Bökesoylar Konağı

Historic Restored Mansion
Minimum two nights

Description

This historic, restored Konağı (Mansion) was built in 1850 in traditional Ottoman architectural style, made of wood and mud brick and was restored in 1997, 2008 and 2019. There are three floors with six rooms, all with showers, and a pleasant garden in the rear. Street parking is available and heating is provided during the cooler early spring and fall nights. As is traditional in Turkey, shoes must be removed at the entrance and smoking is not allowed. A washer is available for a $3.00 fee. The owners support local business and buy locally. They are active in protecting nature and preserving the rich, local culture. Check-in time is noon until 20:00. Check-out time is noon. Credit, debit cards and cash are accepted. Transprotation can be arranged from Istanbul at an extra fee. IMPORTANT NOTICE: BEGINNING NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THE Bökesoylar Konağı WILL BE CLOSED EXCEPT FOR GROUPS. PLEASE USE THE "CONTACT US' FORM TO SUBMIT A REQUEST. Bökesoylar Konağı WILL REOPEN FOR REGULAR BOOKINGS IN THE SPRING.

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Shower
  • Towels and soap
  • Breakfast
  • Café
  • Street Parking

Included with your two night stay

    Mudurnu special full-day "Get to know the Community" tour

    • A walking tour of the historic center of this Ottoman Silk Road Craft town, including Yıldırım Bayezit Mosque and Hammam, the riverside promenade with traditional Mudurnu houses, and its famous Clock Tower.
    • Visit the old, historic Akhi Bazaar and the Akhism Museum, the lacework workshop, old ironsmiths' shops, and the long-standing Ahi Baba Barbershop.
    • Take a trek around Abant lake, a jewel created by an ancient landslide and part of the region's national park and the most heavily wooded areas of Turkey. . Perhaps you will spot some wild boar, red deer, brown bears, and red foxes. A species of trout, only found in the lake, make it extra special.
    • Try local cuisine including 'kasiksapi', 'sarma' and/or 'kizilcik tarhana soup', at one of the local eateries in the Bazaar.
    • Have a cultural dinner in the Bökesoylar Mansion garden, with live traditional music.
    • A pre-departure Community Guide that describes what to expect with helpful hints and information - sent to you by email when you book Breakfast during your stay
    • Breakfast during your stay

  • Please be aware, that the tour content may change due to weather conditions, including excessive heat or cold and seasonal unavailabilty., or lack of availability. In such event, we will substitute sustainable appropriate activities.



    What's not included

  • Transportation to and from Mudurnu. Transport can be arranged in advance at an extra cost.
  • Alcoholic beverages unless complementary by the host. We encourage you to purchase from our community businesses.

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