Enjoy the best of both worlds in Turkey

Villa Papatya - whose name translates as the Daisy House - is one of a select number of villas available this year from Turkey specialist Journey Anatolia. This private, three-bedroom house with pool is set in the hill-top village of Islamlar, surrounded by lush green vineyards, olive groves and spring-fed trout farms, yet is only 15 minutes from the seaside town of Kalkan.

Peace and quiet is guaranteed - a passing shepherd and his goats would constitute a traffic jam - and from the patio and pool there are sweeping views down the valley to the sea, with mountains on either side.

For those who can drag themselves away from the view, the delights of Turkey's south-west coast - superb beaches, quaint harbours and natural wonders such as the Saklikent Gorge - are all less than an hour's drive away.

A week's rental in May and June is £660, or £1270 for two weeks; from July to September the prices are £960 and £1870 respectively. Flights are not included: Dalaman airport is only two hours away and car hire can be arranged at a cost of £35 per day or return airport transfers at £120.

For more information, log on to Journeyanatolia.com.