllisches und autentisches türkisches Dorfhaus

Wir haben ein ruhiges Ferienhaus mit Privatsphäre gesucht und dieses beim wirklich aussergwöhlich hilfsbereiten Vermieter Cengiz gefunden. Das Haus liegt am Berghang und bietet auf der Rückseite ausreichend schattige Plätze vor der heißen Sonne Zyperns. Der Ausblicke aus den Fenstern in Richtung Meer ist phantastisch. Wir hatten hier wunderschöne Grillabende. Die Nachbarn, denen man hin und wieder auf der Straße begegnet, -die man aber sehr selten sieht- sind überaus freundlich. Sämtliche Geräte haben einwandfrei funktioniert und sind in sehr gutem Zustand. Die Betten groß und bequem und vor allem kühl. Wir haben nach den ersten Tagen keine Klimanlage mehr gebraucht. Der Pool und der Liegebereich sind klein aber vollkommen ausreichend. Wir haben aber auch einige Tage am nahegelegenen Turtle Beach verbracht. Die Einrichtung ist zweckmäßig und nicht gerade modern aber es hat einen urigen und autentischen Charme. Genau wie auf den Bildern angezigt. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Lage des Hauses ist hervorragend und auch romantisch. Gute Lokale liegen fußläufig "ums Eck". Wir haben aufgrund der Nähe oft mal schnell ein gemütliches "Bierchen" getrunken und dabei das Dorfleben an uns vorbeiziehen lassen. Was man hervorheben muss, ist die Hilfsbereitschaft des Vermieters. Er hat für uns die Taxifahrt von Paphos ins Dorf organisiert. Er hat uns den Mietwagen organisiert. Er hat sich erkundigt, ob alles in Ordung ist. Besser geht es nicht. Tausend Dank Cengiz für Alles!!!

Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serap S.

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super toller Urlaub

Von Anfang bis Ende ein rundum sorglos Packet. Inhaber hat sich direkt gemeldet und Tipps zur Location, Lage, Haus usw. Insider Tipps genannt. Toller Kontakt. Lage optimal und das Haus hat Charme. Wir kommen wieder.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steffen S.

20 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schöne Unterkunft

Schönes Haus mitten im Ort mit sehr enger Zufahrt. Besonders der eigene Pool ist super. Der Gastgeber reagiert prompt auf Probleme und Anfragen.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

16 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful experience

I must say if your looking for a very relaxing stay in Northern Cyprus, I couldn't recommend this property any higher, the location is ideal and the property is very comfortable and private, with a lovely pool, everything you could possibly need for a great break. We have been fortunate enough to be able to visit the island on many occasions previously but always in a hotel, this was a new experience, and we loved it, so much more relaxing, A truly wonderful time, done at our pace, I would highly recommend this property, Many thanks again to Cengiz Brian & Kathryn Patullo

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

22 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful To Be Back

We haven't been able to visit Bellapais since the Pandemic, so it was fabulous to be back. The house is in a perfect position for walking to the local restaurants and bars for a drink or for dinner. Bella Moon is still as fabulous as ever. The pool is cleaned regularly and was lovely to cool down in when the sun got a bit much. The beaches are a short drive away and the supermarkets etc are easy to reach. We would recommend visiting the charity SPOT if you stay here, to release some baby turtles. It is a lovely thing to do. The owner of the house is really helpful and assists quickly with any issues. We hope to be back soon.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

shahzad h.

13 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

location

review on location of our stay was really nice ,friendly people and views were amazing would definetley recommen.

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louann S., Tacoma, Washington

2 Nov 2019

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

A Wonderful Time!!!

The location of the property was wonderful. Walking distance to Girne was so nice. We had a few things when we first arrived but the owner responded immediately.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leila T.

22 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location

Ideal location to explore Northern Cyprus, only a short drive into Kyrenia and in a fabulous village. Really spacious, homely and well equipped.

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

25 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Fantastic Stay!!

This was our second visit to Cengiz lovely home. We couldn't wait to go back and felt at home from the moment we walked through the door. This property is spacious and accommodated us (2 couples) easily. We spent many lazy days by the pool, which is surround by the pretty garden. It is perfectly located in Bellapais. Only 5 minutes walk to some wonderful restaurants, bars and the Abbey and only a few minutes drive from Kyrenia. We have no doubts that we will be back to Bellapais and I can't think of anywhere I would rather stay, then at this beautiful house. Once again, thank you Cengiz.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

24 Apr 2019

Wedding at Bellapais

We stayed at Cengiz’s lovely traditional house for the April wedding of my elder daughter at nearby Bellapais abbey. It is perfectly situated on the hillside above this delightful village, with views across the rooftops to the abbey, the sea and the Turkish coastline. Swallows around the house all day - gorgeous. The two bedrooms are lovely, with shutters to front and back of the house. Each bedroom has its own rear terrace, perfect for secluded sunbathing. Kitchen is well equipped, again with the same terrific view to the north. Lounge/dining room is very comfortable, shuttered on two sides, the light is terrific, and in the evening perfect for a candle-lit glass of wine (it was too chilly to sit out when we stayed). Bathroom is perfect, again with the same stunning view to the north. The rear garden is secluded and charming with an abundance of beautiful plants and quaint wall decorations. There is a lovely roofed area for shade in the day and evening dining. The small pool is fabulous, but only used once due to the unseasonable temperatures. The neighbours all returned a friendly ‘hello’ when we saw each other, which was seldom. Numerous local cats and kittens, and two very friendly and docile neighbours’ dogs. Make sure your hire car (essential, unless you plan to remain in the village) is compact, as the drive up from the village road is very tight. We were only at Yar Sokak # 2 for three days, so not much time for exploring, the wedding celebrations being the main event. Three recommendations: Niazi’s restaurant (not the takeaway of same name) in Girne/Kyrenia (about 20 mins drive) traditional charcoal grill in the centre of the big room delivering wonderful meze, meats and seafood - very friendly. A 45 min drive will get you to St. Hilarion’s castle, perched 730 metres up on the mountain; a fantastic (challenging) walk to the summit takes about 1 hour up and down, and rewards you with stunning views all along the coast. The castle and its history are fascinating. ‘Starling’ supermarket, 10 mins drive, friendly and well-stocked. So Cengiz’s house provided the perfect base for us in this beautiful part of Northern Cyprus. We so wish we had been able to stay longer, it began to feel like home. We hope to return one day.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Berthold K.

3 Feb 2019

Komfortabel und Authentisch mit hervorragender Betreuung

Das Haus ist zweckmäßig und komfortabel eingerichtet. Dekorationsgegenstände verraten den durchaus guten Geschmack des Eigentümers. Die Lage inmitten des Wohngebietes vermittelt das Lebensgefühl der Umgebung und verleiht Authentizität. Insgesamt ein sehr schönes und räumlich großzügig bemessenes Objekt. Nicht zu vergessen der hervorragende Blick auf Bellapais Monastry. Abgerundet wird ein Aufenthalt durch die Erkenntnis, daß das Haus dem Eigentümer wirklich am Herzen liegt und er das gern mit seinen Gästen teilt. Im übrigen war Herr Cengiz ständig erreichbar (tel.) und half "in jeder Lebenslage". Eine Weiterempfehlung für einen Aufenthalt kommt von uns aus vollem Herzen.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Trevor M.

25 Sept 2018

Our stay in Bellapais

The property in general was nice and well appointed. There was though one problem in that some of the kitchen appliances were not clean i.e. the oven. Apart from the noisy neighbours, we accept that that they live there and did not expect them to be quiet when we were in the house and also the fact they used the property's dustbin as they appeared to not have one. Apart from the above comments we enjoyed our stay in Bellapais and Northern Cyprus in general, we would return

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

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