What people are saying
Black tree is very special. Set high up in the mountains there is no humidity and a gentle cooling breeze. The stone cottages are comfortable and cool and are moments from a welcoming pool which has shaded cushion areas to rest in. The restaurant uses organic produce grown on the farm and the meals cooked by Ayhan are just delicious.July 2011, traveled with family
Making lifelong friends and being in the warmth of infamous Turkish hospitality has previously caused me to feel like never going anywhere again but Turkey and now I dont feel I would want to stay anywhere else but Black Tree. I look forward in the future to seeing the farm in Spring, all green and lush and late late summer when the fire is built in the wonderful looking restaurant!August 2011, traveled with friends
We awoke to blue skies, stunning views of the mountains and the kids went wild with excitement! The Turkish breakfast was superb as was all the food in the restaurant. Fresh produce grown just yards from the restaurant was used extensively in the cooking so it was delicious. There are daily specials to choose from and Anthea and Bob were always on hand to help with a large gin and tonic or a Turkish coffee or teaAugust 2011, traveled with family
Blacktree is a special place where you can unwind in whatever way you want. Anthea and Bob can't do enough for you and will do their best to make your holiday great. If you like good food, relaxing and good company it is a great place to beAugust 2011
Distances From Black Tree
- Dalaman Airport - 110 km (2 hr drive)
- Butterfly Valley - 14 km (25 min drive) 9km mountain dirt road
- Kidrak Beach - 17km (30 min drive) 9km mountain dirt road
- Oludeniz Beach - 19 km (40 min drive) 9km of mountain dirt road
- Patara Beach - 35 km (40 min drive)
- Fethiye (via Oludeniz) - 37 km (1 hr drive) 9km of mountain dirt road
- Kas - 65 km (1hr 20 min drive)
distances on foot from Black Tree are:
- Kabak Beach (2 hours walk)
- Balatli Beach (3 hours walk)
Blacktree location
Black Tree Farmhouse and Cottages is situated in the rural hamlet of Karaagac at the foothills of Mount Babadag in the south west of Turkey. The popular beach town of Olu Deniz and Lagoon is a 35 minute drive away, while Fethiye lies 1 hour north. Closer to Black Tree are other smaller bays and beaches including Kabak, Balatli and the Faralya Gorge that provide great opportunities for hiking and exploring the coast locally. The famous and vast 17km long stretch of sandy beach at Patara is also a 35 minute drive away.
Although within hiking distance of these beautiful bays and more, Black Tree itself is set back from the coast standing 1000m above sea level and accessed by quaint winding country lanes. Surrounded by beautiful Mediterranean maki and pine forests, the farm is fairly isolated providing the perfect holiday retreat destination amidst unspoiled countryside.
The organic Farm, its farmhouse and cottages are an ideal stop off for those walking the Lykian Way. This walk, rated as one of the ten best in the world, begins here near Olu Deniz and continues up into the hills past Black Tree to descend down to sea level at Patara beach. It continues for 400km ending at Hisarcandir near Antalya. The whole region around Black Tree is scattered with ancient sites of interest, the local Lykian sites of Xanthos, Pinara, Letoon and Tlos are all within easy reach.
The Region
Turkey`s southwest coastline, the ancient land of Lycia, often referred to as the ‘Pirate Coast’, is a rugged, wild and mountainous landscape characterized by soaring pine-covered peaks that drop precipitously to the Mediterranean Sea. Beneath these lime stone heights hide many deserted coves, once anchorage for pilgrims en route to the Holy Land.
Timeless villages, sun washed and wind swept Mediterranean harbours, and a rich archaeological heritage, are all to be found along this historic stretch of the Turquoise coast. Inland, in the foothills of Mount Babadag, farmsteads in scattered rural hamlets still make a living tending goats, bees and farming tobacco.
