Villas To Rent
Villa Santoro
Villa Santoro sits on a hillside with panoramic views over the olive groves and trulli dotted in the countryside, towards the hilltop towns of Cisternino and Locorotondo and close to Ostuni.
Surrounded by 2 acres of olive and fruit trees including fig, pomegranate, apricot and cherry, it provides a wonderfully bucolic setting for the remarkable and vast beach pool and provides the perfect setting for truly luxurious and relaxing holiday. Day trips to the fascinating towns of Lecce and Matera offer other options to pure relaxation.
Sleeps 8+2, 4 Bedrooms, Price: Eu 2850-5950
Masseria Santa Rosa
Masseria Santa Rosa is a stunningly restored property in the heart of trulli country just 10 minutes’ drive from the classic Pugliese hilltop towns of Cisternino and Martina Franca. It comprises five traditional trulli cones and a large masseria (stone farmhouse), offering comfort, elegance and rural tranquility in equal measure. An aromatic courtyard filled with fruit trees and herbs makes for heavenly al fresco dining (the dining table seats 12) and also offers shaded nooks for quieter moments.
Sleeps 10+2, 6 Bedrooms, Price: Eu 2850-6495
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Masseria Settarte
Masseria Settarte Set on the gentle slope of a beautiful unspoiled valley surrounded by ancient olive trees and vineyards, Masseria Settarte although being conveniently situated only 5 minutes drive from the picturesque town of Cisternino offers a haven of quietude and tranquility with enchanting views over its 17,000 sq M of land. Comprising a ten coned trullo built more than 200 years ago and the adjoining square white building, the roof terrace offers 360 degree views over the surrounding countryside.
Sleeps 8, 4 Bedrooms, Price: Eu 2650-4700
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Trullo Ulmo
Trullo UlmoTrullo Ulmo has been faithfully restored in the “martinese” srtyle and is set in the delightful rolling olive groves and viineyards between Ceglie Messapica and Martina Franca. Perched on a gently sloping two-acre hilltop, landscape architect Alexander Moggio has sited the two new lamie buildings on the crest of a low-lying ridge, maximizing the views of the terrain and amplifying the effects of the sunlight as it moves across the land. Colourful and sensuous plantings of lavender, rosemary and other mediterranean plants surround the pool and outside pergola.
Sleeps 4+2, 2 Bedrooms, Price: Eu 2850-6495
Trullo della Luce
Trullo della LuceTrullo della Luce, recently restored and upgraded to a very high standard by its Italian/Spanish owners is particularly special due to the wonderfully quiet and secluded location amongst the rolling olive groves and hills near Ceglie Messapica. The interior is fully modernised and provides all the luxuries expected of such a top quality holiday rental at the same time as respecting all the original style and detail of the original trullo style. The exterior spaces and pool complement the property to the full.
Sleeps 8, 4 Bedrooms, Price: Eu 3200-4600
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Villa Xanthorea
Villa Xanthorea is set amongst nearly 2 acres of olive grove, old oaks and wild macchia and surrounded on all sides by ancient drystone walls. Villa Xanthorea is a serenely peaceful and relaxing setting within which to unwind and recharge mental and physical batteries drained by the stresses of everyday life. Beaches are close by on both the Adriatic and Ionian side of the heel and travel to the interesting cities of Bari, Brindisi, Lecce and Matera simple for good days out.
Sleeps 6, 3 Bedrooms, Price: Eu 2695-3795
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Villa Fiori della Campagna
Villa Fiori della Campagna hails from the same architect-designer stable as Villa Santoro, however the two villas are thoroughly individual. Five trullo cones dominate the central section of the villa, with lamia to either side.The interior design in this case was very much in the hands of the owner, whose Kenya background has influenced her choice of African furnishings and decor with North and East Africa. Attention to lighting detail gives a wonderfully romantic feel at night.
Sleeps 6+1, 3 Bedrooms, Price: Eu 2750-5120
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Trullo delle Rose
Trullo delle RoseTrullo delle Rosa situated only a few kilometres from Ceglie Messapica a centre for gastronomic excellence in Puglia, has been completely restored to provide a superbly comfortable holiday retreat with all modern conveniences. Set within olive groves and surrounded by the ubiquitous dry stone walls the trullo is wonderfully peaceful and provides plenty of opportunity for relaxation and contemplation, a world away from everyday cares and tribulations.
Sleeps 6, 3 Bedrooms, Price: Eu 1800-4000
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Masseria Melograno
Masseria Melograno is a characterful small of real character set in a valley surrounded by olive trees and various different fruit trees. The bright red colour is based upon the original colouring of many of the buildings in Puglia, derived from the red ochre colour of the local earth.
Only a short drive from Martina Franca or Cisternino with their shops and restaurants, the Masseria also has a large swimming pool for those long lazy days of doing nothing.
Sleeps 6+2, 3 Bedrooms, Price: £1400-2650
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Villa Vista sul Mare
Villa Vista sul Mare, beautifully appointed, provides extremely comfortable accomodation for up to six people.
Set on a terraced hillside amongst its own olive groves, the villa has a delightful pool and outside eating and seating terraces. The panoramic views over Fasano to the Adriatic sea are quite simply memorably spectacular.
Sleeps 5+1, 3 Bedrooms, Price: Eu 2185-3645
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Palazzo Auris
Palazzo Auris Housed in a superb 18th century palazzo in one of the main squares in Ostuni, this house has been in the same family since it was built. The owner has created a very comfortable and well appointed 3 bedroom apartment on the first floor with access to the wonderful courtyard garden filled with citrus and other trees.
Entrance to the Palazzo is by the huge main door through which until the 2nd World War, the horse and carriages would be driven through into the entrance loggia where residents and guests would dismount. A separate studio apartment has been recently finished on the top floor with access to the large roof terrace may be booked separately. A dream central location in the “White City”.
Sleeps 6, 2 Bedrooms, Price: Eu 1050-1550
Villa San Michele
Villa San Michele is a historic property originally dating from 1300 with a grotto that was used by Byzantine and later monks with still evident medieval frescoes, 2 km from the centre of Ceglie Messapica. The property is situated at the end of a long drive, and is in over 5 acres of grounds with olives, almonds, walnuts.
Eclectically furnished the house sits in 5 acres grounds with a lovely swimming pool set in delightful gardens.
Sleeps 8, 4 Bedrooms, Price: Eu 2500-4750
Villa Puglia Recommended
Villa Santoro is featured in Lonely Planet's "Guide to Puglia and Basilicata"
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Puglia is the recently rediscovered heel of Italy, the perfect destination for those who love the real Italy, its people, landscapes, wines and food.
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