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Apartment |1 bedroom |Sleeps 3

Vico del Gargano in Gargano

From £642 per week |  From £92 per night

6 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

6 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

A lovely apartment with private pool attached to the imposing owner-occupied Villa Oleandro in an idyllic setting. Nestled in a valley among olive groves and pinewoods with views to the Adriatic Sea.

We offer the discerning traveller privacy, tranquility, relaxation and a gorgeous swimming pool.

Charming, well-appointed accommodation with private swimming pool (shared with the owners). The apartment consists of double bedroom, living room (with sofabed), shower room and fully equipped kitchen (electric oven, gas hob, refrigerator, washing machine, dining table and chairs). In addition, a welcome hamper will greet you on arrival; a selection of goodies to get you started. You will not need to buy essentials such as Extra Virgin Olive Oil, condiments, garlic, milk, etc, and there will be one or two surprises as well.

La Casa Lavanda is a self-contained independent apartment attached to Villa Oleandro where there is a wealth of outdoor space for relaxing and alfresco dining while enjoying views to the Adriatic. The 300 sq metre stone/grass Upper Terrace that fronts Villa Oleandro has three pergolas covered with grape vines and flowering plants that provide much-welcome shade and is refreshed by Adriatic breezes.

The terrace has a private area where guests can relax, a barbecue for outdoor cooking and a marble-topped table for alfresco dining that in high summer enjoys sun at breakfast time and shade until late afternoon when the sun returns with the full warmth of sunset.

A staircase from the stone/grass Upper Terrace descends to the Sun Terrace (Middle Earth) with ample space for sunbathing and another marble-topped table for outdoor dining. Further steps lead from the Sun Terrace to the 250 sq metre Pool Terrace. To the side of the Pool Terrace is an informal terrace with a fruit orchard.

The property is 100 metres above sea-level and about 3 km from the beautiful Calenella Bay. Set in 4 hectares of olive groves and pine woodland Tenuta Villa Oleandro is a haven of tranquility with glorious views upto the Foresta Umbra and down to the Adriatic Sea. Olive farmers permitting, in the summer months our valley enjoys breathtaking peace and quiet!

Places of interest, shops, markets & restaurants can be found in nearby Vico del Gargano, Rodi Garganico, Peschici and all along the extensive coastline. To find out more about the Gargano visit our website (click on the link in the Owner Contact section).

Villa Oleandro is referred to by the locals as a "toretta" (little castle) because of its impressive terraces and prominent position overlooking the valley that passes from the Foresta Umbra down to Calenella Bay. In our corner of paradise, surrounded by an ocean of olive trees and pine woods, we farm 280 olive trees producing our very own Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Living room with 3-seater sofabed, and 2 rocker conservatory chairs, double bedroom with ceiling fan, shower room, fully fitted and equipped kitchen (electric oven, gas hob, refrigerator, washing machine, dining table, chairs, cookware, crockery, cutlery and glassware).

Bedroom, bathroom and kitchen linen are provided (beach towels on request). Although there is no air-conditioning, we do provide 2 fans for your comfort.

The TV has limited satellite programs and is basically a medium for viewing DVDs. We have a collection of DVDs that you are welcome to borrow from as well as a small library of books. Also provided are a selection of games - chess, draughts, backgammon, cards and jigsaws.

Internet access via Wi-Fi is available, subject to telephone line availability (we normally have 2-3 megabits).

For a lot more detail visit our website (click on the link in the Owner Contact section at the foot of this page).

Further details outdoors:
The one comment that we have had from most guests is that they did not expect the sheer scale of the terracing at Villa Oleandro and that the photographs do not do the property justice.

Maintaining and upgrading the estate is a full time job and we are constantly trying to improve the environment. The latest addition is a pergola on the guest apartment terrace that we hope will bring more welcome shade under which guests can relax on a sunbed or in a hammock with a good book and a glass of wine.

We have vegatable plots dotted around and guests are welcome to help themselves to fresh tomatoes, chillis, parsley, herbs and whatever else may be in season.

Conditions

The property is suitable for adults only although we will consider young teenagers or infants at your request.

If you want to bring a pet please contact us to discuss it.

We can be flexible with bookings; i.e. we do NOT insist on Saturday to Saturday (after all the most convenient/economical flights may be mid-week) nor do we insist on 7 days as you may find an overnight stay near the airport more appropriate to your flight times (currently the most convenient flight times are available at Ancona or Rome). So please do enquire and we may be able to advise.

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Villa Oleandro - A Corner of Paradise

 

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Tenuta Villa Oleandro - Immersed in Nature

 

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Lunch Under the Shade of the Vines

 

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La Casa Lavanda - Dining with a Sea View

The Puglia/Molise region

The climate is hot in high summer (June to August). The winter months of January and February can be quite cold, but interspersed with beautiful days and warm temperatures. The rest of the year can be anything in between.

The Gargano / Vico del Gargano area

Food - Mediterranean, Gargano and Southern Italian
Gargano National Park - Foresta Umbra (Shady Forest)
A myriad of orchids - a Mediterranean record number of orchid species
Kilometres of coastline - beautiful beaches
Paleo-Christian Necropolis - ancient burial sites
Trabucco (ancient fishing structures) and Saracen look-out towers
Historic town centres - Vico del Gargano; Rodi; Peschici and many more
Local Saints' Day feastivals (visit our website for more details)
Boat excursions to see the Gargano coastline and seacaves
Boat excursions to the Tremiti Islands
Religious attractions - Monte Sant'Angelo; San Giovanni Rotondo (shrine to Saint ( Padre Pio))

How to get there

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Fly Ryanair to Pescara, Bari, Naples, Ancona or Rome.
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Reviews

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29 Jul 2011

“A Fantastic Find” This was our second visit to the wonderful Villa Oleandro and intend to return in the future. We loved our first visit and this year was even better with the fantastic new pool. The apartment... more

22 Jul 2011

“A naturalists' paradise” On our visits to Villa Oleandro we have always received a very warm welcome from Ian and Margherita who have a detailed knowledge of the area. We have rented the apartment 6 times, usually in... more

21 Jun 2011

“A Wonderful Holiday” This was a wonderful find, very rural set in the midst of hundreds of olive trees yet only 2km from a lovely beach. The apartment, although attached to the main house is completely private, very... more

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24 May 2011

“A really wonderful experience in a beautiful villa and in an extremely relaxing part of Italy” Fantastic hosts - they really made the trip more enjoyable and looked after us so well - a really memorable experience. The accomodation was perfect. in every way,

18 May 2011

“AB FAB” We have stayed at Villa Olendro twice now as we couldn't believe how beautiul, peaceful and welcoming it was. The appartment was well beyond our requirements with a lovely kitchen and bathroom, and a huge shower which was most welcome in the heat of the Italian sunshine. Ian and Margarita were lovely hosts and we were lucky enough to share a couple of extremley delicious local meals with them, freshly bought and cooked fish, veg and salads, had to take the recipies home! As we havent quite finished exploring the area yet we are planning on returning later in the year (after the cricket season). You do need a hire car here, and it is fun flying into a different city and taking time to travel through Italy with a lovely destination at the end of it.

17 May 2011

“Well worth a return visit” Villa Oleandro is a working olive farm. Access to the property is a short way up a fairly rough road, but don't be dismayed, on arrival you will be received with a warm and friendly welcome by the owners, Ian and Margaret McEwan. In fact throughout our stay nothing seemed too much trouble for them to make our stay as comfortable and rewarding as it could possibly be. We even took them up on an offer to accompany them to a local winery, hic! The apartment is an extension of the main house, but is very private and has every amenity you could possibly require for a self-catering holiday. It was very clean and maintained to a very high standard. The Gargano is a region of outstanding natural beauty, and we had a great time exploring this relatively less well known region of Italy. Villa Oleandro is a 5 minute drive from a lovely beach at Callenella, but it is has a marvellously quiet location away from all the main roads amidst the olive groves. The steep ground could be an issue for parents with very young children, or those with a physical disability. Well worth a return visit! Response: "The steep ground could be an issue for parents with very young children, or those with a physical disability. Well worth a return visit!" We do actually mention that the property is unsuitable for the disabled and for active children. The surrounding olive groves include steep ground but we would like to mention that all the terraces around the house are flat and comfortable for our guests.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 3
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring 2012	1 May 12	23 Jun 12	770€ 770	110110	110110	6 Nights
Summer 2012	23 Jun 12	8 Sep 12	875€ 875	125125	125125	6 Nights
Autumn 2012	8 Sep 12	1 Nov 12	770€ 770	110110	110110	6 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

We require a 25% advance payment with booking. Balance to be paid by arrangement.

Prices include heating (wood burner and central heating) in unseasonal weather, electric, hot water and gas for cooking.

We will also provide you with a food & drink hamper on arrival and you will NOT need to buy incidental cooking items such as olive oil, vineager, salt, pepper and so on - these will be provided.

Availability

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1 years listed You are contacting Ian & Margherita Mcewan Landline +39 0884 963064 Mobile n/a Web Visit site Payment accepted Credit cards accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in Italy and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This apartment has received 6 reviews from previous guests.