Marina di Novaglie holiday villa rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, air con

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Peschu de Aquaduce (villa)

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Aquaduce is set in a tranquil and prominent position above the bay and village of Novaglie, just a 3 minute walk from the waters edge.

Charming Novaglie has two great restaurants and a tiny harbour where you can buy fresh fish from the boats as the catch is brought home.

Within in approximately one hour you can visit most of Apulia's must see town's and cities, and on the doorstep are many which are equally as beauìtiful and waiting to be discovered!

The idyllic sea and beaches of the Basso Salento are within a stone's throw from the house.

See our website for more photos and information!

Pool and solarium overlooking the bay	Sitting Room leading onto the Terrazza
Dining with a view!

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The Puglia/Molise region

Salento is the southernmost tip of Italy's stiletto. Bathed in sunshine year round, and steeped in a rich multicultural history, it's the perfect place to combine the two great pleasures of Italy: Art & Culture and the Sea. Beautiful Baroque limestone cities like Lecce, the Greek influenced white hill town of Ostuni, the small fortified city of Otranto, historic Gallipoli and the famous Valle d'Itria, home of the Trulli, are all within easy reach. Staying with us at Aquaduce places all this on your doorstep.

During the long, long summer, town Festa's are frequent and themed for the town Saint or a regional gastronomic delicacy that's just come into season. Day's and nights of food, processions, Salentino Pizzica music and the hypnotic Taranta dance, and of course light and firework displays that the rest of Italy has had to abandon for logistical reasons.

Artisans work in most towns, producing exquisite linens, bright, traditional ceramics, stone carving and wrought iron. In Maglie, the craft of Papier Mache becomes an art form.

Food in Salento is a reflection of it's geographical position and it's chequered history. The rich red soil produces Italy's finest olive oil, an abundance of fruits and vegetables, and cheeses that are seldom found elsewhere.
The sea produces an array of shellfish and fish as curious and as vast as the coastline itself. With of course a dash of the heat of the pepperoncino so loved in the South.

The two coastlines of Salento differ enormously. Aquaduce is on the Adriatic coast. A wild and rugged area which is a National Park. Commercially undeveloped, it is a haven of tiny rocky bays and crystalline waters. A boat trip will reveal caves and grotto's and freshwater plunge pools. For a confidant swimmer, a few brief seconds underwater at a rock face, and you'll surface into a quiet, luminescent aquamarine world with a cathedral dome of stalctites. Snorkling and scuba diving conditions are perfect.

The Ionian coastline is peppered with small holiday towns and white sand beaches with flower-strewn dunes. Ideal for families with smaller children as the tourquoise waters are shallow and safe. There are both beach establishments with all facilities as well as beautiful open access beaches.

The Basso Salento has a myriad of beautiful and quiet designated 'cycle tour' paths and roads for those who like a slower pace to their sightseeing.

Marina di Novaglie area

Marina di Novaglie belongs to the larger feudal towns of Gagliano del Capo and Alessano. It is still primarily a tiny fishing village, which nestles at the centre of a tourquoise bay surrounded by a rugged shoreline. Perfect for those who seek the antidote to the Italian beach of umbrella's and sunbeds! Bag a boulder and stretch out.

The harbour has been hewn from the solid rock and offers protection to the half dozen traditional fishing boats which return each day to supply local restaurants.

Lo Scalo is an elegant restaurant, frequented by many famous visitors to Salento, including one of Pink Floyd. Their terrace overlooking the bay is virtually overhanging the bay. A three-course meal, including a good local White is around E30.00. a head . They also have waterside terraces where you can rent umbrella's and sunbeds with of course, aperitivo service, if the boulders of the bay are not for you!

At the Sirenetta, Franco and his family run a Bar, Trattoria and Pizzaria overlooking the bay. Great, fresh fish, simply cooked, homemade traditional pasta dishes, and the best pizzas from an olivewood fired oven. A three-course meal including local White is from E20.00 pp.

A tiny kiosk down on the rocks supplies cold drinks and snacks. Its so picturesque that it was used as a film location last Summer!

Then there is the Ciolo bridge and bay with the famous Restaurant and nightclub 'Gibò' perched high above. Watch the brave souls who dive from the rocks (even the bridge on occasion) into the crystal waters of this tiny inlet while enjoying Aperitivo hour on the terrace of Gibò. Or spend the night dancing in one of Italy's most beautiful clubs.

Local produce markets move from town to town each day ... and on Sunday the Lungomare at Santa Maria di Leuca becomes a shoppers paradise as stalls set up to sell a vast array of clothing, footware and leathergoods, soft furnishings, local ceramics etc. Go early to avoid the crowds and the heat!

Just 20 minutes from Aquaduce is the renowned thermal Spa town of Santa Cesaria, which provides a selection of treatments.

How to get there

AIRLINES.
Ryanair and British Airways operate from Stanstead or London Gatwick respectively.Ryanair operates budget airline services from London Stansted to Bari and Brindisi. Bari is a two hour drive from Aquaduce and Brindisi is approx. 1 hour 20 mins. British Airways also flies to Bari from Gatwick.

For late bookings during the summer you can go to holidaygenie.com as flights through Rome and Milan are often available at half the price of the budget airlines.

CAR HIRE
Car hire is highly recommended. A selection of car hire companies, Hertz, Avis etc. can be found at the airports, both of which are newly built. The site www.holidayautos.co.uk give good rates with the rental companies.

RAIL
There is a reasonable mainline train service into the city of Lecce, and a sporadic service from Lecce which stops in Gagliano del Capo. Consult www.trenitalia.it

Activities near Marina di Novaglie

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Aquaduce has been furnished as is our home, to be comfortable and relaxing. Linens towels and robes are top quality. In the kitchen there are small extras, such as a blender, juicer etc....and there's simple white china and nice large wine glasses!

A spacious terrazza overlooks the sweep of the bay, with al fresco dining facilities and a barbecue area.
The large verandah, with wicker garden furniture and sun loungers provides a comfortable space to read that holiday novel or sunbathe in perfect privacy.

Inside, a large living room is cool and comfortably furnished, and has cable t.v. a small Italian/English library and a selection of board games. The kitchen is equipped for those who love food and enjoy cooking. A fridge/freezer, hob, microwave and dishwasher...and a Bialetto or two!

The two double bedrooms, with views to the olive terraces, are furnished simply and comfortably, with cool, crisp cotton bedlinen and large soft towels. Towelling robes are also provided. A twin bedded room overlooks the hillside. All rooms have shutters for shade and mosquito netting on the windows. The two bathrooms both have showers and hair dryers.

Air conditioning free for 4 hours/day. Full time + 40.00 euros /week.

A Welcome pack is provided for your arrival. Linens are changed weekly, and for a small extra charge, may be changed twice weekly.

Maid service or a cook may be arranged separately if required.

Further details outdoors:
A washing machine and ironing facilites are provided outdoors on the side terrace.

We have a traditional wooden fishing gozzo available for a day at sea visiting the grottos, fishing or diving if requested.

Private pool 12 x 6 meters open from 31 May to 11 October.

Beach towels are NOT provided.

Smoking is permitted ONLY on the terrace, verandah and outdoor areas.

Further details

Rates Saturday to Saturday all inclusive.

25% booking deposit required.

Balance due 30 days before arrival.

Conditions

A Meet and greet service from airports is available on request - extra charge. Please enquire.
A Refundable Security and Breakages Deposit of 300 euro is required on arrival.
Extra Linen/Towel change 15 Euro per person per week.

Owners Heather and Batti (an Australian/Italian couple) are resident on the property and are available for help or information if required during your stay.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
PROMOTION	3 Apr 10	25 Apr 10	550£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week
LOW SEASON	25 Apr 10	30 May 10	850£ 766	0-	0-	1 Week
A HIGH SEASON POOL OPEN	30 May 10	4 Jul 10	1300£ 1,171	0-	0-	1 Week
B HIGH SEASON POOL OPEN	4 Jul 10	29 Aug 10	1850£ 1,667	0-	0-	2 Weeks
C HIGH SEASON POOL OPEN	29 Aug 10	26 Sep 10	1300£ 1,171	0-	0-	1 Week
LOW SEASON POOL OPEN	26 Sep 10	10 Oct 10	850£ 766	0-	0-	1 Week
PROMOTION	10 Oct 10	28 Nov 10	550£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Rates Saturday to Saturday all inclusive.

The rates are for villa from 2 to max 6 people

Security deposit required of 300.00 CASH to arrival, refund to departure minus final cleaning charge 100.00 euro.

Air conditioning free for 4 hours/day, full time + 40.00 euros /week.

25% booking deposit required

Balance due 30 days before arrival.

In "SUMMER HIGH SEASON " min stay is 2 week .

Guestbook for Peschu de Aquaduce

Posted On : 16/08/2008 9.12.51
Superbe maison! Tout y est soigné et accueillant! Cadre naturel magnifique! Accueil sympatique des propriétaires. Merci pour la nouvelle piscine et la belle terrasse sur le toit qui ont rendu notre séjour encore plus agréable et comfortable. Bravo à Bati et Linda et merci pour tout!"

Posted By: Adrian S., Switzerland. E-MAIL


Posted On : 22/07/2008 0.44.02
In June we enjoyed a very relaxing holiday at Linda and Batti's villa. The accommodation was very comfortable and spacious with everything one needed in an extremely unspoilt location. The 'welcome pack' was excellent and very much appreciated. Linda and Batti, were friendly and helpful hosts and we spent a delightful day with them on their boat exploring the local grottes and surrounding beaches. The views looking out accross the Adriatic Sea from the balcony as well as the excellent roof terrace were suberb and very relaxing.


Posted By: Ray and Estelle Johnson, Bristol, England. E-MAIL


Posted On : 27/06/2008 8.22.14
" Our family very much enjoyed staying at Aquaduce. We found the location of the property to be on a beautiful, quiet and peaceful hillside, central to the region, and close to restaurants, beaches, and other towns. Amazing views from the terrazza and the absolutely georgeous rooftop terrace. We found the property to be very clean, beautifully decorated and furnished, with everything we required (& more!!) for our stay. The owners were very kind, extremely helpful and always available, which made our vacation even more enjoyable. We look forward to another stay in the future."

Posted By: John & Marie Alcamo, Toronto, Canada



Posted On : 04/06/2008 10.23.03
We recently spent a fantastic week at Aquaduce.
The Villa is very well set up, everything you could need with spectacular views of the
coast. The terrace provides the perfect location for a glass of wine in the evening.
Linda and Batti were the wonderful hosts, even cooked us dinner one night
(A big fresh fish from the local village)
and took us out on their boat for a tour of the coast line and the amazing caves
scattered up and down.
We found ourselves chasing schools of tuna with a line over the back of the boat.
They were everywhere but we lacked the skills to catch them.
Loved the place, perfect for a relaxing time on the Salento Coast.


Posted By: Luke and Cat, London, UK.



Posted On : 20/07/2008 12.26.41
We spent a very relaxing week in June at Linda & Batti's truly lovely villa. Everything was on hand to make this a special location, from the roof terrace to the extremely well equipped villa, we really could find no fault. Linda and Batti were hospitable hosts (but never obtrusive) and we had a great day out on the boat followed by a very sociable dinner. The area is unspoilt, the locals incredibly helpful and friendly. In all a beautiful location in a first class villa.

Posted By: Roger and Linda , Bristol, UK. E-MAIL

03/09/2007 13 00 05
THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR A MEMORABLE STAY .
PUGLIA WAS BROUGHT TO LIFE BY LINDA AND BATTI .
THE COASTLINE WAS DISCOVERED WITH PICNIC TRIPS IN THE GOZZO ,A BEAUTIFUL FISHING BOAT ,CAPTAINED BY BATTI !!
THE CHILDREN DIVED INTO HIDDEN GROTTOS OF AZURE BLUE ,OPENING INTO CAVERNOUS SPACES ,HERE THEY FOUND SMALL ABALONE SHELLS, STILL PROUDLY WORN AROUND THE NECK .

HIDDEN TREASURES OF A DIFFERENT KIND CAME IN THE FORM OF VENUES IN SPECTACULAR SETTINGS ON THE COASTLINE ,TO SAMPLE DELICIOUS SEAFOOD AND PASTA .

OUR BEST EVENING WAS SPENT IN A MASSERIA ,WHICH PROVIDED THEIR HOMEGROWN PRODUCE IN A SETTING THAT WAS MEDIEVAL AND EXCEPTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL.
IT WAS A SIMPLY 'ART ' AT IT'S VERY BEST , BROUGHT INTO EVERY DIMENSION , AMBIENCE,FOOD, SERVICE ,MUSIC, DANCE . SOMETHING MY FAMILY WILL REMEMBER ALWAYS .

THE VILLA WAS IMMACULATE AND SIMPLY FURNISHED WITH VIEWS TO THE SEA .
THE HOSPITALITY TO OFFERED TO US WAS 5 STAR .
A REAL GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT .
A HEARTFELT THANKYOU,
FROM THE WILKINSONS
posted by Giles & Isobel Wilkinsons England

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