Manej Urla

I've been looking forward to going on a culinary adventure in the Urla region of Turkey. Famous for it's wineries and restaurants, Urla has something for everyone. At the top of my list was Manej Urla. It is easily one of the best farms you'll ever visit. Everything was perfect. The staff is really friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. I had a traditional Aegean Salad and Well done steak served with Kebab, Roast Potatoes and Acini Di Pepe in butter sauce. In addition, there are several vineyards & restaurants close to the farm should you be interested in wine tasting. It is a place I highly recommend & plan on visiting again soon.

This family run hotel is set in the forest - lovely grounds, we felt very much at home. The staff were very accommodating and friendly - great breakfast, and a log fire. The rooms look onto the stables where the horses are used to visitors stroking them, the grooms were quite happy for us to be there. The children we saw riding were kitted out in safety vests and riding hats, and all those who rode had a great experience. Red wine and cheese plate is recommended and they have great coffee!

The location is very nice. The journey is a bit tough so on the way back a cool headed driver is essential or staying for the night might be an option. The dining garden was very nice. The cats and dogs are friendly but not obstrusive. We tried many things some of them average, some of them not good and some are very good. We had okra with a local cheese bed, shiitake mushrooms grilled, pastry with eggplant, kokorec (lamb intestines) and greek style zucchini and turkish sweets wrapped and fried were the highlights. The rest is average. Our waiter mr. Atila was very good. The choices of wine is also very good by the glass.