Martina Franca holiday home rental with beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV

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TRULLI VISTA DELLA VIGNA (house)

Home description

Set in the world famous Vale of Itria with its centre at Alberobello,(town of a 1000 trulli and a world heritage site) this 200 year old trullo property is full of character and rustic charm , yet newly renovated into a comfortable holiday home and equipped to a high standard. If you are new to the area you are in for a real treat, as Apulian cuisine is a feast for the senses,and restaurants are everywhere, a mixture of mainland food tradition and tastes of the sea at extremely reasonable prices. At nearby Forcatella you can eat sea urchins and freshly caught fish and squid right on the beach!
Quietly situated, Trulli di Vista della Vigna is 1.5 km from the hamlet of Carpari with its shop, church and school and of course local wine maker! However nightlife, supermarket shopping and anything else you may need in Martina Franca or Cisternino is close at hand. Local markets are within easy reach every day of the week and during summer there are festivals and night markets to delight you, throughout the area. Walking round the historic town centres is always a joy in Apulia, but the old stone tracks near the property are also fun, you get an idea if how life used to be.

The two turrets (or trulli) from the sunny terrace which boasts a real pizza oven	The characterful well equipped modern kitchen
Dining 'alcova' with high chair	Relaxing on the terrace under a shady tree.

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The Puglia/Molise region

Cutlural cities, limestone caves, glorious beaches, whitewashed towns, perched high on hill tops, above olive groves, picturesque fishing villages, stunning cathedrals and castles, fine sandy beaches surrounded by rocky bays, vine covered slopes and delicious cuisine- This is Apulia!
The fertile red soil,dry stone walls and warm climate give this area a distinctly 'eastern' flavour, where the houses look like pointy hats, and is fondly referred to by those who know it, as 'trullishire'.
Far from being dry and arid this narrow penninsular grows some of the best produce in Italy due to the water retentive soil. There are local wine cooperatives at Locorotondo (vino blanca) and Martina Franca (vino rosso) but you will also find small local wine producers where you can buy wine on the side of the road. You will love the wine but you will also love the price!

Martina Franca area

The local towns are very different in character, one day you can be walking around the baroque 'centro storico' of Martina Franca, the next climbing the limestone steps of ancient Alberobello, town of 1000 trulli.(take a look at the world heritage site photos) A little further afield are the moorish walled towns of Ostuni or Monopoli on the coast, with its lively market where you can eat freshly caught octopus, drizzled in lemon juice. Matera town of stones, with its interesting 'sassi' has cliff dwellings (including a deluxe hotel for lunch) and cave churches with original frescoes dating back to the 8th century.
The unspoilt beaches of the blue Adriatic sea are about 25 km away by car, where we recommend you try some of the open air beach restaurants, selling fresh seafood literally ON the beach!
The local Puglian people are very friendly but do not all speak English so take the phrase book!

There is a safari park at Fasano for younger visitors and the renowned caves at Castellana Grotte are a spectacle not to be missed.

How to get there

Ryanair operates budget airline services from London Stansted to Bari and Brindisi which are both about an hour away from the property by car. British Airways also flies to Bari from Gatwick.
For late bookings during the summer we recommend you go to holidaygenie.com as flights through Rome and Milan are often available at half the price of the budget airlines. Although there is a branch train line from Bari to both Martina Franca and Alberobello, car hire is highly recommended. A selection of car hire companies can be found at the airports both of which have been newly rebuilt. It is also possible to fly to Naples and drive (about 4 hours) or fly to Pescara and drive down the coast. From October 2007 Easyjet flies to Milan Malpensa from Bristol. There are a number of connections to Bari from Milan Malpensa. Its also easy to reach Greece via a Ferry from Brindisi.

Activities near Martina Franca

Facilities

Further details indoors:
This 200 year old property consists of two cones of dry stone construction with walls over 5 foot thick in places, original massive stone roofs and an old stone lamia lime rendered on the outside. There is no need for air conditioning as the vaulted ceilings and thick walls ensure that the interior is cool in summer and stays warm in winter. (although in this area winter days can still reach 25 degrees) The accommodation comprises french doors leading from the terrace into a living space with sofa and chairs and a delightful chariot wheel light hung in the centre of the vaulted ceiling. The dining 'alcova' has table,and chairs. The kitchen is well equipped, with a gas hob, electric oven and grill, and other electrical appliances. There is a gas fired boiler for a reliable supply of piping hot water and central heating radiators for winter use as well as a wood burning stove for cold winter evenings.
Leading from the kitchen is a 'tunnel' to the double bedroom(also with folding bed if required) The bedroom has a hanging cupboard,ample drawer space, an open fireplace and french doors to the terrace. Adjacent is the modern shower room.

Further details outdoors:
Outside there is a low walled gravel terrace with paths leading to a garden in front. There is also a shade pergola with a swing seat, garden furniture and, you have the advantage of your own traditional pizza oven which can also be used for barbeques! There is ample gravelled car parking space, and behind the trulli is a well stocked orchard, the fruit of which you are welcome to pick in season (apples, pears , cherries,plums, walnuts, hazlenuts, persimmon, fig and quince.)
You will enjoy sleeping with the windows and doors open on summer nights, being protected by sliding bug screens, so you can hear the occasional clink of sheep bells.

Further details

Although privately situated in its own 6800 square metres of land, it is only 100 metres from the English speaking caretakers who are on hand to greet you and provide a welcome pack as well as to advise you about local facilities and attractions.
A selection of books are available in the house for your use as well as Scrabble and playing cards.

Conditions

£50 non-returnable deposit is required to secure a booking.The balance shall be payable four weeks before the commencement of the holiday, unless the holiday is booked less than eight weeks from its commencement then the full holiday charge shall be payable.
Cancellation: Any cancellation must be made in writing. Unless the property is re-let the Holiday maker shall still be liable for the full cost minus the £50 booking deposit. It is therefore highly recommended that you take out full holiday insurance cover.
The use of the accommodation and grounds is entirely at the Holiday maker's own risk.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
WINTER	2 Dec 07	22 Dec 07	275£  275	0-	0-	1 Week
EARLY SPRING	15 Feb 08	28 Mar 08	275£  275	0-	0-	1 Week
Mar 28 to June 26 2008	28 Mar 08	27 Jun 08	305£  305	0-	0-	1 Week
June 27 to Sept 4 2008	27 Jun 08	5 Sep 08	350£  350	0-	0-	1 Week
Sept 5 to Oct 30 2008	5 Sep 08	31 Oct 08	305£  305	0-	0-	1 Week
Oct 31 to Dec 19 2008	31 Oct 08	19 Dec 08	275£  275	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Preferred changeover day is Friday but other days can be negotiated. A colour brochure with booking form will be sent when you enquire.

Guestbook

"We have had such a lovely holiday in this little Trullo- a delightful home and the garden plus a wealth of wild flowers in the area has been a special joy " Mr and Mrs J Herefordshire.
"This Trullo is a wee gem of a find! Mr and Mrs G, Angus, Scotland
"We visited with our young son Daniel, who loved the Safari Park at Fasano and the Italian icecream! We all enjoyed the many unspoilt beaches on the Adriatic coast as well as lovely beaches on the mediterranean, south east of Taranto on the Ionian coast with little bays and crystal blue waters. " "
Mrs and Mrs K, Kingsbridge Devon
" A thoroughly relaxing time in a perfect setting" Mr C and Ms W , Powys

"If anyone who is a gourmet wants to visit somewhere not yet exploited by mass tourism, Apulia is a delight. There are lovely restaurants in Alberobello and one in particular has one of the best wine cellars in the whole of Italy! We have left details in the house for other visitors!"
Mr and Mrs H, Chelsea

" We thought we'd be going out every night but the local markets were so fabulous we found ourselves cooking up a storm in the well equipped trullo kitchen most evenings and eating seafood at lunchtime on the beach. We absolutely loved it and we'd recommend it to anyone. Matera where there is a whole town of cave dwellings and the caves at Castellana Grotte are also really worth a visit. " Mr and Mrs R, Chertsey, Surrey

Availability notes

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Contact details for home 20212 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Maria Parker
Tel:	+44 (0)1544 340260
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Advertiser joined: 22 Jan 2007 This property added: 22 Jan 2007

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