We say it every time we travel with Simpson, because it’s true every time, Simpson Travel look after us from the start to the finish of our holiday.

Mr Gordon Solomon August 2025

Islamlar Turkey was a stunning village in the hills above Kalkan where there was a buzzing atmosphere. Our accomodation and pool were amazing.

Ms Julia Roach June 2025

Coming to the end of our stay here – we have not ventured too far, preferring to stay close to villa and fabulous pool. We’ve loved our time here, for its peace and tranquility, the temperatures have been perfect & the villa has been perfect for our needs.

The Robinsons June 2025

We had the honour of being the first visitors in Yaz Evi this year and could only be full of wonder at the peaceful scenic location and the quality and comfort. Astonished at how well equipped the villa was. Streets ahead of anywhere we’ve stayed before. Lauren has been super helpful (in person and by email) - nothing but praise for Simpson Travel. All Turkish people we met were amazingly helpful and friendly. You will enjoy your stay as we did.

Stephen & Christine May 2025

Another fantastic holiday through Simpsons. We had fabulous week staying at Yas Evi in Turkey and can't recommend it highly enough. The place itself is fabulous, with everything you could possibly want. Gorgeous views, a beautiful pool to cool off in, a fabulous seating area to watch the sun go down, a well stocked kitchen and comfortable lounge and bed. The welcome pack on arrival was a lovely touch and if you want to top it up with anything else the shop in the nearby village is pretty well stocked or there is the larger A101 on the main road into Kalkan. It is ideally located to visit the beautiful marina of Kalkan with so many lovely shops during the day and bars and restaurants for the evening. Kas is also lovely for the same reasons - but is an hour's drive away. Breakfast in the mountains at Cinaralti is a must for delicious food and stunning views. Our concierge Zeze was wonderful, so knowledgeable and helpful with bookings and advice. The whole experience with Simpsons from start to finish was a pleasure, and we will definitely be booking another holiday through them.

Mr Gary Foster October 2024

The villa has a lovely position in the mountains with great views. The outside space and pool were lovely. Strongly recommend the welcome Meze. We made use of the facilities at the Regency Hotel before our late flight home and they could not have been more welcoming and helpful.

Mr Robert Talbot October 2024

Our fourth time at Yaz Evi. It's in a lovely peaceful location in the mountains above Kalkan and a little cooler. The villa is a perfect size for the two of us and the outside space offers areas to sit in the sun, dine overlooking the mountains down towards Kalkan and Patara, or shade from the sun or the rain (it does that sometimes!). It's within walking distance of a few trout restaurants serving lovely food. Zeze, the local Simpson Concierge is always on hand for assistance if needed, friendly advice on where to go and where to eat. We'll be back!

Mr Stephen Shipp September 2024

Another excellent holiday, so comfortable, so relaxed and complete trust in Simpson’s organisation.

Mrs Valerie Solomon August 2024

Once again Simpsons have given us a superb holiday in lovely surroundings. From collection at the airport to advice and support at the villa our experience was faultless.

Dr Abigail Cunningham July 2024

What a fabulous spot! Our second time to Turkey but a first to Islamlar/Kalkan. Zeze has been a star booking restaurants and arranging pick-ups and drop-offs so we didn’t have to drive. Will be sad to leave this place but hope to be back one day.

Claire and Mike October 2023

We had an amazing week – my first time to Turkey and it really impressed – The Turquoise Coast really lives up to its name. Perfect weather and the villa is just stunning. Had to force ourselves out and take in some of the local sights and culture. Zeze is brilliant – always on hand to offer suggestions, etc. – brilliant!

Julie and Dave September 2023

Unfortunately we are at the end of a perfect holiday. The villa, people, weather, food and the places have been a joy to experience. All the restaurants in Islamlar are good. Breakfast in the mountains is well worth a visit. Thanks to Zeze who has looked after us very well, nothing was too much. Booked again for next year! Can’t wait!

Gordon and Valerie September 2023

Wonderful villa situated in the traditional village of Islamlar. Walking distance to restaurants and a local shop, and only 10 minutes drive into Kalkan. Villa had everything we needed with a fabulous pool and view.

Mr Michael Dennys September 2023

Yaz Evi is a lovely well-equipped and comfortable villa, especially the beds (very important) and within walking distance of the friendly village of Islamlar. We loved everything about this holiday! So much so, we’ve booked the same for next year!

Mr Gordon Solomon September 2023

Had a fantastic week at Yaz Evi. My first time to Turkey and “The Turquoise Coast” lived up to its name. Incredible location, lovely people, perfect weather, stunning villa and location, fabulous local restaurants…we had to tear ourselves away from the villa to go and explore the area. Zeze was really helpful in providing any info we needed. If flight times allow, do take advantage of being able to use the facilities at The Regency Hotel on your last day after having checked out of the villa. It’s amazing to use the pool and have some of the lovely food in the restaurant. So in summary, having had a great week, we didn’t manage to fit in some of the things on our list so will just have to return in the future!!!

Mrs Julie Francis September 2023

We cannot praise ZeZe enough for her concierge services! She is amazing , helpful, knowledgeable, responsive and a genius at organising. So fabulous to have local cultural knowledge. She is an absolute gem!

Mrs Gillian Cole August 2023

First stay in Turkey and really enjoyed the peace and tranquillity of Yaz Evi. Thank you to Zeze for her prompt replies to any queries we had and also to both our cleaner and pool boy for helping to keep the place clean. We mostly ate in for our meals – all our breakfasts and lunches just enjoying the view.

Linda and Grant August 2023

Thanks for a great stay. We have enjoyed relaxing and absorbing the local culture. Huge thanks to Zeze for her magic wand and making everything happen for us! We enjoyed the ruins at Patara, huge breakfast in the mountains, learning Turkish cooking at GP Cooking School, seamless taxi rides organised by Zeze to restaurants. Thank you.

Gillian and Jamie August 2023

Our third stay at Yaz Evi – that says it all! Zeze, the Simpson concierge, is great – nothing is too much trouble. We will be back next year.

Steve and Jackie June 2023

Our 3rd stay in Yaz Evi. Back next year. Zeze is great. Nothing is too much trouble.

Steve and Jackie June 2023

We stayed for 2 weeks at Yaz Evi in Islamlar. It is an oasis of peace, surrounded by majestic mountains, with a garden filled with roses and fruit trees. We walked down to the village most days to collect freshly cooked bread, honey and yogurt, passing by climbing roses, orange blossom and other floral scents which filled the air. Everyone was friendly, our cleaner and concierge exceptional and even the local dogs and cats wanted to adopt us. The drive up to the villa became easier with time and waking up to see the sea every day was like a tonic. The only drawback is leaving!

Mary Bolton May 2023

We have really enjoyed these 7 days in Islamlar. Everyone is very helpful. Zeze is ready to help at all times, as are all Simpson staff.

Tony & Dorothy September 2022

A beautiful place, spacious, modern, peaceful, truly relaxing. A wonderful week and I am sure we will come back. Many thanks to the marvellous Zeze who provided so much help with arrangements, and to Fevkis the caretaker and the lovely cleaner.

Judy and David September 2022

What an amazing relaxing week here in Yaz Evi. We have had great weather despite the clouds gathering on arrival, and have enjoyed chilling by the lovely pool surrounded by the sounds of nature. Zeze the Simpsons concierge was amazing - helped with queries and bookings and was so helpful when someone bumped the car. Very impressed with Simpson Travel.

Emma & Steve August 2022

Lovely, relaxing holiday in great accommodation & in beautiful surroundings. Our Simpson travel rep was amazing! Would definitely recommend!

Emma Hawes August 2022

Hidden Gem! Everything more than met expectations.

Stephen Greene July 2022

A truly beautiful villa. A wonderful week enjoying the scenery and and sounds. We hope to return. Yaz Evi holds its charm as much as the local people. Wonderful sunsets too.

Alison and Mike June 2022

Wow, what a wonderful peaceful place. The pool is outstanding as is the view. Even in these Covid-19 times, a fantastic holiday. 2021 already reserved, need I say more.

Linda Scott September 2020

Having stayed at The Korsan Suites in Kalkan several times we opted for a quieter stay in the Yaz Evi villa situated in the mountains above Kalkan in the village of Islamlar. Here we enjoyed the best of both worlds with more traditional village restaurants serving fresh trout from the trout farms and with stunning views down towards Kalkan and then a short taxi ride took us into Kalkan for a more lively night out in the many bars and restaurants. With Yaz Evi as a base and a car we were able to strike out and see much more of the local mountain countryside including a trip to the Likya Vineyard and a drive along the coast to Kaş, which were definitely worthwhile. The Simpson concierge, Zeze, could not have been more helpful. Any little problems were rapidly resolved and questions answered, which all made for a wonderful trip in what has been a year full of turmoil and upheaval. We were lucky to get away and lucky to find this little haven in the hills.

Steve Shipp September 2020

A lovely villa and we very much enjoyed this area round Islamlar. Kirsti was helpful and gave us some good tips. The breakfast at Belmuar Cinaralti is amazing! The setting superb and as for the food and service – excellent. Tried two beach clubs – Kalimar for fish/snorkelling also nice to watch the PADI dive there. We also went to Indigo Beach Club for which you have free loungers and parasols. Great to swim and watch the water activities. Loved Islamlar being far less humid than Kalkan and far more authentic. Ate at Koy village restaurant and Bodamya Tepe, both excellent in quality food and lovely people. The views and settings are beautiful. Went to Patara beach sunset – lovely but lots of people unless you walk away from the sunbed area. Ruins amazing and most people don’t stop to see them.

Angie & Gary August 2019

Another wonderful week in Yaz Evi (our third visit) and the beautiful village of Islamlar enjoying the superb cafés and restaurants within the village, but also in Kalkan and Kaş a short drive away. Just wish we'd had a second week!

Karen Rowland & Dave Pearce June 2018

We keep coming back to Simpson Travel because the service and quality of the villas is second to none. Looking forward to our next adventure with you.

Mrs Venton June 2015

Yaz Evi is a beautiful, very well appointed villa with superb views. Situated in a traditional Turkish mountain village with excellent local restaurants within walking distance, but also a short drive into Kalkan and Kaş. We had a wonderful, relaxing holiday and are already thinking about returning next year!

Mrs Rowland May 2015

Thank you Simpson Travel for a wonderful holiday at Yaz Evi in Islamlar. The villa, pool, location and welcome from Kirsti were all excellent. The village is just the right place for a peaceful holiday with a choice of good restaurants to walk to, but close enough to Kalkan, Kaş and the various historical sites to enjoy trips out in the car when you want a change. We will definitely be using Simpson Travel again for future holidays as the quality of service and standard of accommodation has been excellent.

Mrs Skelton July 2014

Simpson Travel has done it again! A wonderful villa holiday in Turkey, with everything organised to perfection. The new Simpson Travel desks at the airport were just excellent, appreciably cutting down the check in time. Roll on 2015 and back with Simpson Travel again. Many thanks.

Mr Cunningham June 2014

I broke my wrist three weeks before we were due to travel and Simpson Travel were so kind and accommodating and helped to make the necessary arrangements required to still travel. Our holiday was villa based accommodation and could not be faulted. The rep in Turkey was amazing and provided us with lots of local information. We will not hesitate to travel with Simpson Travel again and are already starting to plan our next holiday with them.

Mrs Gould April 2014

If you are looking for a holiday that is completely relaxing, in the most beautiful surroundings and is accessible to the very cosmopolitan Kalkan, then Yas Evi in Islamlar is most definitely the place to head to! Set in the hills above Kalkan the scenery is breathtaking, the villa is stunning and far better equipped than my own home. The village boasts a good selection of restaurants and a short trip down the hill into Kalkan where the shops, restaurants and bars are of a very high standard. Mamhut, the villa owner, is a complete gentleman and really could not do enough to ensure our stay was a real pleasure. This is the second holiday we have had with Simpson Travel and we cannot fault them, we will definitely be back for more next year!

Mrs Essex October 2013

Yaz Evi is a stunning villa and very well equipped. How can you not relax in such a beautiful, peaceful setting? Mahmut and his family are truly some of the most friendly people you are ever likely to meet.

Mrs Bausor July 2013