Lido Marini holiday townhouse rental, Ugento with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, disabled access, balcony/terrace, TV, DVD

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Casa Ugento (townhouse)

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Casa Ugento at Via Cocola 34 is on the edge of the historic centre of this friendly, hilltop town which boasts a 9th C castle and 13th C cathedral. Ugento is a bustling market town with a number of good cafes, bars and restaurants, in or around the several town squares, all within a stone’s throw. Accommodation at Casa Ugento is all at ground level and features traditional, spacious, high-vaulted ceilings; the convenient, modern kitchen is well-equipped. A gated 'cortile' and private terrace allows guests to dine and entertain 'al fresco'. Casa Ugento comfortably sleeps 2 (+2) in romantic, king-size four-poster beds. Ample parking is available on the quiet street outside

Back Terrace	Nearby Unspoilt Beach
Interior	Dining Room

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The Puglia/Molise region

The wide sandy beaches of Marina di Ugento and Torre San Giovanni, which the town overlooks, are less than 10 minutes by car or shuttle bus. The choice of beach and clear, unpolluted, blue sea offer a variety of facilities. Choose from beaches with bars, restaurants, showers, changing huts, umbrellas and sunbeds - to wild, unspoilt, white sandy beaches with dunes and shady pine trees. Elsewhere, rocky coves invite exploration. Beaches are relatively quiet, even in mid-summer, except for Sunday. Ugento is about half an hour's drive from Lecce, the baroque capital of Puglia.

Lido Marini / Ugento area

Ugento boasts historic monuments and architecture. The castle is open daily for visits for a small fee. The museum is currently being restored and due to re-open shortly. Art exhibitions are frequent.
Good fresh food is available within walking distance of Casa Ugento from a choice of vegetable shops, delicatessen and small supermarkets. While Ugento shops are closed on a Thursday afternoon and Sunday, the nearby town of Torre San Giovanni (10 minutes by car) houses a 7 day a week delicatessen and vegetable shop. Superstores are to be found further afield in Casarano, Lecce, and Racale.Events in both Ugento, local towns and the Salento peninsula are advertised on notices posted in several main streets, or by fliers in restaurants and bars.

Ballroom and line dancing are popular local pastimes. Imbibe the atmosphere of an evening of dancing, pizza and beer at Torre Mozza a few minutes drive along the coast road.

A network of street markets in nearby towns enable a market visit every day of the week. Markets sell a wide range of goods, from furniture and clothes to food.

Wide, white, sandy beaches, and the clear blue waters of the Jonian sea offer shallow, safe, unpolluted bathing for eight months a year. Elsewhere, rocky coves invite exploration. Beaches are relatively quiet, even in mid-summer, except for Sundays when everyone goes to the beach.

All along the coast and on some beaches, speciality restaurants provide excellent local fresh fish and pasta dishes. Half an hour drive will find you lunching at the friendly Hotel Le Voilier at Torre Pali where you will find one of the more unspoilt beaches.

Ugento boasts historic monuments and architecture. The castle is open daily for visits for a small fee. The museum is currently being restored and due to re-open shortly. Art exhibitions are frequent.

The local pottery, Falcone, at Ruffano is worth a visit. where you can see pots being thrown and hand decorated.

The not-to-be-missed County town of Lecce (just half an hour's drive away) famous for its Baroque architecture and Roman Amphitheatre, is considered the 'Florence of the South'.

Good fresh food is available within walking distance of Casa Ugento from a choice of vegetable shops, delicatessen and small supermarkets. While Ugento shops are closed on a Thursday afternoon and Sunday, the nearby town of Torre San Giovanni (10 minutes by car) houses a 7 day a week delicatessen and vegetable shop. Superstores are to be found further afield in Casarano, Lecce, and Racale.The local pottery, Falcone, at Ruffano is worth a visit, where you can see pots being thrown and hand decorated.

Events in both Ugento, local towns and the Salento Peninsula are advertised on notices posted in several main streets, or by fliers in restaurants and bars.

Ballroom and line dancing are popular local pastimes. Imbibe the atmosphere of an evening of dancing, pizza and beer at Torre Mozza a few minutes drive along the coast road.

A network of street markets in nearby towns enable a market visit every day of the week. Markets sell a wide range of goods, from furniture and clothes to food.

All along the coast and on some beaches, speciality restaurants provide excellent local fresh fish and pasta dishes. Half an hour drive will find you lunching at the friendly Hotel Le Voilier at Torre Pali where you will find one of the more unspoilt beaches.

How to get there

Ugento is easily reached by superstrada (free motorway) from Brindisi (less than an hour) or Bari (approx 2+ hours) airports via Lecce and Gallipoli. Brindisi is a direct flight with Ryan Air from Stanstead. Alitalia also fly to Brinidisi but this involves a change at either Milan or Rome. Car Hire with Auto Europe we have found is the most cost effective and efficient. Brindisi has been recently renovated making it extremely easy and convenient to access the car rental facilities

Activities near Lido Marini

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms).
Master bedroom with study, double french doors, king size four poster bed, grand wardrobe, large writing desk, leather chair.
Bedroom 2 also with king size four poster bed and 2 comfortable large settees in lounge area with airy volta a stella' ceiling. Beautifully acqua tiled 'wet-room' with shower with 'state of the art' white suite. Power shower, bidet, wash-handbasin, dual flush wc. Low-voltage halogen lighting.
Kitchen - High vaulted ceiling. Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Iron, Ironing Board. Newly installed spacious kitchen in beech and stainless steel. Doors to cortile and street. Traditional corner fireplace. Halogen lighting, electric oven, gas hob, ample fridge/freezer space.
Lounge - Terrestrial TV, DVD, Radio, CD System. Two comfortable, six-foot settees in the lounge for curling up with a book, TV/DVD viewing, or listening to the radio/cd.
Dining Room - Elegant dining room comfortably seating 8. Period style furniture and original, traditional tiled floor. Sumptuous padded 'Lion' chairs surround the imposing 3 metre-long carved dining table. Ample seating for dinner parties. Double doors open to 'cortile'.
House Linen, Towels Provided. Real Fire. Friendly neighbours can be relied on for local knowledge and for purchase of home produced olive oil and wine.

Further details outdoors:
Wheelchair Access, Suitable For Elderly, all rooms on street level with easy access through double doors. Terrace, BBQ, Garden Furniture. Short flight of steps leads to secluded private terrace for 'al fresco' dining. Pretty flower-filled walled courtyard with sun all day. Table and four chairs, shaded in part by bamboo screen.

Further details

Saturday evening sees the historic paved town square come to life with local events. The wide sandy beaches are less than 10 minutes by car or shuttle bus. The choice of beach and clear, unpolluted, blue sea offer a variety of facilities. The numerous quiet local roads enable you to explore the many 'undiscovered' villages of the Salentine region

Conditions

Deposit of 20% required on booking - refundable with diminishing penalties according to date of cancellation.
Balance of monies payable 6 weeks before arrival date.
Payment by cheque drawn on UK bank to Wendy Pulley.
On arrival caretaker will receive refundable deposit of £150 against breakages and damage to property.
Final Cleaning will be charged at the rate of £25,unless otherwise advised.
Personal Property Insurance advised.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
low season	19 Apr 08	24 May 08	300£  300	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season	24 May 08	12 Jul 08	400£  400	0-	0-	1 Week
high season	12 Jul 08	23 Aug 08	500£  500	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season	23 Aug 08	27 Sep 08	400£  400	0-	0-	1 Week
low season	27 Sep 08	1 Nov 08	300£  300	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
20% non returnable deposit 8 weeks prior to arrival. Refundable deposit against damage and breakages of £150 to be paid to the caretaker on arrival. Independent insurance advised.
Changeover day Saturday. Departure by 10.00 hours. Arrival after 15.00 hours. Caretaker has key. Final cleaning £25. All linen and towels provided. Electricity included.

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Name:	Martin Pulley
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