Ostuni holiday villa rental, Cisternino with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, disabled access, balcony/terrace, internet access

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Villa Sant'Annina, Tosca (villa)

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Villa Sant'Annina is a wonderful country house set in the most magnificent rustic grounds where we harvest everything from olives and almonds to clementines and figs. There is a large kidney shaped swimming pool and a full sized tennis court .The womderful grounds have panoramic views right down to the sea in places and towards the beautiful city of Cisternino. It is a great base for exploring the region. The villa is within 20 minutes of the best beaches in Puglia and 4 wonderful and very different towns (Cisternino, Ostuni, Martina Franca & Locorotondo) with their wonderful buildings, restaurants, gelaterias and colourful markets. There are also great attractions for kids including the zoo safari theme park Fasanolandia.

The villa has recently been completely refurbished throughout to a very high standard, sympathetically retaining the lovely stone trullo and lamia which date back hundreds of years. The villa sleeps up to 16 in 3 sections. It is perfect for larger families or for families holidaying together. The 3 sections sleep 4+4+8 each and each section has a private kitchen and bathroom (or two!).

Sant'Annina boasts one of the largest private pools in the region	Villa Sant'Annina - our home in paradise
500 miles of beautiful sandy coastline	Newly fitted kitchen in ground floor of Sant'Annina

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The Puglia/Molise region

This is the ideal holiday for those in search of the real Italy. Puglia is so unspoilt that as you drive through the countryside and walk through the cobbled streets you can well believe that nothing has changed in 500+ years. The local towns are full of winding streets with breathtaking views around each corner. The food is fabulous (you have never tasted tomatoes until you taste a Puglise tomato!) and the locals are the friendliest in Italy. There are lovely bars and markets and beaches and restaurants. In the summer the place is bustling with Italians on their holidays and the atmosphere is magical.

Puglia is known as the breadbasket of Italy due to the fact that most of the country's fruit, veg, pasta and olive oil are produced here. The area is very lush and green with some of the most ancient and impressive olive trees in the world - some thousands of years old. The region is wonderfully unspoilt and the holiday choice of Italians who love the 500 miles of sandy white coastline. It is also famous for the stunning Trulli which fill the countryside, particularly in the beautiful Valle D'Itria where the World Heritage site of Alberobello (Trulli Land) is situated. It is the perfect holiday choice for non touristy types who want a taste of true Italy. You will not find many bars and nightclubs here but you will experience some of the freshest and loveliest food of your life at some of the lovely restaurants. Historically, the region has been occupied more often than any other in Italy so there are some very interesting archeological sites and cities to visit. Villa Sant'Annina is situated right in the heart of the Valle d'Itria zona Monti. We challenge you to find a more beautiful spot!

Ostuni / Cisternino area

Villa Sant'Annina is wonderfully positioned to explore the whole region. It is very close to the beautiful old city of Cisternino with its lovely old cobbled streets, fantastic restaurants and bars, and old market. It is also a short drive to Ostuni. Ostuni is a stunning medieval white city, offering some of the best cuisine in Italy! It is a very vibrant city with a huge weekly market and the friendliest locals in Italy. Even at peak season, it remains very Italian and unspoilt. It is the place where Italians take their holidays! The villa is just 15 minutes away from the stunning Ionian coastline - 500 miles of white sandy beaches. The nearest beach is the best family beach in the area, complete with fantastic beach restaurant (very cheap, fantastic fish!)There are plenty of places to visit from the stunning World Heritage site, Alberobello (trulli town), to the beautiful city of Lecce (the Florence of the South!). For kids there is the fantastic Fasanolandia zoo safari and theme park plus the chance to be at one with nature and see where 90% of the Italy's pasta and olive oils are produced.

Puglia is most famous for its unique Trulli buildings. Crafted from stone, these amazing ancient stone structures have now mostly been renovated to provide stunning rural accommodation. The walls are several feet thick, keeping inhabitants cool in the summer and warm in the winter beneath their stunning domed ceilings.

Must sees…
The best time for sight seeing is around 5pm when the temperature begins to drop and locals dress up to take their passegiata.

Cisternino - Stunning town in the heart of the Valle d'Itria. Packed with restaurants and bars in the ancient cobbled streets of the historic centre. Famous in the region for it's rosticcerias (freshly BBQd meat) but also home to one of the best vegetarian restaurants in the universe!

Oria - One of our favourite towns in the region, yet mostly undiscovered and wonderfully unspoiled. Steeped in history, this beautiful town is a fascinating and beautiful place to visit. Also, lots of wonderful cheap places to eat out and the best gelateria in Puglia. Equidistant to Ionian and Adriatic coasts.

Centro Storico, Ostuni – just walk and walk. Every corner you turn holds another breathtaking view. Stunning. Our favourite church is next to the town hall in the Piazza.

The following towns are all a short drive from Ostuni, and well worth a visit.
Martina Franca- The road to martina is a lovely drive – full of Trulli and Masserie. Martina itself is a baroque jewel -extremely elegant and well worth a visit.

Cisternino / Ceglie – smaller pretty towns with lots of character. It is worth visiting these towns for the drive alone which offers lovely scenery.

Alberobello – remarkable sight and a must see while you are here. Home of the trulli. Good to combine a trip with a trip to the amazing Castellano caves nearby.

Lecce is about 45 – 60 minutes drive. It is known as the Florence of the South, but I prefer Lecce any day! Wonderful Baroque architecture. Elegant university city. Masses to see and lots of shops!

Gargano peninsula – This is a treck, North of Bari. You will need to set off early, but once you are there you will see some of the most stunning coastline and country side you have ever seen in your life. Regarded by many as the loveliest place in Italy.


Egnazia - Ancient Roman port of Greek origin. Extensive ruins and fascinating museum. Also look out for the many Dolmens - Bronze age stones dotted about the region.

Markets

Every Saturday morning there is a fantastic market in Ostuni which sells everything from food to furniture. Fabulous ceramics and cheap for everything. Also, 2nd Sunday of each month, antiques market around old walls of centro storico. There are great markets in local towns nearly every other day of the week if you miss the Ostuni Saturday market.

Rainy days
For kids, there’s a big ten pin bowling / amusement arcade on the road out of central Ostuni to Pilone.

There is also a fabulous Zoo safari with huge funfair / theatre in Fasano.

In Monopoli there is a ‘play planet’ – indoor play centre for kids. not my idea of a picnic but the kids love it and they serve geat pizza!

The caves in Castellano are huge and very impressive. They are a great rainy day option. Guided tours are available in English.

Eating Out

Puglia is known as the breadbasket of Italy due to the wonderful supplies of oil, pasta and fresh fruit and vegetables it produces. Locals will boast that the best is kept in Puglia. There are an abundance of fantastic restaurants in the area from romantic cave restaurants in the historic centre to fabulous fish restaurants on the beach. Each property is furnished with an information pack, detailing our personal favourites!

Beaches

Where can we start! Puglia has 500 miles of the most stunning sandy coastline. From tiny, deserted sandy coves to big family beaches complete with all facilities, the region boasts the loveliest beaches in Italy. You need never visit the same beach twice. Again, you will find our personal recomendations in your info pack. The coast is about 10 minutes from Ostuni centre (or 30 seconds from Villa della Torre!)

History and Architecture

The region is steeped in the most fascinating history with much evidence of both Greek and Roman occupancy. The buildings that Puglia is famous for are the beautiful Trulli - conical or domed roofed farm buildings made from local stone. They are an extraordinary sight. There are many accounts as to how and why they first appeared - most of them rather fantastical! Whatever the reason, they make the region very special!

How to get there

Ryanair offers direct bargain flights to either Brindisi or Bari from Stansted.
Alitalia offer 1 stop flights from Heathrow to Brindisi or Bari. Huge range of times and prices, some very competitive with just a 1 hour stop off in Rome or Milan.
British airways fly to Bari from Gatwick
Brindisi is 35 minutes away, Bari 65 minutes.
Many guests also choose to fly to Naples, Pescara or Rome and drive cross country. Alternatively Easyjet and myair among other bargain carriers, fly internally to Brindisi or Bari from Italian airports like Pisa, Venice, Rome, Milan or Verona.
Stop press!! Puglia has just been announced as a major Ryanair Hub. Many many more routes across Europe are appearing all the time to and from Bari and Brindisi.

You will need a car to explore the region and take advantage of the 500 miles of sandy beaches!

There are ferries from Bari and Brindisi to mainline Greece.

Activities near Ostuni

Facilities

Further details indoors:
'Tosca' and 'Violetta' comprise the whole of the first floor of Sant'Annina and sleep 4 each. Each is completely self contained and private.These apartments look over the olive groves and towards the stunning Valle d'Itria. They lead to a roof terrace with amazing panoramic views, with a short staircase leading directly to the pool area, tennis court and wonderful grounds. The villa is great for families, as there are often other children to keep young ones entertained. It is also perfect for large family holidays of for families holidaying together. The property splits neatly into 3 sections. It is available to rent as a whole or as a portion of the whole. Tosca and Violetta are very similar, the only difference being that Tosca's bedrooms intercommunicate and can accommodate a cot. Violetta's are completely separate.

Further details outdoors:
The grounds are extensive, richly stocked with olives, almonds, vines, avocados, citrus and soft fruits. The owners regularly harvest the produce to make their own wines, olive oil and preserves. There is a barbecue area, beautifully dining areas and stunning panoramic views towards Cisternino and in places towards the sea. The swimming pool has a shallow end for kids and a very deep end and is set amongst the lovely fruit trees. There is also a full sized tennis court! The beautiful pool is the largest in the area!(normally available mid May - mid Oct, subject to weather). There is also a small playground area for little ones.

Further details

No smoking in house please.

There is a washing machine for communal use in a small wash-house. This is available between 9-11.30am each day only. 2 loads are included per apartment per week.

Please note, these typical Pugliese farmhouses / trulli are wonderful - but do not expect to be surrounded by kew gardens! These grounds are rustic olive farms. We think they are stunning but please do not expect rows of pansies. They are not neat gardens (which is why we love them so much!)

For an extra charge we can often offer...
* horse riding
* guided tours
* Shopping and dinner party service
* Welcome meal on arrival.

Please ask for details and rates *(subject to availabilty)

Conditions

Refundable breakages deposit required.

All of our properties are strictly non smoking. Thank you!

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Tosca/Violetta sleeps 4	27 Mar 10	29 May 10	375£ 375	6969	6969	4 Nights
Tosca/Violetta sleeps 4	29 May 10	5 Jun 10	545£ 545	0-	0-	1 Week
Tosca/Violetta sleeps 4	5 Jun 10	19 Jun 10	425£ 425	8585	8585	4 Nights
Tosca/Violetta sleeps 4	19 Jun 10	4 Jul 10	495£ 495	9090	9090	4 Nights
Tosca/Violetta sleeps 4	4 Jul 10	4 Sep 10	795£ 795	0-	0-	1 Week
Tosca/Violetta sleeps 4	4 Sep 10	18 Sep 10	545£ 545	0-	0-	1 Week
Tosca/Violetta sleeps 4	18 Sep 10	1 Oct 10	425£ 425	8585	8585	4 Nights
Tosca/Violetta sleeps 4	1 Oct 10	23 Oct 10	375£ 375	6969	6969	4 Nights
Tosca/Violetta sleeps 4	23 Oct 10	30 Oct 10	425£ 425	0-	0-	1 Week

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

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

Price includes local information pack, welcome pack of essentials, linens and bath towels.

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

10% discount for third week

10% discount for parties of less than 10 booking whole property

Last minute offers available (10% off if booked within 3 weeks - very limited availability)

10% supplement for school holiday bookings low season

For smaller parties, we are happy to rent out the individual apartments. Please see the links to our other properties at the bottom of the page.

We require a 25% deposit to secure your booking, with the balance plus a returnable security deposit payable 6 weeks before the start of your holiday. On receipt of your deposit we send you a detailed info pack with lots of recommendations, directions, house rules etc. On receipt of this we give you a 48 hour cooling off period. After this time we can only accept cancellations if we are able to rebook your slot.

We offer supersur gas heaters for colder weeks. Gas cannisters can be collected locally and are not included in your rental price.

Guestbook for Villa Sant'Annina, Tosca

''Everything great! Place is beautiful, done lots of exploring & eaten way too much! U lucky people having a place here!'' J.D. Beckenham

"We have had the most fantastic holiday in this beautiful home, and really enjoyed discovering Puglia....can't wait to come back next year!" - E.H. Shoreditch

"Beautiful house, beautiful location, FANTASTIC pool and tennis court. Thank you." - A.M. Cardiff

"Thankyou for your wonderful hospitality and for introducing us to this gorgeous part of the world. We'll be back." - B.M. & G.S. Amsterdam


''The villa was perfect for our large family - very spacious and well equipped ''
S.C. Isle of Whight

''The house was a fabulous base to explore Puglia. We will certainly be back, ''
M.R. Paris

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