2 bedroom Townhouse in Ugento, Nr. Torre San Giovanni, Puglia, Italy
Stylishly Furnished Historic Townhouse
Will Take your Breath Away from the Moment You Arrive
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
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Casa Ugento is on the periphery of the historic centre of this friendly, hilltop town which boasts a 9thC castle and 13thC cathedral. Ugento is a bustling market town with good cafes, bars and restaurants all within a stone’s throw, on or around the several town squares. Casa Ugento's traditional, high-vaulted ceilings remain cool in summer. The convenient, modern kitchen is well-equipped. A gated 'cortile' and private terrace allows guests to dine and entertain al-fresco. Parking is available on the quiet street outside. Saturday evenings see the local piazzas bustling with regional events. Wide sandy beaches are to be found less than 10 minutes by car or shuttle bus. The many, nearby beaches, by clear blue, unpolluted sea offer the holidaymaker tranquility on the unspoilt dunes or sophistication with sun-loungers, umbrellas, bars and al-fresco lunches and watersports. Numerous, quiet local roads enable you to explore the many 'undiscovered' villages of the Salentine region.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | |
| 19 April - 23 May 2008 | £300 |
| 24 May - 11 July 2008 | £400 |
| 12 July - 22 August 2008 | £500 |
| 23 August - 26 September 2008 | £400 |
| 27 September - 31 October 2008 | £300 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
Changeover day
Changeover day Saturday. Departure by 10.00 hours. Arrival after 15.00 hours. Caretaker has key. Final cleaning £25. All linen and towels provided. Electricity included.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Master bedroom with study, double French doors, king size four poster bed, grand wardrobe, large writing desk, leather chair. Bedroom 2 also with king size four poster bed. 2 comfortable large settees in lounge area with airy volta a stella' ceiling. |
| Bathrooms: | State of the art bathroom with shower. Beautiful aqua tiled 'wet-room' with white suite and hand-carved wooden mirror. Power shower, bidet, wash-handbasin, dual flush wc. Low-voltage halogen lighting. High vaulted ceiling. |
| Kitchen: | Cooker, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, iron. Newly installed spacious kitchen in stainless steel and beech. Doors to cortile and street. Traditional corner fireplace. Halogen lighting, electric oven, gas hob, ample fridge/freezer space. |
| Living Rooms: | Elegant dining room comfortably seating 8. Period style hand-carved wooden furniture and original, traditional tiled floor. Sumptuous padded 'Lion' chairs surround the imposing 3 metre long carved dining table. Double doors open to 'cortile'. |
| Other: | Terrestrial TV, DVD, Radio, CD system. Lounge/bedroom boasts a four-poster day-bed and two extremely comfortable, six-foot settees for curling up with a book or watching a DVD. Wall of shuttered windows allows magnificent daylight to shine in. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
House linen and towels provided. Real fire. Friendly neighbours can be relied on for local knowledge and for purchase of home produced olive oil and wine. End of stay cleaning can be provided for a small charge. |
Notes on accommodation
Children welcome. Sorry - no pets allowed. Sorry - no smokers.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- room fans,
- barbecue
Accessibility
Wheelchair access, suitable for elderly, all rooms at street level with easy access through double doors.
Outside
Terrace, BBQ, garden furniture. Short flight of steps leads to secluded private terrace for 'al-fresco dining'. Pretty flower-filled walled courtyard with sun all day. Table and four chairs, shaded in part by bamboo screen.
Coast/Beach
The wide sandy beaches of Marina di Ugento and Torre San Giovanni, which the town overlooks, are less than 10 minutes by car or shuttle bus. The choice of beach and clear, unpolluted, blue sea offer a variety of facilities. Choose from beaches with bars, restaurants, showers, changing huts, umbrellas and sunbeds - to wild, unspoilt, white sandy beaches with dunes and shady pine trees. Elsewhere, rocky coves invite exploration. Beaches are relatively quiet, even in mid-summer, except for Sunday.
Travel
Ugento is easily reached by superstrada from Brindisi (50 mins) or Bari (approx 2+ hours) airports via Lecce and Gallipoli. Car hire is recommended, and can readily be arranged at the airport.
Distances
The local pottery, Falcone, at Ruffano is worth a visit, where you can see pots being thrown and hand decorated.
The not-to-be-missed County town of Lecce, famous for its Baroque architecture and Roman Amphitheatre, is considered the 'Florence of the South'.
Further details
Events in both Ugento, local towns and the Salento Peninsula are advertised on notices posted in several main streets, or by fliers in restaurants and bars.
Ballroom and line dancing are popular local pastimes. Imbibe the atmosphere of an evening of dancing, pizza and beer at Torre Mozza a few minutes drive along the coast road.
A network of street markets in nearby towns enable a market visit every day of the week. Markets sell a wide range of goods, from furniture and clothes to food.
All along the coast and on some beaches, speciality restaurants provide excellent local fresh fish and pasta dishes. Half an hour drive will find you lunching at the friendly Hotel Le Voilier at Torre Pali where you will find one of the more unspoilt beaches.
Ugento boasts historic monuments and architecture. The castle is open daily for visits for a small fee. The museum is currently being restored and due to re-open shortly. Art exhibitions are frequent.
Good fresh food is available within walking distance of Casa Ugento from a choice of vegetable shops, delicatessen and small supermarkets. While Ugento shops are closed on a Thursday afternoon and Sunday, the nearby town of Torre San Giovanni (10 minutes by car) houses a 7 day a week delicatessen and vegetable shop. Superstores are to be found further afield in Casarano, Lecce, and Racale.
Booking notes
20% non returnable deposit 8 weeks prior to to arrival. Independent insurance advised. Refundable deposit against damage and breakages of £150 to be paid to the caretaker on arrival. Bottled gas for cooking provided. Refills can be purchased locally.
For booking and further information
Martin Pulley
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