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Home description
A unique opportunity to experience the ex-pat lifestyle while holidaying in Puglia. Casa Mare is owned by English ex-pats now resident in Italy and who are now making their spacious, well-equipped home available for your exclusive use for just a few weeks each year. Benefiting from beach location, 12x6m solar heated swimming pool, external hot tub, air-conditioning, Wifi internet and all the comforts of home (including 5 cats) all in the heart of Puglia. Fresh seasonal produce including asparagus, artichokes, peaches, strawberries and of course tomatoes, salad and herbs are freely available from our gardens. The Puglia Chef is on hand too, to provide catered meals - traditional Pugliese style - if required (additional costs apply).
Casa Mare
12m x 6m pool
Comfortable living room with every entertainment
Uncommercialised beach - 20 metres from the door
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The Puglia/Molise region
Puglia is an unspoilt region of Southern Italy. If you want to experience traditional Italy, Puglia is the place for you. Warmth, from the sunshine and the local people, hospitality, tranquil olive groves, superb cuisine and wine. Everything you could want from a holiday in Italy.
Close to Lecce, the Florence of the South, and to the Port of Brindisi, the historic centres of Ostuni, San Vito dei Normanni, Cisternino, Ceglie and others are all within an easy drive. Fasano Zoo Safari and Alberobello, home of the Trulli, the port of Otranto, Gallipoli and and many other beautiful towns/cities are all within 1 hours drive. There is a Water Park near Gallipoli.
Lendinuso is walking distance from Casa Mare and has a wonderful bakery/corner store open all year and a great butchers (seasonal) as well as markets, geletaria, pizzeria and other entertainment in the season. Torre San Genarro is also close by, half an hours walk or 5 minutes by car. Live entertainment in the season offering small supermarket, bakery, cafe-bars, restaurants and beaches. Nearby towns have supermarkets, butchers, fishmongers, greengrocers, post office, bank and hairdressers. Also some great restaurants and cafe-bars. Large hypermarkets, Auchan and Carrefour, within 20 minutes drive.
Casa Mare is mid way between Lendinuso and Torre San Gennaro. Both are Italian holiday villages. During the season there are often open air shows and local dancing. Both have restaurants, pizzerias, gelaterias etc.
Torchiarolo is a small town and has everything you need including a great family run trattoria (excellent food, superb wine).
How to get there
Flights : RyanAir from Stansted to Brindisi (nearest airport) or Bari. British Airways from Gatwick to Bari April to October, Al Italia via Rome or Milan, British Airways from Gatwick to Naples.
Brindisi is 30 minutes drive from Casa Mare, Bari is 90 minutes and Naples approximately 3 and half hours.
Car hire is recommended.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Brindisi: 20 km
Railway:
San Pietro Vernotico / Squinzano: 10 km
Ferry:
Brindisi: 20 km
Activities near Torchiarolo
Sports: Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation
Facilities
Luxuries:
Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property, Private outdoor pool (heated), Sea view
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Airconditioned three bedroom villa. Large spacious rooms all fully equipped to a high standard.
The living room has sea views and is equipped with large flat screen tv and entertainment centre, satellite tv with some English speaking channels. An extensive range of DVDs and english books are available.
The two master bedrooms each have a king size bed and a single bed (can be three single beds if required). The third bedroom has a standard double bed. All bedrooms have ample storage space and are equipped with hairdryers.
The kitchen is fully equipped with everything a keen cook requires. Meals can be provided if you don't want to cook yourself.
Note: the shower room is an outside shower room, near the pool.
Further details outdoors: 12m x 6m solar heated swimming pool with solar bubble cover, cleaned and maintained daily.
The outside verandah looks out over the lawn, patios and pool and has sea views. Perfect for alfresco dining.
In the pool area there is an outside bar with fridge for day long cold drinks.
Extensive vegetable and fruit gardens with produce available seasonally.
Further details
Casa Mare is available between 1 April and 30 September for a maximum of six weeks in that period. Check in time 16:00, check out time 11:00 (flexible if no arrivals due on your check out day) Owner / caretaker is on the property in separate self-contained apartment - available to help make your holiday special.
Conditions
25% deposit required to secure your booking. Balance payable 12 weeks before holiday start date. Security deposit £250, refundable at the end of your holiday.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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April/May
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900£ 900
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1250£ 1,250
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1400£ 1,400
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Booking is held for 7 days while 25% deposit is paid. Balance is due 12 weeks before rental start date. Payment can be by bank transfer to UK bank or by credit card (2% surcharge). Security deposit of £250 can be paid by UK cheque or by credit card (no surcharge, deposit is refunded to your card).
Availability notes
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Casa Mare is only available between 1st April and 30th September each year. A maximum total of six weeks will be rented between 1st April and 30th September each year.
Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/40748
Contact details for home 40748
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Debbie Lane
Mobile:
+39 349 1816546
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Advertiser joined: 31 Oct 2007 This property added: 31 Oct 2007
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