Historic seaside apt. w/ views
About the home
This superb Italian holiday house is an old limestone building, situated in the Historic Centre, of the picturesque and lively town of Monopoli. The house has four floors and roof terrace. From the terrace there are wonderful panoramic views. You can look down on neighbouring roof terraces, or watch the day to day life in the streets below. You can admire the old town skyline with its many church-towers and in the distance the Adriatic sea shimmers. Almost within touching distance is the cupola of the nearest church, the Purtgatorio, which gives its name to our small street Via Purgatorio. Just behind Purgatorio rises the tower of the Cathedral, the pearl of Monopoli. Only to the South, you will get a glimpse of the coastline and in the far distance you will discover the horizon of the Adriatic Sea.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 10, 4 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Monopoli - Capitolo, 50m |
| Access: | Car essential Nearest amenities: 1km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Sea view |
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| General: | TV, Video player, CD player, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 3 family bathrooms |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 10 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace |
Further details indoors:
Sleeps: 10
The house has two hundred years' of history. Its traditional construction, with thick walls of natural stones, makes it a superb place to stay and live in. All the rooms have vaulted ceilings which give a feeling of space and air. Like many urban dwellings in Italy has high ceilings and combined with the thick walls - prevents excessive heat and is therefore cool even on the hottest summer days.
The Puglia/Molise region
Puglia is a wonderful area to consider. It offers at least one excellent archaeological museum, a host of cathedrals dating back to the 10th century, Greek and Roman ruins, a gleaming necklace of lively fishing villages, one of Europe's largest forests, a chain of medieval hill towns, and some of the very cleanest beaches and water in the Mediterranean.
The Monopoli area
Monopoli is a very nice town on the sea, famous, apart for its beaches and clean waters, also for its baroque churches.
What is there to see?
Cathedral - it is one of the most attractive examples of Baroque in the entire Apulian region. Its imposing monumental front is flanked on the left by an elegant bell tower that has markedly projecting cornices separating its floors. Notable is the Byzantine icon portraying the Madonna della Madia - legend tells that the sacred image was washed up from the sea on a stack of trunks, that were then used for the building of the trussed roof - very well-preserved and of fine workmanship, it dates from 1280.
Santa Maria Degli Amalfitani - a Romanesque building erected at the beginning of the twelfth century on a pre-existing rock settlement.
Abbey of Santo Stefano - a fortified complex built in 1086, the remains of an old church survive in the inner courtyard, still inside there are the visible remains of the Roman settlement of Turris Paola, one of the landing places for nearby Egnazia.
Castle - bounded on three sides by the sea and protected on the fourth by a moat that no longer exists, it was used as a prison until the beginning of the twentieth century, the castle has been recently restored and today houses the Municipal Archaeological Museum on its first floor.
Purgatorio Church - with images of skeletons on its doors. Inside you will find familiar Baroque interior but on the adjusting chapel you will find mummies of some local citizens. If the church is closed then you can watch some of the mummies through the street window.
Palazzo Palmieri - central square of the Centro Storico.
Madonna del Soccorso Church - old grotto with frescoes was dug out of a natural cavity in the rock.
The Region - It consists of 99 districts(“contrade”) characterized by the presence of ‘Masserie Fortificate’ of ancient Roman origin, Rupestrian Churches, neo-classic villas and houses. The outstanding landscape consists of almond and olive trees, apart from fruit trees of all sort and vegetables cultivation.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Bari Palese or Brindisi Casale: 55 km |
| Railway: | Monopoli: 10 km |
| Ferry: | Bari: 50 km |
We recommend coming by air and then asking for a private transfer. If you would like to have further information please feel free to contact us and we will do our utmost to help you.
By Plane from Bari Palese airport (www.seap-puglia.it) which is about 55 km away from villa
By Plane from Brindisi airport (www.seap-puglia.it) which is about 75 km away from villa
By train
- Nearest railway station is Monopoli(www.trenitalia.it) which is about 1 km far from the house. Trains come from every major towns of Italy. Regional trains are each hour.
By Car coming from North
Driving on the SS16 toward south (direction to Brindisi), exit to Monopoli - L'Assunta
By Car coming from South
Driving on the SS16 toward north (direction to Bari)
Activities near Monopoli
Waterpark
Golf within 30 mins drive
Walking holidays
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Reviews
![]() 03 Feb 2013 |
The house we lived in is called Solglime, and the best part of the house is all the space available for the tenants, and of course the top terrace. Less than one minute away you find a cozy... more Response: Thank you very much for your so kind words! It has been a please having you as our guests and we can't wait to see you back in Puglia! Kindest regards, Angelo |
![]() 02 Feb 2013 |
We are a group of friends, in our 50s-60s who will be renting this wonderful house for the fourth time this year. We have previously had sweet summer holidays in old-town Monopoli, but this time we... more Response: Thank you very much for your so kind words! It has been a please having you as our guests and we can't wait to see you back in Puglia! Kindest regards, Angelo |
![]() 26 Sep 2012 |
We were a group of friends renting the entire house. It is very traditional and charming, with a nice roof terrace offering sun and nice views over the roofscape of Monopoli. As cars are not allowed... more |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| low | 22 Sep 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 790 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| promo | 3 Nov 12 | 15 Dec 12 | £ 630 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| xmas | 15 Dec 12 | 12 Jan 13 | £ 1090 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Prices for group size 10 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| promo season | 12 Jan 13 | 23 Mar 13 | £ 768 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| easter season | 23 Mar 13 | 6 Apr 13 | £ 976 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| low season | 6 Apr 13 | 1 Jun 13 | £ 976 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| med season | 1 Jun 13 | 13 Jul 13 | £ 1120 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| high season | 13 Jul 13 | 3 Aug 13 | £ 1280 | - | - | 5 Nights |
| peak season | 3 Aug 13 | 24 Aug 13 | £ 1440 | - | - | 5 Nights |
| med season | 24 Aug 13 | 21 Sep 13 | £ 1120 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| low season | 21 Sep 13 | 26 Oct 13 | £ 976 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| promo season | 26 Oct 13 | 21 Dec 13 | £ 768 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| xmas season | 21 Dec 13 | 11 Jan 14 | £ 976 | - | - | 3 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.
Balance is due cash at the beginning of holiday after the check-in with the manager/owner, if you are not able to pay cash, you should pay the total amount by bank transfer before your arrival (cheques and travellers cheques are not allowed).
Due to the security and legal reasons law we will check-in only guests who have compiled our booking- and agreement form.
Security deposit EUR 250 by credit card.
Final cleaning mandatory EUR 100.
Free intermediate cleaning with change of linen and towels.
Electricity is billed by use EUR 0,30/KWh.
Heating is billed – only is used – at EUR 75 per week.
Bed linen and bath towels - EUR 10 per person.
2 free bikes on-site.
No pets allowed.
Please be sure to leave the house in good conditions.
Arrival time is mandatory in the afternoon between 4pm and 8pm (unless otherwise agreed).
For arrivals after 8pm an extra charge will be applied.
Please advise us of your departure time at least 24 hours before.
Latest check out is at 10am.
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* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 4 years listed You are contacting Lucia Zazzera HelloApulia (property manager) Payment accepted
Languages spoken ![]() The property manager is based in Italy and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This house has received 5 reviews from previous guests. ![]() |
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