Casa Machiavelli

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Townhouse |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Ostuni Centre in Ostuni

From £245 per week |  From £35 per night

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car advised, no pets allowed

About the home

ENTIRE INDEPENDENT HOUSE in the characterful old part of town,2 bedrooms(1 master with en-suite,1 smaller double)+Sofa bed(no cushions),High domed ceilings,Exposed stone throughout,Natural stone flooring,2 bathrooms,Large separate kitchen/dining area,Air-con in every room,Contemporary designer furniture+fittings,Gas central heating,Split level (360' panoramic) terrace with sea views,Suit families or couples sharing.

Casa Machiavelli is only a short walk from the many bars and cafes that are dotted around the winding cobbled streets of the historical centre 'Centro Storico'. Situated in the beautiful old part of town, The park 'villa comunal' is literally just around the corner and has a lovely cafe and children's play area.
A truly stunning, independent 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. High domed ceilings and quaint little stone entrances, traditional arched doorways and exposed original stonework. Casa Machiavelli is an enchanting little townhouse which oozes character. Ideal for a romantic getaway for two or a fun, self-catering holiday for a family of up to 6. Air-con in every room and gas central heating, our property is suitable all year round.

The house has a large double master bedroom with en-suite shower/wc room (also boasting its own double opening) and 1 smaller double bedroom. In the living area there is 1 very easy to use double sofa bed (with no large cushions to deal with) which is tucked away to the right so not to be seen from the dining area, and also a 'walk in' wardrobe space if used as a bedroom.
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.
The split level 'terrazzo' has 360' panoramic views over the city and down to the Adriatic sea, provides dining for 6, and 4 sun loungers.

There is air conditioning in all rooms and gas central heating.
Discounts available for long term lets!

Facilities

Further details outdoors:
It is possible to park directly outside Casa Machiavelli for unloading purposes, and you will always be able to find free parking from between 50-200m from our house....even during festival time!!

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 £150 or €150 refundable security deposit is required, for breakages or excessive cleaning, and can be paid directly to Pauline on your arrival. Pauline will return this to you on departure, subject to a satisfactory property inspection.

Casa Machiavelli is available for short term lets (6 or less days) but please note that a charge will be made for the final clean. 2 People - €55 - 4 People - €65 - 6 People - €75

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Cosy master bedroom at night

 

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Large modern kitchen/Dining Area

 

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Living Area with easy to use (No Cushion) Sofa Bed

 

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Large Kitchen/diner with balcony and high domed ceilings

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 dependent 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, ice cream 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.

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

How to get there

What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

Map showing the Ostuni Centre areaReset Map

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

Guestbook for Casa Machiavelli

Just a quick mail to thank you for letting us stay in your lovely house in Ostuni. We all agreed that the house was in a great location within easy walking distance of the endless superb restaurants that Ostuni has to offer. The house itself was beautifully renovated, very comfortable and equipped to a very high standard. J. Walter.

James and I wanted to say that we had the most amazing week at Casa Machiavelli. The house was beautiful, wonderfully equipped and superbly situated. We were very fortunate with the weather - just one amazing lightening storm on the Wednesday and Pauline was great getting the keys to use. We will highly recommend to friends in the future. We had a fantastic holiday.
Many thanks, B. King.

Hi Shayne, I would just like to say that yes, the house was beautiful. We did indeed get to Riccardos: tres chic! I would've liked to go back and sit inside (we were on the steps outside) but it was too hot for indoors really and we were loving exploring all sorts of other places :) Not sure we got to Osteria Piazzetta Cattederale, but we ate out several times and were never disapointed (the best place was probably Pierino Le Inglaise in Monopoli, suggested by Pauline - heaps of the freshest seafood ever! Wonderful!) The house was beautiful and it was great to have a base in such a great City from which we could explore Puglia. All in all, though, we loved Ostuni and were very impressed with the house. Plus Pauline is great at her job - she recommended some lovely places to visit and is such a natural networker that she was putting everyone in touch with each other throughout the holiday :) Thanks, C. Wilkinson

Hi Shayne, Just wanted to tell you that we had a fabulous time staying in your house in Ostuni. Ostuni we loved and took some of your restaurant recomendations especially enjoying Tempo Perso and the Cathedral. The latter we went to twice as it was so good. Also enjoyed drinks at Riccardos and Gipas 111. All in all very good. Had day trips to Lecce, Martina franca and the caves. Loved them all but especially Lecce. We stayed in Matera before going to Ostuni, i would definately recomend a trip to the sassi there as it was just so different and extremly spectacular. Think it is achievable for your future guests to do a day trip there and would put it very high on the list of things to do. After Ostuni we had 4 days in a hotel just outside Otranto, again very beautiful although unfortunately we had the bad storms which caused flooding in some of the towns. So thank you again, you have a very comfortable beautifuly decorated house. Regards. Julie and Stuart

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
April	1 Apr 11	1 May 11	315£ 315	4545	4545	Flexible
May	1 May 11	1 Jun 11	350£ 350	5050	5050	Flexible
June	1 Jun 11	1 Jul 11	385£ 385	5555	5555	Flexible
July	1 Jul 11	1 Aug 11	455£ 455	6565	6565	Flexible
August	1 Aug 11	1 Sep 11	560£ 560	8080	8080	Flexible
September	1 Sep 11	1 Oct 11	455£ 455	6565	6565	Flexible
October	1 Oct 11	1 Nov 11	315£ 315	4545	4545	Flexible
November - March	1 Nov 11	1 Apr 12	245£ 245	3535	3535	Flexible
April	1 Apr 12	1 May 12	315£ 315	4545	4545	Flexible
May	1 May 12	1 Jun 12	350£ 350	5050	5050	Flexible
June	1 Jun 12	1 Jul 12	385£ 385	5555	5555	Flexible
July	1 Jul 12	1 Aug 12	455£ 455	6565	6565	Flexible
August	1 Aug 12	1 Sep 12	560£ 560	8080	8080	Flexible
September	1 Sep 12	1 Oct 12	455£ 455	6565	6565	Flexible
October-March	1 Oct 12	1 Apr 13	315£ 315	4545	4545	Flexible

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

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

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4 years listed You are contacting Shayne Wise Landline +44 01708 753128 Mobile +44 07961 912340 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This townhouse has so far received 0 reviews.