Boutique Trulli Villa

Rooms

The bedrooms are spread across three buildings: the original Trulli, a small Trulli annexe and a 20th-century extension. Each is self-contained and comes with its own kitchen (of varying sizes), ideal for couples or families travelling together who'd like some space for themselves.

The showcase Trulli villa, consisting of five cones, has been beautifully restored with thick white-washed walls and earthy accent tones plus a new flagstone floor. The 4 largest domes are inhabited by a dining/living space and 3 double bedrooms, the third of which only has a small window opening high up in its cone. Quirky collectibles such as old irons, vintage scales or glass bottles sit in alcoves; amphorae in corners. Pillows are plump, although we found the beds a little hard. The small bathroom consists of a concrete resin sink, a power shower and a bidet. Plentiful towels are supplied, as are eco-toiletries.

The 1-bedroom annexe combines classic conical design and modern restoration. It sleeps up to 4 with one double bedroom and a double sofabed in the sitting room; this is best suited to kids, as only a curtain separates the two rooms. There's a simple kitchen and a shower bathroom, and a veranda with a table and chairs sits out front. Behind, with its own entrance, lies the 1970s extension with two double bedrooms. Each bedroom has a modern ensuite shower bathroom, and along a corridor is its galley kitchen. Note that there is no inside living room.

Features include:

• Air conditioning
• Bathrobes
• Central heating
• Coffee / tea making
• Cots available
• Hairdryer
• Toiletries
• TV
• WiFi

Eating

Each building has a kitchen for self-catering, though the ones in the main Trulli and the 1970s extension are the best equipped. They have a gas stove and oven, a coffee maker, a fridge-freezer, a toaster, pots and pans, and quaint blue and white crockery. Seasoning, garlic, sugar, tea, coffee and extra-virgin olive oil are also supplied, plus barbecues and outdoor dining areas to make the most of the long, warm evenings.

As an added treat, a delicious Italian breakfast is provided every day, consisting of local produce like crostata, cakes and freshly pressed juices.

There's a supermarket in Cisternino where we stocked up on local produce like antipasti and Puglia's famous orecchiette pasta. A chef can be booked if you have a special occasion to mark, and a shopping service can be requested, too. Generally, we ate out for lunch and cooked up a storm in the evenings, imbibing an excellent bottle of locally produced wine. Note that the circular table in the Trulli can fit 6 at a pinch; clearly alfresco living is the go here.

There is a good (and very well-priced!) pizzeria and several great restaurants in Cisternino. Some local establishments can deliver takeaways.

Features include:

• Barbecue
• Chef on request
• Coffee maker
• Fridge
• Full kitchen
• Hob or stove
• Oven
• Shopping service
• Toaster
• Welcome hamper

Activities

• Swim and then sun yourself by the pool, or chill out with a book in the gazebo
  
• Explore lovely local historical towns such as Cisternino and Locorotondo
  
• Go wine tasting nearby, including in Locorotondo
  
• Head to the sparkling Adriatic with its beaches and coves
  
• The spectacular underground karst caverns, the Castellana Caves, are found north west of Fasano
  
• Stroll around the local lanes and fields, spotting trulli cones, donkeys, chickens and horses

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Hiking
• Historical sites
• Museums / galleries
• Plantlife / flora
• Shopping / markets
• Swimming
• Wildlife
• Wine tasting

Kids

Children are welcome at the villa, and will get a kick out of living inside trulli cones. The grounds are safe to run around and there are a couple of swings as well as a lovely pool. Cots and extra beds are available on request. A welcome touch is the reduced rates if not using all the bedrooms. Baby cots and extra bed(s) are available at no cost, but must be pre-booked.

Best for:

Babies (0-1 years), Toddlers (1-4 years), Children (4-12 years)

Family friendly accommodation:

The main Trulli villa has 3 double bedrooms, the largest of which can also take a baby cot. The modern extension has 2 double bedrooms, while the original annexe has 1 double bedroom and an optional double sofabed in the adjoining sitting room. Note that none of the bedrooms can be made up as twins.

Cots Available, Extra Beds Available

Distances:

• Airport: 55 minutes (Brindisi)
• Hospital: 5 minutes
• Shops: 5 minutes

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Boutique Trulli Villa is just outside Cisternino, close to Locorotondo and Fasano, in rural Puglia, southern Italy.

By Air:
The villa is roughly equidistant between Brindisi and Bari airports and it is about an hour from each. Click on the links below for a list of airlines serving these airports.

From the Airport
Boutique Trulli Villa can arrange a transfer. Most will self-drive (see below). Take the SS16 and take the exit signed Cisternino.

By Car:
We would recommend you hire a car to explore the area and to get you to the shops. You can hire cars at either airport - see our car rental recommendations.

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through i-escape.com.

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