1 and 2 bedroom apartments in Cisternino, Brindisi, Puglia
Stunning Apartments in a 14th Century Palazzo De Vito Franceschi
In the Historic Centre with the Sound of Church Bells and the Nuns Singing
1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments
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The top floor of this Palazzo has been beautifully converted to a very high standard, into 2 stunning apartments. Both apartments retain many of the original features of stone flooring, exposed brick work and star vaulted ceilings. I have furnished each apartment simply with local furniture and used a local artisan to build very individual bathrooms and kitchens. Both have central heating and air conditioning. There is also DVD and CD players compatible with ipods and a small library of books and CDs. The kitchens are fully equipped for cooking the fantastic local produce. Which is available from the amazing Monday market or the many specialised local shops. Cisternino has a reputation as a town of gastronomy and has no shortage of restaurants and trattorias spilling out onto the small traffic free cobbled streets. These apartments are suitable for couples, with or without children. Children should be over the age of 8 years as the terrace is not encased.
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| Rental periods | |
| 1 March - 30 May 2008 | 550 euros |
| 1 June - 31 July 2008 | 650 euros |
| 1 - 31 August 2008 | 750 euros |
| 1 September - 1 March 2009 | 550 euros |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in Euros.
Will discuss individual cases for long lets as dependant on time scale.
Additional 1/2 persons are 50 euros.
Changeover day
Preference is Sat to Sat but always check.
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Clara 2 (1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2/3)
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| This apartment consist of 1 double bedroom, a kitchen/living area and a bathroom. The double bedroom is reached via a small stone staircase down to a domed whitewashed room. It has a large arched shaped window overlooking the local convent - some mornings it is possible to hear the nuns singing! There is an overhead ceiling fan and air con to keep cool in the summer. The bathroom has been beautifully designed to incorporate a corner bath, toilet, bidet and a sink. The sitting room has a double sofabed, matching armchair and coffee table plus designer lights to give a lovely atmosphere at night. The kitchen area is fully equipped with 4-ring gas hob, fridge and unusual sink. There is air con throughout with radiators for the winter. There is of course, a TV, DVD and CD player (bring iPod). There is a small library of films. | |
Notes on accommodation
These apartments are NOT suitable for children under the age of 8 years as the terrace is not encased and there is direct access to the roof (which is great for sunbathing on.)
I operate a NO smoking policy within the apartments but you are very welcome to smoke on the terrace.
NO animals are allowed.
Accessibility
The properties are up 3 flights of steep external stairs and are therefore not suitable for the elderly and disabled.
Outside
There is a beautiful terrace which is shared with the other apartment. Each apartment has a table, chairs and sun lounge area plus a large sun shade.
There is also a hot tub, again shared between the 2 apartments.
The washing machine is on the terrace and is shared.
Coast/Beach
The nearest beach is only 15km away (10 mins in the car) however the whole Adriatic coast is all beaches and suitable for the sun loungers, beachcombers, scuba divers and wild walkers.
Travel
Cisternino is only 45 minutes from Brindisi and 1 hour from Bari. Ryanair services both airports. During the summer months British Airways flies to Bari and Air Italia flight to both but via Rome first.
I strongly recommend hiring a car as there are so many places to visit, it would be sad to miss out.
Distances
Cisternino is fanatically central for visiting many towns nearby without spending hours in the car - Martina Franca, Ostuni, Locorotondo, Francavilla, Fasano, Ceglia, Alberobello all not more than 15 - 20 mins in the car. Lecce with its famous baroque architecture is 1 hour.
Further details
Cisternino is a beautiful hill town dating back to the 14th century. It is famed for its food and voted in the top 10 of the most beautiful towns in Italy. It has a strong Mediterranean feel due to its stunning whitewashed houses and rabbit warren cobbled streets. In the summer the bougainvillea cascades from the balconies and the trattorias spill out onto the street and piazzas. One needs to start the day with a cappuccino and end the day with an evening prosecco at the local Bar Fod (has wifi).
There is an amazing local market on Mondays for all local produce, a fantastic culinary experience, but if you miss this there are many small specialised shops for pasta, pizza, bread, lots of small supermarkets. There are several banks with cashpoint facilities and one Internet shop. There is also cycle rental shop.
Booking notes
Please contact Clare Spragge by e-mail below or by
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7966460018
I am generally rent on a weekly basis but I am versatile.
I require half the rental fee as a deposit via wire transfer into my Italian bank account, then the rest in cash to the agent who will meet you with all the details and keys etc.
For booking and further information
Clare Spragge
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)7966 460018
Email: Click here
Owners Website: Click here
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