We had high expectations when arriving at the Village Cave hotel in Cavusin, near Goreme. This was our first trip without our little boy and we wanted it to be perfect. Well it definitely was!
The hotel is absolutely beautiful. It took Halim, the owner, 7 years to renovate it and the result is amazing. Cosy, welcoming and unique. Halim managed to bring the house back to its former glory. Our bedroom was tastefully furnished with turkish artefacts, it had its own engraved fireplace and alaturca coffee table, the king size bed was super comfortable, it felt like being in a small suite. And it was literally carved inside the moutain (there was one large window providing natural light and fresh air too). To go to the living room we had to walk through a very short tunnel decorated with turkish carpets, which was quirky and fun.
Above all, the service was first class. Halim's recommendations were worthwhile and enabled us to visit the Ilhara Valley that would have been too far otherwise. Ahmet, who helped Halim, went out of his way to make our stay unforgettable. The food he served us was simply too good - breakfasts were a feast and dinners tasteful and intimate. He even drove us to Goreme one evening, and back. We will never forget his kindness.
The location (Cavusin) is just perfect. Everything is close by, if not by foot, using the local buses' reliable network. And it is so much better than Goreme that has become so touristic it now lacks authenticity.
We will come back!!!