Villa Traetta

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Villa |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Ostuni in Puglia/Molise

From £500 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Villa Traetta is a pretty panoramic villa with views of the city of Ostuni. Set in a quiet and tranquil setting yet just 2 minutes drive from Ostuni. With two double bedrooms and a newly fitted kitchen and bathroom upstairs, there is a self contained bedroom/living area with separate bathroom and own entrance downstairs which can sleep up to 4. Perfect for families or friends that want countryside and al frescso living close to thriving historic towns and some of the best beaches in Italy. The beautiful city of Ostuni rises like a white jewel from the olive groves and Ceglie Messapica is renowned for its culinary expertise with various highly regarded restaurants and one recently awarded a Michelin star.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The house is on two floors with two double bedrooms upstairs, living room, new kitchen and bathroom with access to a large terrace overlooking Ostuni. Downstairs is a large self contained apartment sleeping 2 people with bathroom and living / kitchenette area and it's own covered outdoor seating area overlooking the olive grove.

- Wide selection of DVDs, Books and CDs available
- Toy box with clean toys and beach items available for guests use
- Child covers on socket points and corner furniture protectors

Further details outdoors:
- Built in BBQ area
- Pergola with views of the olive grove with shaded eating area
- Children's paddling pool
- Sunbathing area on roof terrace
- Outside shower

The grounds are spacious, richly stocked with fruit and olive trees.

Further details

No smoking in the house please.

English speaking representative to meet and greet and answer any questions.

Towels and linen provided.

We can also offer (subject to availability)
- Italian classes
- horseriding
- dinner party service
- baby sitting
- guided tours

Conditions

Refundable breakages deposit of £200 required.

The property is strictly no smoking - Thank you!

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Pool overlooks olive grove

 

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Side view of villa

 

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Outdoor pool is close to house and outdoor shower

The Puglia/Molise region

Puglia officially gets more sunshine than any other region in Italy, thus extending the holiday season from Easter until the end of October. The climate is typically Mediterranean with dry heat in summer and mild in winter.

The Puglia region is famous for its blue skies, rolling sandy beaches, exquisite food and wines, amazing architecture and general laid-back lifestyle.

Puglia borders two seas, the Adriatic and the Ionian, and provides 80 per cent of Italy’s olive oil.

The fertile red soil,dry stone walls and warm climate give this area a distinctly 'eastern' flavour, where the trulli houses look like pointy hats.

Far from being dry and arid this narrow peninsular grows some of the best produce in Italy due to the water retentive soil. There are local wine cooperatives at Locorotondo (vino blanca) and Martina Franca (vino rosso) but you will also find small local wine producers where you can buy wine on the side of the road. You will love the wine but you will also love the price!

The Ostuni area

There are a variety of historic Puglian towns and cities to visit, small fishing hamlets or beaches to explore, many under-developed or somewhere you hire a lounger and sun umbrella. Here are some suggestions.

Ostuni
From the terrace of your villa you will see Ostuni. The old town is a citadel, built on the top of a hill and still fortified with the ancient walls. With its typically white-painted architecture, Ostuni is commonly referred to as "the White City” ("La Città Bianca") The old town is a maze of cobbled streets with delights around every corner. Fresh fish shops are plentiful with the best of the days catch and open late into the evening. Depending on time of day, you can eat or drink in any number of cool bars and enjoy some of the region’s finest restaurants. Or simply sit in the main piazza and watch the world go by with coffee or an ice cream. The ultratrendy Ricardo’s bar is a good place to watch the world go by. Each year a three day festival is held in the name of the city’s patron saint, Saint Oronzo, from the 25th to the 27th of August.

The market
The market is held every Saturday morning in the new town and is fabulous for meat, fish, fruit and vegetables. There are a huge number of stalls for clothing, shoes, fabrics etc. Discover how fruit and veg are meant to taste! Have a load up of meat, fish and salads and take home for a BBQ. On the second Sunday of the month there is also an antiques market in the centre of Ostuni.

The coast
The coast is lovely, with long stretches of clean sandy beaches and turquoise seas, interspersed by Greek-style rocky coves. We love to spend a typical Italian day at the sea, hiring a sun lounger and umbrella and having a fabulous value fresh-fish and wine lunch on the beach. If you prefer a more natural day at the seaside there are numerous unspoilt bays and sea-walks alongside this part of the Adriatic coast, dotted with medieval towers.

Ceglie Messapica
A short drive from your villa is the authentic hill town of Ceglie Messapica which is a beautiful place to wander around with a gastronomic reputation and some of the finest restaurants around, including one which boasts a Michelin star.

Day Trips
It is impossible in one holiday to see everything the region has to offer. Within a 90-minute drive of your
villa are the port cities of Bari and Brindisi, the architectural delights of Gallipoli and Lecce, the Ionian coast; the original “trulli town” of Alberobello; the pretty historic fishing village of Polignano with bars built into the cliffs; or even visit a Safari Park at nearby Fasano.

Cisternino

20 minutes away, Cisternino is a lovely place to wander around with a pretty pedestrianised historic centre and lovely little central piazza lined with cafes and bars. On Sundays in August they have free lunchtime classical concerts in the square. Also Cisternino is unique for its butcher/restaurants. You choose your cut at the counter and they cook it for you in the wood-fired oven.

Martina Franca
Around 30 minutes drive from your Villa, Martina Franca is a beautiful baroque town with a wide range of shopping facilities, bars and restaurants - wonderful for an evening passegiata followed by dinner in the square.

Monopoli
This is one of our favourite places - a 35 minute drive from the villa - Monopoli is a seaside gem with fabulous fish restaurants and delightful old fashioned outdoor cafe's, a beautiful old port, atmospheric winding streets and great shops and boutiques dotted around the town. Not in the tourist guides but definitely worth a visit.

Golf/spa

If you want to play golf there is a seaside 18-hole championship course about 30 mins away called Masseria San Domenico or a 9 hole called Masseria Torre Coccaro. Both have spa, pools and restaurants and visitors can hire clubs.

How to get there

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Nearest airport and personal favourite is Brindisi (about 30 minutes drive). Next best thing is Bari which is about an hour away. You can fly to Naples or Pescara and then drive (about 3-4 hours) or Rome (4-5 hours).
Best choice of direct cheap flights are Ryanair to Brindisi or Bari.
You can also fly with Alitalia who fly to Brindisi or Bari (stop off at Rome or Milan for about an hour). The flight times can be kinder, the flights cheaper and they depart from Heathrow.
British Airways fly from Gatwick to Bari.
Personal taxi services can be arranged from Brindisi or Bari.
Car hire is a must with the best deals through www.travelsupermarket.com and then choose Auto Europe who tend to be the most cost effective.

Activities near Ostuni

Reviews

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01 Nov 2011

“Lovely relaxing time!” My young family and I went for a May break and we really fell in love with the area. The house is simple, clean and comfortable. and there were ample toys to keep my 2 little ones entertained. May weather is perfect, as its sunny but not too hot. So we did lots of beach and walking, and eating! we spent hours on the Veranda, mainly catching the sun and reading. The town was easily accessible, and we enjoyed shopping around getting the daily bread/fruit and meat, and wine! A really chilled out break, basically ideal for relaxing and enjoying the South Italian Dolce Vita

21 Jun 2011

“Great villa for relaxing yet close to lively towns and beaches” Great villa for relaxing with the family - short drive to the centre of Ostuni / Martina Franca/Cisternino and other places of interest. The villa was clean, with a beautiful veranda overlooking... more

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The villa was perfect for a relaxing family beach holiday and we'll be back
Chris Hammond & family, Yorkshire.

Thanks for your hospitality and for introducing us to Puglia! G& M Cross, NZ

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Early breaks	31 Mar 12	3 Jun 12	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Early summer	3 Jun 12	1 Jul 12	675£ 675	0-	0-	1 Week
High summer	1 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	875£ 875	0-	0-	1 Week
Late summer	2 Sep 12	4 Nov 12	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Early breaks	31 Mar 12	3 Jun 12	565£ 565	0-	0-	1 Week
Early summer	3 Jun 12	1 Jul 12	725£ 725	0-	0-	1 Week
High summer	1 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	975£ 975	0-	0-	1 Week
Late summer	2 Sep 12	4 Nov 12	565£ 565	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Early breaks	2 Apr 12	3 Jun 12	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
Early summer	3 Jun 12	1 Jul 12	795£ 795	0-	0-	1 Week
High summer	1 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	1125£ 1125	0-	0-	1 Week
Late summer	2 Sep 12	4 Nov 12	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week

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

NB. Prices may be subject to change at the owners discretion.

This property is fantastic for a couple who want a relaxing holiday with space or friends travelling together who want privacy, or, with older children who may want to be together but with privacy provided by a self contained apartment.

10 % supplement for school holiday bookings in low season.

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.

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You are contacting Melissa Byrne Landline +44 0 7795805937 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This villa has received 2 reviews from previous guests.