[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Excl Five Acres Villa, Trulli & Gorgeous 12x6 Pool - AC -WiFi - Valle d'Itria Family-friendly villa in Martina Franca with an outdoor pool ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26610000/26601100/26601073/f7e569f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26610000/26601100/26601073/4655d949.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26610000/26601100/26601073/aa629c18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26610000/26601100/26601073/54ff951e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26610000/26601100/26601073/3a1e92cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Surrounded by five acres of lush Mediterranean vegetation, Villa Sophia Helena offers a serene retreat. With its private pool and sunbathing area, barbecue courtyard, natural pergola with outdoor dining for 12 people and two rooftop terraces with open views of the surrounding landscape. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 91722 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Excl Five Acres Villa, Trulli & Gorgeous 12x6 Pool - AC -WiFi - Valle d'Itria Villa Sophia Helena is all about privacy, comfort and sheer hedonism. 10% discount on two weeks stays. 100 Mega internet & Sky-TV. AC in the bedrooms. Parking for up to six cars. The house & guest house sit amidst five acres of rolling grounds immersed in lush mediterranean vegetation. Seven kms from baroque Martina Franca, 14 kms from Locorotondo, 17 kms from Ostuni and 8 kms from Cisternino and Ceglie Messapica. Brindisi's Aeroporto del Salento is 55 kms away while Bari International Airport is one hour from the property. Adriatic & Ionian sea beaches 20 kms away. Savelletri, Torre Canne, Monopoli. Matera, europe´s cultural capital in 2019/2020 is one hour from the house. Lecce about 80 kms. Golf courses, horseback riding, fishing, watersports, boat rental nearby. The pool, suntanning beds and lounge chairs are in a very private section of the property surrounded by tall cypress trees and typical "macchia mediterranea" vegetation. The property offers guests different "situations" to sit back and enjoy. A barbecue area in the front courtyard, an exuberant natural pergola just outside the kitchen / dining area with a table for 12 to enjoy your meals, two terraces on the roof of the main house from which open views of the surrounding landscape and drinks at sunset can be enjoyed. At the head of the pool you'll find a gazebo. Wooden benches are to be found throughout the two-hectare grounds to sit and relax. The main house consists of one master bedroom (AC) with ensuite bath, two "Trulli" bedrooms (Sophia's Trullo (AC) and Trullino) in typical pugliese white stone, a second bathroom, a spacious fully-equipped open kitchen adjacent to the dining room and a cozy living area / library / TV with a wood burning stove. The studio house can accommodate up to four guests (double bed + double sofa bed) and it has its own bathroom and breakfast area. AC. Amenities include: Internet-WiFi, Cable TV, DVD, Air conditioning, ceiling fans, washing machine (in the laundry house), dishwasher, microwave oven, two refrigerators, toaster, kettle, Nespresso. The pool is cleaned and ph controlled twice weekly. Maid service once weekly. Linen and bath / pool towels once weekly unless otherwise requested. Private chef, cooking classes, wine and/or olive oil tastings, yoga classes, coiffeur can all be arranged at the property. Children and four-legged companions are welcome at Villa Sophia Helena. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Massage - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limo/town car service - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 private bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: When smoking outdoors kindly pick up ext butts. ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 1,722 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103750000/103742100/103742022/b8f90202.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish Trullo with Pool Martina Franca (TA) - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=103742022&PinnedHotelID=103742022&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81070000/81065800/81065795/93152a34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pool, Villa Boschetto della Pace, 4 bedrooms, Air Condition, Ostuni 5 km Ostuni - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=81065795&PinnedHotelID=81065795&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22400000/22400000/22399989/724c77aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Trullo With Villa And Private Pool. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number TA07301391000043612, IT073013C200087405 ### We should mention All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Gorgeous Country Estate Heart Puglia's Golden Triangle Villa Gorgeous Country Estate Heart Puglia's Golden Triangle Villa Gorgeous Country Estate Heart Puglia's Golden Triangle Villa Gorgeous Country Estate Heart Puglia's Golden Triangle Gorgeous Country Estate in the Heart of Puglia's Golden Triangle ## About the area Located in Martina Franca, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Zoosafari is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rosa Marina Beach and Torre Canne Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Pomona Gardens Botanical Conservatory, or check out an event or a game at EuroSport Casalini 2001. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby. [Visit our Martina Franca travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Martina-Franca.dx6047283) [View more Villas in Martina Franca](https://www.expedia.ca/Martina-Franca-Villas.d6047283-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C40.68224%2C17.42385&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9ncQkxNsr8y2tAKCYJ5r3Cb1ZZY=) Martina Franca, Puglia ### What's nearby - Basilica di San Martino - 10 min drive - 10.0 km - Piazza della Liberta - 21 min drive - 18.2 km - Ostuni Cathedral - 21 min drive - 18.5 km - Zoosafari - 31 min drive - 29.1 km - Pilone Beach - 35 min drive - 30.5 km ### Getting around - Francavilla Fontana Station - 25 min drive - Papola Casale Airport (BDS) - 48 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Osteria Piatti Chiari - ‬15 min drive - ‪mi casa es su casa - ‬9 min drive - ‪Sale E Pepe - ‬5 min drive - ‪Cremeria History Vignola - ‬16 min drive - ‪Da Tonia - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Excl Five Acres Villa, Trulli & Gorgeous 12x6 Pool - AC -WiFi - Valle d'Itria have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Excl Five Acres Villa, Trulli & Gorgeous 12x6 Pool - AC -WiFi - Valle d'Itria pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Excl Five Acres Villa, Trulli & Gorgeous 12x6 Pool - AC -WiFi - Valle d'Itria ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Excl Five Acres Villa, Trulli & Gorgeous 12x6 Pool - AC -WiFi - Valle d'Itria ? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Excl Five Acres Villa, Trulli & Gorgeous 12x6 Pool - AC -WiFi - Valle d'Itria located? > This family-friendly Martina Franca villa is located by the sea, steps from Itria Valley, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ducal Palace and Basilica di San Martino. Church of San Domenico and Church of Carmine are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Excl Five Acres Villa, Trulli & Gorgeous 12x6 Pool - AC -WiFi - Valle d'Itria Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 30 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 10/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### JoAnn H. Jun 16, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful setting This is a great property, beautiful setting, charming and well appointed villa. Pool is spectacular and the shaded area is perfect for breakfast and other meals. The guest house is a plus.Everyone was extremely helpful and and I highly recommend it. We would gladly relturn. ##### JoAnn H. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jet S., Voorburg, Holland Sep 24, 2017 #### lovely place set in beautiful surroundings In Trulli-land you will find no beter place to stay : the house is spacious, nicely decorated, the kitchen well equipped. You can sit outside and dine, near the kitchen or near the BBQ or somewhere else in the big garden. Beautiful swimmingpool with enough shade when it's too hot. ##### Jet S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sabine c. Aug 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay ! We spent 2 weeks in Claren & Alex house in the blowing Itria Valley. The house in great and extremely well located, close to the typical villages of Puglia. The garden and the great pool were very appreciated by us and our teenagers. The house is nicely decorated and very well equipped. We loved our stay, and the advices both from Alex and Antonio the property managers were extremely useful. Big thank you ! Sabine & Thomas ##### sabine c. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eddie B. Jun 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful experience! Our family (me, my wife, and two kids aged 12 and 14) enjoyed the masseria very much! The house is beautiful inside--all the rooms are spacious and with everything you need. Two of the bedrooms are in the trulli part of the structure and have the conical stone ceilings unique to that architecture. The weather was beautiful but fairly hot when we were there, so it was helpful that the air conditioning worked great when we needed it in the evenings. The property itself is beautiful and private, with lots of open space and terraces in which to enjoy dinner outside, and a lush landscape (which is not very common in this part of Italy). We all loved the large pool and had a few meals on the pool terrace.The location is great--about a 5 minute drive to Martina Franca and about 5 more minutes to Locorotondo, and easy drives to other towns. We appreciated the owners' generosity and attentiveness--they attended to any question we had very quickly. It's clear that the property is not just a house for the owners to rent, but is also a special place for their family as well. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Eddie B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew C. Jul 31, 2018 #### Lovely house and grounds in the Puglia countryside We very much enjoyed our stay at Giancone Estate, outside Martina Franca. The house was set up well, with everything we needed for our vacation. The bedrooms in the trullo are cool and there is welcome aircon in the other bedrooms. We had a couple of bbq's on the built-in bbq, eating our meal in the courtyard area, and we liked having a choice of places to eat over our stay. The pool is larger than normal and is a super area for relaxation and play. Everything is clean and well equipped, so we couldn't recommend the house more highly. ##### Andrew C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olivia E. Jul 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect retreat in the heat! Casa Giancone was fabulously comfortable and well-equipped and we loved our week in the Puglian sunshine! The large pool, with plenty of shady seating around it, was perfect in the current heatwave, and we loved the location away from, but close by to, several pretty towns (and tasty gelaterias!). Just bring some mosquito repellent in summer. Alex was a very attentive host - thank you! The house has lots of leaflets from local attractions but our only suggestion that would make exploring the area and eating out easier would be to provide a brief list of recommended places. Having said this, Alex was really happy to text me lots of info, and details of the local supermarket etc. We hope to be back! ##### Olivia E. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gunther L., Schweiz Aug 14, 2018 #### Wonderful holiday at Puglia country house We, a family of 5 enjoyed very much our stay at this nice house. We were very impressed about the large size of the property and the surrounding garden including the fig trees (yummy taste), and the huge pool. From the first contact with the owner Alex and Colleen and Antonella from the agency everything was very friendly, well prepared and reliable. Thanks to Antonella for organizing tickets for the Valle d\`Itria Festival, which was overwhelming. We warmly thanks Lucrezia for the great Puglia dinner provided at the house, which we can strongly recommend. Also many thanks for the exquisite wellcome package by Alex on arrival. The location of the property in the Valle d\`Ittria is very attractive to visit the many picturesque little towns nearby like Martina Franka, Locorotondo, Cisternino, Ostuni and Alberobello, great for strolling, for dinner and local athmosphere. The house and pool area is ideal for relaxing. Having a car is necessary to get around. Beaches around Torre Canne and Torre Guaceto are great. ##### Gunther L. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ed H. Aug 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic property with an amazing pool - perfect for 2 x young families of 4 We had an incredible 10 days at Giancone Estate. The property and grounds are beautiful and peaceful, and the pool is stunning. Sunset from the roof terrace is magical too. The house is very well equipped, especially the kitchen (which seems to have everything you could ever want!). There was plenty of space inside and out for all of us (4 adults, 4 kids) and the aircon and fans kept the space mostly cool (the Trullo rooms can get a little warm, but we and the kids found it perfectly manageable). We had a pasta-making lesson from Lucrezia which the kids loved. Alex is the most communicative and responsive property owner of any private accommodation we have stayed with anywhere in the world! Martina was so helpful too. As other reviews have mentioned, you will need a lot of mosquito spray! And we had to stock up on bottled water, but we didn't have problems with a smell. You definitely need a car too, but the location is great for accessing most of the region's small/medium towns (most of which have good markets one day a week). All in all, a memorable stay, highly recommended. ##### Ed H. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. Sep 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 3 weeks of bliss We had a wonderful 3 week stay in this gorgeous villa, with a variety of friends and family staying with us for the holiday. The villa is exceptional and owners Alex and Claren made sure absolutely everything was taken care of. From the bi-weekly cleaning of the pool to the weekly house cleaning and the regular communication by WhatsApp offering us help and tips for our stay in Puglia. Nothing was overlooked and even when small issues arise, they were dealt with promptly and painlessly. I cannot recommend this house highly enough and very much look forward to our family visiting again. Thank you Alex, Claren and team for a wonderful holiday ##### David B. Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louis D. Sep 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### DO NOT HESITATE! An elegant oasis with character well positioned in the Valle d'Itria. Alex did everything he could to make our stay special. The house was wonderful with a gorgeous large pool. So much to see and explore in the area. Do not hesitate to stay at Giancone Estate! ##### Louis D. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ian b. Aug 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Villa of dreams Great location Very friendly and helpful local people who assist those not up to speed with Italian. Manager and staff exceptional We felt looked after. And if I had a question about local culture it was answered quickly and with detail. So we caught the annual piano festival in Martina Franca. Cleanliness and facilities excellent Grounds which are manicured offer fabulous fruit trees for breakfasts and snacks and herbs for cooking. Kitchen fully fitted and an outdoor BBQ. Use tbe wood from the grounds. Much tastier cooking results than charcoal. Open plan space allows comfort for all guests. Pool is clean and managed every 3 or 4 days whether it needs it or not. Security is 💯 Actually myself and all my companions have only positive things to say about our stay. We are sad to leave. Wish it had been longer. Ian ##### ian b. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### oonagh a., Hampshire, UK Jul 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family of seven Charming property with comfortable beds, nice pool and plenty of space for our family of 7 adults. Some issues with the water supply having an unpleasant odour which they did try to fix, but that may just be a local issue. The property is well located for easy drive to the four towns of the province. The owners sent us lots of helpful info before our arrival and Martina was very welcoming. We had Lucretia cook for us one evening and that was worth doing as her food was delicious. We had a good stay but would definitely recommend that guests have mosquito repellant. ##### oonagh a. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jo S., London, UK Jul 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Family vacation in puglia- beautiful home, let down by details- AC inadequate! We loved the charm of Alex and Claren's property, which was tastefully done, with the rustic trulli and set in pretty grounds. Unfortunately, our stay was marred by several things. We are used to the heat of Southern Italy and had intentionally picked a home advertised with AC. Unfortunately, we did not read the small print and in the main house, there was only AC in one bedroom. The house was stifling in the 100F/36C heat and our kids really struggled to sleep in their rooms. Just know that the whole home is not air-conditioned. In addition, the kitchen was cramped with dishes and pans stacked high on eachotehr and hard to access. It was also very hard to cook as their induction burner only gets hot on one burner at a time! When I questioned this, Alex told me it was always that way...very hard to cater for a larger family in this kitchen. Also- the water in the taps in not drinkable, so you have to buy bottled water for drinking, tea, coffee, ice making etc. Magnificent pool - this was definitely a high point. Stunning countryside and we loved the Val d'atria. Great property manager who could not have been more helpful. ##### Jo S. Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### elisa w. Jun 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely retreat with pool Our family enjoyed our time here immensely. The house was characterful and the pool was perfect for refreshing in after visiting beautiful local towns. ##### elisa w. Stayed 6 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael I. Oct 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place We had a very pleasant stay at Giancone Puglia Estate. The house is fantastic, very well equipped and provided enough space to host a big group of 5 adults and 2 children. The multiple terraces, the beautiful garden and pool area offer many options to sit down, relax and eat. The house is well located and lots of nice places are easily reached by car. The hosts and the housekeepers were amazing and communication was easy: they provided a great variety of recommendations and information. We felt very welcomed and well supported during our stay. We can definitely recommend the chef, amazing food! We highly recommend this estate for a stay in Puglia. Thanks a lot. ##### Michael I. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara T. Sep 6, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Il posto giusto per vacanze da sogno La posizone é ottima per esplorare le bellezze della Valle d'Itria, ma anche per concedersi qualche trasferta al mare. La proprietà é gestita in loco da persone molto cordiali e disponibili che ci hanno dato molti consiglinutili, ed il proprietario stesso é sempre un punto di riferimento anche a distanza. Siamo stati accolti da un caloroso benvenuto e ci siamo subito sentiti "a casa"! La proprietà è molto bella e gli spazi sono piacevoli, da segnalare solamente le dimensioni di una delle camere particolarmente contenute e l'aria condizionata non disponibile in tutte le aree della casa, ma ventilatori a disposizione. L'area della piscina ed il giardino sono la cornice perfetta per collezionare momenti e ricordi meravigliosi. L'acqua nella cisterna viene controllata e rifornita. Nel complesso la valutazione è molto buona, consiglio il soggiorno in questo paradiso! ##### Barbara T. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alessandro D. Aug 30, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Un luogo magico Una villa molto accogliente e ben organizzata., perfetta. in una posizione strategica per visitare i più interessanti luoghi della Puglia. ##### Alessandro D. Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Flavia C. Aug 21, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Soggiorno PERFETTO Mi ero innamorata della valle d’Itria lo scorso anno e ho deciso di tornare con mio marito e degli amici e la nostra vacanza nella splendida villa di Alex è stata perfetta! La casa è curata nei minimi particolari, elegante e sobria, gli spazi all’aperto, il parco, la piscina meravigliosi. Sono innamorata di Martina Franca, Ceglie, locorotondo, posti vicinissimi da raggiungere. Grazie ad Alex e ai manager che gestiscono la sua casa. Torneremo! Flavia ##### Flavia C. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kalle L. Jul 25, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic We were 8 friends staying in the house for one week beginning of July. This is a very nice house with a lot of seating areas outside, nice kitchen and of course the nice pool which is big enough for daily exercise. We did a few trips to the west coast and Ostuni which is beautiful but we all agreed the house was the best part of the trip. Good to know is there are no taxis or Uber around so you definitely need to rent your own car, you can also get help with shuttle when going for dinner nearby (this was quite expensive but works if you’re a big group). The restaurants we were recommended inside Martina Franca were great (specially the pizza) and we also found a good big grocery store with Italien speciality’s. Please note all stores and most restaurants are closed between 2-5pm. Everyone managing the property and the owners were super friendly and helpful in every way. Overall we had a great stay and we very much recommend this to everyone who is interested in exploring Puglia. Ciao! ##### Kalle L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 23, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities prachtig landgoed, rustig gelegen, prima privacy, goed gelegen als uitvalsbasis voor verschillende interessante bestemmingen. minder: een spiegel aan de uitgang, naar de openbare weg , zodat je een beter zicht hebt op het aankomend verkeer. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony S. Jul 10, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bithday celebration We rented the villa for a family birthday celebration and it was everything we wanted. Spacious, comfortable, well equipped and with the most beautiful pool. There is good local shopping in Martina Franca and it is easy to get to the attractive hilltop villages with their historic centres and good restaurants. ##### Anthony S. ### 6/10 Okay #### Magnus L. Nov 9, 2018 #### Great location, nice buildings, some practical issues We stayed at the property for 10 days in the end of september. The location is great, centered in puglia with all you need within reasonable distance. The buildings are nice, especially the old trulli part. The pool is beutiful but starts to get cold in the end of september. When the air is medium hot, 25-30 degrees, there are annoying mosquitos, especially noticeable when using the pool. The power went out twice due to a main fuse switching off, the property manager quickly guided us to the fuse box and it was sorted out. One evening we ran out of water, once again the property manager was great help and we had water again the next morning, but with 4 kids and 6 adults even a shorter period without water is annoying. An alarm to draw attention to low water level would be an easy fix. All in all, this is a good property, but some technical arrangements could make it great. ##### Magnus L. Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen R. Oct 29, 2018 #### Charming estate in beautiful surroundings The house and estate are wonderful, and perfectly situated to explore the surrounding countryside and towns. My family had a lovely, relaxing time, and we were made to feel very welcome by Alex and his local team. This is our first visit to this area, and we will definitely return! ##### Karen R. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### irene k. Sep 27, 2018 #### Home away from home Located at the heart of Puglia the house is immersed in a lush of Mediterranean flora which evokes a rich an intimate sense of arrival when entering the parkway. Collen and Antonela were already expecting us with local appetizers to ease our journey and give us a warm welcome. The house is exactly what we looked for , celebrating simple sophistication with every amenity in the right place to accommodate our entire family of 8. Owing to the house unique interior layout and ample exterior living spaces, moving from a state of privacy to a communal gathering contributed immensely to the quality of our stay. The house rooms are pumpering and spacious with ample light and natural ventilation. The linen quality worths mentioning and it feels like nothing escaped the owner’s eyes when thinking about his guests. We ordered a daily cleaning service which proved to be efficient and effective while for our first and last day we asked for a private chef to cook dinner for us. Lucrezia , our chef, endulged us with local culinary delights exploring dishes from Land to Sea. These evenings under Lucrezia’s hands and soul were unforgettable. We already miss her. This is without doubt, a place to come back to . At the end of the day coming back home always feels great. ##### irene k. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diego M. Aug 28, 2017 #### A real paradise in the heart of Valle d' Itria Is difficult to summarise in this small space the intense and magical moments of happiness I had in my stay in this charming house. Space, comfort, style, good taste, light and green everywhere, and the perfect geographical location for visiting the best of Puglia. I am planning to return next year and with more friends. Congratulations Claren and Alex! ##### Diego M. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast](https://www.expedia.ca/Rapallo-Hotels-Excelsior-Palace-Hotel.h21704.Hotel-Information) > > [Italiana Hotels Cosenza](https://www.expedia.ca/Cosenza-Hotels-Italiana-Hotels-Cosenza.h1187073.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Le Fioriere](https://www.expedia.ca/Praiano-Hotels-Hotel-Le-Fioriere.h1897502.Hotel-Information) > > [Cristina Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/SantAgnello-Hotels-Cristina-Hotel.h16729.Hotel-Information) > > [Villa Manning Relais](https://www.expedia.ca/Sorrento-Hotels-Villa-Manning-Relais.h21971579.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Campofelice-Di-Roccella-Hotels-Grand-Palladium-Sicilia-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h2032217.Hotel-Information) > > [Verdura Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Sciacca-Hotels-Verdura-Resort.h2512326.Hotel-Information) > > [Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast](https://www.expedia.ca/Ravello-Hotels-Caruso.h1129096.Hotel-Information) > > [Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Conca-Dei-Marini-Hotels-Monastero-Santa-Rosa-Hotel-Spa.h4959841.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hotel Flora](https://www.expedia.ca/Sorrento-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-Flora.h919640.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Sorrento Palace](https://www.expedia.ca/Sorrento-Hotels-Hilton-Sorrento-Palace.h791135.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel de La Ville](https://www.expedia.ca/Civitavecchia-Hotels-Hotel-De-La-Ville.h921822.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hotel Excelsior Amalfi](https://www.expedia.ca/Amalfi-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-Excelsior-Amalfi.h1105705.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel San Giorgio](https://www.expedia.ca/Civitavecchia-Hotels-Hotel-San-Giorgio.h1709306.Hotel-Information) > > [Torre del Parco](https://www.expedia.ca/Lecce-Hotels-Torre-Del-Parco-1419-Dimora-Storica.h4356649.Hotel-Information) > > [Palazzo Daniele, a Member Design Hotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Gagliano-Del-Capo-Hotels-Palazzo-Daniele.h34364623.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Mary](https://www.expedia.ca/Vico-Equense-Hotels-Hotel-Mary.h4947835.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Marina Riviera](https://www.expedia.ca/Amalfi-Hotels-Hotel-Marina-Riviera.h1419029.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Margherita](https://www.expedia.ca/Praiano-Hotels-Hotel-Margherita.h915378.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Minerva](https://www.expedia.ca/Sorrento-Hotels-Hotel-Minerva.h1077134.Hotel-Information) > > [Santa Caterina](https://www.expedia.ca/Amalfi-Hotels-Santa-Caterina.h2541496.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Chalet Al Foss](https://www.expedia.ca/Vermiglio-Hotels-Hotel-Chalet-Al-Foss.h9810090.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Lake Como](https://www.expedia.ca/Como-Hotels-Hilton-Lake-Como.h17246644.Hotel-Information) > > [Residence Panoramic](https://www.expedia.ca/Maiori-Hotels-Residence-Hotel-Panoramic.h44539994.Hotel-Information) > > [Altafiumara Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Villa-San-Giovanni-Hotels-Altafiumara-Resort-Spa.h1366348.Hotel-Information) > > [UNA Hotels Capotaormina](https://www.expedia.ca/Taormina-Hotels-UNAHOTELS-Capotaormina.h22100.Hotel-Information) > > [Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Amalfi-Hotels-NH-Collection-Grand-Hotel-Convento-Di-Amalfi.h2885039.Hotel-Information) > > [Majestic Palace Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/SantAgnello-Hotels-Majestic-Palace-Hotel.h45862.Hotel-Information) > > [Borgobianco Resort & Spa Polignano - MGallery Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Polignano-A-Mare-Hotels-Borgobianco-Resort-Spa-Polignano-MGallery.h2492875.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Miramalfi](https://www.expedia.ca/Amalfi-Hotels-Hotel-Miramalfi.h1130642.Hotel-Information)