Villa Manzara
Resort overview

Villa Manzara is a quality three storey, 4-bedroom detached villa situated on a gated complex of seven villas with a communal pool.

Located in the tranquil resort of Torba, and commanding panoramic sea views across Torba Bay, the well appointed villa is ideally situated within comfortable walking distance of Torba beach, restaurants and food stores and only a 15min drive from the centre of Bodrum and 30min from the airport.  The villa is also well served by the local dolmus (bus) service and taxis making car hire non essential.

The arrangement of the accommodation with two bedrooms on each of the lower ground and first floors is ideally suited to two families wishing to holiday together but still retain some privacy. 

The villa is privately owned and you will be booking directly with the villa owner. There is no markup by an intermediary or third party and all your queries will be handled by the people who know the villa and the area better than anyone else. There is also a site manager who can help if you have any difficulties with the accommodation.

First Floor

Landing and Stairs from Upper Ground Floor 

Bedroom 1 ensuite:
Twin beds, other furniture as listed below, A/C unit, sea view
Sliding doors to Juliet balcony, 
Door to ensuite bathroom with WC, bath with powered shower, basin and vanity unit, window

Bedroom 2 ensuite:
King-size bed, other furniture as listed below, A/C unit, sea view
Sliding doors to Juliet balcony 
Door to ensuite bathroom with WC, bath with powered shower, basin and vanity unit, window.

Upper Ground Floor

Entrance hall leading to open plan

Lounge:
Two sofas seating 6-8, coffee table, working fireplace, DVD and music systems, sliding doors to covered terrace, sea view

Kitchen:
Fully fitted kitchen, A/C unit servicing kitchen and lounge, sliding doors to covered terrace, sea view

Covered Terrace:
Extending dining table and chairs seating 8, sofa and 2 chairs seating 4, coffee table, sea view

Cloakroom:
WC, wash hand-basin, window

Wide staircase leading to First and Lower Ground Floors

Lower Ground Floor

Bedroom 3:
Twin beds, furniture as listed below, A/C unit, sliding doors to covered terrace and garden

Bedroom 4:
Double bed, furniture as listed below, A/C unit, sliding doors to covered terrace and garden

Bathroom:
WC, bath with powered shower, basin and vanity unit, window

Utility/Storage Area:
Washing machine

Covered Terrace:
Ceiling fans, café style tables and chairs 
seating eight

Villa Manzara is located in Torba, a tranquil seaside resort, on the north-eastern corner of the Bodrum Peninsula on Turkey’s Aegean coast.  

Torba, nestled in a steep bowl of pine woods and olive groves lies around a pretty bay edged with a beach of soft sand extending to pebbles at its outer reaches and with calm crystal-clear waters beyond.  At the western end of the bay is a small working harbour which, in the high season, sees luxury yachts moored alongside local fishing boats as Torba’s popularity with Turkey’s rich and famous has grown.  

Torba is a perfect destination for those seeking a peaceful and relaxing environment yet needing to remain within a short dolmus (bus) ride of all the amenities and action of Bodrum and neighbouring resorts. Torba’s seafront is dotted with several attractive low rise hotels, the occasional bar, beach club and several restaurants, ranging from the simple to the sophisticated, all of which create a surprisingly Mediterranean atmosphere.  With the sandy beach and calm, clear sea, this is an excellent place to swim, sunbathe and relax.  Further beaches and tiny coves can be found along the western stretches of Torba’s coastline.  For the more energetic, a variety of water sports is available from the main beach.  

For those wanting to do a spot of local sightseeing, the ruins of a Byzantine monastery can be found on the east side of the bay. There is also a daily ferryboat service across the unspoilt Gulf of Güllük to Didim where the famed Temple of Apollo can be seen.  Traditional güllet trips and other excursions can be arranged at the seafront.

Please note that out of season, from around mid-October to the end of April most of the hotels and associated tourist attractions are closed as Torba returns to its life as a traditional fishing village.  A few restaurants and the shops will remain open but for more activity and amenities you will need to go into Bodrum town.

Bodrum, sometimes described as Ibiza meets St Tropez, was once the ancient city of Halicarnassus.  It is the closest town to Torba being only 8km south on the southern coast of the peninsula.  

Bodrum became one of Turkey’s earliest tourist resorts due to its excellent climate, beautiful coastline and plethora of proximate sites of historical importance and natural beauty.  Unlike many other Turkish resorts, however, it has shunned high rise development and thus retains its charm.  Although Bodrum has now developed into a year round thriving commercial centre, its role as a major tourist attraction has not diminished.  The iconic Castle of St Peter, sitting between Salmakis and Kumbahçe bays is a wonderfully uplifting sight which greets the visitor from whichever direction Bodrum is approached.  The castle is the focal point of the town and heart of the tourist area.  From here attractive streets spread out to the west and east.  

To the west, the road hugs the waters edge until it reaches the harbour and marina beyond and is lined by moored boats, traditional gülets and yachts.  On the land side, restaurants and bars prevail.  Some of these reflect a traditional Turkish way of life, others reflect modern Turkey and are stylish and sophisticated.

To the east of the castle, lies a maze of little alleyways – some vine covered – into which are crammed shops, mainly aimed at tourists, and yet more bars and restaurants.  Most open out onto the beach so you can eat and drink in a wonderfully romantic atmosphere with the sea lapping at your feet.  As the eastern beach road meanders closer to its end at the famous Halikarnas Night Club, you will find some of the noisier bars.  If these are not to your taste, do press on to Mavi, the oldest bar in Bodrum, a quaint little establishment in a 150 year old waterside house playing live folk music which can transport you back decades.

Aside from the shops, bars and restaurants the more cerebral of you will appreciate Bodrum’s ancient sights and artefacts.  Many of these centre on the castle which also incorporates the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, however there is also the Mausoleum, the Antik Teatro (amphi theatre) which hosts open air summer concerts overlooking the sea, and the Myndos Gate and remains of the ancient city walls.