Lecce holiday apartment accommodation with beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, internet access, telephone

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Casa Ginevra (apartment)

Home description

Our elegant, sunny 140 sq m first floor apartment in an historic building is located on a quiet street overlooking the castle in the very centre of Lecce, a short stroll from the main square, Piazza Sant’Oronzo. It comprises a reception room, sitting room, master bedroom, 2 smaller bedrooms, kitchen and dining area, bathroom, and shower room. There is also a large sunny terrace, perfect for dining on a warm summer evening! It has very high ceilings, typical of Leccese architecture, and is beautifully airy and bright. It is elegantly furnished with lovingly restored, locally crafted antique furniture and can comfortably accommodate 6 guests (2 couples + 2: 1 double bedroom; 1 double sofa bed; 2 single bedrooms).

We can provide equipment for babies and children upon request.

Basilica di Santa Croce, Lecce	View from the terrace
The terrace	View of terrace from hall

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The Puglia/Molise region

Puglia is defined first and foremost by the sea - it is flanked by two seas, the Adriatic and the Ionic (so one can see the sun rise and set over the sea on the same day), and its coastline extends for 829 km. The water is exceptionally clean, many beaches have been awarded the prestigious EU Blue Flag, and there are three marine reserves. However, inland one can also find a great variety of landscapes, including forests, plains, wetlands and rocky hills; there are two national parks, two regional parks and several protected areas.

Throughout history Puglia has repeatedly undergone occupation and has thus evolved as a mélange of Greek, Roman, Norman, Arab, French and Spanish culture. The Salento peninsula, the lower part of Puglia and easternmost point of the country (the 'heel'), is the point at which Italy finally gives way to the warm waters of the Mediterranean, and has the feeling of a gateway between East and West. Of great cultural interest are the Uragano towns or 'Grecia Salentina', a small Greek enclave in which the locals speak Griko, a dialect similar to modern Greek.

Lecce provides the perfect base for exploring the Salento peninsula, which promises a varied holiday experience. It offers crystalline sea, a rugged rocky coastline interspersed with beautiful white beaches, and characterful towns such as Otranto (Italy's easternmost city), Gallipoli, Martina Franca, Ostuni (the 'White City') and elegant Santa Maria di Leuca, with its whimisical oriental-style villas. The area's megalithic sites, its isolated 'masserie' or rural villas, and its chain of coastal towers and fortresses all add greatly to its mysterious beauty.
Moving a little further north, the town of Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996, with its unique ‘trulli’ (characteristic stone cone-shaped dwellings) is unmissable.
The famous Zinzulusa caves are well worth a visit (and offer superb diving opportunities for the daring!) Inland one can explore the national parks by bicycle or on horseback or simply admire the silence and serenity of the area’s centuries-old olive groves.

Puglia’s vigorous cuisine, comprising delicious local produce, olives, wine, and fresh seafood, is among the most varied and healthy in Italy, and Puglia is Italy’s main producer of grain and olive oil. The wine is also of a very high standard. One can find plenty of excellent (and economical) restaurants in idyllic countryside and coastal locations. The gourmet traveller would be advised to look for the many 'sagre' which take place in the area; these are festivals celebrating specific local delicacies.

Salento is the pearl of Puglia - it remains unspoilt and undiscovered by mass tourism, and has a characteristic Mediterranean, ‘frontier’ feel. It offers the visitor the perfect combination of art, natural beauty, excellent cuisine and wine, and a great climate.

Lecce area

Lovers of Italian art and culture who stray off the beaten track, arriving as far south as Lecce, will be richly rewarded. This elegant city owes its unique interpretation of baroque architecture to the local pink-tinged stone, which is extremely malleable and lends light to the streets.
Visitors can admire the Piazza del Duomo and the Basilica Santa Croce, among Italy’s unsung treasures; the ruins of the Roman amphitheatre and the Greek theatre; or simply amble through winding streets enjoying the relaxed pace of life.

How to get there

The nearest airport is Brindisi, 30 km from Lecce. The low-cost carrier Ryanair offers daily flights from Stansted, and there will be greater availability after the completion of the current expansion of Brindisi airport. There is a regular bus service from Brindisi airport to Lecce. All major car hire companies are represented; Maggiore tends to offer particularly good deals (http://www.maggiore.it).

Flights to Bari are often cheaper and easier to find, and it’s easy to get to Lecce by car or by rail (see http://www.trenitalia.com). Internal flights can be obtained from other major Italian cities with Alitalia (check their website for special offers) or other low-cost companies such as Airone. Easyjet are introducing flights between Milan and Bari in October.

By road, Lecce is connected to Bari and Brindisi by the SS613, and to Taranto by the SS7 ter. There is an excellent (and very scenic!) road network in Salento enabling one to reach all parts of the peninsula rapidly and comfortably.

A trip to Lecce and Salento could even be combined with a trip to Greece, as there are regular ferries from Brindisi.

Activities near Lecce

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Our home will attract those who are seeking a property reflecting the architectural style of the city. It has been recently renovated maintaining all its original characteristics, including its stunning tiled floors - each room is has a unique design. We have furnished the house with classic restored Leccese furniture and locally crafted items - you'll notice, for instance, the numerous 'giarre' , very large terracotta jars originally used for conserving wine and found only in parts of southern Italy.

The house benefits from internet access and wi-fi availability, although you'll need to bring your own laptop.

Further details outdoors:
At the front of our house there are two small balconies, ideal for watching the world go by and enjoying some fresh air. At the back there is a large terrace, perfect for basking in the sun, complete with a gazebo and dining table for 6 and ample space for children to play.

Further details

We respectfully request that you do not smoke inside the house.

Conditions

We request a £100 breakages deposit to be paid upon arrival, to be refunded within 2 weeks of departure.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
1 January - 31 March	1 Jan 09	1 Apr 09	450£ 450	6565	7575	Flexible
1 April - 31 May	1 Apr 09	1 Jun 09	480£ 480	7070	8080	Flexible
1 June - 31 July	1 Jun 09	1 Aug 09	530£ 530	7575	8585	Flexible
1 August - 31 August	1 Aug 09	1 Sep 09	700£ 700	9595	105105	Flexible
1 September - 31 October	1 Sep 09	1 Nov 09	530£ 530	7575	8585	Flexible
1 November - 20 December	1 Nov 09	21 Dec 09	450£ 450	6565	7575	Flexible
21 December - 3 January	21 Dec 09	4 Jan 10	500£ 500	7575	8585	Flexible

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

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

Please contact us for more detailed tariff information if you wish to stay for a period shorter than a week, or for longer stays.

We also require a breakages deposit of £100 to be paid upon arrival; this will be refunded within 2 weeks of your departure.

Guestbook for Casa Ginevra

"Un posto meraviglioso: bello, spazioso, idealmente situato. Ci siamo subito sentiti a casa. Il posto è arredato con cura e gusto, i proprietari adorabili e disponibilissimi. Niente da dire. Grazie a Helen e Gabriele per tutto, torneremo di sicuro ! Appartement de rêve, on se sent tout de suite chez soi. Soin et goût dans tous les détails. Merci à Helen et Gabriele pour leur gentillesse et leur disponibilité."
("A dream apartment - beautiful, spacious and ideally located. We felt at home straight away. It is furnished with care and taste, and the owners are lovely and extremely helpful. Thanks to Helen and Gabriele for everything - we'll definitely return!")

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Name:	Helen Crombie
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