Carmichael Cottages Bellapais
Beach village house with 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and private pool in Bellapais, Cyprus
From £1,281 per week
Bellapais -Traditional Cypriot Village in Northern Cyprus. Our home since 1963. Spectacular views of sea, mountains and Abbey. Terraced shady gardens and pool. 3 villas, sleep 2-14.
Overview
Villa consists of 3 cottages, Mountain Villa, The house that Jack built and Riverside Cottage. Mountain house and the House that Jack built are adjoining, Riverside is detached. The private pool garden is central. Villas can be rented together or seperately. Quiet corner of the upper village with no traffic noise and less light polution.
Best views on the Island
The villa sits in an elevated position with spectacular views of the Abbey in the village below, over the olive groves to the sea and up towards the mountains behind.The Abbey is floodlit at night.
Ideal for relaxing beach holiday or historical visits
Should you tire of the shady garden and pool sandy beaches are only 15 minutes away or you can wander into the village for a drink under the Tree of Idleness. Lawrence Durrell's house is 60 meters away. Historic Crusader castles and Roman cities provide memorable visits the mountain hike to Buffavento castle takes under 3 hours.
The roof terrace on The Mountain House has a BBQ and fully equiped kitchen adjoining and a covered all weather dining terrace so entertaining and partying is often enjoyed on the roof. There are also shadey garden eating options beside the pools'
Reviews
7 verified reviews
7 out of 7 people recommend staying here
Gordon
Three generations of our family stayed here July/August 2019
There was ample room for everyone
You can walk to Bellapais there are 100 steps down to negotiate though :)
A cafe is a very close if you don't want to cook breakfast
The contact from the owners was excellent
The houses are old Cypriot style and very comfortable
We hired cars to visit Girne, Nicosia and various other resorts, Acapulco is recommended if you have children
We would love to stay here again
Neil
A very good gite, well situated in a village with boulangerie, tabac and restaurant.
Good location for the many delights of the region and with the added bonus of a warm welcome from the resident owners.
Valerio
When we arrived at the villa, Yusof, the helpful assistant, showed us all the rooms and we couldnt believe it was so big! There were 14 people in our party, made up of a family with children, married couples and single friends everyone of us had its own space and privacy and, at the same time, we also had comfortable spaces to stay together, like the living room with kitchen in The House that jack built, where we had breakfast, the terrace in the Mountain Villa, where we had dinner and BBQ, and the pool area, where we used to have fresh air after dinner.
The villas have typical cypriot forniture, we liked it so much, and a wonderful view on Bellapais Abbey and Kyrenia seaside.
Good value for money, good stay, helpful assistance for everything, we definitely recommend it to whom is looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday, and as a strategic point to discover all the beauties of Northern Cyprus.
Glen
First class property
Gavin
The Carmichael property commands spectacular views across the village of Bellapais and down to the sea. The three separate "cottages" have been well renovated and have all necessary conveniences to make a stay relaxed and comfortable for groups both large and small. Property ideal for those who like to be in the midst of a traditional Cypriot village while enjoying the opportunity to walk in the hills above the cottage, relax in the many good bars and restaurants in Bellapais, or hit the tourist trail and explore the world of Lawrence Durrell or the more normal attractions such as Bellapais Abbey, Kyrenia Castle (and town), St Hilarion Castle and Lara beach. A fantastic location, a fantastic holiday!
Richard
The whole family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bellapais and we would thoroughly recommend it to anyone
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Changeover days and minimum stays
- 25 November 2024 - 31 May 2025: the minimum stay is 7 nights.
- 1 June 2025: bookings must be for whole weeks only and the minimum stay is 7 nights.
- 2 June - 3 September 2025: the minimum stay is 7 nights.
- 4 September - 30 October 2025: bookings must be for whole weeks only and the minimum stay is 7 nights.
- 31 October 2025 - 31 May 2026: the minimum stay is 7 nights.
- 1 June 2026: bookings must be for whole weeks only and the minimum stay is 7 nights.
- 2 June - 3 September 2026: the minimum stay is 7 nights.
- 4 September - 30 October 2026: bookings must be for whole weeks only and the minimum stay is 7 nights.
- 31 October 2026 - 1 March 2027: the minimum stay is 7 nights.
- 4 March - 31 May 2027: the minimum stay is 7 nights.
- 1 June 2027: bookings must be for whole weeks only and the minimum stay is 7 nights.
- 2 June - 3 September 2027: the minimum stay is 7 nights.
- 4 September - 30 October 2027: bookings must be for whole weeks only and the minimum stay is 7 nights.
Long stay discounts
- Receive 20% off if the booking is for 4 weeks or more.
- Receive 15% off if the booking is for 3 weeks or more.
- Receive 10% off if the booking is for 2 weeks or more.
If more than one discount matches your arrival date, please be aware that only one discount of the highest amount will be applied to your booking.
Facilities
Bedrooms
7 bedrooms, Sleeps 14:
- 1 double bed and en suite
- 1 double bed and en suite
- 1 double bed
- 2 single beds
- 2 single beds
- 2 single beds
- 2 single beds
There is also 1 cot
Bathrooms
6 bathrooms including 2 en suites, 6 Separate WC's
Swimming pool
Private pool
Entertainment
CD player, WiFi / WiFi, Radio, Telephone
General
Living area seats 14, Dining area seats 14, Open fire, Hair dryer, Iron / board, Towels / linen, Washing machine, Car hire optional
Kitchen
Cooker, Crockery, Cutlery, Dishwasher, Fridge, Freezer, Glassware, Kettle, Microwave, Oven, Pots / pans, Toaster
Outside
Balcony or terrace, Barbecue, Outside lighting, Parking, Private garden, Sea view
Leisure
Table tennis
Suitable for
Children, Parties and events
Extra information
Sea and Mountain views 360 degree from rooftop balcony on Mountain house. There are five balconies with fantastic views. Lots of covered sheltered spots in the gardens. There are many steps on the property which backs onto the mountainside and thus is quite private although still retaining the feel of being within the village. The houses have original Cypriot design and furnishings as this has been our family home since 1963. There are many local paintings on the cottage walls done by the mother of the owner in the 1960's. God's airconditioning = The villas (at 300mASL) are in a river valley from the mountain above and thus get cool breezes in summer in the morning and evening making air conditioning unnecessary. There are fans in every bedroom and mosquito nets if desired.
Patricia
Private Owner From By Biggar, United Kingdom Member since Mar 2004
Carmichael cottages have been self catering operators in Cyprus and Scotland for nearly 30 years
Past bookings: 15 bookings
Last logged in: a year ago
Number of properties: 2
Carmichael cottages have been self catering operators in Cyprus and Scotland for nearly 30 years
