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Esbelli
Evi is
among the finest inns in
Turkey—and it's
in a cave!
For more than
a millennium, people have
carved dwellings from the soft volcanic
rock of Cappadocia.
Even to this day many local people
live in homes with at least a few
cave rooms. So why not an
inn?
But Esbelli
Evi is a small, intimate
cave-inn with a difference: The seven
guest rooms
and several suites have all
the modern conveniences,
including high-speed
Wifi Internet connections and
nearly 1000 worldwide TV
channels.
The
Founder
Why not a cave-inn? Mr Süha Ersöz,
owner of Esbelli Evi ("The Esbelli House"),
answered this question two decades ago with a work
of art:
a simple but comfortable, artistically designed bed-and-breakfast
inn with perfect hospitality.
His was the first,
and is still my personal favorite.
It captures the traditional aesthetic
and lifestyle
of Cappadocia,
quiet, understated comfort,
with a wonderfully accommodating
staff, and all modern services. It's
an excellent choice for any traveler,
including—perhaps especially—for
single
female travelers looking
for a friendly, welcoming, no-hassle
environment.
Your
Room
Every
room is sparely but nicely
decorated with antiques
and crafts:
Turkish carpets and other weavings,
brass or cast-iron king-size bedsteads,
old lamps. All rooms have modern
tiled private bathrooms,
international direct-dial phones,
and Wifi or wired ADSL Internet
connections. And each room is
different, carved right
from
the
rock centuries
ago
by local people for their own use.
Needless to
say, each room is cool and
quiet, even in the midst
of summer. If your cave room's natural
temperature is not cool enough for
you, all rooms have air conditioning
(and heat) as well.
The suites are
really small apartments,
with large bedroom and sitting area,
full
kitchen, spacious bathroom
with a clawfoot tub in addition to
the
large
double shower, and a private garden
terrace. More...
From the inn's
several terraces there are panoramic
views of the Cappadocian
countryside.
A good
traditional Turkish
breakfast is included in
the room price.
The
Genius of Esbelli Evi
What makes this inn truly
great is its thoughtful understatement. Süha
Bey's aesthetic is
one of sensitivity to history and nature,
so decoration
is thoughtful and minimal, with no
fanciness for its own sake.
You can wander
into the stone-arched
salon (every guest's favorite
hang-out spot), put on a CD from
the extensive collection of classical
and jazz, listen and enjoy. Go to
the modern kitchen at any time
and
make
yourself
a cup
of tea or coffee (free), or have a
soft drink or a beer or glass of local
Cappadocian wine (cheap). You keep
track of what you've used, tell Süha
Bey when
it's time to pay your bill, and a small
charge will be added for the extras.
Two self-service
clothes washing machines are
available for your use for a reasonable
fee. Use
any of the three
computers (with English-language
keyboards) to
read your email,
or log on to the Internet via
Esbelli Evi's WiFi: no
charge.
Süha
Bey is a fount of wisdom
and advice for local sightseeing,
and can recommend walks, self-drive
tours, restaurants and other services
as well.
You will not
find a finer host, or more congenial
inn, anywhere. It really does feel
like your "Cappadocian home."
The
center of Ürgüp is a
10-minute walk downhill from
the Esbelli neighborhood, but the
walk back uphill is rather long
so you
may
want to take a taxi.
When you contact
Esbelli Evi, mention TTP.
Here's why.
Esbelli
Evi
Esbelli Sokak, 8 (P.K. 2) 50400 Ürgüp, Cappadocia,
Turkey
Phone : +90 (384) 341-3395
Fax : +90 (384) 341-8848
E-Mail : esbelli@esbelli.com
www.esbelli.com
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