Ender and Gulsah Alkoclar are charming hosts, and their knack for simple quality welcomes you throughout the hotel. La Boutique has rapidly become popular with the smart set in Istanbul, including some of the Alkoclar’s celebrity friends.

Whitewashed walls and wooden walkways lead guests around the charming resort. Lounge around the sleek simplicity of the swimming pool, surrounded by teak decking and white sun loungers. It’s dangerously relaxing here - you might lose hours just basking, dozing, reading and gazing out towards the darker blues of the Aegean Sea.

For more than gazing, head to the magnificent sandy beach where there is a pier extending out into the bay. You can opt for a more active beach life, however, with a variety of aquatic sports to tempt you out onto the sea. In the Bodrum area, each resort is now only allowed one licensed water sports provider and Torba's is located very close to La Boutique. You can simply stroll down to the centre, or ask the concierge to arrange for them to send a complimentary boat to pick you up from the hotel's pier. Local charges apply for all water sports, including tuition.