Ostuni holiday townhouse rental, Ostuni Centre with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, air con, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Casa Machiavelli (townhouse)

Home description

Casa Machiavelli is only a short walk from the many bars and cafes that are dotted around the winding cobbled streets of the 'Centro Storico'. Situated in the beautiful old town and just off the main road that leads directly down to the historical centre. The park 'villa comunal' is literally just around the corner and has a lovely cafe and children's play area.

A truly stunning, independant house which has recently been fully renovated to a very high standard. The property boasts modern contemporary furniture set to a backdrop of original stonework that complement each other to enhance the natural aesthetics of the building. The original layout and characteristics have been kept intact with designer Fixtures added throughout. Furniture has been carefully sourced and installed to help create a warm, homely and welcoming surround.

The house has a large double master bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower, and 1 single bedroom with bunkbeds. The master bedroom has exposed stone walls and stone 'star-vaulted' ceiling. It also boasts its own double opening and is nice just to sit with the doors open, a double espresso and chocolate croissant in hand, and let the warm morning sun slowly awaken you while you plan your forthcoming day.

The property provides a large kitchen/dining area which is separate to the living area. The tiled kitchen surround incorporates a washing machine, fridge freezer, four ring hob and microwave/oven combi unit. You also have a double door leading to the balcony at the front of the house.

As you enter the dining area, on your right you will see an arch that leads to the living area. You have a quality, very easy to use (no cushions) sofabed. There is seating for five with a walk in wardrobe/space if used as a bedroom. The sofabed is tucked away to the right so not to be seen from the dining area. Exposed stone ceilings.

The split level 'terrazzo' has a spacious feel and looks over the entire city down to the adriatic sea, provides dining for 6, and 2 sun loungers. There are many plants on the terrace that give a cosy feel.

There is air conditioning on all floors and gas central heating.

Master Bedroom	Roof top Dining for 6
Living Area With Easy (No Cushion) Sofa Bed	Exposed Stone Stairwell

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The Puglia/Molise region

Puglia (or Apulia as the english like to refer) is largely a flat landscape of rolling countryside which is very much dependant on its agricultural successes. A land of olive groves and vineyards that has so far escaped the mass tourism that has engulfed the rest of the country.

Italians of the region very much like to work to live rather than live to work. Very little will obscure their tradition of afternoon siesta, where people will shut up shop and generally laze around for a couple of hours in the midday sun. Yet, just as the siesta proves to be a stubbornly immovable custom, so to is the 'passeggiata' - an evening stroll through the balmy cobbled streets as the towns reawaken and people come together for coffee, icecream and a good old gossip.

The weather is generally very sunny and warm, and you can expect gorgeous, sun drenched days from April through to October. Temperatures are in the range of 20-35°C in summer and 15-25°C in springtime. You will still find many, many days out of season where the weather is warm and the skies are clear.

Puglia has some of the finest and best value foods and wines in the country. Wine shops (“Entoteca’s”) and supermarkets are stocked with top quality DOCG wines from around £2 per bottle and an 8-course starter (“antipasti” ) in a top restaurant will cost from around £4 !

An area famous for its peaceful, untouched and natural wildlife, with villages and towns full of Baroque and Romanic churches and palazzi. Medieval castles and fortresses aplenty.

Ostuni / Ostuni Centre area

Ostuni is Ideally situated 6km from the coast line and directly between two major airports of the region. It is the perfect base in which to start your adventure into Puglia.
The town, also known as the 'Citta Bianca' white city is near the famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the medieval Castel del Monte (Bari) and Alberobello. The latter being the land of the 'trulli', which are curious, rounded white structures, with grey stone cone-shaped roofs. They are common in the province of Bari and Taranto, yet unknown in the rest of the world. The city Lecce, and the towns Locorotondo, Martina Franca and Gallipoli are also all a short drive away. The Grotte di Castellana (Italy’s largest underground cave network) and the fantastic Fasano Safari Zoo and amusement park, are only a short drive away too.

Rough Guide ; "one of the most stunning small towns of southern Italy", "a gleaming white splash of sun-bleached streets and cobbled alleyways"

Lonely Planet ; "stunning town of stark, whitewashed buildings", "the seemingly disordered tangle of narrow cobblestone streets, many little more than arched stairways between the houses, recalls a North African Arab medina"

There are several lovely “Blue-Flag” beaches near Ostuni including the lively Pilone 2 and Camerini at Villanova (by the “Il Faro” bar), the relaxed Torre Pozzella stretch and the gorgeous Torre Guaceto, a WWF protected nature reserve. For those who prefer to hang around in a trendy “Chill Out Bar” and dive from the rocks, there is “Jimmiz Bar” at Gorgonola.

Ostuni is littered with different places to try when the sun goes down. From quaint little restaurants that are tucked away neatly into a crevasse within one of the many winding lanes, to the most trendiest cocktail bars that you will ever find, that are sculpted and form their existance from the natural rock on which the town sits upon. All are open well into the early hours......with typical european measures...........so enjoy.

Our favourits cocktail bars:
Riccardo's
Gipas
Our favourite restaurants:
Osteria Piazzetta Cattedrale
Al Solito Posto
Pietra Luna (Villanova)

How to get there

Ryanair fly direct to Brindisi and Bari and are by far the cheapest.
You can find deals from as little as £10 each way including taxes.
British Airways and Alitalia also fly to Bari.
Car hire is recommended and both airports provide many on-site outlets.
Hertz offer discounted car hire through Ryanair otherwise Europcar, Avis,
National, Maggiore and Sixt all have outlets at the airports.
Brindisi is approx. 25 mins drive and Bari is approx. 50 mins.
Ostuni Railway station is approx. 2km from the old town and is possible to
be reached from either airport.
Taxis are available from both airports and railway station (aprox. €50 from Brindisi).
A private transfer can be arranged if requested.

Activities near Ostuni

Facilities

Further details

Our key holder Pauline, who is a british ex-pat, is a very friendly lady and has been living in Ostuni for the last 20 years. She will be more than happy to give you help and advice during your stay.

A £100 or €150 deposit for breakages is required prior to your holiday and is refundable immediately on your return (subject to a satisfactory inspection). To be reimbursed by way of cheque or paid directly into your bank account, whichever you prefer.

Casa Machiavelli is available for short term lets (4 or less days) but please note that a charge of €45 will be made for the final clean.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
April	1 Apr 08	1 May 08	280£  280	4040	4040	3 Nights
May	1 May 08	1 Jun 08	350£  350	5050	5050	3 Nights
June	1 Jun 08	1 Jul 08	420£  420	6060	6060	3 Nights
July	1 Jul 08	1 Aug 08	455£  455	6565	6565	3 Nights
August	1 Aug 08	1 Sep 08	560£  560	8080	8080	3 Nights
September	1 Sep 08	1 Oct 08	455£  455	6565	6565	3 Nights
October	1 Oct 08	1 Nov 08	350£  350	5050	5050	3 Nights
November	1 Nov 08	1 Dec 08	280£  280	4040	4040	3 Nights
December	1 Dec 08	1 Jan 09	280£  280	4040	4040	3 Nights
January	1 Jan 09	1 Feb 09	210£  210	3030	3030	3 Nights
Febrary	1 Feb 09	1 Mar 09	280£  280	4040	4040	3 Nights
March	1 Mar 09	1 Apr 09	280£  280	4040	4040	3 Nights

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

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
The property has air conditioning on all floors but it should be noted that there is an extra cost of €7 per day for the use of this. We have only ever found the need for this facility in the month of August, during an odd heatwave. If you to find that this is the case, then it is possible to forward payment to Pauline, our key holder, during your stay and she will arrange this for you.

Availability notes

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Name:	Shayne Wise
Tel:	+44 (0)1708 753128
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