Brindisi holiday villa rental, S. Vito Dei Normanni with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, disabled access, balcony/terrace, air con

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Villa Katia-Rosa (villa)

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New to the rental market May 2009. Our beautiful villa, completely renovated has 3 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, it will sleep up to 8 people and has been creatively designed using antique cast iron, mahogany, wicker and gorgeous canvas prints against its cream interior and preserved 'stella' ceiling. The 12mx6m luxury illuminated swimming pool with roman step entry, was completed in July 2009, complimented by rustic cream terraces and secured within a gated natural stone wall built by a talented local artisan. A solar powered shower is provided beside the pool. The pool terraces are also illuminated for evening dips!! Sun loungers, table, chairs and parasols await.....

The bathrooms are tiled and finished in natural stone colours that reflect the feeling of calm and relaxation that you need on holiday. The kitchen, dining and lounge areas provide stylish comforts including an spacious american style fridge freezer, air-conditioning, large LCD flat screen TV, HiFi system that has an Ipod docking station and the facility to play flash memory mp3 players too. For the kids, and probably the not so young, we have a playstation 2 consol with various games to keep all ages occupied. We also have a collection of books, CDs and films for in house entertainment.

Set in an acre of olive and various types of fruit trees, nespa, apple walnut, olive.... you are welcome to pick what ever fruits are in season. We have a driveway that leads down to an illuminated pool area, ideal for that late evening cool down swim. The pool has just been completed and is a fantastic addition to Villa Katia-Rosa. The villa is fully enclosed around the perimeter and has an easy to use alarm and intercom system.

San Vito Dei Normanni and its delightful piazzas await you only 3km away. The Adriatic coastline with its sandy coves, natural beaches and Lidos are 10 mins away by car. Outside dining under shady terraces or up on the private sun roof of villa Katia-Rosa, overlooking the pool area and panoramic views of the countryside, need to be experienced to truly appreciate.

A welcome pack awaits you providing you with some essentials until you can next shop. The Safe and SAT NAV is FREE (deposit required) for use and pre-loaded with all the useful routes needed on arrival. Our English speaking housekeepers will make sure they meet you at the Villa on arrival and that everything runs as smooth as possible during your stay. A meet and greet service is available from local airports if requested.

Illuminated pool, walled and gated for extra safety	Side view of the villa leading to the swimming pool
Large walled 12m x 6m pool - new July 2009

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The Puglia/Molise region

Puglia is described as the heel on Italy's boot, it is bordered by two Seas the Adriatic to the East and the Ionion to the South. Little is known of this real Italy for tourists and as such you will truly experience the friendliness of its people and sample the organic richness of its home grown products.

Puglia is renowned for its regional wine, olives and pasta.Temperatures average in July and August at around 32 degrees and only a little less in June and September. April and May can be like warm summer days in the UK. We visited Puglia in October 2008 sporting shorts and t/shirts only to find locals in sweaters and coats - the locals must think the stranieri (foreigners) are mad!!

Google knowitall.com/weather/puglia for up to date weather information.
With sunshine most of the year and olive groves stretching along the coastline, it is tantalising to see the different seasons in play. You will never tire of the area for want of more places to visit and things to do.

We will provide you with a visitors guide to Puglia outlining all the tours and attractions you might like to visit; even setting out a daily schedule of tours to follow!! We really want you to enjoy the Trulli of Allberobello, the Caves near Lecce, the beauty of the "white City" of Ostuni, the Zoo Safari and adventure land, Waterpark, fantastic markets and shopping. We can tell you of our favourite beaches and restaurants so that you get the most from your holiday. The list is endless and with the aid of our villa guides and information pack, and the use of our pre-loaded sat nav, we promise you a unique Puglian experience......

Brindisi / S. Vito Dei Normanni area

San Vito Dei Normanni, a town of 20,000 inhabitants, is only 10 minutes away. Here you will find the tranquillity of tree lined historical squares and a walled castle area where you can chill out for an early morning coffee, pick up fantastic fresh breads and pastries for breakfast. All your shopping requirements can be found in this town so you don't have to go far from the villa.

There are a number of good restaurants and takeaways and a great market day on Monday mornings. Only 10 minutes away is the Adriatic coastline made up of private sandy coves, the beautiful Nature Reserve of Torre Guaceto, Fabulous "Lidos" where sun loungers, parasols and restaurants await you and private stretches of beach and coves where you will find a scattering of ice cream bars, fish, meat, pasta and pizza restaurants ready to serve you.

Further afield we will give you directions to all the local attractions such as
Ostuni the "white Ciity you need to visit both day and night to truly appreciate the historic splendour of this ancient hidden city only 20 minutes away. Great market day Saturday mornings!! handbag and shoe heaven!
Martina Franca is only 20 minutes away with lots of lovely boutiques and is renowned for its famous music festival in July and early August.

Monopoli and Polignano a Mare are two unspoilt coastal towns on the way to Bari. Your'll find lovely sandy beaches and reasonably priced fish restaurants a definite for views and relaxation.

50 minutes takes you in the direction of Fasano and its picturesque hills and a must day out to the Zoo Safari and Funfairland. Great for the kids take a pic-nic and enjoy a fun packed day. 50 minutes away towards Taranto you will find a great waterpark adventure fun for young and old...

If you get the chance we recommend a visit to the famous town of Alberobello and its rustic trulli, dine in the cavernous restaurants there, a delight to experience but be warned it can be very busy during the day and is better to visit late afternoon approx 1 hr from San Vito.

In the opposite direction heading South where do we start... Lecce a hidden treasure rich in historic architecture an old city with so many beuatiful churches, narrow streets and many curiosity shops. A market is held here on Fridays. On to Nardo and Galopoli see the Greek influence in the building- try the menu of the day in any of the restaurants you come across and you wont be dissappointed, the fish is wonderful!!.Don't worry we have all these trips ready for you to enjoy. Just set up the Sat Nav, pack up the picnic hamper and our beach equipment provided for your comfort and enjoy a terrific holiday.

How to get there

CLOSEST AIRPORTS

BRINDISI 15 mins from villa
BARI 1hr from Villa
NAPLES 3.5hrs from villa
ROME 5-6 hrs from villa

AIRLINES
Ryanair fly from Stanstead to Brindisi and Bari almost on alternate days-2.5 hr flight time
British Airways fly from Gatwick to Bari
Stop over in Milan/Rome with Easijet/Ryanair and get 2nd flight lcoally with Easijet / Alitalia
Ailatlia also fly diret from London -Rome/Bari/Brindisi
From Ireland
Fly Easijet / Ryanair Belfast-Stanstead and connect for an onward Ryanair flight to Bari (1 hour) or Brindisi (15 minutes to villa).
Fly Belfast-Rome with Aer Lingus and drive South towards Napoli then cut across to Bari / Brindisi.
Fly Dublin-Naples in the summer season with Aer Lingus then drive across to Bari / Brindisi.

CAR HIRE
Always best to book as early as you can for best rates. We have tried Economy Rentals "Dollar thrifty' group and got some good rates. Try booking with your airline & their repsective websites or use holiday autos to search for the best rate in over 15-20 car hire companies.
We also took out a separate car insurance excess policy which covers 1-2 drivers annually and we believe works out much cheaper than being sold on the addtional excess cover the car hire companies try to sell you locally. Try to google carhire-excess-insurance website for quotes.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel insurance at competitive prices search Direct Travel Insurance- typical annual European family of 4 cover from 29.90 stg, single person trip 2/52 from 5.78stg - 11.55stg for families.

If your nervous about getting to the villa we can always organise someone to meet you at a local airport and take you directly to the villa on your first stay.

ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORT
NEAREST RAILWAY Ostuni / San Vito Dei Normanni
FERRY Brindisi / Bari

We can provide you with directions & maps to help you find your way and with the use of our FREE Sat Nav, already pre-loaded with routes and trips for your holiday, you are sure not to go astray!! A separate security deposit is required for the use of the Sat-Nav.
To see all the tourist sights and enjoy discovering the wonderful coves, beaches and the fabulous restaurants a car is a must and, believe it or not, the roads are pretty good down here!!

Activities near Brindisi

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The first (master) bedroom has a king-sized cast iron bed and its own en-suite bathroom with wc, sink and walk in shower, furnished in dark wood and golden voiles.

The second spacious bedroom is fitted with a king-sized cast iron bed too and is also furnished to a high standard using dark woods and shimmery voile - the main natural stone coloured bathroom with wc, sink and walk in shower is directly next door.

The third bedroom has two single beds which can be utilised as a double if required and this room has a walk in wardrobe with mirror and plenty of storage space. It is light and airy with cream linens and dark wood.
There is a corner sofa bed in the lounge that will sleep 2 and a spare single bed that can be used in any room of the villa for versatility as it folds into a footstool. A travel cot (please supply own cot linen) and a high chair is available.

The kitchen is fully equipped with all mod cons and leads out to the terrace for easy transfer of meals when dining outside. The dining area has an extendable table with seating for 8. Again we used dark wood and wicker to match the beautiful wood incorporated in the kitchen units.

The lounge area has a working open fire for the winter months and all rooms in the villa have air conditioning units. There is a cosy corner sofa, which comfortably seats 4, and a further 2 seater leather settee to help you relax while watching films or listening to music, there is also a coffee table and floor rug.

A safe deposit box can be utilised during your stay. Discreet mosquito shutters have been recently fitted on all windows and doors so that they can be opened to allow the natural warm breeze to circulate through the villa.

There is a separate laundry/store room at the rear of the villa where the washing machine, iron, board, baskets, cool bags for trips and pool inflatables are kept. Fresh linen and bath/hand/beach towels will be ready on your arrival, a second change of linen and towels can be left also should you wish to change more frequently an additional cost will apply*. For groups over 6 people an additonal laundry fee will apply- see Rental details* Linen and towels will be collected for changing once a week unless you wish to come to some other arrangement or want additional cleaning services.

If you would like to have an authentic home-made Puglian meal prepared for you we can arrange to provide this service at a cost paid locally to Senora Donatella. She makes the most fantastic focaccia bread and pasta to die for. An experience not to be missed!! Please mention at time of booking.

Further details outdoors:
Private gates and intercom system greet you on your way into our spacious well lit driveway with ample access for secure parking. Large open terraces outside the villa ensure that you can enjoy al fresco dining and/or a nice glass of Puglia's superb vino. The terrace leads round to the staircase up to the private illuminated sunroof. Great for sunbathing and breathtaking panoramic views of the countryside - please ensure that children are supervised in this area at all times.

We have an acre of land comprising of olive, fig, walnut, almond, nespa, nectarine and apple trees. You are welcome to pick whatever fruits are in season.

The pool has been newly constructed, it is 12mtrs by 6mtrs with roman steps on entry. We have created a 6mx5mx1m(depth) shallow area at the roman steps for children. The pool has a well lit terraced area and underwater lighting installed for night dips!! Sunloungers, parasols and inflatables are provided for your enjoyment. The pool is enclosed within a natural stone wall secured by a gate entry (particularly important for child safety). Important: Children still must be supervised at all times in this area.There is the original barbecue area in the main terrace, complete with a brand new rustic barbeque, for those who rise to a challenge. A solar powered shower is provided beside the pool , all of the water supplied to the villa and pool area is taken from our own artesian well.

Further details

25% Non refundable deposit is payable within 7 days to secure a booking.

Reservation confirmed when deposit received.

Remaining balance payable 6 weeks before arrival plus:-

100 stg per week refundable breakages deposit refunded as soon as possible after inventory inspection of villa.

Rental discount available on long term let ie. month or more. Refer to owners for more information.

Villa must be left in condition found on arrival to avoid additional cleaning costs

Beach towels provided during stay

2nd set linen requested at beginning of 2 week stay - 20 euros.* conditions apply

Additional laundry fee applies to parties of more than 6 at 20 euros per week paid locally*

Conditions

Strictly NO Smoking inside the Villa
No pets permitted

During the peak season change over day is Saturday- however we try to be as flexible as possible with all bookings. Please enquire at time of initial booking. Arrival time is typically 4pm departure 11am

FREE use of our Sat Nav is available with local attractions, eateries, beaches etc. already pre-loaded. Save time and frustration by letting it guide you there and back again. A separate security deposit of 100 stg is required for the use of the Sat-Nav (returnable).

Safety Box Key Reundable Deposit

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid season	5 Sep 09	31 Oct 09	795£ 795	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	31 Oct 09	2 Jan 10	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	2 Jan 10	17 Apr 10	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	17 Apr 10	26 Jun 10	795£ 795	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	26 Jun 10	4 Sep 10	1095£ 1,095	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	4 Sep 10	30 Oct 10	795£ 795	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	30 Oct 10	1 Jan 11	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	1 Jan 11	5 Mar 11	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week

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

SPECIAL OFFER <>25% DISCOUNT for late bookings October 2009 - £450 per week.

Payment by bank transfer in sterling.

Deposit for SAT NAV and Safety Deposit Box payable with final Balance.

Security Deposit returnable after satisfactory inspection of the Villa.

Guestbook for Villa Katia-Rosa

Hughes Party April & May 2009. Thank you for the last minute stays lovely villa with high a standard of furnishings and comforts.

Bines Party July 2009-We had a wonderful stay-the accommodation was perfect for us. The villa was spacious and very comfortable and the pool absolutely fabulous! Housekeepers, Michael and Ellen were great, always at hand whenever needed. Hope to be able to return in the future good luck with your new venture.

Deeney Party Aug 09-You have alovely place and the pool is fantastic. In Michael you have a star! The villa information was very helpful. We would certainly recommend your villa to our friends and would love to return. You've done a fantastic job on your new venture.

Page Party Aug 09- We had a great holiday temperatures in the 30's!! The villa is very comfortable and well equipped, loved the in house entertainment. Your pool is the best we have seen you are very lucky!! Michael was a great help and very friendly to us. Thank you

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