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Cappadocia
is a Unesco world heritage site with fantastic rock formations, rock carved churches, troglodyte settlements and underground cities. Tolun's Cappadocia Lodge is a small boutique hotel located on the heights of Cappadocia
region. My name is Tolun Çerkeş. I am an archaeologist and a multilingual tour guide who loves mountains. Fascinated by the beauty of
this area, I
bought a complex of ancient houses and caves by
the so called Pigeons valley in 2003. Having the
highest position up above the region, the houses
offered a unique view over the valleys and the
Argeus mountain in the horizon. After the
approval of my restoration project by the
Ministry of Culture, I started careful
restoration works in the complex. My aim was to
create a cave hotel complying with the natural
and historical texture of the region. Having
this objective in mind I employed specialized
architects, masters and workers. Transforming
those caves into charming rooms was quite a
pleasant work. During the restorations, we found
a gallery behind an old wall. The gallery was
connected to a network of subterranean tunnels
in the underground. This gallery is now waiting
to be explored and stylish cave rooms are ready
to host my guests. Each room has a character of
it's own. The inhabitants of Cappadocia like cave rooms.
Because cave rooms are cool in summer and warm
in winter. Being in the bosom of the nature by
the orchards of peasants, on the high slopes of
Pigeons Valley, my small hotel offers an
extraordinary view of the rock formations and
valleys. The rock castle called Tiraz Kale, in
the giant rock formation next to the hotel and
the huge rock castle at the back side of it,
were possibly inhabited by Hittites and Early
Christians who needed such places for defense.
Located at an altitude of 1250 meters, the spot
usually receives a nice breeze and it is a
great place to breathe clean mountain air. My
friendly staff and myself love to know new
people and make friends from around the world.
Come and stay with us, rest in a traditional
Cappadocian ambiance where you will find the
coziness of your home. We are all eager to show
you our hospitality and serve you delicious
vegetarian meals. We offer only vegetarian as we
are also committed to protect the environment.
We will be honored to host you during your
journey in this wonderful land.
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