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The Garden of Puglia

  • 12 guests

  • 4 bedrooms

  • 6 bathrooms

    +1 extra toilet

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Located at the southern tip of Puglia, this four-bedroom villa provides its visitors with a sense of traditional Italian style augmented by a range of modern luxuries. Whether you’ve come searching for the Mediterranean’s most scenic beaches, are looking to discover the beautiful baroque architecture of cities like Lecce, or fancy touring the region’s finest vineyards, you’ll find this home offers the perfect base for your Italian sojourn. The open layout of the common areas is ideal for family or friends hoping to enjoy their time together, the combined living and dining room opening through broad sliding glass doors onto the covered patio and manicured yard. This makes for the perfect place to spend your afternoons – nibbling on a charcuterie and cheese board at the alfresco dining table, sipping a glass of wine on your sun lounger, and sliding in and out of the glistening pool. Come evening, the upstairs patio makes for a perfect place to enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail before heading out to one of the fine local restaurants or whipping up your own homemade Italian feast.


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What to expect


Highlights

Visit Puglia's finest vineyards to enjoy the best local varietals like Primitivo

Visit Puglia's finest vineyards to enjoy the best local varietals like Primitivo

Discover the hidden swimming holes and beaches of Puglia's stunning coastline

Discover the hidden swimming holes and beaches of Puglia's stunning coastline

Wind your way through the historic streets and beautiful baroque architecture of Lecce

Wind your way through the historic streets and beautiful baroque architecture of Lecce

Spend your afternoons around the pool, barbecuing, lounging in the sun, and cooling off in the pool

Spend your afternoons around the pool, barbecuing, lounging in the sun, and cooling off in the pool

Enjoy an evening cocktail on your villa's private balcony with views overlooking the pool

Enjoy an evening cocktail on your villa's private balcony with views overlooking the pool

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Home truths

    Pets are welcome on request only and with prior agreement with the owner

    Whilst this property can accommodate 12 guests, please note that three guests will be sleeping on sofa beds

    Due to the location of this home, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay

    The villa includes free private parking

    One double bedroom occupies an independent apartment in the annexe

About this stay


Amenities

Wi-fi

Air conditioning

Private pool

Garden

Kitchen

Bedrooms & bathrooms

4 bedrooms, 7 beds

6 bathrooms, 1 additional toilet

Extras


VIP services

Airport pick up

Arrange a chef

Baby sitting

Daily cleaning

Fridge fills

Tickets and experience booking

Additional fees

  • Your host can help arrange a variety of extra services during your stay, including massages and beauty treatments, wine tours, laundry and dry cleaning, fridge fills, restaurant reservations, private chefs, anything else mentioned on your listing, airport transfers, and car hire

  • If you’re travelling with children, your host can organise babysitting services – alternatively, a live-in nanny can be arranged at a cost of £475-£670 per week

  • There may be some extra fees to pay here, such as charges for utilities, final cleaning fees, city tax and security deposits – all of which you may need to pay in cash to the homeowner. Please reach out during the booking process to confirm.

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.

Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.

Local guide


About Lecce

Lecce’s famous baroque architecture is what sets it apart from its fellow sun-soaked Puglian cities. Think basilicas adorned with rose windows and intricately carved Madonnas, floral columns, and gargoyles galore – all in the pale stone of Puglia. The Basilica di Santa Croce is probably the finest example of Lecce’s architecture gone wild, and sipping a double espresso in the Piazza del Duomo is one of the best ways to...

Explore the area

Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts

Explore the Nuovo Museo Archeologico di Ugento

Explore the Nuovo Museo Archeologico di Ugento

A professional museum in a small Salentinian town, hiding a great collection of Massepian artifacts. Take a journey through 2500 years of history and discover the city of Ugento's importance as a bridge between civilizations.

11 min
Explore the enchanting Church of Saint Mary of the Crucifix

Explore the enchanting Church of Saint Mary of the Crucifix

One of Salento's hidden gems, this ancient church boasts stunning Byzantine and Medieval mosaics. Book a guided tour for an immersive experience that will leave you in awe.

9 min
Enjoy the vibes at Biancafe

Enjoy the vibes at Biancafe

Courtesy and kindness meet a wide range of products to eat and drink at this excellent bar. Relax in the beautiful surroundings while enjoying excellent service.

5 min
Dine at Scialaneddha

Dine at Scialaneddha

Experience the rustic and typical Salento atmosphere while enjoying amazing pizza and generous portions of real home-cooked cuisine. The friendly owners make you feel right at home.

11 min
Sample the pizza at Gusti

Sample the pizza at Gusti

Indulge in excellent pizzas made by the talented owner and staff. Fresh ingredients and punctual delivery make this restaurant a top choice for food lovers.

7 min
Enjoy fantastic pizzas at Pizzicotto

Enjoy fantastic pizzas at Pizzicotto

This restaurant in Melissano offers excellent, well-leavened pizzas with stuffed edges. The friendly staff and fast service make it a convenient and delicious dining option.

13 min
Dine at La Grottella

Dine at La Grottella

Enjoy perfectly thin pizza and great food in a cozy restaurant with a beautifully preserved old olive oil press grotella on the property.

13 min

Get around

Train station

Melissano

13 min

Bus stop

Melissano - Via Racale 170

3 min

Local shops & services

Supermarket

7 min

Cafe

9 min

Pharmacy

10 min

Points of interest

Beach

Spiaggia di Torre Sinfonò

17 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Not suitable for children under age 12

Not suitable for infants under age 1

No pets

No parties or events

No smoking

Good to know

Arrival from 16:00

Departure before 10:00

Air con

Wifi

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    60

    days

    Cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 60 days away.

Host


This home is managed by Oliver

This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Nearly twenty years ago, Oliver and his friend began curating the world's most unique and rustic getaways. Driven by their own unforgettable experience at a chateau, they have grown remarkably since then. Much like Plum, they believe in hand-picked luxury that doesn't break the bank.

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