Villa Gökçe

Gökçe Overview

Arising majestically from the landscape, like the mighty prow of a ship, Gökçe is without exaggeration, one of the most imaginatively designed and stylish houses in this part of the Mediterranean.

The imposing façade is a breath-taking architectural vision of glass, steel, stone and wood, that has been designed to sit imposingly yet easily in the imaginatively landscaped grounds and to make the most of the jaw-droppingly beautiful coastline panoramas.

Every feature of Gökçe has been carefully chosen to reflect the skills of Turkey’s finest craftsmen and each element has been sourced to leave the minimum impact on the environment. For example, the house has been built from stones sourced from the fields and deserted old houses of Alaçatı, near Izmir.

The centrepiece of the garden is a massive lake-style pool with a mosaic shelved “beach” area, which contains a huge granite boulder, deftly carved to form a natural jet-tub. This swimming pool, which can only be described as a work of art, also has a separate roomy spa-pool decorated with pebbles collected from the Gökçe Gemile coves and beaches.

There are also several shady seating areas, a hammock and a stunning stone table for alfresco dining, but together with the swimming pool, perhaps the other most impressive feature of the garden is the “hidden” Guest House. On the inside there is sleeping accommodation and an open plan living and kitchen area, ideal for more independent teenage members of the family, guests, or staff. On the top of the guest house there is a wonderfully furnished pergola. We believe that relaxing on the ottoman style sofa, or on one of the chairs, is the best way to enjoy the tranquillity of Gökçe and the phenomenal views of the bay.

Just like the scenery that surrounds it, the phrase that best sum up the interior of Gökçe, is grandeur on an impressive scale. The extensive, airy living and dining area pushes the boundaries of glamour, aesthetics and exquisite craftsmanship to new heights.

The land at Gökçe Gemile has long been home to a multitude of mature and productive carob trees, which are so productive we harvest the carob beans annually and make flour from them, from which we make biscuits, cakes and bread. We will be delighted if you wish to taste these goodies.

As we soon became very fond of these carob trees, we were determined to leave them undisturbed and make them an integral part of Gökçe Gemile. As a result, one of the many remarkable features of Gökçe Villa is the presence of a living carob tree, which adds yet another unique high note to the concept of bringing nature indoors.

Another highlight is the streamlined fitted kitchen, which combines elegance with functional understatement. Here, there is every facility required for family dining or entertaining on a more lavish scale.

On the first floor, accessed by an open-tread timber and iron staircase, there are two superlative master suites, both of which have en-suite dressing and shower rooms. The windows open onto French balconies and breath taking views of the splendid pool and manicured gardens with vistas of the sea, forest and coastline beyond.

Leading off the gallery, there is a large balcony, with a seating area perfect for relaxing, while contemplating the views of the swimming pool, gardens, forest and astonishingly blue sea beyond.

On the ground floor there is a spacious twin bedded room with an adjoining shower room, which also serves as a guest cloakroom.

Indoors

Living/dining area: A beautiful oak table and bench seating, and a floor of exquisitely laid volcanic basalt slabs are just two of the impressive features in this double aspect double-height dining area. Basalt has also been used to create the pure lines of the open fireplace. Leading to the galleried landing on the first floor there is a magnificent open timber staircase that serves the two master bedrooms and overlooks the piece de resistance, a living carob tree. One of the many other masterpieces in this splendid open space is the gabled cedar and chestnut wood ceiling from which are suspended imposing individually crafted wood and wrought iron chandeliers, which lends a cool, almost ecclesiastical ambience.

Kitchen: The sleek uber-chic lines of the contemporary kitchen offer a delightful contrast with the organic qualities of the rest of the house. With every facility and gadget necessary for easy living, guests are able to self-cater or relax while the GG team of women cook delicious traditional Turkish style meals for them. For foodie guests, they are more than happy to share some of their culinary secrets!

The substantial open-tread timber and iron staircase leads to the two master suites on first floor, accessed by the galleried landing. These rooms, each of which are unique in terms of design, share a large balcony with plentiful seating, a great place to relax while enjoying the stupendous views over the grounds, pool, forest, sea and coastline.

Master suite (north): With its barrel-vaulted wooden ceiling and polished timber floor, this beautifully proportioned bedroom is a tour de force of imagination and craftsmanship. But it also has many other original features that are equally as impressive. These include a super king-size (2m x 2m) bed and two bedside tables cut from angel white marble stone, all of which are suspended, as if by magic, from a wall crafted from hand-made cubes of chestnut wood. The double aspect room has sliding windows to the front opening onto a French balcony, with views of the garden, pool, sea and wooded coastline beyond, and a picture window to the side overlooking the forested hillside. The dressing area with its impressive wardrobes, leads into the shower room, which by contrast has panels of smooth washed pebbles, a double size basin fashioned from a single piece of angel white marble stone and a separate wc and monsoon shower.
Master suite (south): Architecturally, this master suite is a mirror image of the north-facing master suite but with subtle variations in terms of design. In this room, the super king-size (2m x 2m) bed and bedside tables are made from seasoned chestnut, and again, they magically suspended from a wooden wall constructed from huge chestnut timbers. The views of Gökçe Gemile bay from this room are without doubt the most exceptional and romantic panoramas anywhere in the Mediterranean. The extraordinary style and design continue into the shower room with the double sized basin, carved from a single piece of Kayseri basalt, which sits atop sturdy chestnut wood supports.
Twin bedded room: On the ground floor there is a large, cool and airy twin-bedded room with fitted wardrobes and north-facing views over the garden and forest.

Shower room and guest cloakroom: The ground floor bedroom has an adjoining shower-room, which also serves as a guest cloakroom. It may be the smallest room in the house but even this will cause wondrous gasps. The pebbled walls and granite floors, separated by more pebbles, and the hugeslabs of Elmalı marble used to line the shower room walls are only outshone by the wash basin, which is artistically hewn from a column of Aliaga prismatic basalt!
Pool house: The double bedroom, shower room and open plan living area that incorporates a kitchen, can be used to provide comfortable and self-contained accommodation for teenagers, friends or nannies. The most unusual feature of the pool house is its ecological design. The subterranean side wall is a natural way of insulating the building and helps to keep it cool in summer and warm in winter.The grassy slope leads onto a roof terrace with an elegant pergola, under which is ottoman style seating and a massive table hewn from the trunk of an oak tree.

Features & amenities

3 bedroom Main House + 1 bedroom Pool/Guest House (Separate double Guest house in garden)
2 master doubles and 1 twin bedroom in main house,
4 shower rooms/WCs (3 en suite)

Smoke alarms throughout
Air-conditioning throughout
Coffee machine
Ice maker
Dishwasher
American style fridge/freezer
Washing machine
Induction hob/Fan oven
Microwave
Chilled water dispenser
Mosquito nets on some doors and windows
Mosquito machines
Iron & ironing board
Hair driers
WiFi
TV with Blue Tooth and USB video facility
Blue tooth wireless speaker
Safety deposit box
Light cleaning on a daily basis
Towels and bed linen changed every 2 days
Underfloor heating

Outdoors

Gökçe is surrounded by landscaped gardens that look out over some of the most spectacular and romantic panoramas in Turkey, if not the entire Mediterranean. The sublime views of the bay of Gökçe Gemile, the forests and coastline are your constant companions and there are several shady seating areas where you will almost certainly become spellbound by the natural beauty. There is also a hammock and an implausibly massive boulder that has literally been sliced in half to make a table for alfresco dining. But most worthy of astonishment is the huge lake-style infinity swimming pool with its views of the sea and the distant horizon…

Everything at Gökçe is provided for your relaxation, fun, pleasure and delight.

Outdoor features & amenities

Private coves and beaches
Private funicular railway (inclined lift) to beach and clubhouse
Water sports equipment:
- Kayaks
- Stand up paddle boards
- Snorkelling equipment
23 meter sea-view infinity pool (heating available for winter season)
Double bedroom pool house
Jacuzzi and hot tub
Alfresco shower
Sun loungers
Gazebo
Outdoor dining area
Alfresco dining
BBQ grill
Trekking paths and trails
Fishing equipment
Gökçe Gemile boat
Gökçe Gemile yacht
Terraces with lounging areas
Hammock
Balconies
Parking
Gated grounds
Sea views
Beach towels

Villa Policy

Maximum 8 guests
Children welcome (adult supervision is required)
Non-smoking villa
No pets allowed
Security deposit collected
Social events permitted (only on request & at additional cost)
Check in: 3:00PM
Check out: 12:00PM

Smoking policy

As in the rest of the Mediterranean, fire is an ever present risk, especially during the tinder-dry summer months. For this reason we need to have a very strict smoking policy. As with all rental properties, there is a no smoking policy inside the houses. Guests may smoke in the gardens, but we respectfully request that they always use an ashtray and dispose of their cigarette butts responsibly. Guests may also smoke on the beach and in the private coves, always taking other guests, who may not smoke, into consideration. However, there is a very strict no smoking policy on the inclined lift and the surrounding area, leading to the beach. Here, we must insist that there is no smoking whatsoever due to the risk of fire and the fact that it is highly illegal!

At Extra Cost

What’s included and what’s not

Services included:

Gökçe Gemile team
Concierge Service
Linen and towel change every other day
Daily housekeeping services
Parking
24-hour security
Grounds keeping and security team
Well-provisioned welcome hamper
Water & bread delivery service
Welcome Breakfast served on the first morning at the beach clubhouse
Beach Clubhouse (with services)
Non-motorized water sport equipment (Kayaks, paddleboards, snorkels, flippers and basic fishing equipment)
Beach towel service
Beach Pestemal
Separate jacuzzi (hot tub for winter period)

Available at extra cost

Please note that advance notice may be required:

Waterside breakfast
Waterside lunch
Private BBQ dinner on the beach
Private seafood dinner on the beach
Private fish dinner
All-inclusive meals and drinks
Heating for private swimming pool during winter season
Gökçe Gemile House Helper (weekly)
Scuba Diving (beginners & certified divers)
Private luxury yacht return transfer airports
Turkish cooking classes
Private group yoga sessions: Hatha, Ashtanga & Yin Yoga
Car rental
Babysitting/childcare service
Speed boats (crewed)
Sailing course with Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.2ft Sailboat (crewed)
Additional charter of the Gökçe Gemile private skippered boat
Private helicopter transfers
Gökçe Gemile trekking (private guide)
Villa pre-stocking
Hair stylist
Additional boat/bus fuel charge for longer cruises
Sea fishing (safari and deep-sea)
Sea kayaking or paddleboard safari
Laundry services (no dry cleaning)
Villa pre-stocking
VIP airport transfer
Baby equipment rental
Activities and excursions
Privately guided cultural experiences
In-villa or Beachside Dining: Private chef or ‘home-delivery’ services from some restaurants
Spa Services: specialty massage & treatments
Home-delivery shopping (pre & post arrival)
To protect the environment and maintain the peaceful atmosphere motorised water sports are not available at Gökçe Gemile. But, they are available at various locations within a 10-30 minutes’ drive