Zafer Sokak 7, Lapta, Kyrenia, Mersin 10, Cyprus

Location

Zafer Sokak 7, Lapta, Kyrenia, Mersin 10, The Turkish Republic of North Cyprus

How to get there:

Our home is situated in a village called Lapta, it is a delightful Cypriot village half an hour’s drive from the west of historic Kyrenia with its iconic harbour. We offer you use of our guest house which is a self contained private apartment in the grounds of our house, we have a private swimming pool you have full use of, and views of the sea and mountains. I have the premises professionally cleaned for and linen laundered so that it is immaculate and welcoming for your arrival.

Access to North Cyprus is by plane usually into the Republic of Cyprus (the South) and most common is via Larnaca airport then a taxi which I can arrange from here to ferry you to your idyllic holiday retreat. You cannot rent a car from the airport as you will be crossing a border and rental cars in the South are not insured to do so. Once here, it is very easy to arrange a rental car.

Crossing the border entails no visa or payment, it is simply a passport check and you remain seated in the car. It is also possible to fly into the North via Turkey, especially if you wish to visit Istanbul as part of your trip, but this does involve changing planes and is usually more expensive.

Nearest Town:

Kyrenia resort and ancient city is 10 miles along the coast to the east.

Local Area

There is a supermarket just ten minutes on foot from the house, and a range of restaurants, bars and cafes half an hour’s walk away; by car it is a few minutes’ drive. We are located half an hour by car from historic Kyrenia with its iconic, newly renovated harbour and castle. You will stay in a little Cypriot village, not a holiday block!

We are half an hour from the nearest beach with a variety of water sports to enjoy, including scuba diving, speed boats and water skiing with the captivating turtle watching in season. The mountains offer trekking and hiking which are also a delight for botanists. Crusader castles, breathtaking in their views and with a rich cultural history are available to explore. St Barnabas’ monastery is here, the Salamis ruins and the walled city of Famagusta.

North Cyprus offers something for everyone, there are also lots of lively bars, clubs and music venues if you want to let your hair down – definitely a great place for teens and young people. Everything is extremely safe with almost no crime.

Facilities

The apartment has one bedroom plus a sofa bed in the sitting room, usually four people maximum but one family of five have persuaded me they can fit in as the price is so good!

There is hi speed Wifi, fully equipped kitchen and under floor heating in the bathroom.

There is excellent aircon and heating depending on what time of year you come. Several young families are already booked in for whom I am providing a high chair and cot etc.

All bedding and towels are provided, and all are professionally laundered for reassurance of freshness.

There are steps down to the pool but a very sturdy wrought iron rail to help, however those with serious mobility issues would struggle, so not really suitable for wheelchair users. The apartment has its own outside seating area.