Ostuni holiday apartment rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, internet access, rural retreat, TV

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Villa Auris (apartment)

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Villa Auris is a 18th-century palazzo in the heart of Ostuni which has preserved the charme of ancient mansions. It overlooks the central park, so-called Villa Comunale in Southern Italy, and it is minutes on foot from the finest restaurants and shops in Ostuni and from the medieval, whitewashed citadel.
The apartment on rent is a large, luxury 200 sqm flat on the first-floor of Villa Auris, classically decorated, accessed through an imposing door which leads to a grand hall and a magnificent staircase. The apartment is very comfortably furnished with antiques and also boasts a terrace and garden to the rear. It has 6 large, high-vaulted rooms: Ante-room, large lounge with comfy armchairs, with a convertible sofa for two extra persons, dining room, large kitchen with oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, toaster and table and chairs; master bedroom with ornate antique wrought iron bedstead & double room with wodden twin beds, bathroom, laundry room.

Besides the main, large apartment, a studio with ensuite bathroom is now available for booking at Villa Auris. Cosy and recently renovated, this studio apartment is stylishly furnished with Italian design accessories and can host two persons. Ideal to be booked together with the main apartment for an extra-couple of friends or just independently for two people. Ensuite bathroom tiled with Bisazza glass mosaic. It has a fireplace and a kitchen corner with built-in appliances (dishwasher, 4-ring hob, microwave oven and fridge with freezer). Rental rates range from EUR 300 to EUR 450. Discounts available for joint booking with the apartment. Please enquiry for further information.

Nearby Ostuni you can find a 18-hole golf course, horse-riding facilities, archeological and roman ruins and breathtaking architecture: the baroque city of Lecce is at 60 km, while lusty beaches are at just minutes by car . Ostuni is conveniently located at 30 min from Brindisi Int'l Airport and 1h drive from Bari Int'l Airport (both connected to London Stansted by Ryanair).

The Villa Façade	The Master Bedroom
The Entrance Room	The Private, Secluded Garden

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The Puglia/Molise region

Ostuni is located in the High Salento in Apulia or the Heel of Italy, in Southern Italy, in an area famous for its wilderness and still uncontaminated wildlife, with villages full of Baroque and Romanic churches and palazzi. Ostuni is near the famous, medieval Castel del Monte, and Alberobello, the two UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Apulia.

The weather is generally very sunny and warm, mitigated someway by coastal winds, and you can expect gorgeous days from April to October included. Temperatures are in the range of 20-35°C in summer and 15-25°C in springtime.

The ancient citadel of Ostuni extends on the southern end of the Murgie hills, on the top of a mount with steep cliffs. According to tradition, its name, Ostuni, derives from the ancient Greek word “astu-neon”, which means “New City” and it was built probably about two thousand years ago, on the remains of a previous town.

There are several lovely beaches around Ostuni, from sandy Pilone, to rocky Costa Merlata, and a naturist/nudist beach at Torre Guaceto, a WWF protected area.

Close to Ostuni you can find the Unesco sites of Alberobello, a pitoresque town of trulli, and Castel del Monte. Other loverly places to visits are Martina Franca, Cisternino, Locorotondo, while a little bit further you can go to Lecce, also named the little Florence of the South for its stunning baroque buildings, and then Gallipoli, Santa Maria di Leuca, the Southernest point of Continental Europe.

As the agricultural powerhouse of Italy, Apulia (or Puglia) has some of the finest and best value foods and wines in the country, together with fabulous Adriatic and Ionian beaches, usually within half and hour's drive.

Ostuni area

Ostuni, also known as The White City because of its whitewashed houses, sits high on the Mount of Ostuni looking out to the close Adriatic Sea. The city still preserves its medieval citadel, with narrow streets and typical architecture, and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding olive-tree countryside and sea. The modern city of Ostuni developed around the XVIII and XIX centuries at the basis of the medieval citadel and features beautifully elegant palazzi in the Neoclassical or Greek Revival Style, like our Villa Dorica.

Loads of entertainment, restaurants and bars in the old town. Shops open until the early hours of the morning in summer. Good selection of shops in the new town. Huge market on Saturdays. Antiques market on the 2nd Sunday of every month.

There are several lovely beaches around Ostuni, from sandy Pilone, to rocky Costa Merlata, and a stunning beach at Torre Guaceto, a WWF protected area, which becomes a naturist/nudist beach in the off-peak season. If you want to drive a little farther, you can encounter fabulous sandy beaches on the Ionian Coast, all usually within half and hour's drive.

How to get there

- Ryanair flights to Brindisi and to Bari - Villa Dorica is just 30 km from Brindisi Airport (80km from Bari Airport)
- Car hire available at Brindisi and Bari airports, from Hertz and other companies: Please note Ryanair has special fares with Hertz (€15/day)
- There are always local taxis available at Brindisi Airport: a trip Ostuni-Airport should be around € 60 (Please enquiry for a direct pick-up at a negotiated fare of € 50)

Activities near Ostuni

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Interiors are beautifully decorated and furnished with antiques while maintaning modern conforts. Large kitchen with oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, toaster and table and chairs. Large bathroom with shower and tub, plus small landry room with a washing machine. The solarium/terrace is also furnished with garden furniture. Satellite TV provided

Further details outdoors:
Table and chairs/sunloungers for al fresco breakfasts and evening meals in the Summer on the large terrace accessing the secluded garden. Both terrace and garden are on the same floor as the apartment.

Villa Auris is just in front of the public gardens, on a large avenue, few meters away from the medieval citadel of Ostuni and close to the major attractions. Fine restaurants and shops are nearby.

Further details

40% down payment for confirming reservation; balance payable on the arrival day. 10%-Discount off the second week for 2-week reservations. EUR 50 surcharge does apply for final cleaning. Utilities included in the weekly price. Superior quality bed linens and towels provided.
Reference prices stated in EUROS. Website prices quoted in GBP are only indicative and refer to the moment of publishing: they are subject to exchange-rate fluctations.

Conditions

Refundable security deposit required of 300 euros. 40% advance payment required to confirm booking.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
April	12 Apr 08	1 May 08	640£  508	0-	0-	1 Week
May & June	1 May 08	1 Jul 08	700£  556	0-	0-	1 Week
July - SPECIAL OFFER	1 Jul 08	1 Aug 08	600£  476	140111	230183	Flexible
August	1 Aug 08	1 Sep 08	970£  770	150119	290230	Flexible
September	1 Sep 08	1 Oct 08	790£  627	12095	240190	Flexible
October	1 Oct 08	1 Nov 08	750£  595	0-	0-	1 Week

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

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
A studio apartment with ensuite bathroom is now available for booking at Villa Auris. Cosy and very Puglia typical, it is stylishly furnished and can host two persons. Ideal to be booked together with the main apartment for an extra-couple of friends or also indipendently. Ensuite bathroom tiled with Bisazza glass mosaic. It boasts a fireplace and a fully equipped kitchenette. Rental rates range from EUR 300 to EUR 450 per week, utilities and quality bed linens and towels included. Discounts available for joint booking with the apartment. Please enquiry for information.

Tariff Notes:
A surcharge of EUR 50 does apply for final cleaning.
Utilities are included in the weekly price.
Refundable EUR 300 security deposit required with final balance payment upon arrival.
We can accept payments by bank transfer or PayPal in GBP or Euros. For payment by PayPal, please add 5% of the amount sent to cover handling fees.
10%-discount off the second week for 2-week reservations. Please enquiry for other promotions on long stays.
40% down-payment required to confirm reservation.

SPECIAL OFFER IN MAY: 11 to 17 MAY 2008 ONLY €560 instead of €700.

Guestbook

A really charming place... Thanks for everything. Kate P.
I loved your apartment, can't wait to come back... Cheers, Sandy D.
We had a great vacation, in a gorgeous place, with fabulous hosts. Tom R.
We had such a great time in Ostuni and Villa Dorica is a refined and tasteful house. The owner was so friendly and helpful, thanks for everything. Jean-Paul R
Thanks for everything, we loved Ostuni and your palazzo! Sandra and Paul
Great location, great food, and great accommodation. Ciao and see you soon. Stuart O.

Availability notes

To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/10208

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Name:	Gianfranco A.
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