Villa Ruyam
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- Pretty waterfront villa
- Delightful garden
- Sunset views across to Symi
- Gentle stroll to village restaurants
Sögüt is one of the most charming seafront villages that we know, and Villa Ruyam lies at its traditional heart. Just metres from the water’s edge, a wide veranda spans the length of the villa; a blissful spot to sit and idle away the hours, soaking up the mesmerising views and observing the gentle comings and goings of village life. Fishing boats drift in and out of the harbour and the Greek island of Symi shimmers in the distance, a picture-perfect landmark against the spectacle of the daily sunset.
The house itself is simply furnished, with two bedrooms (an en-suite double and a twin) and comfortable, contemporary décor that gives a lovely sense of space and light throughout. To the rear, a covered terrace leads onto the well-kept garden, a delightfully private enclave for alfresco lounging and dining by the attractive pool.
For a day out, the picturesque Bozburun Peninsula is a magical land of cliff-top walks, tiny hillside hamlets and forgotten ruins. Fig and olive groves line the hillsides, where fragrant lavender and wild thyme tumble down towards turquoise waters and idyllic hidden coves. On your return, you’ll find Sögüt is home to an excellent selection of restaurants, with tables set right on the water, serving some of the best food on the whole of this pretty peninsula.
During July and August, Sögüt attracts Turkish families for their own holidays, creating an atmosphere that's a little more vibrant and bustling, but no less authentic. In our view, Sögüt really is Turkey at its best; no large hotels or mass development, just a delightfully pretty place to relax and watch the world go by.
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Villa barbecues
Many of our villas have a barbecue provided. However, use of barbecues may be restricted or prohibited during the main summer season in order to comply with local regulations.
Accommodation
- 2-bedroom villa (sleeps 2-4)
Single storey
- Living area with Smart TV (limited channels), DVD player
- Open plan dining/kitchen area
- Kitchen includes hob, oven, dishwasher, fridge-freezer and Nespresso coffee machine
- Double bedroom (160 x 200cm bed) with en-suite shower room
- Twin bedroom (90cm x 190cm beds)
- WC
General
- Complimentary WiFi
- Air-conditioning
- Iron, ironing board, hairdryer
- Simpson pool towels
- Safe
- Washing machine
- Barbecue
- Outside dining area
- Swimming pool 4.10m x 4.10m, accessed via ladder
WiFi
- All properties with WiFi are able to support basic functionality such as web browsing and checking emails. We aim to offer an uninterrupted service but sometimes due to factors beyond our control reliability can be affected.
Villa access times
- Check-in time – 4pm
- Check-out time – 10am
Location
- Söğüt (mini-market, tavernas) 1min walk
- Bozburun (supermarket) 15min drive
- Ciftlik beach 35min drive
- Marmaris 1hr drive
- Dalaman airport 2hr 30min drive
Car hire
Car options
When you book a flight-inclusive package holiday, the following hire car(s) are included in the price of your holiday:
- 2-4 guests – 1 Group B, Renault Fluence or similar*
* All our cars include full comprehensive insurance with zero excess. For this particular destination, the undercarriage, tyres and windscreen are excluded from the cover.
Car specifications
Group B – 1.6 litre petrol engine, 2 large and 2 medium suitcases*
The following cars are available as alternatives on request (supplements apply). Please call our travel specialists for details.
Group D – Dacia Duster or similar, 1.5 litre diesel engine, 3 large and 2 medium suitcases*
Group E – Duster Lodgy or similar, 1.5 litre diesel engine, 2 medium suitcases*
Group F – Hyundai Accent automatic or similar, 1.6 litre petrol engine, 2 large and 2 medium suitcases*
* Suitcase sizes are based on a large suitcase being approximately 75cm x 45cm x 23cm and a medium suitcase of approximately 60cm x 40cm x 23cm.
We absolutely love Simpson holidays. The houses are extremely well appointed but never brash or brassy. The reps are hugely helpful and knowledgeable without being pushy. The locations are off the beaten track, which is just what we like. Just perfect. We will be booking again next year.
Great service when booking, villa was amazing and local staff very helpful and responsive when needed.
Our first time visiting Sogut and we were not disappointed. A little gem of a place which has stolen a little piece of our hearts! We visited Çiftlik beach, which was very quiet with crystal clear waters. We also liked Selimiye for a wander around. It has been super hot this week at 45°, so we didn’t do as much as we were expecting to but it has been a lovely place to relax.
We have had a lovely week in Söğüt. The villa is perfect – so many nice areas to relax, both inside and out. Our favourite place though has been the terrace, where we have enjoyed sitting at various times during the day, watching the world go by! All of the local people we met were extremely friendly and helpful. Our Simpson rep, Sophie, was also very helpful & gave us plenty of ideas of what to do in the area. Meteem, who looks after the villa, was also amazing. All in all it has been a wonderful week. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
We have had a lovely week in Sogut. The villa is perfect – so many nice areas to relax, both inside and out. Our favourite place though has been the terrace, where we have enjoyed sitting at various times during the day, watching the world go by! All of the local people we met were extremely friendly and helpful. Our Simpson rep, Sophie, was also very helpful and gave us plenty of ideas of what to do in the area.
Our week in Villa Ruyam was the most idyllic holiday we have ever had. Sogut is such a special place - authentic and charming. The scenery is beyond stunning and whilst we normally rush around all over the place, we spent ages on the terrace, watching the sunrise and spectacular sunsets and the local life unfold in front of us. We were made to feel part of the community and when we left, it was like saying goodbye to friends. Nihat, the local concierge, was superb - nothing was too much trouble and any queries answered immediately. Meltem the housekeeper was a star and keeps the villa immaculate. Thank you - we hope to return!
Our third holiday with Simpson in 3 years. Since discovering Simpson’s travel we are loathe to use another company. Not only was the accommodation impeccable but small touches like a stocked fridge including fresh fruit make a huge difference on arrival. Nico, our local rep was charming and incredibly helpful with great local knowledge. He looked after us very efficiently but with no intrusiveness. We will definitely be returning next year.
The Villa is in a wonderful position only yards from the waterfront with an excellent selection of small restaurants to choose from within a few moments stroll along the beach. The house itself is extremely comfortable with an efficient air conditioning system ( it was very hot during our stay !), well appointed rooms and plenty of places to sit outside in the large and shady garden with its lovely pool- itself always a few degrees cooler than the sea so very refreshing after a long lazy dip swimming along by the beach . We had a marvellous week.
A lovely relaxing stay at the villa. Thank you to Nihat and Meltein. Wonderful weather all week.
This was our third visit to Sögüt and our second to Villa Ruyam. It was fantastic again. We felt so relaxed and had a wonderful time in a tranquil spot. Nihat our representative couldn’t have been more helpful and he stayed in touch throughout our visit. We will be back and will use Simpson Travel again! The personal touch is really special.
Sogut is a wonderful place. One feels so safe there. No need to lock one’s doors. The people of this village are so friendly and helpful. We have been several times and it certainly won’t be our last.
It is very difficult to put into words how much we have enjoyed Villa Ruyam. We have had an amazing holiday, very relaxing and we really do not want to leave. The little shop has everything you need and they are very friendly. You are totally spoilt for choice about where to eat – all our meals have been so fresh and delicious. Meltem and Nihat are superstars. Meltem keeps the villa looking so clean and pretty. Nihat is so helpful with bookings and recommendations. Everyone is so helpful and genuinely very friendly.
Our second time in Villa Ruyam, our happy place! Thanks to Nihat for being the best rep ever, super helpful, efficient and friendly, always responding to our many messages straightaway. We hope to return again next year.
Loved Villa Ruyam, beautiful and tranquil location with stunning views right on the waterfront. A very high standard of accommodation, lovely finishing touches and excellent cleanliness. Our Simpson concierge, Nihat was super helpful and knowledgeable so we really got the best out of our one week stay. Highly recommend.
What's to say, we love it here, and Villa Ruyam didn't disappoint.
Second time here and it was as good as last time. We came for relaxation so didn't do much. Thank you to Meltem for servicing the villa. Hope to make it back here soon!
Great stay, lovely place in a wonderful location. Nihat and Meltem have been very helpful and the place is kept so nicely.
Absolute bliss. Thank you very much.
Jess the local area rep is brill. No question is too much trouble and she is so knowledgeable and helpful. It has been another relaxing week watching the world pass us by. We will be back in October 2023, can't wait!
Our second time in Sogut and we enjoyed it just as much. It's so lovely to find a little haven where time appears to stand still.
A welcome return to Sogut after an absence of four years. So pleased to see that little has changed (although the new shop is a major improvement!). The villa is lovely and the verandah is the perfect spot for people watching in the morning and with a sundowner.
An excellent holiday with Simpson Travel - Sogut is my new happy place.
Our first time in Sogut and we hope to return. It may sound cliched but it's a truly wonderful place.
Our second visit to Sogut but first time in the lovely Villa Ruyam in the heart of the village. No need to travel anywhere else there is everything we wanted here.
Absolutely beautiful villa with everything you could want. Lovely balcony overlooking the sea to watch the sunset. Pool area surrounded by lots of trees and flowers, always somewhere to sit in the shade or the sun. Very peaceful area with a few restaurants on the waters edge along with the boats.
Once again Simpson show themselves to be an excellent travel company. We've visited Sogut several times but this was our first stay at Villa Ruyam and we felt immediately at home. It's a lovely villa, very well looked after by Meltem. Its position within easy walking distance of several great restaurants is perfect and the grounds are beautiful and well designed. As ever, Jessica looked after us perfectly and it was lovely to see her again. We had a fantastic holiday and are already wondering when we can return.
This villa is really lovely. We have been to Sogut twice before and this villa is the best. Sitting out in the evening by the pool is an experience I want again. Well done Simpsons.
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Reaching out from a forested coastline towards the nearby Aegean islands of Symi, Tilos and Rhodes, the Bozburun Peninsula is one of the most peaceful and picturesque corners of southwest Turkey.
Azure bays and sheltered coves, woodland, olive groves and mountains set the scene for a holiday fragranced with fields of lavender and wild thyme. Centred around the seaside town of Bozburun itself, famous for boat building, this discreetly luxurious destination is a protected conservation area, made for leisurely boat trips, sea-view restaurants and walks along the cliff tops.
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