Beautiful Restored Trullo (Villa) with Private Infinity Pool & WiFi
Quiet Rural Location with Lovely Views of the Itria Valley
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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Trullo Olivia is situated in Capo di Gallo, meaning head of a rooster, on a hilltop a few kilometres from Alberobello. It is in a very peaceful location with beautiful uninterrupted views along the Itria Valley. There is virtually no passing traffic so ideal for families with young children. The trullo sits in it's own grounds of around one acre with olive, almond, cherry and fig trees. Outside is a large private stone terrace and tiled gazebo with outdoor table and chairs for shady dining. The brimming 50 sq.metre pool is kidney shaped and slopes from 1.2 metres to 3 metres in depth with a diving board, steps and outside shower. There is a barbeque area underneath an arbour with a large barbeque built into a stone wall, sink and stone preparation area. Six sun loungers are provided along with occasional tables and two hammocks.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 28 April 2012 - 25 May 2012 | £950 | 7 | ||
| 26 May 2012 - 22 June 2012 | £1150 | - | ||
| 23 June 2012 - 6 July 2012 | £1450 | - | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £1950 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 14 September 2012 | £1450 | - | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 | £1150 | - | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 24 November 2012 | £950 | - |
Changeover day
Our changeover day is Saturday and we ask that guests arrive after 4pm on their day of arrival to allow ample time for the cleaning maids to prepare the property for their holiday. On the day of departure we ask that guests depart by 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1.A lovely room with king size bed & doors to the terrace & pool. Excellent en suite shower room. Bedroom 2.A spacious room with king size bed Bedroom 3.Large twin bedded room, beds zip together making a superking All rooms have ceiling fan. |
| Bathrooms: | Bedroom 1 has an excellent en suite shower room. Between bedrooms 2 & 3 is an unusually shaped but completely functional shower room built into the trullo's original oven. |
| Kitchen: | Fully equipped to a high standard incorporating washing machine, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, oven, hob, toaster and stone worktops. Excellent pans, knives, dishes & cookery books. Double doors open into the gazebo, patio and swimming pool. |
| Living Rooms: | The main trullo cone forms the lounge and has comfortable leather seating for six, flatscreen freeview TV, DVD and ipod docking station. Off of the lounge is the dining alcove with seating for six at the table and a dresser built into a stone arch. |
| Other: | The trullo has been equipped to a very high standard with good quality china, cutlery, knives, pans, glassware and kitchenware. Crisp white linen. An excellent central heating system for cooler months and hot water on demand. Travel cot and high chair. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linen & towels for the trullo & pool are included. Weekly linen change and trullo cleaning. Alison & Chris Myton takes care of Olivia, meet all guests upon arrival in Alberobello, accompany them to Olivia and are happy to help during their stay. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv central heating room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
The trullo has been very comfortably furnished and equipped. All beds have duvets with white linen which are changed weekly along with the towels. Each guest will be provided with a bath sheet, hand towel & large pool towel.
We have a comprehensive library of DVDs, books and games for all the family. There is wireless internet access. Grocery shopping can be arranged if required.
There is a very efficient hot water & central heating system for cooler months at no extra cost.
Accessibility
At Olivia the accommodation is all on one level and there is just one small step on the terrace to the pool so the property would be suitable for someone with mobility problems.
Outside
Trullo Olivia is renovated to a high standard to provide superb comfortable accommodation but without losing the unique character of the original building. The setting is idyllic with fabulous far reaching views along the Itria Valley with the ancient towns of Martina France & Locorotondo in the distance. It is perfectly peaceful with just the occasional farmer passing by on his tractor to tend his land growing olives, almonds & cherries. Olivia sits in around 1 acre of land & we too have olive, almond, cherry & fig trees. We have our own olive oil made from our olives & the figs & cherries are delicious. Guest are free to help themselves.
The brimming 50 sq.metre pool is kidney shaped & slopes from 1.2 metres to 3 metres in depth with a diving board, steps & outside shower. There is a large bbq built in a stone wall all underneath an arbour with a sink and stone preparation area. Six sun loungers with cushions are provided along with occasional tables and two hammocks.
Coast/Beach
The rocky Adriatic coast is around 30 minutes to the east with small sandy inlets & crystal clear water especially between Monopoly & Torre Carne, there are public beaches and lidos with good facilities for families. There are excellent fish restaurants to visit built right on the rocks with great views of the sea. The old town of Monopoly is worth a trip with its busy harbour. The Ionian coast to the west is a longer trip around an hours drive away and has long sandy beaches.
Golf
San Domenico Golf - 18 holes
The “San Domenico Golf” course lies near the small fisherman village of Savelletri, about 25 minutes drive from the trullo. Its southern boundary as close to the sea as the road and rocky coastline will allow. To the north are the olive groves and agricultural fields the site was once part of. The land is now a challenging 18 hole golf course which offers an unforgettable experience for visitors and superb view of the Adriatic Sea from every tee, green and fairway.
Travel
Getting to Puglia is no problem with Ryanair flying directly into Bari and Brindisi from Stansted, and British Airways flying from Gatwick to Bari. Alitalia also fly into both airports from Heathrow but not directly. Bari is a short 45 minute drive away from Alberobello, the main town of the Trulli region. Brindisi is a similar distance. Both Bari and Brindisi are small airports so collecting your luggage and car is quick and easy. For two centre holidays Naples is about a 3.5 hour drive.
Further details
Puglia stretches from the stiletto of Italy's heel to the spur further up the back of the boot. It has a Mediterranean climate with clear blue skies and sunshine for most of the year. It is very "Italian" and there is not a great deal of English spoken. The region is mainly agricultural and the rich red earth supports over 50 million mature olive trees producing 10% of the world's olive oil. It is the largest wine producing area of Italy and so not surprisingly vineyards and olive groves are in abundance. You can find colourful and interesting markets in the towns selling fantastic fruit. vegetables. cheese, meat, fish - just about everything and at incredibly cheap prices. Eating out is a real pleasure, again lots of choice and very reasonably priced.
The main town of the trulli region is Alberobello. Alberobello is home to around 1400 trulli clustered together forming narrow cobbled streets with many excellent restaurants, bars and shops selling local handicrafts. There are another 1000 trulli left scattered around the countryside in various states of repair.
There is plenty to do in the area with many interesting whitewashed hilltop towns, villages with historic centres, and Baroque churches and castles. Alberobello lies in the picturesque Itria valley and the current Michelin guide recommends a three star drive through the area visiting the towns of Locorotondo and Martina Franca. Selva di Fasano is also well worth a visit. The grotto of Castellana is stunning and home to thousands of bats.
Booking notes
A deposit of 25% is due at the time of booking. The balance is payable 8 weeks before departure. Bookings made within 8 weeks are payable in full. A refundable £250 breakage deposit is also required or a non refundable £25 damage waiver. You can book direct from our website using a credit or debit card but there is a 2.5% charge or direct with us using a bank transfer.
Guest comments
"We had a lovely holiday at Trullo Olivia, thank you. The trullo is fabulous - you must be very proud of it. It is actually better than we anticipated and it was really nice of you to leave the books, CD's, DVD's etc. for use of the guests. We watched a different DVD every night and enjoyed rediscovering The Who's music! Thanks for making us feel so welcome and your notes on where to go etc. were invaluable.
We all had a great holiday at your wonderful trullo. You have done a fantastic job renovating it to such a high standard. The pool was much enjoyed by all of us, weather was superb and it is in a beautiful position with lovely views. The local area is enchanting.
We had a wonderful holiday and the trullo was above expectations with everything that we needed.
We had a great holiday and loved Olivia. It is in such a beautiful setting and had everything we could have possibly needed.
Owner profile
About the owner
We bought Trullo Olivia in 2002 when it was little more than a ruin. We fell in love with the area after reading an article in The Sunday Times and were so intrigued we had to visit. After a few days touring we decided to buy and the rest is history. The renovation process was not exactly easy and there were a few upsets along the way. However after two years we were ready for our first guests and have not looked back. We have had virtually no complaints, in fact much praise for Olivia. The position is wonderful, so peaceful and quiet we love going there and are reluctant to leave.
The area has changed little in 10 years, virtually no English was spoken when we first went and I am pleased to say that has not changed too much. It is
very Italian and long may it stay that way.
Year purchased: 2002
For booking and further information
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Jan Hollingsbee
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