Farmhouse Apartments for self catering holiday lets in Gallipoli, Puglia
Stylish and Secluded Masseria with Pool
5 Mins Drive to Sandy Beaches and Turquoise Seas
1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments
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Originally an 18th century olive oil farm fortified against Turkish invaders, the Masseria Mosca has now been tastefully converted into beautiful apartments. A perfect setting for couple or family holidays, the Masseria is ideally situated among tranquil Salento olive groves yet a stone’s throw from the Ionian sea. The original structure with its high domed ceilings and thick walls was preserved and beautiful polished Leccese stone floors laid throughout. Each apartment has been furnished to a very high standard with local antiques. The apartments have their own private entrance and private patio or terrace giving onto 2 hectares of gorgeous landscaped gardens with a striking blend of olive trees, fruit trees and giant prickly pear cacti. The atmosphere is magical. Complete with pool, the Masseria is a magnificent retreat and an ideal base for discovering the ancient landscape and fiery traditions of the wonderful Salento region of Puglia.
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| Rental periods | Casa Gino 4-6 people |
Casa Angela 4 people + child |
Casa Ludovica 2-4 people |
Casa Sofia 2 people + child |
| 1 January - 30 May 2008 | £550 | £550 | £450 | £375 |
| 31 May - 4 July 2008 | £700 | £700 | £550 | £475 |
| 5 July - 29 August 2008 | £880 | £880 | £800 | £700 |
| 30 August - 10 October 2008 | £700 | £700 | £550 | £475 |
| 11 October - 31 December 2008 | £550 | £550 | £450 | £375 |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property(s) per week in UK Pounds.
Changeover day
Saturday in high season. In mid and low seasons changeover days are flexible. The apartments are normally rented for one week minimum but last minute spaces may be filled with shorter bookings.
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Casa Ludovica (1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2/4)
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| One double bedroom. Bathroom with shower. Living/dining area with sofa bed. Kitchenette with dishwasher, hob, refrigerator. Large private roof terrace with views stretching across fields and outdoor furniture. | |
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Casa Angela (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4/5)
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| Large double bedroom and bathroom with shower on first floor. Small double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower on ground floor. Bedroom area on balcony level with single (child's) bed. Large living/dining room on ground floor. Kitchenette including dishwasher, hob and refrigerator. Large private terrace with views stretching across fields. | |
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Casa Sofia (1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2/3)
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| Spacious open-plan apartment at ground floor level. One double bed within large living/dining area. One single bed in area partitioned from living room but no door separating. Bathroom with shower. Kitchenette with dishwasher, hob, refrigerator. Beautiful private patio area with gazebo and outdoor furniture giving onto lawn and gardens. Casa Sofia is perfect for outdoor living but less suitable in rainy weather due to lower light levels inside. | |
Notes on accommodation
The Masseria Mosca is ideal for both group and individual bookings. You can be totally private or share communal spaces with friends like the barbecue area and a large communal living room with fireplace.
Air conditioning and heating in all apartments. Outdoor furniture provided. Washing machine in communal laundry area. Children welcome. All apartments have steps except Casa Sofia. Cot provided on request. No pets allowed.
Bed linen and towels provided. Beach/pool towels not provided.
Outside
Families return year after year to relax in the Masseria’s heavenly surroundings. There’s the lovely big pool which is kept spotless every day. You can relax under an olive tree beside the pool, or in the shade of a pergola with tumbling bougainvillea . Or you can wander around the little vineyard and the avenue of citrus trees, gather figs and almonds and children can play on the vast lawns which are kept lush and green by daily watering. Then there’s the brilliant purpose-built barbecue area available. Poolside loungers provided. Shaded parking hidden from view.
N.B: At present the pool operates from 1 June to 30 September.
Coast/Beach
5km to coast. A great choice of sandy beaches within 15 mins drive. Some are free and some charge for daily hire of parasol and loungers.
Travel
70mins drive to Brindisi airport. 40mins drive to Lecce for direct trains to Rome, Milan. Car hire essential.
Distances
2km to Chiesanuova for village shops, bakery selling hand-made orrechiette (local pasta)and a great family-friendly restaurant. 5km to Gallipoli for daily fresh fish market, bars, cafes, restaurants and supermarkets. Gallipoli's ancient white-washed sea front with narrow streets, secret courtyards and tiny fishermen’s chapels is a must. 30km to the splendid baroque town of Lecce that Italians call the 'Florence of the South'.
Further details
The Salento is a landscape of rich red earth, silver-green olive grees and turquoise sea situated right down in the 'heel of the boot' of Italy where the Adriatic meets the Ionian sea. Foreign tourism is still undeveloped. But the Italians love it for its unspoilt coastline and exotic folklore. It is home to the pizzica – intoxicatingly rhythmic music and dance that dates back to an ancient possession ritual for the tarantate, women bitten by a legendary spider! It is the Salento’s answer to carnival and is held at every village fiesta in the area.
For the kids there is the Aquasplash water fun park 5 mins away or hire a motorboat to visit the tiny deserted lighthouse island of Sant'Andrea.
Booking notes
A deposit of 25% of the rental rate is required to secure a booking. This is non-refundable. The balance of payment is due eight weeks before arrival at the Masseria Mosca. Directions and guides for the Masseria will be sent upon receipt of your final payment.
Guest comments
This is an extremely interesting area, and Masseria Mosca provided a excellent base for exploring it; the garden and pool were especially superb.
S. Walker.
The streets of Gallipoli and small towns Chiesanuova and Sannicola were fantastic. The beaches are amongst the best I have seen in Europe.
Baker, S. London.
For booking and further information
Edoardo and Chiara
Tel: (Italy) +39 3400500085
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