insideKENT Magazine Issue 55 - October 2016 | Page 119

GETAWAYS

a turkish retreat

Golden Cave Suites
Tucked away in the residential area of Ürgüp, amid the historical region
of Cappadocia, Golden Cave Suites is truly nothing less than spectacular.
Offering unique and inviting accommodation for the discerning traveller,
this impressive hotel provides an authentic and relaxing haven from which
to while away your time and simply absorb the magic of historic Turkey.
Estimated to be more than 300 years old, the
original building and restored cave rooms were
first purchased in 2009 by Dr Uluc Hasimoglu.
Intent on constructing a superb hotel that would
preserve the look and feel of its original historic
build, Hasimoglu devised what was to be a
lengthy restoration process, and set to work on
making his vision a reality.
Four painstaking years later, and with no
expense spared, Golden Cave Suites is proud
to flaunt its final product. And with each and
every room excavated and built solely using the
world-famous rocks of the region, not to mention
unique in design and décor, what a completion
it is!

From the hotel's standard and deluxe rooms, to
their majestic superior and royal apartments,
there is a style and budget to suit all tastes.
Moreover, whilst the high-quality accommodation
speaks for itself, the hotel equally prides itself on
delivering customer satisfaction and care with
its first-class services and Anatolian hospitality.
Here, the rooms incorporate modern day
amenities, such as free high-speed wifi, coffee
and tea making facilities, a safe, free smart TV
and satellite, heating, toiletries, a pillow menu
and more; however, they include the more
traditional touches too, such as handembroidered bedding and Turkish bathrobes and
slippers.

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Location

In addition to the fabulous rooms, the hotel's
on-site restaurant serves up a great variety of
ethnic and international dishes all day long, while
the terraces prove a perfect spot from which to
watch the sunset and enjoy a beverage over the
valley. In the evenings, there is also a host of
Turkish entertainment, which guarantees fun and
laughter for all.
Alternatively, if you're looking to get out and
about during your trip, Golden Cave Suites can
help you seek out a vast range of activities, from
horseback riding and mountain biking, to
traditional Turkish baths and sightseeing tours.
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How to get there

Preserving nature's wonderful
formations, Cappadocia,
located in the Central Anatolia
region of Turkey, is a world
heritage site, with a history
dating back to 3000 BC.
Home to many civilizations
throughout the centuries, the
unique volcanic landscape of
the region took shape as a
result of the erosion of the
volcanic layers, which spread through the area after the eruption of Erciyes, Hasandag
and Güllüdag mountains around 60 million years ago.
Cappadocia, which translates to 'land of beautiful horses' in Persian, has not
only been a hub for many civilizations, but it was also once a huge shelter for Christians
who fled from the Roman Empire during the Hittite period. Once here, they hid in the
houses and churches carved of rocks, that were later occupied by the local communities.
A district of Nev?ehir and one of the key points of the Silk Road, Cappadocia
is justly inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage list. And what's more, it's waiting
for your visit!
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Gatwick to Istanbul and beyond. Return fares to Kayseri and
Nevsehir from London Stansted and London Gatwick via Istanbul
start from £65 and £84 respectively including taxes and charges
(both airports serve the Cappadocia region).
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whole range of affordable travel services from seat selection,
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