We travelled while it was snowing and hesitated several times in order to cancel our booking. Then finally we arrived and the doorman said that we just arrived at the best time of the year. We looked at each other with my boyfriend and we giggled :) as we were a bit hopeless as everywhere was undersnow. We had no... More

We spent a long weekend stay at Lavanda with a group of friends.İt was a truly magnificent experience.Very nicely designed and decorated open fire living room and lounge,beautiful garden anad a small spa in a separate building.One feels as a guest at a private country home,and the food prepared by an exceptional young Chef,the owners son who studied in İtaly,is... More

Today ( Nov. 9,2011 ) was the last day of The Sacrifice Holiday in Turkey and according to the weather forecast,last day of fall,because of cold weather coming tomorrow.So , my wife ,my mother-in-law and I, decided to celebrate the last warm day of Fall at a great restaurant , Lavanda Hotel Restaurant ,of which we had read good reviews... More

Excellent tastes from very promising young chief ... Though location is far from center , the overall nature is almost perfect for weekend stays ... Try Chief's degustation menu and get ready for a tasty journey ...

I adored the space in the room with all small details . The dinner with taste menu was fantastic

Having heard praises of the restaurant from family members, we set off from Istanbul, following the lavender signs in the narrow roads of the countryside, to find ourselves in this unique, peaceful oasis of a place. The hotel and restaurant are run by a family whose love and effort they put into this place show through in every detail. Their... More

Highly highly recommended.... If you love yourself go and experience that place .. This is one of the best ways to give yourself a beautiful gift.... Incredible nature... Beautiful place to stay , sleep and stay...Musics are great... whatever you need you ll get .... Just 1 hour from Istanbul.... even just going for dinner or late lunch is perfect... More

Peaceful surroundings, excellent food at the restaurant, bad roads, a few mosquitos. Very tastefully decorated.

We stayed just one night to celebrate our wedding anniverary. Dinner was excellent and room we spent the night was beautifully decorated. Lavanda's atmosphere was tranquil.