 Relaxation:
Many of our guests enjoy the atmosphere of peace
and tranquility at Nisanyan Evleri.
"It has been delightful, peaceful, relaxing staying here.
Falling asleep with a fire blazing or casements flung open,
waking to songs of birds, goats, donkeys, sumptuous breakfasts,
the gorgeous views! You have created a lovely haven."Lili
Shidlovski, Oakland, California, 21.04 2000
"About the snail: Is it chosen to discourage people to move
fast? That is the case in this house. To take time to listen
to the mezzo-soprano Janet Baker or an etude of Chopin, to
enjoy the flowers in the breakfast basket, the flowers on
the washstand, the lavender pouches in the beds... The snail
has become in your house a symbol of wonderful hospitality."
Rutgers & Statema, Den Haag, Netherlands, 4.10.2000
"We couldn't have come to a more peaceful or perfect place...
We never have needed peace and tranquillity more. What a contrast
to the tragic and deeply divided land we come from!" Tom
& Jo Fitzlean Howard, British Embassy, Tel Aviv, 2.4.2002
"I have never been to such a peaceful hotel" Miyako, Japan, 12.9.2002
 Beauty:
We have tried to keep things simple and beautiful.
"Although our stay was short, the thoughtfulness and careful
attention to creating an ambience of serenity and beauty will
stay with us for a long time... A joy for the good and beatiful
are everywhere in evidence in the house -- such a delight
to discover the many visual and sensual treats throughout
the house and gardens!" Brad & Cynthia Boug, 25.09.2000
"We had been told to expect beauty & good wine in Şirince,
but nothing we had been told prepared us for the aesthetic
delight of both the inn and the surroundings." Carol &
Daniel Nawi, 16.10.2000
 Hospitality:
Turkey is generally recognized to be the most hospitable of
Mediterranean nations. We do our best to live up to form.
"Thank you for the genuine hospitality, the great attention
to detail, and the simple kindness which made our stay unforgettable."
Dick & Elaine Nordmeyer, Vermont, USA 11.04.2002
"Everyone from Güler down to the ladies who cleaned made
us feel a part of the village." Susan Freund & Patrick
Brennan, 08.09.2003
"'Perfect' does not begin to describe my experience here. Your kindness and generosity is unparalleled" Arelis Ferro, Hialeah FL, 26.03.2005
"Thank you so much for your hospitality. We really felt like
the king and queen of England." Marcos & Lucia, Argentina,
July 2002 Sirince:
The village is charming and occasionally evokes Biblical imagery.
"We feel our lives have been enriched through knowing the
lovely village of Sirince and its wonderful people and with
the great good luck of finding a beautiful home here at Nisanyan
Evleri." Terry Gilboe & Paulette Ricard, New York,
16.05.2000
"...the village is picturesque. By night it is reminiscent
of the Christmas postcard images of Bethlehem. Thanks once
again for sharing all this with us." Joseph & Pauline Lomax,
29.04.2000
"Your village is beautiful. We hope you can keep it the way
it is. Your houses are a very nice reflection of your heritage."
Jan Clotfelder, 30.05.2001
Away
from City Blues: Some of our guests express dissatisfaction
with modern urban life.
"We feel truly blessed to have happened upon this enchanted
place, especially coming from New York City. We shall never
forget our stay here, nor the hospitality and charm of Sirince."
Mike Rubens & Alicia Cheney, 25.05.2001
"The sound of a scared ass in the hills over Şirince will
stay with me back in the white noise of Hong Kong. It is sad
my love affair with Sirince and your wonderful inn - surrounded
by 2000 year old faces - must end." Kate Linebaugh,
21.02.2002
"We feel so fortunate to have this small introduction to
Nisanyan Evleri while we are living in Istanbul and able to
return for longer visits, not only to escape the horrors of
the huge city, but to discover the soul of Türkiye. " Joe
& Janet Smith, 8.09.2000
Spirituals:
Some guests turn to the spiritual side of things. Others refer
to destiny.
"The gentleness of your hearts and what you have created
here evokes a tender introspection and a piercing calmness
-- I savor it and wish it to last longer than it can at this
moment. I have found here the experience of Turkey I so longed
for... Here I feel I have come home." Arnold Tracy,
27.04.2001
"Dieser wunderbare Ort is ein Ort der Stille, Ort der Entspannung,
Ort der Tiefe und der Spiritualität." Hannes Meier,
Hamburg, Deutschland 18.11.2001
"You have created a heavenly oasis in this ancient village that will leave an indelible mark in the souls of all who stayed here. In your rooms we can find the simplicity of the peasant and the sophistication of the prince. " Giovanna di Bernardo,
New York, 23.03.2004 "For what our eyes have seen no words could describe, but
our hearts have felt its passion. " Jerry & Katia Kowal,
Philadelphia, 07.06.2002
"Destiny brought us here. Back home in Calgary Canada our
hearts will whimper like a bleating sheep whenever we think
of Nisanyan Evleri." Silvana Saccomani & Graham Wetter,
20.04.2000
"This place is not simply 'beautiful', it possesses a charming subtle magic that bonds your heart forever." Ricardo & Diana, Milan, Italy,
17.07.2005
 Taking
a Bath: We tend to think that a good hotel needs
good bathrooms. Our guests agree.
"A Turkish delight! ... The evening in the Turkish bath will
always be remembered. You should try it!" Clive, Rod,
Therese & Flick, Australia, 1.06.2000
"From start to finish our visit was a delight. The house,
without doubt the best I have stayed in in 14 years in Turkey.
The bathroom was so well designed and attractive I could hardly
bear to leave it." Charlotte Samli, 29.06.2000
"Staggering bathroom..." Joe Leahy, 21.02.2002
Food:
Our restaurant is small and our cook has never had a job outside this village, but somehow we manage to keep our guests well-fed.
"Your interior decoration is only surpassed by your graciousness.
Dinner last night was superb." The Oudkirk Family,
US Embassy, Ankara, 30.05.2000
"The view from our bedroom was spectacular and we enjoyed
exploring the village, but I think the highlight was the wonderful
cooking of Melahat. Thank you, we will have wonderful memories
of our first visit to Turkey." Linda & Gerry Sung,
Canada, 1.11.2000
"The fresh bread was the best ever." Bernadette Levine,
21.01.2001
High
Marks: Overall, the impressions of our guests are
positive -- sometimes a little more than that.
"Our Turkish idyll - long sought but rarely attained -- you
have provided us with the ultimate & it is much appreciated.
Turkey, this village and your little house perched on a hillside
will be long remembered." Daniel & Estelle Holloway,
21.03.2001
"This has been one of the most beautiful places I have ever
come to visit. It has been magic two days. Thank you SO much!"
Pam Mrazek, 3.05.2001
"Waking up to the donkeys & birds, what a delight! Warm fresh
bread with a delicious breakfast -- a treat! The decorating
of this house -- so special! It has felt so homey! Music,
cards, the garden is so pretty!! The sage tea so good and
natural!! The village is so charming and all the people so
friendly!! It has been a fantasy that will be special to share
at home." Karen B Evans, San Francisco, 13.05.2001
"Your hospitality and the beauty of the hotel and the village
have made our stay magical! All the details far surpassed
our expectations and this has been one of the most delightful
hotel experiences we have ever had.!" Ross Honey & Lucy
Feliciano, NY, 10.05.2001
"This is the Far Side of Paradise! What a surprise to step
into Şirince and Nişanyan Houses -- another world not like
any I have seen before." Sheri & Paul Siegel, San Francisco,
20.09.2003
"It does not get much better than this! The welcome, the
friendly atmosphere, the food (of course) and the views..."
Mike Loader, 23.08.2001
"Your hospitality and service is heavenly amazing stuff. If there is heaven on this planet it must be here." Deepak Shikarpur, 25.11.2004
"Il nostro soggiorno in questa splendida casa e stato brevissimo,
ma il ricordo della sua bellezza, dell'atmosfera affascinante
che vi si respira, e della gentilezza della nostra ospite,
rimarra indelebile nella nostra memoria." Elena ??
Bologna, Italy, 28.8.2001
"I couldn't dream of a more beautiful and more welcoming
hotel." Vera Keller & Hana Takusagawa, Harvard College,
Cambridge, Mass, 2.09.2001
"Zwei wunderbare und unbeschreiblich schöne Nächte haben
wir hier verbringt. Dem Hotel gebühren ******* (sieben) Sterne,
besonders der hingebungsvoller Bedienung!" Ulrike & Johann
Denk, Niedersachsen, Germany, 6.4.2002
The
comparative angle: Our guests often regard Sirince
as the high point of their tour of Turkey. Some use a more
global angle.
"Definitely our favorite place on this tour of Turkey." Ed
Young & Laurie Humber, 19.09.2000
"For me Turkey has been a long series of WOW's. When I think
I have seen the best, it just gets better. Coming here is
another 'WOW'... This is humanity at its best. Everything
so humanly friendly - this is what living should be all about."
Patrick Harris, Auckland NZ, 9.10.2002
"Without doubt Şirince was the highlight of our 4 week visit
to Turkey. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful place
with us." Vicki & Constantine Christofaris, 20.09.2000
"Amazing! This is the most wonderful place we have stayed anywhere in the world!" Les, Kathryn, Weldon, Inge and Clara,Washington DC and Moscow, 15.04.2004
"Turkey has many treasures and your inn falls among the top
ten! The common sense and charismatic energy you both have
permeates the place. Your creativity and courage are inspiring
as well. It was a great joy and super relaxing to spend a
few days here in paradise. We felt like royalty and appreciated
all the extras you provided." Thomas & Bethany Eberle,
Bruxelles, 23.05.2001
"Definitely the best place in our amazing excursion in Turkey.
Highly recommended for everybody who needs something different
in life." Liam, Nimrod, Sara, Harel Rosen, Israel,
23.08.2001
"One of the most lovely and serene places on earth! Please don't change too much." Brenda Chung, Honolulu, Hawaii,
4.02.2004
"...without a doubt the highlight of our trip to Greece and
Turkey. The homemade meal last night was delicious and generous
enough to feed us two or three times over. And the breakfast
baskets! Besides being a visual delight, with tiny treasures
tucked in everywhere..." Wendy Graff, David & Mollie Price,
Seattle, Wash. 08.07.2002
"Four Seasons, Aman, eat your heart out." Arthur, Singapore, 17.03.2004
Excursions:
There are plenty of fascinating places to visit around us.
But some of our guests prefer to stay home.
"We are going to stage a mutiny with our guide. We don't want to go home! Please, can we stay here forever?" Kar & Karen Brighton, UK, 24.08.2004
"This lovely place is so charming that it compels us to linger
with as much force as the 'major sights' like Ephesus. We
stay a bit longer in the morning & come home eagerly in the
evening. We came for one night and canceled plans in order
to stay for two, and schemed for ways to stay even longer.
Thanks for the perfect "little hotel". Stevie Kaplan &
Willie Pettus, 24.09.2000
"We cancelled our long bus trip to Pamukkale in order to
enjoy the wonders of Şirince and it was the best decision
of our entire trip." S. Fowler, Chicago, Ill., 14.09.2001
Internet:
Approximately half of our foreign guests find us through the
internet.Understandably, some of them feel uneasy.
"It is always chancy to book a room on an internet description
- sometimes the photo is the ONE pretty spot, or the place
is in the middle of nowhere, or next to the noisiest intersection
in the country. But we like to take chances... Well, we feel
like we have just won the lottery!" Carole & Steve Rathfon,
Oakland California, 27.06.2001
"We found Nisanyan on the internet and thought it was something
special. We had no idea just how idyllic it would be. Thank
you for all the beautiful touches." Michelle Pratt,
Australia, 05.07.2002
The
Little Hotel Book: Most guests find the Little
Hotel Book a useful tool when travelling in Turkey.
"We based our entire journey through Turkey on your books
and we are pleased to say that the epitome of our trip has
been staying here in your gracious dwelling. It has wholly
suspended our mundane reality and has enveloped us in the
most beautiful fantasy. You have decorated this house with
such delicate care and in such intricate detail that we can
imagine ourselves in another world (and never leaving). Şirince
is a slice of heaven and your Hamamlı Ev is the crowning glory."
Jennifer & Bilgehan Gökmen, 29.05.2001
"Bless the guy who gave us your little book." Kathleen
Cloitre-Chabert, Roquefort-les-Pins, France, 17.08.2000
Spiders:
We have three children, aged 13, 10 and 6, and we like having
more of them around.
"We enjoyed staying here and we especially liked sleeping
in the big bed. We saw lots of spiders in the house and one
was really big and fat and hairy." Agnes Meath Baker,
age 9, 20.04.2000 |
