Masseria Apulia

Rooms

There are 2 double and 2 twin rooms. The trullo double has an impressive black-lacquered Lombok 4-poster bed, which draws the eye up to the high-ceilinged pale-stone dome. The ensuite has double sinks and a large, square-cornered bath plus shower. The second double has additional privacy, as it’s separate from the main house, in a traditional building known as a lamia. This room has a spectacular Venetian blind-shaded view across olive groves from a large plate-glass window, and an ensuite bathroom, again with double sinks and big sunken bath and shower.

The twins are back in the main house, leading off the main living area, with French windows giving onto the front or back of the house. They share a central bathroom, which has a large round tub and shower. Floors throughout are Cisternino limestone. There's air-con throughout.

The lounge and dining room are open plan, with cream leather sofas centred on a minimalist open fireplace in the sitting room and a large oak dining table.

Features include:

• Air conditioning
• Bluetooth sound system
• Central heating
• Cots available
• DVD player
• Fireplace
• Radio
• Washing machine
• WiFi

Eating

The open-plan kitchen is a self-caterer’s delight, with state-of-the-art appliances and lots of work surface and cupboard space. It leads onto the dining room with its large Rovere dining table. Basic ingredients are in the cupboards (like salt, pepper, dried herbs etc) and you'll receive a welcome pack that includes wine, bread, butter, olive oil, eggs, coffee, tea, milk, pasta and fruit.

The external dining area has a spectacular table hewn out of Trani marble - it’s thought to weigh around 4.5 tons, so don’t try to pick it up! There’s also an external kitchen (hobs and work services) and barbecue. There's a small grocery store a 3-minute drive away or you can head to Cisternino for its supermarket (10-minute drive).

If you don’t feel like cooking, however, the owners can arrange for a chef to come in - a practice that's had excellent reviews in the visitors’ book. Most guests like to try Pugliese cuisine and leave it to the chef to conjure up a menu, but they will happily cook to requirement if you prefer. Otherwise there are plenty of recommended restaurants in nearby towns.

Features include:

• Barbecue
• Chef on request
• Dishwasher
• Fridge
• Full kitchen
• In-house cook
• Kids' meals
• Oven

Activities

• Roam around trulli country - where the hills are dotted with squat cone-shaped buildings, scrub, olive and fruit trees - on foot, by bike or even horseback
  
• Meander through the narrow cobbled streets of beautiful white-stone Ostuni, graceful Martina Franca, Locorotondo and Cisternino
  
• Visit one of the region's vineyards and pick up some excellent wines; or browse the outdoor markets for olives, pasta, sundried tomatoes and more
  
• Laze by the pool or head to the beaches on the Adriatic coast or the more rugged Ionian coast. If you're into watersports, this is your chance to go windsurfing
  
• Visit trulli capital, the Unesco World Heritage Site Alberobello, stubby-cone tower central

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Cycling
• Golf
• Hiking
• Historical sites
• Horse riding
• Shopping / markets
• Swimming
• Windsurfing
• Wine tasting

Kids

Children are very welcome at this private villa. It sleeps 8 in total and they have 2 cots to borrow if you need. It is probably better for older children than younger ones, primarily because of the steps and unfenced pool, but if you're happy to keep an eye on little ones, it shouldn't be a problem.

What to do? Have a relaxing family holiday, cook together, eat together in the sun or shade, and swim in the pool. Take daytrips to the sea or nearby villages and enjoy each others' company. This is a great place for 2 families to holiday together.

Best for:

Children (4-12 years), Teens (over 12)

Family friendly accommodation:

Trullo is the largest bedroom if you want to add a cot but all rooms can take one. The rooms are all doubles or twins and all bathrooms have a bathtub.

Cots Available

Distances:

• Airport: 1 hour
• Hospital: 10 minutes
• Shops: 2 minutes

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

The villa is in the Valle d’Itria region, midway between Ostuni and Martina Franca in eastern Puglia.

By Air:
Nearest airports are Brindisi (55km) and Bari (90km). Click on the links below for a list of airlines.

From the Airport
It takes approx 45 minutes from Brindisi airport and 1.5 hours from Bari. The hotel can arrange a 6-seater taxi from Brindisi.

By Train:
If you'd prefer to travel overland from the UK, see the excellent Seat 61. Ostuni is the nearest station and from here you can jump in a taxi.

By Car:
A car is essential if you intend to explore the region - see our car rental recommendations.

Detailed directions will be sent to you once your booking is confirmed.

Read our guide to Getting to Italy and Getting around