There are few places in the world like Cappadocia in central Turkey.

A fairytale landscape of volcanic rock sculpted by time and the elements into a geological dance of rock spires and needles, between which apple, apricot, and mulberry trees flourish in fertile valleys.

Perched at 1300 meters, the ancient village of Uçhisar dominates this breathtaking scenery and potent history.

Captivated by Turkish beauty, a French architect, Jacques Avizou, has spent the better part of ten years renovating the magnificent cave dwellings in the oldest part of the village. These long forgotten homes, with their vaulted rooms and stone terraces, have come back to life.

Twelve restored houses are available to the discerning visitor who seeks a holiday of the highest order in a place that has left few unmoved.

Each house shares a magnificent view over the landscape. Each has been refurbished by Jacques and Anne Avizou without compromise: the comfort expected by western visitors blends effortlessly with millennium architecture-carved lintels, vaulted ceilings, and in-house cisterns, accentuated with colourful kilim, carpets and authentic 'Avanos' earth ware.

Twelve Maisons de Cappadoce are available for rental at the current time: 8 larger houses (suitable for groups of 4 to 7) and 4 studios (for 2 persons).

'The bridge House' (6 persons)

A troglodyte house built on two levels. Extraordinary view.
Upper level: Pergola, large terrace. Entrance, wardrobe.
Bedroom (king bed), bedroom (twin beds).
One bathroom.
Lower level: Interior courtyard, garden, barbecue.
Equipped kitchen DW. Bedroom (twin beds), bath. Storage.

'The goat house' (6 persons)

Remarkable example of Greek architecture. Extraordinary view. Two levels. Extraordinary view.
Upper level: Open entrance, pergola, large terraces, berbecue.
2 Bedrooms (twin beds). One bathroom.
Lower level: Interior courtyard, open patio.
Troglodytic room, fireplace. Equipped kitchen DW.
Bedroom (king bed), bath. Dressing room.

'The Forge' (4/5 persons)

One level.
Courtyard, barbeque, garden.
Large troglodytic sitting room with fireplace.
Fully-equipped kitchen DW.
Bedroom (king bed), bath.
Bedroom (two individual beds), bath.

'The Garden House' (6 persons)

Lovely interior garden with barbeque. Two levels.
Upper level:
Open entrance, Sitting Room.
Bedroom (king bed,Bath.
Bedroom (twin beds), bath.
Lower level:
Open patio. Equipped kitchen DW.
Large troglodytic sitting room and dining room, fireplace.
Bedroom (king bed), bath.

'The house of straw' (7 persons)
 
Exceptional view. Three levels.
Upper level:
Entrance, wardrobe.
Living room, fireplace.
Equipped kitchen DW.
Large roof terrace with barbeque, pergola.
Middle level:
Interior courtyard.
Bedroom (king bed), bath.
Mezzanine with single bed.
Bedroom (twin beds), bath.
Lower level:
Bedroom (twin beds), bath, small troglodytic sitting room.

'The sugar-loaf' (6 persons)

Extraordinary view.
Upper level
Entrance, wardrobe.
Living room with fireplace. Large equipped kitchen DW.
Lange terrace with barbeque.
Middle level
Bedroom (king bed), bath. Small terrace.
Lower level
Bedroom (king bed), bath.
Large bedroom (twin beds), bath.
Interior courtyard, patio.
Large troglodytic rooms.

'The wedding House' (4 persons)

Wonderful view.
Upper level
Entrance, fully-equipped kitchen DW.
Sitting room w/ fireplace, terrace.
Bedroom (king bed). Bedroom (twin beds).
Bath.
Lower level
Interior courtyard.
Large troglodytic rooms.

'Konak House' (4/5 persons)

Registered historic monument, incredible view.
Upper level
Entrance, terrace and barbeque.
Living room w/ fireplace.
Fully equipped kitchen DW.
Lower level
Bedroom (king bed), bath.
Large bedroom (twin beds), bath, fireplace, wardrobe.
Small sitting room with sofa bed.)

The goatherd studio' (2/3 persons)

Gorgeous view.
Sitting room, kitchen.
Troglodytic bedroom (king bed), fireplace.
Bathroom (shower, WC).
Terrace garden and barbecue.
 
'The bridge Studio' (2 persons)

Wonderful view.
Studio/bedroom carved out of the rock (king bed).
Kitchenette, bath.
Terrace with barbeque. Garden.

'The straw Studio' (2 persons)

Wonderful view.
Flowered terrace, barbecue.
Large bedroom (twin beds), bath. Dressing Room.
Equipped room.

'The Forge studio' (2 persons)

Exceptional view. Central heating.
Sitting room, kitchen, fireplace. Bedroom (king bed), bath, large patio with barbecue.

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