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Trullo |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Alberobello in Puglia/Molise

From £1200 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4.5 out of 5

3 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

The villa' IL Gelso' is set in a large private garden planted mainly with olive trees and fruit trees. There is a spacious patio area surrounding the beautiful salt water swimming pool. Two large gazebo's on the patio, one for dining under al fresco, with a wooden table and chairs seating eight . The second has a seating area built in for relaxing and watching the sun go down.Completing the outside space are sun loungers, deck chairs
a hammock , shower and a BBQ
The trullo has large spacious rooms throughout and has been lovingly restored maintaining many original features.We have furnished the rooms in a stylish comfortable manner mixing old and new creating a relaxed ambience. The villa is perfect for a discerning group of friends or a family looking for stylish luxury .The villa sleeps up to 8

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The villa 'ILGelso 'has beautiful large light airy rooms throughout.The accommodation comprises of a master bedroom en suite, french doors leading out onto the patio . One double bedroom with its own separate dressing room leading into the Jack and Jill bathroom. One twin bedroom also with separate dressing room and access to the Jack and Jill bathroom.A beautifully appointed lounge with two sofas one being a double sofa bed and a large rattan chair.There are lovely views onto the garden and swimming pool.A spacious comfortable dining room seating 8 . A very well equipped kitchen with top of the range modern equipment and an excellent range of good quality crockery, glasses and cutlery. We have taken great care to furnish and dress the trullo to a very high standard

Further details outdoors:
Salt water swimming pool is approx 12 mts x 6 mts .Deep end 2 mts shallow end 90cm with steps.
Swimming pool available from May to October inclusive. Pool towels provided
Outside shower
Hammock
Private gated garden with TV entry system
Secure parking
House alarm

Further details

Welcome pack provided on arrival . Shopping can be done for you prior to your arrival if required
We are pleased to be able to offer you a trained chef to cook at the villa
English speaking contact .
Docking station for I Pod players
English to Italian adapter available
High chair and cots available
Microwave available on request
Central heating available for cooler months on request at an extra charge.
No smoking in the house

Conditions

A 25% deposit is required when confirming booking,final payment due 8 weeks before holiday commences.
Refundable security deposit of £200 to be paid with final payment , this will be refunded within ten days of departure subject to property inspection..

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Dining al fresco

 

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Lounge

 

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Master bedroom en suite

The Puglia/Molise region

The region of Puglia is to be found in the South East of Italy, it streches its self between the Adriatic and the Ionian seas forming the heel of the Italian boot .There is approx 500 km of coastline with a diversity to suit everyone from the rocky coves and caves of Polignano a Mare down to the long sandy beaches of Torre Canne a big family beach, to deserted sandy coves, private lidos, and the truly wonderful nature reserve of Torre Guaceto.
The landscape is one of undulating hills and wide open spaces punctuated with white towns and villages. The trullo with its conical roof is only to be found here in Puglia, the Capital of the Trullo is Alberobello.
Puglia renowned for the kind southern character, the natural openness of the people, a truly wonderful cuisine and exquisite wines.A region of rich red soil,vast olive groves with trees carved by nature, vineyards almond groves and fruit orchards in abundance. Rich in cultural heritage with historical and religious festivals throughout the year.Architecture spanning Baroque Byzantine and Romanic an eclectic mix,.an insight into the history of modern day Puglia.

The Alberobello area

Alberobello is the Capital of the Trullo a Unesco world heritage site. A very pretty market town with excellent restaurants and bars.There are two major festivals in Alberobello, the' Folklore Festival' the first week in August. an international dance festival .The religious festival of St Cosimo and Damiano 27th&28th of September with street markets,bands , processions and a firework display.

Within easy access are
Martina Franca -------- An elegant town with wonderful Baroque architecture, very good shopping
Cisternino -------- Pretty town with stunning views over the Valle D' Itria
Locorotondo -------- Famous for its white wine, visit the Cantina Sociale
Ostuni --------- The' White City' perched on a hill with views over the sea.
Castellana --------- Castellana Grotte caves, a wonderful example of stalactites and stalacmites.

Bari -------- Bari is a vibrant city with excellent shopping , a sea port with a
maritime history.The patron saint is St Nicholas (Father Christmas ) who's ashes were
stolen by Bari sailors in 1087 from Asia Minor, still remain in Bari.

Zoosafari --------- A theme park and theatre a great day out for children

Egnazia --------- Remains of a Roman port along with a museum

How to get there

IL Gelso What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

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Flights into Bari or Brindisi with Ryan Air from London Stansted
British airways and Alitalia also fly into Bari from Gatwick
.Both airports are approx 40 mins drive to Alberobello.
If flying with Ryan Air discounted car hire is availble with Hertz, other rental companies Europcar,National,Maggiore and Sixt have rental outlets at the airports.
Autoeurope is a very competative company

Activities near Alberobello

Reviews

Review: 1 to 3 of 3

12 Nov 2011

“Relaxing, comfortable, classy with a charming host” We stayed for 9 days in october break with 2 kids aged 4 and 10. The house is simple and classy and very vitally, comfortable. Lovely sofas and not too much fiss for the kids to damage. Its Homes and Gardens meets comfy, anita, our lovely host has converted the historic building into an ideal modern holiday home inside. We had 2 cold days and the rest lovely and sunny, reading, making coffees on the great little machine in the kitchen, which w perfectly fitted out for making rustic dinners at home. Couldnt use the pool as too cold but we swam in the sea at capitolo - turquoise with golden sand and about half a dozen others on the beach. Local eateries authentic, not a lot of english spoken. Perfect. Nearby restaurant had pasta and pizza main courses for 3 or 4 euros. Alberobello very pretty and has an excellent deli on the main street where uou can buy spit roasted whole chickens wed and saturday got to be done! Make fresh pasta in the house with local passata to add on the side. The house is in an olive grove and we watched them ripening, the kids were fascinated. Its a lovely area for exploring. Martina franca passagiata excellent with wide boulevard and classy main square. Safari park at fasano really good and get very close to the animals, there is also a little amusement patk next door open weekends off season for the kids. This is a great and much unheralded area, affordable and rustic but pretty with ancient 2000 year old olive groves. Polignano sur mare very worth a look and locorotondo, a beautiful white washed town perched on a hill. Thanks anita, you were a perfect host and the house is perfect for relaxing.

12 Sep 2011

“Peace and tranquility in Puglia.” We stayed in Il Gelso for a week in August and had a fantastic time. The Villa is beautiful and the owners have done a very thoughtful renovation and extension to provide very spacious and comfortable accommodation. The location is perfect, very private and peaceful, yet just a few minutes by car to the lovely town of Alberobello. The gardens are beautiful and we spent our days relaxing by the pool and eating al fresco under the gazebo. I would highly recommend this property and hope to holiday there again in the future.

08 Sep 2011

“This is a very special house” This is a very special house. The building works and the fit-out (inside and outside) have been carried out with a great deal of care, style and attention to detail. The standards throughout are unusually high and this is a testament to the commitment of the owners Anita and Pino, who live nearby. Their friendliness and willingness to greet us personally, as well as providing us with helpful back-up during our stay, was an added bonus that made a big difference to the whole experience. The location is close to a handful of compact, well-preserved medieval walled towns. A car is essential though as the trullo is in a countryside setting about a mile outside Alberobello. Overall, it is highly recommended and we wouldn't hesitate to go back again some time.

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We have been renting beautiful villa's with pools for the last years but this one is in a category of excellent, star rating.Very well refurbished trullo with all the luxury you need and a swimming pool that invites you in. An ideal place for exploring the whole area from the Adriatic to the Ionian. If you ever feel like leaving the pool
Nijkerk Netherlands 2010

I think you know how much we enjoyed are stay at IL Gelso and what a fantastic restoration you have achieved. It was just so comfortable and relaxing, very difficult to leave.Hopefully we will return next year , as we loved the villa and area so much. Herts 09

Thank you for a wonderful relaxing week .The trullo is exceptional so is the pool.We really have had an amazing time.Its a place we all would like to return to, next time for longer. Again thank you so much for your kindness and hospitality. Surrey 09

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
March-April	2 Mar 12	29 Apr 12	1200£ 1200	0-	0-	1 Week
April-May	29 Apr 12	19 May 12	1400£ 1400	0-	0-	1 Week
May -June	19 May 12	30 Jun 12	1600£ 1600	0-	0-	1 Week
June-Sept	30 Jun 12	2 Sep 12	2000£ 2000	0-	0-	1 Week
Sept-Oct	2 Sep 12	7 Oct 12	1600£ 1600	0-	0-	1 Week
Oct- Nov	7 Oct 12	4 Nov 12	1400£ 1400	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Easter 2012 £1,600

Change over days in High season Saturday

Change over days in Mid and Low season please ask for details

Rental rates include,linens, towels, pool towels, water, gas and electricity.( fair usage policy applies)

Underfloor heating for cooler months charged on usage (metered)

Linens and towels changed weekly for guests staying longer than one week.If required linens can be changed more frequently at an extra charge.

Availability

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5 years listed You are contacting Anita Cecere Landline +44 0113 2886488 Mobile +44 07802 300098 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This trullo has received 3 reviews from previous guests.