Want Less CD.. DVD.. PS3.. MP3..? Head for Turkey's Aegean coast

The historical town of Alacati with its chic, old Ottoman houses and cobbled streets lined with pavement cafes is backed by hillsides of vineyards and olive groves. Renowned locally for its converted windmills, historical village ambiance and great local food, it's a stroll from the golden sands of Ilica Beach, and yet still a part of Turkey virtually unknown to foreign visitors.  Many of the town's old Ottoman houses have been converted into boutique hotels oozing charm and style. Here's my pick of the bunch... 1. The newly opened Beyevi boutique hotel in the  heart of Alacati has been created by combining  two historical houses. Lovingly brought to life again  there are neutral colours and characterful oil  paintings and statues throughout complementing a  modern yet utterly sophisticated look.  Ultra-chic rooms have all modern-day comforts with  their historical feel respected. Perfect all year-round,  there is a pretty outside courtyard and cafe for  balmy summer nights which can be enjoyed with  Beyevi's very own home-made liquors and a  lovely open fire for the cooler months. • 7-night holiday from £539pp including flights and transfers 2. Cadde 75 has been designed with the style-conscious in mind and with more than half a nod to the local architecture of nearby Alacati. Each spacious room has its own distinct character, the emphasis being on homely country-style meets contemporary. A large cafe area with timbered ceiling has the feel of a Swedish chalet, with sweeping views through repeating French windows of the swimming pool surrounded by decking. Private wooden gazebos complete with curtains make the perfect base for a day by the pool or a romantic tete-a-tete by night.  • 7-night holiday from £635pp including flights and transfers 3. It's no coincidence that the Nars Ilica has the feel of a pasha's palace. Once an 18th-century Ottoman mansion belonging to Tosun pasha, this grand residence is sumptuously decorated with eclectic furniture and pieces of art combining history and modern day luxury. Right on the seafront at Ilica, there are breathtaking panoramic views. • 7-night holiday from £819 pp including flights and transfers 4. Occupying a charmingly renovated, whitewashed 120-year-old stone Greek mansion with turquoise shutters, Tas  means stone in Turkish. Alacati's first-ever boutique hotel and widely recommended, it has a garden stocked with jasmine and lavender, and rooms decorated in a rustic yet tasteful style. No detail has been spared in this homely hotel with its laced linen curtains, canopies draped romantically over beds and handmade quilts. Tas' open kitchen is always a hive of activity, with figs being peeled for jam and cakes being baked for the complimentary afternoon tea service. • 7-night holiday from £649 pp including flights and transfers 5. Solto Alacati is a sumptuous and stylish sea-front hotel with a high  standard of accommodation and sweeping views of the beach and  harbour. The elegant hotel boasts stylish interiors throughout, with  rooms exuding tasteful grandeur; many also have their own balcony  and vista across the water. The tantalising breakfast with freshly  baked bread and homemade jam, made from locally grown fruit is  complemented by the blend of Mediterranean and Aegean tastes  of its L'Olivo restaurant later in the day. The Solto's own spa provides  aromatherapy massages and there is a Turkish bath, sauna and  indoor swimming pool. Solto even has its own private beach. • 7-night holiday from £680 pp including flights and transfers 6. Opened last year and built in a style sympathetic to the historical surroundings, the gorgeous whitewashed Morro  is a welcoming haven where space and serenity mingle to complement the tranquillity of the village setting. With just six  high-ceilinged comfortable rooms, each generous in size, and a gorgeous swimming pool set among peaceful manicured  lawns and mature planting it'll feel like the house of your dreams. Rooms have either a balcony or open out onto the  garden, and there is also a connecting suite in which to stay. Located in the centre of Alacati, Morro is yet tucked  away down a tranquil lane. • 7-night holiday from £539pp including flights and transfers All holidays available through www.greenislandholidays.com