International Property and Travel | September 2024
Bodrum Loft offers a serene oasis, embodying the peace and quiet characteristic of the most exclusive island retreats. This hyper-luxurious boutique resort is tastefully decorated to ensure guests receive exactly what they desire, whenever they wish.
It brings its signature touches with spots of soothing shade, nestled among olive trees and bougainvillaea, creating an atmosphere of calm. The resort clearly has its priorities straight, encouraging guests to slow down and appreciate simple pleasures – whether taking in the stunning views or enjoying late-night drinks with a loved one.
Forbes | September 2024
Tucked away in the scenic beauty of Bodrum, Bodrum Loft is a serene escape where nature and luxury coexist effortlessly. The (residential) resort, designed by the acclaimed Tabanlıoğlu architects, reimagines a traditional Aegean village with a contemporary twist. Its 36 villas, characterized by minimalist design and clean lines, seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living, each with private terraces that provide mesmerizing views of the tranquil bay.
Robb Report | August 2024
Die modernen Villen des Bodrum Loft sind über einen terrassenförmig angelegten Hang verteilt und von benachbarten Gebäuden vollständig abgeschirmt. An den hellgrauen Steinwänden hangeln sich pinkfarbene Bougainvillea-Blüten entlang und von den kubistischen Häusern hat man einen freien Blick auf die glitzernde Ägäis. Die meisten Gäste verbringen ihren Tag auf einem der Schwimmstege, die entlang der Küste ins Wasser gebaut worden sind. Nach einem Sprung ins kühle Nass werden auf dem eleganten Holzdeck Roséwein und türkische Mezze serviert. Ein elektrisches Golfcart bringt die Gäste anschließend zurück zu ihrer Villa, ins Restaurant, Spa oder Fitnessstudio.
IRMASWORLD | July 2024
In just a half-hour drive, you’ll find yourself on the serene northern shores of the beautiful Bodrum Peninsula. Nestled in a vast olive grove and pine forest, BODRUM LOFT is a hidden gem. The minimalist architecture, surrounded by Aegean-style gardens filled with olive trees and bougainvillaea, perfectly complements the natural beauty of the area.
Designed by the talented Turkish architects, Tabanlıoğlu, the interiors boast a flawless minimalist style with all-white décor, natural wood doors, and polished concrete pebble floors. The simplicity is tastefully interrupted by hand-blown glass lamps and an abundance of large windows.
VOGUE | July 2024
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Een uiterst fijne slaapplek vind ik Bodrum Loft, een luxueus hotel met villa’s met een loftgevoel, waardoor ik even kan doen alsof ik hier woon. Want dat is mijn droom, ooit hier een huis bezitten. Het ligt aan het mooiste stukje kust van Bodrum, in het noorden. Eén gevaar: je gaat niet meer je villa en het hotel uit om Bodrum verder te ontdekken. Hier heb je alles wat je nodig hebt, inclusief zee voor de deur en sterrenrestaurant, want Loft Elia heeft inmiddels een michelinster. Tip: het Turkse ontbijt is hier ook geweldig.
CHRISTIE’S | July 2024
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Over the summer months, Bodrum transforms into a thriving hub of contemporary art, welcoming some of the best-known galleries from Istanbul and beyond. Bodrum Loft, for instance, a boho-luxe resort overlooking picturesque Demirbükü Bay, is hosting an open-air pop-up exhibition organised in collaboration with Thaddaeus Ropac: Persona features 10 works by four contemporary artists — Tony Cragg, Sylvie Fleury, Tom Sachs and Erwin Wurm — which beautifully complement the Aegean landscape.
The Turkey of wonders among the Mediterranean villas of Bodrum Loft
A monumental construction over 40 meters high, on which some of the most famous artists and sculptors of antiquity worked, once among the seven wonders of the ancient world. The tomb of the Greek ruler Mausolus was of such magnificence that over time it became the prototype of every future “mausoleum”. It was,
unfortunately. Over the centuries, man and nature have destroyed the symbol of
Halicarnassus – today Bodrum ,Turkey – leaving only a few ruins for posterity.
A contemporary location with an ancient flavour
Located on the peninsula of the same name, Bodrum is a tourist resort known for its nightlife and the many attractions offered by the splendid sea that washes the coast. And there are quite a few / luxury hotels that dot the bay, as well as initiatives that populate a very interesting calendar of events. Ahead of the new season, one of the most exclusive villa resorts , Bodrum Loft , reopens its doors with a new gastronomic offer inspired by local traditions.
April 2024
Jenseits des
Wer auf der Suche nach einem perfekten Zufluchtsort ist, um stilvoll neue Energie tan ken zu können, wird im Bodrum Loft an der wunderschönen Demirbükü-Bucht fündig.
Wie lange braucht man ins Paradies?
Nun, vom Flughafen Bodrum ist es nur etwas mehr als eine halbe Stunde mit dem Auto, bis man im Bodrum Loft eincheckt. Was sofort auffällt: die Hotelanlage zeigt sich durchdrungen von einem luxuriösen Outdoor-Lifestyle, der seit Jahrhunderten hier von den Menschen gelebt wird. Im Yachtparadies Bodrum locken viele natürliche Buchten und es gilt, wenn man sein komfortables Domizil im Bodrum Loft überhaupt verlassen möchte, die kleinen Städte entlang der türkischen Küste zu erkunden, die außergewöhnliche Einkaufsmög lichkeiten, Restaurants und Nachtleben bieten.
Bodrum Loft schmiegt sich perfekt in die wun derschöne Region ein: eingebettet in das felsige Gelände mit Blick auf das Ägäische Meer wurde der Komplex als modernes, sonnenverwöhntes ägäisches Dorf entworfen, welches Einfachheit und Luxus in Einklang bringt. Das Anwesen ist fast sechs Hektar groß und gestattet Besuchern einen Blick auf das Meer, der einen sofort ruhig werden und alle Ängste und Sorgen vergessen lässt. Die Auswahl bei den Unterkünften ist viel fältig und bietet für jeden Wunsch und jedes Be dürfnis den optimalen Rückzugsort, um Erho lung zu finden. Einzigartiges Design, ultimative Privatsphäre sowie exklusiver Luxus erwartet Gäste aus aller Welt, die das Glück haben hier ihren Urlaub zu verbringen. Insgesamt stehen 36 voll möblierte Lofts zur Buchung bereit.
Condê Nast Traveller / May – June 2024
An elegant haven on the Turkish Riviera, BODRUM LOFT is set to be one of summer’s hottest spots, thanks to the opening of its new restaurant. Ters Köse is a traditional Turkish fish restaurant, fittingly set above the azure waters of the Aegean Sea. With a menu of freshly caught fish, seafood and meze dishes, it’s the perfect spot in which to while away a sunny afternoon.
HIGH LIFE / MARCH – APRIL 2024
On Turkey’s southwest coast, this village-like hillside resort, complete with an underground spa and a pool, is a staggered arranegement of interlocking villas. Its hub and heart are the giant decked pontoons that float on the warm Aegean waters. Here, holidaymakers kick back on loungers and order bountiful plates of seafood pasta from adjacent Italian restaurant Paper Moon. If you’re after local bites such as lahmacun, summon a buggy up the hill to Loft Elia for lunch amid boungainvillea and olive trees. As the sun sets, the 360 cocktail bar comes to life, and your dream holiday villa with its vast bed beckons. Expect spacious, minimalist, terrazzo-tiled rooms and an expansive, stone-paved outdoor kitchen, dining and lounge area with far-reaching sea views (because you’ve not to come to Turkey to sit indoors). Describing somewhere on the fertile crescent of the cradle of civilisation as having a ‘bit of a moment’ may sound ludicrous. And yet, Bodrum does seem to be enjoying just that.
Tatler Travel Guide – 2024
Bodrum Loft
Behold a hotel that feels more like avilage transplanted onto a hillside of cypress, olive and citrus trees; albeit the sort of village where the trees are fairy-lit at night and everyone offers ot bring you an iced
almond latte or a negroni. This serene haven of mostly single-storey villas has a minimalist vibe. And it’s only a short walk from two on-site restaurants: Loft Elia, serving Aegean food (the tomato salad and
sea bass are unbelievable); and the super-stylish, Milan-via-Bosphorus Paper Moon, where the service spins through the
designer-clad diners like a nightly ballet. From the steep incline on which the hotel stands, buggies with delightful drivers whisk you from your vila ot the sea, where there are wooden decks with sunbeds and
parasols, steps down to the water, views of passing yachts and drinks stacked in ice buckets. Laidback and perfectionist at the same time, this is a family-friendly Turkish delight, from its homemade pizza and patisserie to its myriad star-gazing spots.
Country & Town House – November 2023
Luxury on the Turkish Riviera: Bodrum Loft –
Design-led villas, hidden among the Turkish landscape
Built subtly amid the lush pine trees of Demirbükü Bay is Bodrum Loft, a five-star property that epitomises ‘quiet luxury. in Turkey’s most extravagant region. Inspired by the home of legendary Greek poet Homer, who fostered ideals of heroism and glory, this glorious property fuses a distinct architectural concept that harmoniously coexists with nature.
Welcoming guests for its third season, Bodrum Loft is inspired by the outdoor lifestyle the region has led for centuries. Aesthetically gorgeous, the confident, design-led hotel lets the colour palate of nature lead: from the cerulean sea, vibrant flora, and lush vegetation against a subdued design palate.
Mayfair Times – November 2023
Turkish Delight
The jewel of the Turkish Riviera, Bodrum is soon to become the top spot for holidaymakers searching for their perfect summer getaway.
The vision of Bodrum Loft was to achieve a modern village feel and the result is both humble and stylish.
There are 36 villas with short and long-term rental options from May to November, along with a spa, gym and pool. The dining offer – which includes Loft Elia and Vakko L’Atelier Patisserie in addition to Paper Moon – means there is no chance of going hungry.
Breakfast at Bodrum Loft is like an epic novel – the local breakfast keeps on coming, with cheeses, fresh honey, local olives, bread, salad, eggs, dried fruits, nuts, and acuka paste made of red peppers and walnuts.
It’s somewhere I would return with friends, lovers, children, parents; basically any excuse and I’m there.
Citizen Femme – 16 October 2023
Bodrum Loft: A Boho-Luxe Take On A Traditional Aegean Village
Overlooking picturesque Demirbükü Bay on Bodrum peninsula’s north coast, Bodrum Loft is a modern take on a traditional Aegean village of stacked, flat-roofed houses and winding alleys dotted with bougainvillea.
Inspired by the outdoor lifestyle Bodrum locals have enjoyed for centuries, the resort boasts 36 ultra-stylish villas as well as a range of five-star facilities including two à la carte restaurants, and a large outdoor pool, spa and gym that harmoniously blend into the surrounding landscape. The result is a supremely peaceful home-from-home with an emphasis on rest and relaxation.
CSP TIMES – September 2023
Bodrum Loft: A Japandi- Minimalist Retreat in Turkey’s Demirbükü Bay
Turkey boasts a distinct and exclusive climate, undoubtedly attributed to its exceptional geographical positioning. Straddling the crossroads of Western Asia and Southeastern Europe, Turkey’s breathtaking landscapes have been sculpted by the embrace of saline seas, the touch of arid soils, and the radiant glow of an intense sun. With each visit, my affection deepens as I find myself captivated by its enchanting pine forests, warm-hearted locals, and the delightful array of Turkish delicacies that beckon the senses.
Architectural Digest Mexico- September 2023
There is also Bodrum Loft, a beautiful hotel inspired by the outdoor lifestyle that people have lived for centuries in Bodrum.
It is part of The Leading Hotels of the World, a perfect combination of luxury and simplicity. It has a wide range of dining options, such as Loftelia, Kima and for lovers of Italian food, the prestigious Paper Moon restaurant, which is located at the top of the hotel, ideal for enjoying an intimate and quiet dinner while the beautiful view enchants you. to whoever experiences it. It has dishes created especially for Bodrum Loft, as well as the classics of chef Giuseppe Pressani, better known as Pino. For something sweet, Vakko L’Atelier: Bodrum Loft is delicious Turkish brand Vakko’s take on the French pastry experience.
Grazie Magazine Germany – September 2023
Enjoy the view of the turquoise sea, for example from the sun terrace of the Bodrum Loft
Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung – 27 August 2023
Göltürkbükü – this name should be remembered
The “Bodrum Loft” was opened two years ago and, like other holiday resorts, is only open from May to October – and yet it is very different from the typical hotel complexes on the Turkish peninsula: This place here is low-key and quiet, with an emphasis on simple luxury and privacy much importance is attached. It was inspired by the outdoor lifestyle that people in Bodrum have lived for centuries. The Istanbul architecture firm Tabanlıoğlu, for example, created a modern version of an Aegean village with flat-roofed houses and winding streets that blends relatively seamlessly into the landscape and seeks to reconcile sustainability and luxury. For this, great attention is paid to nature. There are 36 private villas on the sprawling, six-hectare site, with buildings taking up around a third of the total area. The rest is left to nature and should not be sealed. Embedded in rocky terrain with a view of the Aegean Sea, the living spaces open like viewing platforms into the surrounding nature. They are surrounded by a lush forest of olive, sandalwood, laurel, mastic, cranberry and citrus trees.
Galerie – 17 July 2023
The Artful Life
Perrotin Takes Over Bodrum Loft For Special Pop-up Exhibition in Turkey
Offering sweeping views of the Turkish Riviera, luxury resort Bodrum Loft is doubling as a blue-chip mega gallery this summer. Running through September 3, Perrotin will be showcasing 17 select works from 11 artists amongst the property’s picturesque backdrop. Curated by art adviser Selcan Atilgan, the show features such heavyhitting artists from the roster as Takashi Murakami, Daniel Arsham, Jean-Michel Othoniel, Klara Kristalova, Laurent Grasso, among others. Titled “French Delights,” the show spotlights each of the artists’ distinct approaches on both a local and international scale.
Art Daily – 14 July 2023 – Bodrum Loft unveils sculpture exhibition by Perrotin, curated by Artsa Consultancy Founder, Selcan Atilgan
Bodrum Loft has invited Perrotin to be part of the resort’s art course this Summer. French Delights, a nod to the famous Turkish Delights, opened on 1 July, and will be on view until 10 September 2023.
Curated by Selcan Atilgan, the exhibition features 17 sculptures that are free to be discovered by the hotels guests and the public alike by Perrotin’s artists including Iván Argote, Jean-Marie Appriou, Daniel Arsham, Wim Delvoye, Elmgreen & Dragset, Laurent Grasso, Gregor Hildebrandt, Klara Kristalova, Takashi Murakami, Jean-Michel Othoniel, Paola Pivi and Xavier Veilhan.
The Daily Telegraph – June 2023 – Bodrum, Turkey is the next hot Mediterranean destination
As far as better-known gulfs go, Gokova is probably not in the top 10. But it should be – the gorgeous port city of Bodrum sits at its entrance and is also the backdrop for the magnificent Bodrum Loft Hotel.
It’s a mosaic of pale-rock bungalows shaded by pines and tumbling to a tourmaline bay of the Aegean Sea, with timbered sundecks extending into the shallows.
There are 36 villas, and whatever “lavishly serviced” means, we’re down for it.There are three restaurants to choose from – the high-end Italian Paper Moon, an on-site patisserie and Loftella, which is all about local ingredients.
Condé Nast Traveller – March 2023 – The best family friendly hotels in Turkey
Bodrum Loft
Best for: multigens
There’s a grown-up feel to Bodrum Loft, a recent addition to the peninsula’s stunning north coast, but its villas are brilliant for families.
The five-star resort is stacked like a village on the hillside amid evergreens: sunny indoor-outdoor dining terraces and bars, pools, gardens, down to waterside sun decks floating on the Aegean. 36 large, light stone villas each have two-, three- or four bedrooms (plus a room for the nanny) – ace for multigens and family groups.
Tatler – October 2022 – SPA Guide
Perched on the coast of the glistening Aegean sea, Bodrum Loft is low-key and quiet, its sprawling 14 acres dotted with myriad private villas, surrounded by a luscious jungle of pine, orange and olive trees. And each abode is a minimalist’s dream: all raw surfaces, such as concrete and monochrome terrazzo floors, and quirky, hand-blown, exposed lightbulbs
Evening Standard / October / 2022
October Escapade
Loved by both the glitterati and tourists looking for a last-minute deal, the Bodrum scene is an eclectic mix of superyachts and all-inclusive family resorts. Nestled on the southernmost point of Turkey’s Aegean coast, the coastal town has transformed from a bohemian refuge of artists and writers in the Sixties to a go-to for tourists looking for late summer sun. In more recent history it has been a bolthole for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who spent the summer of 2017 holidaying in a villa overlooking Yalıkavak Bay, away from all those prying eyes.
The Times – LUXX / 3 Sep / 2022
Glam Hotels by the Seaside
For two years Turkey’s elite have been enjoying the sybaritic pleasures of Bodrum Loft as their own; finally the rest of us are invited. The resort consists of 36 two, three and four-bedroom serviced villas which can be taken by an individual for a whole season, or chopped up into rooms and sublet. Each is modern on the inside, decorated in cool creams and blues, but authentically Turkish on the outside, with cantilevered wooden decks jutting out over stone walls above the wooded incline of a gorgeous bay. With gardens lush with bougainvillaea and jasmine, and forests of local olive, sandalwood, laurel and citrus, the air is sweetly scented as you stroll (or summon a buggy to take you) to the communal areas. As well as an infinity pool overhanging the bay, there are two bars; an open-air gym and spa (where I had the best massage I’ve had at a hotel), a swanky French patisserie and a buzzy outpost of Nobu. Further down there is the Italian restaurant, Paper Moon, which offers the perfect location for a sundowner, overlooking the calm blue of the Aegean and distant islands, a view unchanged since Homer’s time (although when Odysseus washed up on a beach he did not have the option of a luxury sundeck and flunkies bringing him ice-cold cocktails). For those who want to venture beyond the resort, the excellent concierge can arrange trips to get a sense of the gastronomy, architecture and art scene-by gulet, motor yacht, helicopter or private plane. Bodrum is a half-hour drive away, a pretty marina town with one of the world’s foremost museums of underwater archaeology and waterfront restaurants serving my new favourite treat: baklava stuffed with ice cream.
THE TIMES / 01 AUGUST / 2022
BODRUM: THE CHIC MED RESORT DRAWING A SMART SUMMER CROWD
If you hop on a boat towards Torba Bay, you’ll find the newly opened Nobu Bodrum at the Bodrum Loft hotel. It has brought a touch of glamour to the villa-only Bodrum Loft resort, which opened just before the pandemic struck, and has until recently been occupied almost exclusively by wealthy Istanbulites who were looking for a coastal retreat to work away from the city. The architecturally striking villas (a wall of glass in the master bedrooms frames the sea views), can be rented for the entire season (£69,000 from May to October) but are put into a rental pool when the “owners” are away. Here you can enjoy the space and privacy of a villa along with the services you’d expect from a hotel, including a pool, spa, beach deck, restaurants and room service.
DUJOUR / SUMMER 2022
TURKEY DELIGHTS
This summer, head to Bodrum for the ultimate sensorial vacation open May-October, Bodrum Loft is a hidden
escape in the lush heart of Demirbükü Bay
on the Aegean-facing north coast of the
Bodrum peninsula. The 36-room property,
developed by Akfen Holding, offers high-end
suites and villas that will be your home-
away-from-home this summer. With a swim-
ming pool, beautifully landscaped gardens,
fitness center, spa, private beach and restau-
rants (Paper Moon and Nobu-the first in
Bodrum-and the casual Patisserie Loft).
you never need to leave the resort. Also on
site is a boutique by high-end Turkish brand
Vakko
DESTINATIONS OF THE WORLD / 20 JULY / 2022
SUITE DREAMS: LOFTY AMBITIONS
Modernist design meets al fresco living at a secluded peninsula property that’s reconnecting its guests to Bodrum’s ancient Aegean roots.
VANITY FAIR ITALY APRIL 2022
THE LONDON MAGAZINE / APRIL / 2022
CONTINENT CALLING
Opened last year, Bodrum Loft has been designed as the perfect setting for modern village life, with a focus on design and sustainability. With a sun-kissed Aegean village feel that balances simplicity and luxury, the resort features 36 furnished villas. Bodrum Loft offers high-end villas ranging in size from two to four-bedroom with a unique style. The fully furnished villas offer landscaped gardens, fine dining restaurants, in-villa catering and spa. From £366 per night. bodrumloft.com.tr
AEROFLOT PREMIUM / APRIL / 2022
The Aeroflot Premium article gives the audience comprehensive information that Bodrum Loft is an ultimate destination to expand your vision of beauty. It is noted that the concept of the resort was developed by Tabanlioglu, famous architectural bureau from Istanbul. Harmony with nature is the main concept of Bodrum Loft, which is a member of the international association The Leading Hotels of the World. The article proofs that sustainability and environment are at heart of Bodrum Loft stating that only third of the hotel`s area is occupied with buildings, leaving the rest for nature. The resort has 36 villas designed to highlight the surrounding beauty and amazing views. Villas can be booked by guests for both short and long time. The article highlights that besides admiring reach flora of the resort, guests can enjoy rich variety of restaurants, spa and fitness, private beach and cultural programs that include exciting tours and boat trips.
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Multigenerational groups and families with older kids might feel more at home in the super-stylish villas at Bodrum Loft, with the bonus of a hotel restaurant and bar on site.
MYFAIR TIMES / OCTOBER 2021
NURTURE NATURE
Luxe resort Bodrum Loft opened this year and is focused on sustainable design. Just under a third of the 57.000 square metre land has been built on. The rest has been left for nature sandalwood, olive, laurel, mastic, cranberry and citrus trees. Green roofs have been used to collect rainwater that is then recycled through a water filtration system and used in irrigation.
FINANCIAL TIMES / JUNE 2021
KOMMERSANT / JUNE 2021
BOAT / MAY 2021
Village People
Cascading down a hillside lined with sandalwood, olive and laurel trees, Bodrum Loft is redefining the concept of a holiday village on Turkey’s Aegean coast. The resort’s 36-fully-furnished villas create a homely feel, while guests can still enjoy the amenities and services of a five-star hotel- including a spacious spa, a fine- dining restaurant, housekeeping and concierge. bodrumloft.com.tr
PULSE PARTY / MAY 2021
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THE JC / MAY 2021
Turkey’s Hidden Delight
Uncover the Bodrum Peninsula’s unspoilt nature, rich culture and coastal beauty
From the terrace, the shifting Aegean Sea twinkling in the distance is mesmerising. The air is scented with sage, citrus
and olive, and is heavy with the heat of a beating sun. The only sounds are the swallows and warblers swooping overhead and the whispering breeze in the laurel trees.
This is fresco living as championed by Bodrum Loft, an intimate new hotel and villa development on Turkey’s south-west coast, also known as the Turquoise Riviera. It may be just a 30-minute drive across the peninsula from Bodrum, but it is a world away from the bright lights of the town’s infamous nightlife. While Bodrum remains a jet-set destination for party-lovers (it first became fashionable in the 1970s when the likes of Princess Margearet, Michael Caine and Mick Jagger made it a hip hotspot), this latest opening is harnessing a more peaceful allure. Made up of a collection of 36 hillside villas, overlooking the tranquil and unbelievably azure Demirbükü Bay, Bodrum Loft has been built to be camouflaged with-in the landscape. Look closely from the shore and you can just about see glimpses of the stone and wood buildings, as though they are peeking out of the step,
SUNDAY POST / MAY 2021
Boutique Bodrum
Lined with resorts ranging from affordable stays to more luxurious hideaway, Bodrum has a reputation for being the St Tropez of Turkey, attracting hedonists and fashionistas. But there are still quiet corners reflecting the region’s more authentic way of life.
New 36-villa property Bodrum Loft has been designed like an Aegean village and is situated on a peninsula with easy Access to a peaceful beach. Facilities include a spa, gym and gourmet restaurants, with an option for in villa dining.
Sensitively carved into the rocks, the resort has been constructed with sustainability in mind.
Endemic trees such as sandalwood, olive and laurel have been preserved in the landscaped gardens, and green roofs collect rainwater to be recycled through a water filtration system and used in irrigation.
THE JEWISH CHRONICLE / APRIL 2021
Bodrum Loft, Turkey
From the terrace, the shifting Aegean Sea twinkling in the distance is mermerising. The air is scented with sage, citrus and olive, and is heavy with the heat of a beating sun. The only sounds are the swallows and warblers swooping overhead and the whispering breeze in the laurel trees.
This is fresco living as championed by Bodrum Loft, an intimate new hotel and villa development on Turkey’s south-west coast, also known as the Turquoise Riviera. It may be just a 30-minute drive across the peninsula from Bodrum, but it is a world away from the bright lights of the town’s infamous nightlife. While Bodrum remains a jet-set destination for party-lovers (it first became fashionable in the 1970s when the likes of Princess Margearet, Michael Caine and Mick Jagger made it a hip hotspot), this latest opening is harnessing a more peaceful allure. Made up of a collection of 36 hillside villas, overlooking the tranquil and unbelievably azure Demirbükü Bay, Bodrum Loft has been built to be camouflaged with-in the landscape. Look closely from the shore and you can just about see glimpses of the stone and wood buildings, as though they are peeking out of the steep, forested slopes.
THE SCOTSMAN / APRIL 2021
Bodrum Loft, Turkey
New 36-villa property Bodrum Loft has been designed like an Aegean village and is situated on a peninsula with easy Access to a peaceful beach. Facilities include a spa, gym and gourmet restaurants, with an option for in-villa dining.
Sensitively carved into the rocks, the resort has been constructed with sustainability in mind. Endemic trees such as sandalwood, olive and laurel have been preserved in the landscaped gardens, and green roofs collect rainwater to be recycled through a water filtration system and used in irrigation.
YANDEXZEN / APRIL 2021
POSTA MAGAZINE / APRIL 2021
THE TELEGRAPH / APRIL 2021
THE TELEGRAPH – TRAVEL / APRIL 2021
Bodrum Loft, Turkey
The all-villa Bodrum Loft makes a splash on the Turkish coast thiss May. It’s stacked up the hillside like a traditional Aegean fishing village, but the similarity ends there-this is an all-out luxury resort, designed by Tabanlioglu Architects, who also did the Macakizi Beach Club, just along the coast. It’s similar in
feel: outdoor-living spaces allow sea breezes in and sea views out, built from raw materials for a rustic sophistication, and working harmoniously with the landscape. Restaurants, bars
and pool terraces tumble down to the sea, and a path weaves down through the sandalwood, pine and citrus trees to swimming platforms afloat on the iridescent water. All 36 villas have their own pool, and there’s a spa, too. Three-bedroom villas from €2,750 a week.
THE TELEGRAPH / APRIL 2021
Bodrum Loft, Turkey
The all-villa Bodrum Loft makes a splash on the Turkish coast this May. It’s stacked up the hillside like a traditional Aegean fishing village, but the similarity ends there-this is an all-out luxury resort, designed by Tabanlioglu Architects who also did the Macakizi’s Beach Club, just along the coast. It’s similar in feel: outdoor-living spaces allow sea breezes in and sea views out, built from raw materials for a rustic sophistication, and working harmoniously with the landscape. Restaurants, bars
and pool terraces tumble down to the sea, and a path weaves down through the sandalwood, pine and citrus trees to swimming platforms afloat on the iridescent water. All 36 villas have their own pool, and there’s a spa, too. Three-bedroom villas from €2,750 a week.
SLEEPER / MARCH 2021
Inspired by the outdoor lifestyle Turks have led for centuries, Bodrum Loft – launching in May 2021 – has been designed by Tabanlioglu Architects to encapsulate modern village life with a focus on sustainability.
The development comprises 36 fully furnished villas ranging in size from two to four bedrooms, which are available to rent as part of a hotel programme or to lease long-term.
Amenities offered include a swimming pool and landscaped gardens; fine – dining restaurants, in – villa catering and a bar; fitness centre and a spa.
With just under a third of the 57,000 m2 site constructed on, the villas are subsequently surrounding by natüre, which ensures the sustainability of the area. Sandalwood, olive, laurel, mastic, cranberry and citrus trees, along with the evergreen shrubs endemic to the Mediterranean, have been preserved throughout.
GRAZIA / MARCH 2021
Bodrum Loft to open May 2021
A new and unique offering of exclusive villas, in a private bay, with a focus on design and sustainability.
Inspired by the outdoor lifestyle people have led for centuries in Bodrum loft, launching May
2021 has been designed as the perfect settings for modern village life, with a focus on design and sustainability.
With a sun-kissed Aegean village feel that balances simplicity and luxury, the resort features 36 fully furnished and beautifully designed villas that feel like your home.
Bodrum Loft is an award-wining Project and the first of its kind
in the Mediterranean. It offers high-end villas ranging in size from two-to four-bedroom with a unique style, available to rent as part of a hotel programme or to lease long term. The fully furnished villas offer amenities and service one would expect from a five-star-hotel to include; landscaped swimming pool and gardens, fine-dining restaurants with World-renowned chef, private in-village catering, bar, fitness center, spa, private beach, housekeeping, room service and more.
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Address: Gölköy Mah. 325. Sok. No:7 48400 Bodrum/Muğla
Phone: 0(530) 257 21 05
E-Mail: bodrumloft@bodrumloft.com.tr
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