Holiday villa in Ostuni, Puglia, Italy
Magnificent Villa Restored throughout with Large Swimming Pool
Peaceful Location, Yet Close To Historic Centre, Natural Coastline and Beaches
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms)
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Villa Fiorella only 1.5km from Ostuni is set in its own beautiful private garden hosting a number of fruit and olive trees and is the perfect place for small/large groups or families who wish to discover 'Puglia' - a food and wine lovers' paradise. The villa is only minutes away from spectacular natural coastline, golden beaches lapped by the clean waters of the Adriatic, the historic centre of Ostuni - a Medieval town with its maze of cobbled streets and baroque architecture. This large, comfortable and immaculate villa has a magnificent open galleried hall with marbled pillars, stairs and ceramic floors, attractive modern conveniences, bedrooms with balconies, 6m x 12m beautiful swimming pool, pizza oven and BBQ facilities for al fresco.
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| Rental periods | Price per week (GBP) |
| 1 November - 21 December 2007 | £900 |
| 22 December 2007 - 4 January 2008 | £1000 |
| 5 January - 14 March 2008 | £900 |
| 15 March - 2 May 2008 | £1000 |
| 3 - 31 May 2008 | £1200 |
| 1 - 27 June 2008 | £1400 |
| 28 June - 5 September 2008 | £1700 |
| 6 September - 3 October 2008 | £1400 |
| 4 - 31 October 2008 | £900 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds. Long-term renters welcome - negotiable upon enquiry. With Ryanair's low cost flights to Brindisi and Bari - please contact for prices of long weekends, 2, 3 and 4 day options out of season
Changeover day
Availability - all year. During peak season changeover day is Saturday, however, out of season changeover day is negotiable.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 king size bed with walk-in dressing room and cot. Bedroom 2 king size bed. Bedroom 3 and 4 have twin beds. Beds 1 and 2 patio doors to balcony overlook pool. Beds 3 and 4 have access to front balcony. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom 1 with corner bath and shower over, wc and bidet. Bathroom 2 with shower unit, wc, bidet, laundry sink and washing machine. |
| Kitchen: | The kitchen is well equipped with all usual cooking appliances and utensils, a table and chairs, dishwasher, cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, ironing board and iron. |
| Living Rooms: | The lounge and dining room is large and open plan with modern leather sofas, a solid marble fireplace, TV, DVD, video equipment and patio doors leading straight onto external terrace and swimming pool. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All towels and linen (with the exception of pool/beach towels which can be hired on a daily/weekly basis) are provided and are changed weekly, the property is cleaned once a week. |
Notes on accommodation
There is central heating for the cooler months (which is charged per meter usage) or a solid marble fireplace which happily burns logs.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests)
Outside
There is a 6m x 12m swimming pool with steps leading into the shallow end which is surrounded by natural stone paving and sunken chrome lighting. The landscaped garden which is complete with patio furniture, sunbeds, parasols and BBQ facilities is ideal for alfresco dining and is totally secure for children as it's completely enclosed by walls and has large ornamental gates at the front of the property.
Coast/Beach
Nearest beach is 7km (7-10 min by car). Naturally golden and sandy stretching for miles along the Adriatic coast.
Golf
There are a number of golf courses nearby and 'The San Domenico Golf' course which is extremely popular lies between the ancient Greek colony (5th century BC) of Egnathia and the small fisherman village of Savelletri. It's southern boundary is as close to the sea as the rocky coastline will allow and there are olive groves to the north. Designed by 'European Golf Design' the course has been constructed to the highest standards with greens conforming to the USGA Specifications. The course is 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. The course measures over 6220m (6677 yards), has 3 executive holes, a par of 72, Driving-range, putting-green, pitching-green, bunker.
Travel
Brindisi Airport 30km (30 mins by car).
Bari Airport 85km (1 hour by car).
Nearest ferry port Brindisi 30 km (30 mins by car).
Car is recommended.
Distances
Ostuni town 1.5km (5 mins by car)
Villanova 7km (the beautiful harbour where you can dine in open air restaurants).
Zoo safari 20km
Lecce 75km (one of the most important Baroque cities in Italy. Alberobello 50km Capital of the Trulli (cone shaped buildings).
Further details
Ostuni in Puglia is one of the most stunning towns of southern Italy. Bathed in sunshine for most of the year its climate is typically Mediterranean with warm breezes that sweep across this ancient landscape with its endless olive groves, sandy beaches lapped by the clean waters of the Adriatic, a wealth of history and well preserved buildings displaying some of the finest examples of Baroque architecture. There is lots of local atmosphere only 5 mins away in the Piazza with excellent restaurants and cafe bars tucked away amongst the well preserved winding cobbled streets. Additionally you are ideally placed for exploring one of the most important Baroque cities In Italy - Lecce 75km away, Alberobello (50km) the delightful Trulli buildings found nowhere else in Italy, the wonderful port of Brindisi (30km) where ferries sail to Greece.
Booking notes
The rates are inclusive of towels, bed linen, final clean, gardener, pool maintenance, all electricity and gas. There is an additional charge for heating during the winter which is charged per meter usage. Confirmation of the booking will be subject to receipt of 40% deposit. Balance payment shall be made 8 weeks before arrival and a refundable security deposit of £200 will be held against return of key, any charges for damages, breakages or extra cleaning.
Guest comments
'We have stayed in many villas over the years but your hospitality has been beyond compare, the welcome was a real treat that we have never experienced before and the photos don't do it justice! Thank you again Brian, Sue and family.'... 'We have had a truly lovely time in a beautiful villa. The most 'child friendly' place we have ever stayed in. The whole area is beautiful and we welcomed all the personal touches - the whole time was simply perfect The Stimson family.'....'Villa Fiorella certainly had the WOW factor and far surpassed the description on the web site. We would definitely recommend this villa to other families with children. Thanks for a great week best wishes Paul. Bridgett & family'.... We thought the villa was truly fabulous, spotlessly clean and a lovely welcome, it was great to collect driftwood and fire up the pizza oven, we all found the garden a tranquil place and we have all had a lovely stay - thank you! Paul, Tina, Amy, Eva, Sue & Marilyn.
For booking and further information
Diane Feneley
Tel/Fax: (UK) + 44 (0)1476 574 630
Mob: (Italy) + 39 3335 240 454
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