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.

Sixteen 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 visitor may choose the type of vacation that he/she desires: the perfect intimity and liberty of a self-catering house or studio rental, or, the coddled luxury of a boutique hotel.

Each house shares a magnificent view over the landscape. Each has been refurbished by Jacques without compromise: the comfort expected by western visitors in a cosy boutique hotel blends effortlessly with millenium architecture-carved lintels, vaulted ceilings, and in-house cisterns, accentuated with colorful kilims, carpets and authentic 'Avanos' earthware.

Sixteen Maisons de Cappadoce are available for rental at the current time: 10 large houses (suitable for groups of 4 to 9 persons) and 6 studios (for 2 or 3 persons).

"Maison Le Jardin" (6/7 persons)

A very large house connected with our seminar facilities.
Lovely interior garden with barbecue.   Central heating. Two levels.

Upper level: Open-air entry. Bedroom (bed 160) with bathroom
En suite salon (bed 90), bedroom (twin beds 90) with bathroom.

Lower level:  Large troglodytic salon. WC.  Fully equipped kitchen with DW
Open air covered dining area. Winter dining room with fireplace.
Bedroom (bed 160) with fireplace, bathroom.

"Maison Le Konak" (4/5 persons)

Registered historic monument.  Incredible view over the Pigeon Valley.
Central heating. Two levels.

Upper level  Entrance, WC, large sitting room, fireplace
Fully-equipped kitchen with DW, Terrace, outside dining area and barbecue.

Lower level  Bedroom (bed 160), bathroom. Bedroom (twin beds 90), fireplace, bathroom
Small sitting room with one bed (90).

"Maison Le Sucre" (8/9 persons)

Extraordinary view over the village and landscape.  Three levels.

Upper level  Entrance, WC. Sitting room with fireplace.
Large, fully equipped kitchen with DW. Terraces with outside dining area and barbecue.

Middle level  Bedroom (bed 160), bathroom.  Small terrace

Lower level  Bedroom (bed 160), fireplace, dressing, bathroom
Large bedroom (triple beds 90), fireplace, dressing, bathroom
Large troglodyte room, large bed (160), bathroom. Courtyard, small garden.

"Maison Les Chèvres" (6 persons)

Remarkable example of Greek architecture. Spectacular view over the Pigeon Valley.
Two levels.

Upper level:  Open-air entry, pergola and barbecue, large terraces.
Bedroom (twin beds 90) with fireplace. bathroom. Bedroom (twin beds 90), Bathroom.

Lower level: Interior courtyard, outside covered dining area.
Fully equipped kitchen with DW. Bedroom (bed 160), bathroom. dressing room.
Troglodytic rooms

"Maison Le Mariage" (4 persons)

Village and valley view.

Upper level  Entrance, fully equipped kitchen with DW,
Sitting room with fireplace, terrace with outside dining area
Bedroom (bed 160). Bedroom (twin beds 90). One bathroom

Lower level Courtyard, large troglodytic rooms

"Maison La Forge" (4/5 persons)

One level, Central heating.
Courtyard with outside dining area, barbecue, small garden.
Large troglodytic salon with couch, fireplace and bar.
Fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher.

Bedroom (bed 160), bathroom. Bedroom (twin beds 90), bathroom, fireplace.

"Maison La Paille" (6/7 persons)

Exceptional 360° view.  Three levels.

Upper level: Entry, WC, salon with fireplace. Fully equipped kitchen with DW
Large roof terrace with barbecue and open air dining area

Middle level: Interior courtyard. Bedroom (bed 160) with fireplace and bathroom,
Loft with single bed 90. Bedroom (bed 160), bathroom.

Lower level: Bedroom (twin beds 90), bathroom, troglodytic salon.

"Maison Le Pont" (6 persons)

Exceptional view. Two levels.

Upper level:  Courtyard, pergola.
Bedroom (bed 160), bedroom (twin beds 90). One bathroom.

Lower level: Interior courtyard, outside and covered dining area, barbecue.
Fully equipped kitchen with DW. Bedroom (twin beds 90), bathroom. Storage

"Maison des Roses" (6/7 persons)

The most beautiful of Cappadocia houses with its private swimming pool.
Gorgeous view over the village and Cappadocia.  Six levels. Central heating.

Roof level: Large sunny terraces. Infinite heated swimming pool 25m², WC
Dining area, bar, barbecue

Upper level: Large bedroom (bed 160) with fireplace, bathroom, dressing rooms
Mechanical room for the pool

Middle level: Small terrace with dining area. Living space in two parts: - a vaulted dining room open on the landscape - a sitting room with fireplace, TV & DVD salon, WC.  Library.
Large fully equipped kitchen, storage.

Entrance level: Courtyard with fountain and small rose garden.
Bedroom (bed 160),fireplace, mezzanine, bathroom.

Lower level: Vaulted open dining area. Equipped kitchen, storage
Large troglodytic triple bedroom (bed 160 & bed 90), bathroom

Underground level: Large troglodytic caves, wine cellar, boiler room.

"Maison Kaya" (2 persons)


In the near future, this house will receive an additional bedroom and several troglodyte living spaces.
One level, magnificent view, central heating.
Bedroom (bed 160cm), fireplace.  Fully equipped kitchen.
Full bath, WC, storage. Terrace, outdoor dining area, barbeque.

"Studio Les Chèvres" (2/3 persons)

Gorgeous view over the Pigeon Valley, Central heating.
Sitting room with couch. Fully equipped kitchennette.
Troglodytic bedroom (bed 160), fireplace. Bathroom.
Terrace garden and outside dining area with barbecue

"Studio Le Pont" (2 persons)

A nest in the rock. Wonderful private garden and view.
One room (bed 160), kitchenette, bathroom. Terrace with outside dining area with barbecue.

"Studio La Paille" (2/3 persons)

A lovely retreat with view over the valley.
Studio with bedroom (twin beds 90), bathroom. Small room with single bed 90.
Fully equipped kitchen. Garden patio, outside dining area with barbecue.

"Studio La Forge" (2 persons)

A two-room apartment with exceptional view.  Central heating.
Sitting room and fully equipped kitchen with DW, fireplace.
Bedroom (bed 160), bathroom.  Large terrace with outside dining area and barbecue

"Studio Kaya" (2/3 persons)

Your nest in the rock.
Studio bed (160), fireplace, bathroom. Small room wiith bed (90).
American equipped kitchen, Outside private terrace with dining area and barbecue

"Studio La Ferme" (2 persons)

An ethereal hermitage situated in a large (1600m2) garden, at the beginning of the Valley of Pigeons.
Living, fully-equipped kitchen, DW. Bedroom with large bed (180), fireplace, bath
Roofed patio with outdoor dining area and BBQ

RATES

Prices are per House or Studio and per night.

Daily breakfast basket included

Details
Houses and studios Sleeping: from 2 to 7
Central facilities/description: Conference room with screen, slide and computer projection, video, TV.

Large garden. Hospitality salon-bar. Guided tours, breakfast, lunch or dinner upon request

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