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Apartment |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Ostuni Centre in Ostuni

From £558 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

4 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

This mansion is is a 18th-century palazzo in the heart of Ostuni which has preserved the charm of ancient manors. It overlooks the central park 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 , 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. It has 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.

Nearby Ostuni, at only a 10 min drive from us, you can find the San Domenico Golf Course, a stunning 18-hole golf course on the Adriatic Sea. Few minutes from us you can practice horse-riding and there are 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 by Ryanair, Easyjet and British Airways).

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The 200 sqm first-floor apartment is accessed through an imposing door which leads to a grand hall and staircase. It is very comfortably furnished throughout with antiques and, unlike most apartments in the centre of town, it also has a private terrace and a garden.
Interiors are beautifully decorated and furnished with antiques while maintaining modern comforts. The large kitchen has been recently refurnished with high-quality, wood, Italian design cabinets: it has oven and hob, microwave oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, toaster and large table with 4 chairs. There is a formal dining room with seats for 8 persons, plus two large and elegant lounges.
Two bedrooms available: one has French windows opening onto the patio and garden and has wonderful antique twin beds that may also form a double bed. The other large double bedroom has a balcony and ornate antique wrought iron bedstead. Large bathroom with shower and tub, plus small laundry room with a washing machine. The solarium/terrace is also furnished with garden furniture. Free satellite TV and broadband Wi-Fi Internet connection are provided in the main apartment.

Further details outdoors:
Table and chairs/sun loungers for al fresco breakfasts and evening meals in the Summer on the large terrace.

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

Further details

50% down payment for confirming reservation; balance payable at least 2 months prior to arrival.
10%-Discount off the second and subsequent weeks for long stay.
EUR 50 surcharge does apply for final cleaning. Wi-Fi internet access and utilities are included in the weekly price.
Luxurious Frette bed and bath linens provided.

EUR 300 security deposit payable on arrival (check or cash), returnable at the end of the stay if there are not any major breakages.

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.

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The Villa Facade

 

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The Entrance Room

 

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The Lounge Room

 

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The Master Bedroom

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, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Apulia.

The weather is generally very sunny and warm, mitigated someway by coastal winds, and you can expect gorgeous days from April to October/November 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 an hour's drive.

The Ostuni / Ostuni Centre 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

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- 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

Reviews

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30 Oct 2011

“What a place!” We traveled to Italy many times and stayed in many apartments /villas in many different regions and it is safe to say that Palazzo Auris is one of the nicest of them all and definitely will be one of... more

05 Jul 2011

“Accomodation with character & convenience” We chose Palazzo Auris at short notice for a week's break in June. We wanted to avoid the 'furnished for tourists' type of rental & we were not disappointed. The very large apartment... more

03 Jul 2011

“A unique apartment in Ostuni!” Wonderfully located 19th century palazzo facing onto lovely public gardens, within easy walking distance to the main piazza of Ostuni, with nearby cafes, food shops and excellent restaurants. All... more

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01 Jun 2011

“Classic Italian Accommodation in an Ideal Location” We stayed at this amazing apartment for just over three weeks and our hearts broke when we had to say goodbye. We were looking for somewhere peaceful to get away from it all yet somewhere with... more

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"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 Auris 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.
"We stayed at this amazing apartment for just over three weeks and our hearts broke when we had to say goodbye....", Sarah H.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
March & April 2012	10 Mar 12	28 Apr 12	670€ 670	0-	0-	1 Week
May & June	28 Apr 12	30 Jun 12	860€ 860	0-	0-	1 Week
July	30 Jun 12	28 Jul 12	940€ 940	0-	0-	1 Week
August	28 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	1140€ 1140	0-	0-	1 Week
September & October	1 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	860€ 860	0-	0-	1 Week
November	27 Oct 12	17 Nov 12	670€ 670	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Tariff Notes:

A surcharge of EUR 50 ( £ 45 ) does apply for final cleaning.

Utilities are included in the weekly price, except for April and November: in these months heating charge, if heating is required, is EUR 50 per week.

Refundable EUR 300 security deposit required upon arrival.

We can accept payments by bank transfer or PayPal in GBP or Euros. For payment by PayPal, please add 4% of the amount sent to contribute to their handling charges.

10%-discount off the second week for 2-week reservations. Please enquiry for other promotions on long stays. Long rentals considered: large discounts applicable

50% down-payment required to confirm reservation, balance to be paid 2 months prior to arrival.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations received up to 4 months prior to arrival: full refund;

Cancellations received from 4 to 2 month prior to arrival: 50% refund;

Cancellations received within 2 month from arrival: no refund.

Please note: to any refund will be deducted any eventual banking fee.

Availability

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2 years listed You are contacting Gianfranco Auris Landline n/a Mobile +39 335 7518500 Payment accepted Credit cards accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in Italy and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This apartment has received 4 reviews from previous guests.