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This ancient and typical country house in Apulia is situated at a short distance from Ostuni and just a few minutes from the sea. It is set in the middle of a countryside which is made up of red soil, outlined by dry–stone walls, and dotted by olive trees: It is a suited place to spend a rewarding holiday in contact with nature in an outstandingly interesting tourist region.
The building is made of local stone and fossile tophus (on the walls you can actually see various fossil moulds !). The reconstruction works have taken care to preserve and enhance the original architecture.
Two large villasare available: “Pietra Bianca” and “Primavera”, they are both furnished with a kitchenette and bathroom.
The furniture has been chosen carefully, paying attention to the details, the rooms are comfortable and cosy, they have been outfitted, with hand - made solid wood furniture, wrought iron furnishings, exquisite window treatments.
Both the villas have brickwork kitchenettes containing a fridge, gas cooker and all the necessary kitchen equipment. The bathrooms are large and fully equipped.
“Pietra Bianca” is ideal for four/five people, it has a living room with kitchenette and a fireplace, two bedrooms and a bathroom.
“Primavera” is ideal for two/three people, it has a living room with kitchenette and a comfortable bathroom.
The original stone wall structure, the cloister vaults, the niches set in the thick walls all re-create the emotion of an ancient and charming way of life.
Both the villas are set in the peace and quiet of nature overlooking olive groves and fruit orchards. Each apartment has a garden furniture and barbecue facilities.
The Region
This is one of the most beautiful regions in Italy. It is a land blessed by the sun, plentiful in Nature, Art and History.
You can enjoy the sea or take unusual walks in the quest of caves, cathedrals, castles, rupestrian settlements, nature reserves. The karsic caves of Castellana, the trulli of Alberobello, the archeological sites of Egnazia, Cisternino, Castel del Monte, and Valle d’Itria, the ceramics of Grottaglie, the nature reserve of Torre Guaceto (where migratory birds stop to rest and reproduce), Lecce whose historical centre is famous for its exquisite baroque, are all fantastic destinations for a one day outing.
The sea is about 15 km away and there are both white, sandy beaches and rocky stony beaches. Some of the beaches are equipped with clubs, and offer facilities, others are public beaches. The crystal blue sea is excellent for snorkeling and diving.
Ostuni
The so-called “Città Bianca” (White City), Ostuni seems to be made up of light and white, to visit it is an unforgettable experience. You go up towards the historical centre through a succession of narrow, winding streets made of white houses pressed together, painted windows, arches and steps. We suggest you take your time along the lanes and around the crafts shops: all of a sudden just around a corner you will behold the wonderful view of the underlying valley to the sea.
The 15th century cathedral represents a feat of the local stone, it has a splendid facade and an imposing 24 ray rose window. The Palazzo Municipale and the Museo delle Civiltà Preclassiche della Murgia are also noteworthy.
Music festivals and many typical restaurants and bars where you can listen to live music or savour delicious local dishes brighten the night life. You can find discos along the coast.
The cuisine in this area is genuine and full of inventive. Flavours from the vegetable garden mix with the aroma of seafood, enhanced by the extraordinary olive oil of this area and accompanied by tasty cheeses, “taralli”, “friselle” and generous, rich wines.
Sleeps: 2 - 8 people
