10/10 Excellent
Jonathan S.
29 Jul 2018
Spacious historic property in quiet authentic town
Thoughtfully restored family property with original features in the historic centre of this small town. Many rooms and large garden. We stayed in July with temperatures at 30+ and the house was cool due to the beautiful high vaulted ceilings. There were also some fans provided if you needed them. Single bathroom and kitchen were clean and in keeping with the property. We cooked a few times and everything was at hand. You will need a car to stay here and we were able to park nearby. The coast was about 30 mins away and the beautiful city of Lecce even closer. Good road links just outside the town to the rest of the peninsula. The coastal town of Otranto to the south is beautiful, as is the coast road all the way to the tip of Italy and round to Gallipoli on the west coast. Ostuni to the north is also fantastic. The whole area is undeveloped compared to other parts of Italy and is renowned for its seafood and local produce and dishes. A few words of Italian will be useful, but everyone we met was welcoming and friendly. Pantaleo the property owner ( the property has been in his family for hundreds of years) is very friendly and helpful. We would recommend the house and location for exploring the area and experiencing real Italian life. The first weekend we arrived was the towns festival with a huge open air meal and music in the town square. This was celebrating the Greek heritage of the town and the local area.
Jonathan S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018