News - Press - Reviews for Biber Evi (Chilli House)

Annual Chilli Festival
The Turkish annual Chilli Festival is held in Assos on the first weekend in September – one reason why our hotel is named Biber Evi (Chilli House) and why we have incorporated the design into many aspects of our furnishings. Biber Evi exhibits many of the 30 varieties of the chillies we grow, offers imaginative recipes using chillies, and shares information on growing and preparing chillies. Put a date in your diary – and book early.

Award-winning chef Lutfi Oguzcan, Biber Evi’s owner and chef won an award in a nationwide competition for the ‘Best Turkish Meze’, organised by Efe Raki. Lutfi’s award-winning creation, named “Thin Slice of a Fat One”, is dry-cured, spicy tuna fish steak. Give notice at the time of booking if you would like to try it.

Press and reviews
TIME OUT LONDON (18 June 2009) "Turkey: recipe for romance." Love nest: Biber Evi

“101 Must-See Places In Turkey” Saffet Emre Tonguç-Fatih Türkmenoðlu: “Biber Evi, this wonderful old house, right next to the 3000-year-old city of Assos, within the fairytale beauty of the village of Behramkale.”

“THE LITTLE HOTEL BOOK” (2006-2007) Sevan-Müjde Ni<thorn>anyan: ‘Meticulous care has been paid to every detail. An honest place. This is not superficial comfort; the fire greets you even when you arrive unannounced.’

COSMOPOLITAN Magazine (December 2007) Biber Evi, mentioned as a recommended boutique hotel in the article ‘The Winter Sun’.

SABAH Newspaper (23.08.2007) ‘You should sit in one of the cafes in Assos and think of Aristotle – and our choice place to stay is Biber Evi.’

MILLIYET Newspaper (23.08.2007) One of the alternative holiday destinations of Turkey is Assos. With its view of the Island of Lesbos and the Aegean Sea and its 150 year-old-building ‘Biber Evi’ is the place to stay.

E-STYLE Magazine (October 2007) Biber Evi – ‘one of the eight exquisite hotels of Turkey…’

ALL Magazine (April 2007) Biber Evi – ‘a beautiful alternative for a vacation…’

TURKISH PLACES 2007 Biber Evi is the only hotel featured in this region.

HURRIYET Newspaper (26.02.07) Biber Evi – ‘one of the twelve best, most romantic hotels in Turkey…’

VOYAGER Magazine (May 2006) Biber Evi – ‘one of the best small hotels in Turkey…’

MILLIYET Newspaper (07.12.2005) Senay Dudek ‘While waiting for the bayram and the new year, I’ve found a perfect place to stay in Assos – Biber Evi.’

‘Number one Assos love nest’ Time Out