Villa in San Vito dei Normannni, Puglia, Italy
Villa with Private Pool
Peaceful Location, Ideal Setting
Sleeps 4/6 (2 Bedrooms)
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Villa Poggio is superbly situated 1km outside the town of San Vito dei Normanni in a small residential village. The villa boasts a large private swimming pool and completely enclosed private gardens with a large variety of fruit trees. You will enjoy the rural tranquillity of the villa whilst being close to all the local amenities such as cafes, bars, shops, supermarkets and restaurants. San Vito dei Normanni is a town of just over 20,000 inhabitants located in Puglia, the heel of Italy's boot, and is just 5 minutes away from the Adriatic Coast and its many beaches. The town is a perfect location to relax and experience real Italy, but is also in an ideal location should you wish to discover more of this beautiful region. The villa is within easy reach of several airports (Brindisi 15 mins, Bari 1 hour, Naples 3.5 hours).
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | ||
| January - February | £450 | (includes heating) |
| March / April | £540 | (includes heating) |
| May / June | £600 | (includes aircon) |
| July / August | £750 | (includes aircon) |
| September | £600 | (includes aircon &/or heating) |
| October - December | £490 | (includes heating) |
| Christmas / New Year | £560 | (includes heating) |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds. Discounts available for longer rental periods. 10% discount for third week. 5% discount for low occupancy (up to 50% capacity - excludes July/August). Please check with owners for further information. Payment accepted via Pay Pal.
Changeover day
Flexible - check with owners.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with king size bed. 2 double wardrobes with drawers, chest drawers and carousel. Bedroom 2 with choice of double or twin beds. Double wardrobe, table, drawers and chair. Both have wall air conditioning unit, hairdryer and bedside table. |
| Bathrooms: | Shower cubicle, wc, bidet, wash basin. Wall cabinet and floor standing cabinet. |
| Kitchen: | New fitted kitchen, gas hob, electric oven, fridge freezer, microwave, toaster. The kitchen is equipped with crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils sufficient for 8 people. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, ironing board, steam iron and clothes airer. Beach towels, cool bag/ice packs, inflatables for pool, BBQ tools. |
| Living Rooms: | Lounge/dining room with corner divan & double sofabed, Display cabinet with satellite TV, DVD surround sound, variety of CDs, DVDs & XBox + games. Expanding table to seat 6. Leather dining chairs. Log burning open fireplace. Wall air conditioning. |
| Other: | Entrance area with occasional table and information welcome pack. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen are included. Change of linen is weekly. Towels are freely available. Beach/pool towels also provided for duration. Cleaning is included at the end of rental. |
Notes on accommodation
The garden is very child friendly as it is enclosed with stone walls/fencing and private entrance gates. In addition, the patio surrounding the villa has a further wall/shrubbery with 4 small gates which can be kept closed to enable very young children to play safely. The villa is equipped with automatic air conditioning units which deliver hot or cool air. The lounge has a feature open fireplace for romantic evenings during the cooler months. The owners are nearby to offer help and support if required (and may have occasional use of the pool).
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- internet access,
- air conditioning,
- room fans,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests)
Accessibility
The front door to the property allows wide access for wheelchairs and the villa is level throughout. There are 2 steps down to ground level outside but a portable ramp is available if required. Externally level paving extends to the pool. To the front of the property there is a long private gravel driveway and ample parking.
Outside
The property is set in a tranquil secluded spot. The front elevation is lined with mature trees. The garden is 4,500sq.m (approx 1 acre) and has a mixture of fruit trees; orange, lemon, apple, pear, plum, fig, cherry, apricot, pommegrannate, nespole, medlar as well as grapes, almond, walnut and olive. Guests are invited to eat whatever is in season. There is a large 12m x 6m swimming pool with roman steps for easy access, with bordering patio and landscaping. Adjacent to the pool is a further 6m x 8m sunbathing terrace enclosed by low level stone walls and gazebo for those hot summer days. The pool and patio area is well lit for relaxing in the warm evenings. Ample sun loungers are provided as well as outside shower for cooling off. Built BBQ for alfresco dining. Patio tables and chairs. Outside sink and washing-up facilities with hot and cold water. Covered veranda to front of villa with large marble table and padded wooden benches. Additional outside lighting to villa and driveway.
Coast/Beach
The nearest beach is Specchiolla 5 mins by car (3 miles). Only 10 mins by car (4 miles) from famous natural and marine reserve of Torre Guaceto BR its beautiful sandy beach of Punta Grossa. The Visitor Centre is nearby in Serranova. You can just explore the natural beauty of this protected Marine Area and Nature Reserve on your own, or you can partake in organised events such as bicycle trekking, excursions, sea-watching, yoga, sailing, snorkelling and walks.
Golf
For golf enthusiasts: San Domenico Golf Course. Location: Savelletri di Fasano. Situated near the small fishing village of Savelletri, built on the site of an old airfield on the edge of the village, with sea views from every tee. Par 72 6220m. Acaya Golf Club. Location: Acaya, San Cataldo, Lecce. This new course enjoys a wonderful unspoilt setting on the edge of the Cesine nature reserve and only 2km from the beach at San Cataldo. The clubhouse is a converted 17th century farmhouse. Riva dei Tessali Golf Resort. Location: Castellaneta. The Mezzogiorno's original golf course, founded in 1968 near the small beach resort of Castellaneta, set in scented coastal pine forest that offers welcome shade and shelter from the prevailing wind. Par 72 5947m. Metaponto Golf Club. Location: Metaponto. Only ten minutes apart, Metaponto and Riva dei Tessali are jointly owned. Metaponto is a longer and more open course set in an orange plantation.
Par 72 6284m.
Special interest holidays
For cycling enthusiasts Villa Poggio offers 4 adult mountain bikes and 2 small bicycles suitable for younger children should you wish to explore the surrounding countryside which is very flat with many attractive country lanes. An information pack is available in the villa for guests use.
Travel
Nearest airports: Brindisi at 20km, Bari at 60km.
Nearest beach: Specchiolla Beach at 3km.
Nearest motorway: Brindisi Bari (SS613) at 3km.
Nearest ferry port:: Brindisi at 20km.
Nearest railway: San Vito dei Normanni at 4km.
Car: Essential.
Distances
San Vito dei Normanni is 1km from Villa Poggio. Aside from all the usual amenities expected of a town with 20,000 inhabitants, the area is also of historical importance. Ostuni (known locally as ‘The White City’ so named for its white walls and its typically white-painted architecture) is approx 20 minute drive. Lecce ‘The Florence of South’ so called because of the quantity of important baroque monuments found there, is approx 40 minute drive.
Further details
There is a public tennis court within walking distance of the villa approx 500m. Fasano Zoo Safari and Fun Park is a brilliant day out for all,also Alberobello known as the Capital of the Trulli is very unusual with lots of buildings known as trullo.The trullo is a fascinating architectural feature of this area of Puglia, a building with conical roof made without mortar. Alberobello has special status internationally - designated a UNESCO world heritage site - because its collection of some 1,500 trulli in an urban environment is unique. Some of the trulli are now used for stores, restaurants, and lodging. But many are still inhabited by locals, who are very friendly to visitors. Alberobello is a tourist attraction, but it is not overrun, especially away from the main tourist honey pot, and most visitors are Italian. The town is the centre of an annual pilgrimage to the Basilica dedicated to the martyr saints Cosma and Damiano. Areas to visit, include the two trulli zones, the Basilica, Trullo Sovrano, the trullo church of St Antony and the trulli museum.
The protected coast and the nature reserve of Torre Guaceto is comprised of and encloses a precious stretch of an uncontaminated and charming coast where time seems to have stopped. The park extends itself at approximately 1000 hectares of land and 2000 hectares of sea that makes up an overall stretch of coast of approx 7km. The tall sand dunes which peak on the sea are studded in the summer season with lillies and are overcome by century-old junipers. Cripta di San Biagio 15 mins away from Villa Poggio (and signposted) is the 'Cripta di San Biagio', one of the most important 'Rock Churches' in the region. Inside this cave church, you will find 12th Century paintings, and exquisite, richly decorated frescos. Aquafollies Water Park in Lido Silvana on the Ionian Coast. There are daily markets selling fresh local produce. A complimentary welcome parcel of local produce is supplied on guest’s arrival.
Booking notes
25% non-refundable deposit to be made to confirm booking. The full amount is required 6 weeks before arrival date. The security deposit of 150 euros is required (payable with remaining amount) and will be reimbursed fully on guests departure providing no damages are found on inspection. Payment to be made by bank transfer.
Guest comments
Very comfortable & well equipped villa, lovely pool. Tranquil setting. Excellent hosts, well done... Peter & Jane (Newcastle-under-Lyme)
Thank you for your warm welcome and all your help and advice. You have a lovely villa and a gorgeous pool...Marty & Maureen (Bangor, Ireland)
Got villa we were looking for, a relaxing poolside holiday. Children were water babies, practically living in there. Villa well equipped and clean. Sally & Simon (Shottenden)
We've had a fantastic time and what lovely landlords you both are. We will look forward to another holiday in your villa and will highly recommend villa poggio to our friends. Michael and Joy (Stanmore)
We had a fabulous relaxing holiday. Angela and Steve are excellent hosts giving the attention required in an understated way. The villa is very well equipped and made for home from home. Excellent pool. Altogether more than we'd hoped for. Vanessa & Adrian (Beds)
For booking and further information
Angela Carter
Tel: (Italy) + 39 339 573 7726
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