Glamping in Turkey to visit Tlos

Glamping yurt near Fethiye

As a digital nomad who travel frequently, there’s a danger of countries visited becoming a numbers game of the number of places you’ve visited, but I think traveling is about delving into past, getting off the beaten path, and meeting people with a story to tell.

So when it came time to choose an out-of-season road trip in Turkey rather than heading to the tourist hub of Fethiye we opted for a treehouse within walking distance of Tlos, an ancient Lycian hilltop citadel. Turkey’s history is like peeling a oversized onion, layer upon layer of complex facts where the lines get blurred between it’s inhabitants, the Romans, the Byzantines, and the Ottoman Turks.

Glamping Accommodation

Our host, Corrine, a fellow Brit with fond childhood memories of Enid Blyton’s The Magic Faraway Tree book series, has created a tranquil glamping getaway and spa retreat in the foothills of the Taurus mountains. As well as a multi-unit treehouse inspired by the Faraway books, she also beautifully decorated yurts.

Glamping treehouse near Fethiye
Our tree house room with ensuite bathroom
Glamping treehouse near Fethiye
Our Treehouse accommodation
Glamping treehouse near Fethiye
Our Treehouse accommodation
Glamping yurt near Fethiye
Interior of the Yurt

As well as offering Yurt accommodation, Corrine also has local tradesmen helping her to create Yurt kits for anyone who falls in love with this elegant tent. We walked around the grounds with her to find out how the wood was dried and shaped.

Wood for the yurt roof
Wood for the yurt roof
Wood for the yurt roof
Drying the yurt wood

If you’re interested in starting here, Corrine is listed on AirBnB.

Although we were basically saying in a wooden shed up a tree, it was a cosy room with heating and the bed was extremely comfortable. We also had lots of blankets to snuggle under, which was ideal because we had the butterfly carved windows open to watch the misty dawn arrive.

On the ground level of the tree house is a compact kitchen and dining area, and that’s where our Turkish influenced breakfast was served. Although there was a distinct chill and dampness in the air, we were bundled up enough to keep the cold at bay.

This glamping site offers massages and other spa services, but tempting as it was, we weren’t here to get pampered. We got up early to stride through the countryside and up the hill to explore Tlos. When there’s snow on the mountain tops and you can see your breath, the first reaction is to bundle up against the cold, but by the time we’d walked up the steep hill to this historic side – we’d stripped down to our tee-shirts.

Walking up to Tlos Turkey
Snow capped mountains in the distance

It was a rural and quiet stroll to Tlos, past working farms and artisan small-holdings. There was nobody in sight as we walked past a string of gourds, no doubt bound for a tourist shop in the heart of Fethiye.

Walking up to Tlos Turkey
Gourds drying before being turned into light fixtures
Walking up to Tlos Turkey
Deep in the heart of rural country side

Exploring Tlos

Tlos is believed to be one of the most important Lycian sites, which began to get settles more that 4,000 years ago. It has a massive religious and mythological significance and the king-type tomb in the necropolis of this hill-top citadel is dedicated to Bellerophon. You may not have heard of him, but you’ll be familiar with his winged horse Pegasus (now it makes sense why Turkey’s low cost airline is called Pegasus).

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Glamping in Turkey to explore Tlos. Exploring the area near Fethiye.

Author: Roving Jay

Jay is a project manager who swapped corporate life for a nomadic existence as a travel writer. She works with authors and entrepreneurs to help them achieve their self-publishing goals and reach their target audience through content marketing. Jay has published a series of travel guides, a travel memoir, and nonfiction books about travel writing. She housesits and volunteers around the globe with her husband, a Hollywood set painter, and she’s never more that 10 paces away from a wi-fi connection.

19 thoughts on “Glamping in Turkey to visit Tlos

  1. WOW, this looks ideal. It really is getting back to nature, but with a few creature comforts. I love the Yurt, I remember staying in one for a Hen do once. Surprisingly warm and spacious, I loved it 🙂 This would be an absolutle treat to get away from city living 🙂

  2. How cool’ I just went glamping here in NZ! I’ve always loved camping but this is just stepping it up a notch’! Looks like a cool place to stay

  3. This place looks amazing. It’s the type of place we always look for, not touristy, less crowded and just enough to be comfortable and interesting. I would love to just get out and walk like you did, that’s how you find the most interesting places, people, and shops.

  4. Brilliant I love this idea. If we didn’t have our camper with us, this is the sort of accommodation I would to stay at. I’m so done with soul-less hotels that charge the earth and serve up food from ‘home’. This way it gives you a bit of culture and authenticity. Kx

    1. Yes I love the glamping experience, although so many places are getting as pricy as a hotel now. I’m envious of your camper adventures – that’s on my list for another year. What a fabulous way to travel.

  5. Wow what a unique way to stay in a place you visit. Most people opt for a hotel but I think this is way cooler. Were there a lot of such glamping options in Turkey?

  6. Your description of Turkey as an oversized onion where the layers blur hits the nail on the head. I’ve been trying to describe my fascination with Turkey’s history and her people to my friends and have never quite been able to get it right. Never made it to Tlos, a stay in a yurt when we get there sounds perfect.

  7. You must have enjoyed the treehouse and the view 🙂 Such a great alternative to regular hotels. Staying in a yurt is also fun. It’s more comfortable than camping in a regular tent. My next ‘upgrade’ from tent and yurt is definitely a treehouse 🙂

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