Oreo Hotel, Kas The seaside resort of Kas sits more than 100 twisting miles from both Dalaman and Antalya airports. Oreo Hotel makes the most of Kas’s splendid isolation by offering an unrivalled range of outdoor pursuits. From sea kayaking over Kekova’s second-century sunken ruins to zip-lining through the nearby forest, the hotel organises myriad adventurous activities. On site, whitewashed guest rooms are simple, each with a bougainvillea-covered balcony. For down time, there is a swimming pool with children’s paddling area, too. Note that larger rooms do not have sea views; a family of four could instead book two adjacent rooms. Incirliev, Alaçati Over recent years, the tiny town of Alaçati — all periwinkle shutters and pedestrianised alleyways — has become the Aegean’s hippest getaway. Yet the Poshor family’s Incirliev (Fig Tree House) remains a window into Turkey’s traditional past. Guest rooms are dotted with stylish antiques and face the courtyard’s giant fig tree. Breakfast is abundant, with fried eggs, pancakes and owner Osman’s homemade jams. There is a pool table and games room downstairs. Incirliev’s village-centre location makes the town ideal for teens to explore alone. The nearby marina is also one of the world’s best places for windsurfing — the hotel can point children in the right direction for lessons. Patara Delfin Hotel, Patara                 With nearly 10 miles of honey-hued sands, Patara is one of the longest beaches in Turkey, and was once the region’s most important port. Ancient Roman ruins — including an amphitheatre — back the beach, and are ideal for scampering around. For eco-peekers, Patara is a protected nesting ground for loggerhead turtles, which lay their eggs on these shores on summer nights. In nearby Patara village, the Delfin Hotel has family rooms and apartments. Free shuttle buses run to the beach and owner Mustafa also organises canoeing on the nearby Xanthos River and barbecues by the hotel pool. The Gallipoli Houses, Eceabat               Strictly for families with older children, The Gallipoli Houses sits at the heart of Turkey’s Gallipoli National Park, within easy driving distance of the Suvla, Anzac and Helles battlefields. For history students, 2015 marks the centenary of one of the First World War’s seminal battles. Knapsack lunches can be prepared for guests picnicking while touring the area. All rooms have their own terrace or balcony, and the hotel offers towels, umbrellas and coolers for beach time after you have seen the battlefields. — The Guardian