The village of Uzumlu is 500m above sea level in a fertile plain surrounded by an imposing mountain range. The beauty of the village has attracted a few foreigners, but Uzumlu remains a working village relying on agriculture and traditional crafts. The village's name translates as "with grapes", local vines producing a variety of grapes abound. Fields of cotton, sesame, aniseed, wheat, barley and summer vegetables surround the village while on the mountain slopes apples, pomegranates, almonds, pears and olives are grown.

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Goats still form part of the daily life in Uzumlu

Uzumlu Village

The heart of the village is a square bordered by home-produce shops, a post office, and a mosque as well as the inevitable tea-house. Wandering around the small lanes that fan out from the square you can see women weaving cotton on traditional pedal looms in front of their houses. There are a few basic restaurants and an excellent modern wine bar offering local wines and good food. Closer to the villa there is a smart restaurant just a short drive away and there are three other restaurants in the near vicinity of the villa, which between them offer everything from traditional Turkish barbecue to European egg and chips.

Lace and cotton making (Dastar) is carried out by the women on hand-made wooden looms, usually in their own backyards.