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Mr Surreya Meydanoglu, your host, renovated a series of 19th century houses in the almost forgotten and very peaceful village of Doğanbey. This today protected sites enjoys the proximity of several important archaeological sites such as Priene, Miletos, Didyma as well as short distance to a protected natural site, the peninsula of Dilek.
Your host will ensure your best comfort with exceptional care for. Each house is fully furnished with fully equipped kitchen, mini-bar, air-conditioning, radio-CD player, hairdryer and wireless internet.
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The premises consist of 4 houses :
Shukru Hodja :
Built in 1890 by Manalis Melios, one of the wealthy characters of the village. He and his family moved to Domatia, a village near Kavala, Greece in 1924.
Shukru Hodja, a muslim cleric, lived in this house until 1980. He was famous with his healing powers. He was a devote defender of old superstitions and was good at preparing amulets for all purposes. (A little paganism mixed with religion would not hurt anyone.).
The house has 3 large bedrooms (sleeps 6) with air conditioning, a kitchen with a nice fireplace and a huge bathroom.
The house is classified as a historic monument by the government. Great view of the valley and the Aegean Sea.
The Shoe Store :
Built late 1800s as a shoe store where you could buy new pairs or get your shoes mended.
Later it was made into a small house where a not so fortunate family lived.
The nearby ancient fountain was the hangout place for the youngsters where many village love affairs, as well as village gossip started.
The house has one air conditioned bedroom with a fire place, a bathroom and a living area
with an open kitchen. Sleeps 2.
This house is also classified as a historic monument.
The Shed :
What once was an animal shed which housed sheep and goat is now a two storey stone house with a great view of the valley and the sea.
First floor is a spacious living area with a fireplace and an open kitchen, second floor is a large air conditioned bedroom and a bathroom. Sleeps 2+1
The balcony has breath taking view.
Deaf Tevfik :
Deaf Tevfik was one of the thousands of unfortunates who were torn from their homes in Greece and sent to Turkey as a result of the population exchange treaty of 1924. He ended up in this house in Doganbey.
Lost his hearing during the 1st WW. Had a limp as a result of a fall from an olive tree. Despite all his misfortunes he was a quite, easy going and a very pleasent person.
His wife Dudush was the best bread maker of the village, she would bake her bread in the oven which is still standing in the courtyard , as the smell of fresh bread covered the neighbourhood, children would gather around the house and Dudush would give each a warm slice of bread with tomato paste spread on it. (No peanut butter at that time)
The house has one bedroom with a nice fireplace, and air conditioner, a bathroom, a huge kitchen with a fireplace, and a large courtyard where we serve breakfast to our guests.
Sleeps 2.
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| Per person in double room, double occupancy |
| Price only upon request |
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