Day 5:  Saturday 27th April 2013 Weather: Sunny, Clear Skies, 32C Today I visited Patara. I had heard a lot about not only its amazing beach, but also the ancient history. I took a dolmus (minibus) from the bus station at the top of town. They run frequently to Patara and cost only 5 Lira [...]

Day 4: Friday 26th April 2013 Weather: Sunny, clear skies, 28C Another glorious day in Kalkan. The highlight of the day for me was my traditional Turkish wet shave. Performed with an old fashioned cut throat razor and followed by an upper body massage the entire experience was very relaxing. After I got over the [...]

Day 3: Thursday 25th April 2013 Weather: Sunny, clear skies, 27C Thursday is market day in Kalkan. The market is located up the hill along the main road, just past the banks at the top of town. The market seems to be the place to go for clothing, jeans, belts, perfume/aftershave, tupperware, kitchen equipment and [...]

Day 2 Wednesday 24th April 2013 Weather: Sunny, Clear skies, 26C After a very peaceful nights sleep in a very comfortable bed, I awoke at 9 a.m to see the sun streaming through the windows. I checked the temperatures and already it was at 21C. What better way to start your day than with a [...]

DAY 1: Tuesday 23rd April 2013 Weather: Sunny, partly cloudy, 20C   I am currently visiting Kalkan in Turkey, the town where our lovely holiday house is located. I thought it might be interesting for everyone to read about my experiences, so for the duration of my holiday I will keep a daily diary. I [...]

The Langton Arms is very proud of Taddlestones Cottage; A traditional thatched cottage, which is a a stone’s throw away from The Langton Arms.  Nestled in the heart of the peaceful Dorset village of Tarrant Monkton, near Blandford Forum, Taddlestones self-catering Cottage accommodation lets you get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. [...]