Casa-Pietraluna

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Trullo |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 5

Alberobello in Puglia/Molise

From £600 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

The large eight cone Trullo stands at the top of a field of olive, almond & other fruit trees, it commands a wonderful view down the hill across fields of olive groves as far as you can see. The ideal place for a relaxing 'chill-out' holiday, a place where you can sample the superb food & drink of Puglia, the many attractions of Alberobello and other local towns, the superb Adriatic beaches and coastline.

The restoration has been meticulous retaining the best of the original features whilst adding high quality modern facilities. The beautiful stonework is now exposed, the floor is on one level with no steps and there is full normal headroom throughout. The new 49 sq metre extension comprising a large light fully fitted dining kitchen, house bathroom and the wonderful arched veranda has been built in hand-worked local stone to a style that beautifully complements the original structure.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The salone/day room comprises two large cones and forms a beautifully relaxing room. In the height of Summer it provides a pleasantly cool retreat from the midday sun whilst on Autumn/Winter evenings the wood-burning fire and central heating make it cheerful, warm and cosy.

A corridor through the centre of the trullo connects the salone with the kitchen and all the other rooms open off this corridor - the house bathroom, two bedrooms (a double & a single) plus the master bedroom suite comprising bedroom, dressing area and en suite bathroom. The en suite tiles are mosaic and the handbasin is set in a large piece of antique style marble. The showers are large, constant hot water at the turn of a tap, lots of storage (wardrobes & drawers) and there are plenty of towels & bedlinen. Corridor storage cupboards neatly hide away all the normal domestic needs, hairdryer, iron, hoover etc.

Further details outdoors:
Outside - a beautiful natural stone terrace extends along the front of the house, from this you step down into the curved garden piazzala and to the right is the barbecue terrace.

General facilities include ample parking, outside lighting and power, wood-burning fireplace, full modern gas central heating for use in Winter or on cool Autumn evenings, garden furniture and a barbecue.

Further details

Visit our personal website via the link in the Owner's Contact Section below to explore the Trullo via text, pictures and a comprehensive floor plan. We've also included details of the locality, availability, prices and contact details.

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Casa Pietraluna at Dusk

 

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Casa Pietraluna

 

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Fireplace Alcove of Salone

 

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The fully fitted Kitchen

The Puglia/Molise region

Puglia (ancient Apulia) is the strangely enchanting region in the heel of Italy, with it's beautiful beaches, bustling cities and astonishing towns. This rural region verdant with olive groves, vineyards and orchards is still essentially 'old' Italy. The landscape is full of history, this is where the slave army of Spartacus was denied escape across the seas and turned North to meet their fate, this is the point of departure for crusaders in the middle ages. Castles, forts, ports and incredible magnificent Cathedrals & Churches are everywhere plus the unique Trulli of the Valle D'Itria. Notwithstanding the superb buildings - the clearest evidence of the work of men for millenia is in the land, these groves, vineyards and orchards have been shaped by men for hundreds of years. It is no surprise that Puglia produces 40% of Italy's olive oil and 25% of her wine.

The best of Puglia? - the people - the most welcoming and friendly in the Mediterranean.

The Alberobello area

Alberobello is unique, whole sections of this small town (10,000 people) are formed of the Trulli - fascinating dome shaped houses mostly centuries old. The whole town is a World Heritage Centre, listed in most of the books as one of the places in the world you should visit in your lifetime. But Alberobello is also a warm friendly place with the bars, cafes, restaurants and people that make Italy such a magical country to holiday in. One of eight 'white' towns of the Valle D'Itria.... Castellana Grotte - largest cave system in Italy, Putignano - carnival city, Ostuni - white city with breathtaking views, Locorotondo - white wine capital, Polignano a Mare - one of many stunning seaside towns through to the bustle of Martina Franca with its fabulous historic centre, expensive shops, classical music festival and much more

How to get there

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Casa Pietraluna is on the outskirts of Alberobello on a small hill just next to the Bosco Selva nature reserve. A 5 minute drive from the heart of Alberobello, 15minutes from Locorotondo and 25 minutes from Martina Franca. Once your booking is confirmed we will send you detailed driving instructions on how to find the Trullo from the two local international airports (Bari & Brindisi).

Air Travel

Bari Palese airport has recently been redeveloped and now has an ultra modern terminal building with full facilities, it is 60 kilometres North of us, approximately 1 hour drive. The more basic but adequate regional airport at Brindisi Casale is 65 kilometres to the South - also a 1 hour drive away. There are direct flights from Gatwick (British Airways) and Stansted (RyanAir) and Alitalia (the Italian airline) flies to both airports from Heathrow and Manchester (via Milan or Rome). Other options are possible by flying to Rome and then connecting onto a flight to Bari. If you are coming from other countries then Rome will normally be your point of entry into Italy so Alitalia, (Rome to Bari), will be the usual option. Note that there are numerous other internal Italian airlines that fly from Rome or Milan to Bari, you can find these via the Bari airport website - www.seap-puglia.com. (Take care when arranging flights via Milan or Rome that you don't have to change airports as well as flights, both these cities have multiple airports miles apart and it's highly inconvenient switching airports!!)

Naples and Pescara airports are 3.5 hours drive from Alberobello so these are possible options, especially if you wish to consider a two-centre holiday - say a week around the Bay of Naples and a week in Puglia.

Car Hire

All the major car hire companies are at the local airports and some have agencies in local towns and cities, we advise that you should book your car hire in advance of travelling, it's safer and normally cheaper.

Activities near Alberobello

Reviews

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04 Jul 2011

“Perfect base for the exploration of Puglia” This was a beautiful, peaceful and original location for reaching and exploring a wide area of Puglia. Pietraluna has everything you are likely to need during your stay, but its real attraction is far more intangible than standard creature comforts. It has a definitely unworldly quality, particularly at night, which is different from the norm and impossible to describe in terms of this or that facility. We loved it from the moment we arrived and missed it the minute we left. As we write this, we can think of nothing about Pietraluna we did not like. Were we to return to Puglia, this is the first accommodation we would try to book. It is relatively secluded, and, as the website warns, you must have access to a car to be able to stay here. We enjoy catering for ourselves on holiday and were well served by a wide range of shops in Alberobello. For those who want to eat out, though we can't speak for the quality, there are a plethora of restaurants in and around the area. The town is a tourist attraction and as such you have to accept a degree of commercialisation as the price for access to reasonable services.

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Guestbook for Casa-Pietraluna

Wow - that's what we said when we walked in the door and saw the Salone for the first time. Your trulli was wonderful, loads of space, best fitted out kitchen of any house I've rented and spotlessly clean. We loved it. L&L, Maidenhead, UK

Dear David and Christine, You have a lovely home. We truly enjoyed every aspect of Puglia, a little slice of heaven. We were very comfortable, ate well. We had a memorable and wonderful experience. Joan & Charlie, John & Kathy and Eleanor - Cape Cod USA

Dear David & Christine Just a little note to say how much we enjoyed our time in Pietraluna, could easily have stayed another week. The situation was great, very relaxing. It was very comfortable and everything there we needed, you have done a wonderful job. It was also a very good base for the area, although we thoroughly enjoyed Alberobello, eating, drinking, markets, etc. Lovely Christine & Ian - Cheltenham UK

Dear David & Christine, We had a wonderful week at Casa Pietraluna and we only wished that we could have stayed longer. The house is beautifully presented and very comfortable. We would also like to comment on the presentation and cleanliness on our arrival. We loved Alberobello and did many day trips to other towns in Puglia. We also enjoyed having dinner on the terrace with the wonderful view over the valley.We hope to return, one day. Best regards and our thanks Alma & Kevin and Noela & Geoff - Australia

Dear David and Christine, I had a wonderful time with my children in Puglia and we wish we were still there. I really appreciated the set-up at your property, such as the "welcome pack", it made the stay a lot smoother. Phil - Glasgow UK

Dear David and Christine, We fell in love with your house and hope to be able to return in future. It was a real delight to stay in a home, rather than a sparsely-fitted holiday rental. The little touches, such as a proper iron, hairdryer and kitchen utensils, were greatly appreciated by all of us. We had a great couple of weeks and thoroughly enjoyed revisiting Alberobello and the other towns in the area. Ann & family & friend - Reading UK

Hello David & Christine Just to let you know we really enjoyed Casa Pietraluna. It’s a great house in a superb environment. For our family it was just perfect. In fact this has been one of the nicest holidays we’ve had. We were really charmed by Puglia & our intention is to go back some time. Carine & family – Belgium

We had a great time at Pietraluna, it is a wonderful property in a great location. Paul & family – Lincolnshire, UK

Thank you David & Christine We had a fabulous time at the trullo. The weather was very hot, but we visited nearly everywhere suggested in the house book - down as far as Ostuni, which was beautiful. Puglia was a nice surprise. Alberobello was a delight. Jane & Ivan – Surrey, UK

Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring 2012	5 May 12	29 Jun 12	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer 2012	29 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn 2012	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Payment by UK bank transfer or credit/debit card.

Cot/High-Chair available on request

Availability

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