Manici Çiftlik
Frequently asked questions
Location and getting here
Where is Manici Çiftlik?
Manici Çiftlik is in the village of İlyasfakı in Ayvacık, Çanakkale (Köy Sokağı No 152-8, 17860), near the village of Erecek. It is close to Assos (Behramkale), Yeşilyurt and the Ancient Harbour.
How long does it take to get here from Çanakkale?
It is 120 km from the Çanakkale Bridge and takes about 2 hours via the Çanakkale–İzmir motorway.
Which airport is closest?
Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport is about 1 hour 30 minutes away by car.
How far is Manici Kasrı from Manici Çiftlik?
The two are about 30 minutes apart. Manici Kasrı is in Yeşilyurt.
Staying here
What kinds of accommodation are there?
Villas and safari tents: the Lavanta (55–70 m², with fireplace), Meşe (40 m²), Kekik (50 m²) and Zeytin (50 m²) villas; Kaya Villa (90 m² plus a 24 m² balcony) and Ardıç Villa (135 m², two bedrooms and a jacuzzi room); and the Ajna, Anda and Şakra safari tents (37–45 m², for two, each with a private terrace).
What do the villas have?
A king-size bed, minibar, air conditioning, a luxury bathroom and furniture, a private front garden or terrace and a mountain view. The Lavanta Villas have a fireplace. The safari tents also have a coffee machine.
How do you get around the farm?
Electric shuttles take you to your villa, and complimentary electric and regular bicycles let you explore the farm.
How do I book?
Through the online booking engine on this site (manici.rezervasyonal.com), or by phone and WhatsApp on +90 544 207 11 09.
Restaurant and bar
Who is the chef at Hasat Restaurant?
The kitchen of Hasat Restaurant is led by Chef Mehmet Erman Koru.
What kind of food does Hasat serve?
A farm-to-table menu that changes with the seasons. Bread, sauces and charcuterie are made in the restaurant's own kitchen; meat from local producers is smoked at a low temperature for 24 hours; and the menu draws on the farm's garden and dairy and on ingredients from the Kaz Mountains and the North Aegean.
Who can visit Nomad Lounge Bar?
Nomad Lounge Bar serves guests of Manici Çiftlik and Manici Kasrı only; the service is not open to children.
Where can I see the menu?
The Hasat Restaurant and Nomad Lounge Bar menus open from the Menu button on this site and from the Ristivo QR menu (menu.ristivo.com), always up to date.
The farm, dairy and workshops
Which animals live on the farm?
Jersey cows, black goats, kids, geese, ducks, chickens and donkeys.
Which cheeses does the Manici dairy make?
Cow's milk cheeses Assos, Tunç, Manici Blue, İnkaya and Kök; goat's milk cheeses Teke, Alaca and Kara Keçi; fresh cheeses burrata, stracciatella, çökelek and lor; plus butter, kaymak, yoğurt and strained yoğurt. The cow's cheeses are made from the farm's own Jersey cows, the goat's cheeses from its own goats.
Is there a cheese-making workshop?
Yes. Cheese workshops are held throughout the year in the farm's dairy, with milk from our own animals. There is also a ceramics workshop led by the artist Elif Kuşçul.
Can I play tennis?
The farm has clay tennis courts that can be used day and night, and instructor Murat Susuz gives private lessons. There is also an archery range.
Can I hold a wedding or a meeting here?
Yes. For weddings and for corporate events from 20-person meetings to 300-person gatherings there are indoor conference rooms, multi-purpose halls and outdoor garden and terrace areas.