Merlins Bar opening at Seaterra

northernlad 2


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Message Posted:
14/06/2009 13:17

Merlins Bar opening today at seaterra resevre at 7 pm



wishing Brian a great opening night



sarah and keith

tonyhickey



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Posts: 413

Message Posted:
14/06/2009 14:28

Great get the football on will be out next year at this time for the world cup

tony

sienna


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Posts: 1627

Message Posted:
14/06/2009 16:44

how do you get in past the security gates !?

gooligan


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Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
14/06/2009 19:18

They are always open,just on my way there now.

northernlad 2


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Posts: 132

Message Posted:
15/06/2009 21:18

Just wanted to ask gooligan how the opening went?

Sunnycee


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Posts: 192

Message Posted:
15/06/2009 21:20

Hi guys!

Where is Seaterra please

sc

andy-f


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
15/06/2009 21:37

is this the seaterra development just up from sweetwaterbay tatlisu?

clayton


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Message Posted:
15/06/2009 22:30

andy if yourcoming from tatlisu and you see the sign for stevies bar you have gone to far,and it is also on the other side of road you need to turn of the main drag,then its literally a minuite

gooligan


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Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
15/06/2009 22:39

Opening night went very well,loads turned up mainly from Esentepe,Bahceli and Tatlisu,everything well organised and some free tucker thrown in as well.

Well done Brian,Karen,Stevie and Margaret.

sissy


Joined: 29/03/2008
Posts: 197

Message Posted:
17/06/2009 12:26

Look forward to visiting your bar when we are over first week in July.



Just interested to know is there a snooker table in the bar?

JoanneM


Joined: 24/06/2009
Posts: 266

Message Posted:
25/06/2009 12:32

we have an apartment here, but not visited for a long while, what is this place like? do they have a full menu, if so what is the menu like?

sienna


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Posts: 1627

Message Posted:
25/06/2009 12:38

seriously please!

merlins


Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 16

Message Posted:
25/06/2009 14:12

Hi all



The pedestrian entrance is always open while the bar is open. If you park on the side of the road by the first gate and walk through the gate we are just on the left hand side.



We are open 7 days 12 - 3pm and 6 - midnight



We serve food both lunchtimes and evenings.



I am sorry we do not have room for a snooker or pool table



Look forward to seeing you all soon



Merlins

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
25/06/2009 15:44

Sienna. Message 12, it's the similarity of the slight over use of question marks that still gives her away

sunrise


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Message Posted:
25/06/2009 21:42

Hi-jacked again I see, I obviously have fans!

millzer


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Message Posted:
25/06/2009 21:53

Oh dear!!! Message 15 I do believe you've just cocked up and signed in as sunrise instead of JoanneM. The only earlier reference was to JoanneM....... but then, YOU ARE that person too, aren't you sunrise.



You need help.

sunrise


Joined: 14/02/2009
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Message Posted:
25/06/2009 21:57

Actually I am intelligent enough to realise your reference to the fact that you think I am JoanneM. Does this mean every time this woman posts a message it will be hi-jacked by you and your cronies?

northernlad 2


Joined: 28/07/2008
Posts: 132

Message Posted:
30/06/2009 10:47

American Independance night celebration Saturday July 4th - all welcome

gooligan


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Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
30/06/2009 12:20

And booking advisable, last Saturdays sangria and paella was packed out.

bevhills


Joined: 02/07/2009
Posts: 55

Message Posted:
06/07/2009 19:10

Saturday 11th July is Thai night at Merlins. Thai spicy soup followed by chicken or vegetable curry and egg fried rice. Then the unique musical quiz (theme this week will be the Beatles) I thought it wouldnt be a very long quiz if I based the questions on Thailand although there may be a few thrown in. Evening finishes with live music, a sing along and some good old fashioned 'craic' All for 15 YTL. Meals from 7.30pm but please book early. 05338615934

northernlad 2


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Posts: 132

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 19:59

hi

hope the evening went well what are you doing on sat 25th

sarah and keith

Lazy days


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Posts: 847

Message Posted:
13/09/2009 10:46

Hello Peeps,

Just to let you all know this is a really nice venue we were there last week and Brian & the staff were great and the entertainment was a hoot as well good luck all

A

britvic



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Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
13/09/2009 17:42

Who is this bloke?

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
13/09/2009 17:50

Hiya Britvic strangely enough I have just asked you the same question on another thread. Good luck merlin hope the rest of the season is good for you xx

simbas



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Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
13/09/2009 17:55

I dare say we will find out in time , eh girls ?

Have you finished for the day lilli ?

krishills04


Joined: 18/09/2009
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
18/09/2009 08:27

Merlins is a great place for all ages, catering for all. Easy access good food and plenty for the kids 2 get up 2 with mini golf in all view and the kids room upstairs(tablefooty, pool the lot). Entertainment throughtout the seasons. Brian(my dad) and Karren are doing a sterling job,not to forget June the bar manager. was over there for the wedding and going back in 4 weeks. Cant wait!



Kris

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
18/09/2009 09:35

so you are allowed to use the facilities when you are at the bar !!



Mrs M

krishills04


Joined: 18/09/2009
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
19/09/2009 01:35

Yeah, mini golf is well lit and the games room is upstairs.

krishills04


Joined: 18/09/2009
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
19/09/2009 01:35

Another quick 1 while im here! im pritty sure by October Merlins will be sign posted from the main road, the lack of sign post is due to the fact they are coming from main land Turkey. So they should be up soon people!



Kris

krishills04


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Posts: 9

Message Posted:
19/09/2009 01:37

Sorry Jane!!!!!! im always doing that!! JANE lol

Inca999


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Posts: 20

Message Posted:
19/09/2009 23:03

Kris



Would be interested to know who authorised the use of owners facilities on the Reserve ???



The owners were assured none of the facilities would be open to the public - glad you posted this

cos it looks like a case of while the mice are away the cats will play - thanks again for you post which

has brought this to owners attention - now we can address this with the maintenance company

krishills04


Joined: 18/09/2009
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
19/09/2009 23:45

no prob! just wat i seen when i was there, what can i say!! thats the way it was!

Inca999


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Posts: 20

Message Posted:
20/09/2009 00:01

Kris



If that is what is going on the Management of Merlins - who are present on the night should have put

a stop to it..... The owners/Managerment of Merlins are well aware that the facilities are not for the

use of their customers. I doubt they will be prepared to put their hands into their profits to pay for

any damage that may be caused.

tyofidleness


Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 16

Message Posted:
20/09/2009 12:52

The facilities at the Reserve are NOT for the use of customers of Merlins. They are for apartment owners only. As an owner we all want to see Merlins become a success but please retract these comments krisshills04 as they are certianly not the business arrangement your father has agreed to.



Plenty of customers yes but not the use of the site faciliities that we pay for!



Ty

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
20/09/2009 15:03

Maybe you should consider fitting push button combination door locks to all 'communal' external doors and encourage 'authorised' people using these facilities to keep the door shut when inside. Ok it won't solve everything and maybe some will find out the combination but these combinations can be changed so just a question of changing combo when necessary and keeping the owners informed.

elkiton



Joined: 15/03/2009
Posts: 514

Message Posted:
20/09/2009 20:42

A very interesting thread developing here....Rights of the Owners v Use of Site Amenities...and before you commence your usual 44 board abusive slagging off, I have no connection with either owners or Merlins, just an observer. I assume the Bar operator (Brian) pays some form of rent for use of the building, so why should that not extend to allow customers to use the "limited" facilities which by my thoughts must be greatly underused for most of the year?

Looking at the location and assuming that full time occupancy is as per many apartment sites very low, unless there is massive passing trade then a handful of incensed "owners" are not going to generate enough business to make Merlins pay its way.

So, logically, if the "owners" want a bar to continue, would it not be sensible, instead of declaring an intention to stop visitors using limited facilities, instead work with the bar operator to develop a strategy which gives both the best of service with minimum inconvenience?

TonyE

gooligan


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Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
20/09/2009 20:55

Agree Tony and it must be said probably 80%+ of Merlins customers are owners and the other 20% are us locals.And we are a bit old to be messing about on a climbing frame and playing mini golf with no bats.

Inca999


Joined: 25/11/2007
Posts: 20

Message Posted:
20/09/2009 21:14

We owners have suggested that key pad or swipe locks are fitted to buildings - still awaiting a response on this.



Tony yes Merlins are paying rent for the bar/restuarant - at the moment it is not quite clear

who's pot this rent is going into - the issue here is that our maintenance fees have just been increased

and we were promised that non owners would not be allowed to use our facilities... its not just a case of

you can't use that is mine - its a case of we owners will not be happy being presented with any bills

for any damage that comes about from outsiders. I doubt Merlins or their owners will cough up

if there is damage.



Sorry but we did not pay over our have earned cash for the pleasure of others.

elkiton



Joined: 15/03/2009
Posts: 514

Message Posted:
20/09/2009 21:36

HI Gooligan, am I correct in assuming that the "80%" you refer to are made up of about a dozen residents and 70% absent owners who use the site for a couple of weeks a year at best?..so increasing the 20% passing trade becomes critical to the bar turning a profit? - And there are several bars to choose from within a few miles, as we both know so facilities for patrons becomes a primary marketing tool!



Inca999 I do see your position, and no doubt would feel the same if I were an owner. However (and this is all hypothetical) faced with a possible choice that any operator might have to make which might mean a choice of a ba,r or no bar, anything which increases the incoming trade to me would seem to be a priority for both owners and operator.

Unless of course I did not give a toss about having a bar on my site lol

Best Regards

TonyE

gooligan


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Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
20/09/2009 23:17

Hi Tony,I based my assumptions on that everytime I go I know at least 1 in 5 people therefore the rest I dont know must be residents.Yorkshire logic at its best.You can discount passing trade as no bugger knows it's there.

krishills04


Joined: 18/09/2009
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
21/09/2009 00:39

yes is seems that way!

krishills04


Joined: 18/09/2009
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
21/09/2009 03:00

I would like to retract that messege about the facilities!! resort facilities are for the residents only, sorry for any confusion. The resort itself is a realy nice, there are a lot of local attractions very close! this one im sure of(lol) there is a new marina opening(when its started) near to the resort, should be good! There are also alot off good fishing spots around the area aswell for all those keen anglers(Please check local tourist guide information far any permits/licence's needed) This is a realy great place to visit! Can't wait to go back!



P.S

Residents!!! Sorry once again!! My apologies



Kris

krishills04


Joined: 18/09/2009
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Message Posted:
21/09/2009 04:57

very valid point my friend!!!!

tyofidleness


Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 16

Message Posted:
22/09/2009 18:50

Thanks Kris. I really hope your Dad's bar is a sucess we used it several times in August and its a nice facillity to have as an owner. Maybe the new road signs will bring in some more trade.



Ty

millzer


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Posts: 978

Message Posted:
22/09/2009 19:56

We had lunch a couple of times in the summer at Merlins and have to say on both occasions the food was delicious and in a nice setting. I agree that people stopping by should not use the other facilities. Maybe if there were some prominent signs up the few non owners that do feel they can have a dip in someone elses pool might think again. We didn't.