Turkish Hobbit Homes

Two Lord of the Ring-inspired Hobbit houses has been built in Turkey with 100 more planned.

16:43 14 July 2015

Two hobbit houses have been carved into the hillside at the Pasabahce Picni Area in Sivas in Anatolia, Turkey. Following huge demand, the mayor of the city is has announced plans to build 100 more. 

 

Inspired by JRR Tolkein’s fantasy epic, the holiday homes measure about 65 sqm and features modern living room, bedroom, bathroom, toilet, and kitchen. 

 

The Mayor of the Sivas municipality Sami Aydın, said: "I'm baffled at the demand.

 

"I was expecting some attention but not this much.

 

"The houses will be carved into the mountain and only the front terraces of them will have a valley view.

 

"The houses will feature a bedroom and a living room.

 

"People will be able to book these houses for a week or ten days.

 

"We initiated this project in order to put the valley to good use and establish a new tourism area both for Sivas and Turkey."

 

On concerns about the effect of the project to the environment, the mayor said: "We carve the houses inside the mountain without spoiling the nature.

 

"The number of houses will increase to 100 in the future.

 

"We will use areas that are suitable for the construction of hobbit houses when the time comes.

 

"The construction will continue next year."