Masseria Le Mesolecchie - Salvia Apt, Crispiano, Italy

Escape to this quiet, ground-floor apartment for 3 in a rural setting in Puglia. Set in unspoiled countryside, surrounded by olive groves, the villa retains its charming, rustic character but offers a comfortable stay for friends or a small family. With a shared pool and jacuzzi, it makes a relaxing base for fun in the sun!

The building has been divided into 2 apartments. This apartment is on the ground floor, accessed directly from the terrace. Vaulted ceilings and cool tiled floors give an authentic taste of Puglia. The front door opens into the open-plan kitchen/diner. This is equipped with an induction hob, oven, fridge/freezer and coffee machine, as well as a table for relaxed meals and a flat-screen TV.

The outdoor spaces are as important as the interiors. There is a sunny terrace with sun loungers and an outdoor jacuzzi.

Sleeping
Bedroom: This ground-floor bedroom has a king-size double bed, a single bed, antique wardrobe and an en suite bathroom.

Bathroom
The bathroom is equipped with a shower, basin, bidet and WC.

Additional
• Free wifi (portable device) • Shared, unheated, outdoor pool (open 1st June – 30th September) • Shared outdoor jacuzzi • Shared outside dining space • Shared BBQ • Air conditioning • Child-friendly • Unsuitable for elderly guests • Hair dryer • CO detector • Fire extinguishers • Smart TV • Private parking for 1 car - car essential • Pets allowed • Check-in from 4.00pm to 10.00pm, check out before 10.00am

Location
The villa is in a very quiet, sunny position, just a 5-minute drive from the small town of Crispiano. It is known as the “Citta delle Cente Masserie” as the area around the town is dotted with old, traditional farm buildings. The town hosts the Carnevale Estivo (summer carnival) in mid-July. The place is alive with floats, music, games, masked groups and festivals based around local food products. Foodies will also enjoy the Mercato della Terra (Earth Market) which takes place in San Simone (10 minutes) on the second Sunday of each month and celebrates the slow food movement.

One of the closest towns is Martina Franca (25 minutes), which is a stunning combination of simple whitewashed local houses, palaces and magnificent Baroque architecture. The town Alberobello (40 minutes) looks like something from a fairytale. It is a town of trulli and slow food restaurants, as well as being designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

More sporty guests should head to Val d’Itria cycle route. This runs the length of the valley along the route of an ancient aqueduct. Local tours can be arranged for a day exploring the countryside.
For guests keen to get to the coast, some of the nicest beaches are to the west of the industrial port of Taranto.

The closest airport is at Bari, a 1 hour 25-minute drive from the house.