don andrea

In the heart of the Itria Valley, Puglia, between the village of Ceglie and Francavilla, lies this impressive masseria available for weekly rentals. Don Andrea is a charming, private property for rent that offers the opportunity to enjoy an authentic Italian luxury holiday in the countryside, yet close to the sea. This private vacation villa boasts original trulli architecture and is located in the beautiful countryside, but also equidistant from two different seas that bathe Puglia; the Ionian which is on a forty-kilometre distance, really worth spending a day and the Adriatic sea on just a twenty-five-kilometre distance from the villa.
The masseria features six double bedrooms, each with a small living area and a single sofa bed. All bedrooms are decorated in a similar way and with similar spaciousness, an excellent solution for a group of friends travelling together.
A magnificent large infinity swimming pool with irregular shapes, a fenced-in garden decorated with centuries-old trees offer various pleasant outdoor areas: facing the pool, the terrace is furnished with a dining area and comfortable couches.
The walls surround the 1500m2 garden. The masseria is equipped with air conditioning and a Wi-Fi internet connection throughout.
What strikes the most of Don Andrea is the way this property is built: it is a particular mix which is hard to find and includes also trulli, which are usually present in the valley as a single property: the owner of Don Andrea used to be the headquarters of the largest landowner of the area.
The property is built with the local white stone, which approximately dates back to 1700. Each room of the villa is covered with this stone, in order to give a feeling of natural dimensions to the rooms.
But the most memorable experience takes place outside: be seated under the porch, listening to the twittering of the birds, admiring the colours of the uncontaminated nature and smelling the perfumes of the flowers and fruits in the garden.
Another peculiarity of Don Andrea is the peace you will find at this masseria: the property is in fact in the countryside, surrounded by hectares of olive trees and the typical red earth rich in bauxite.
Ceglie Messapica is the town interesting for food lovers (and who is not?), in fact right in this town you will find the cooking school of Michelin star chefs. Therefore it will not be difficult to dine at one of the many restaurants and enjoy regional or Italian dishes elaborated and refined.
Anyway, it is not to forget that a holiday in Puglia guarantees great and lovely food!

main villa sleeps 8/12
ground floor
living area with 3 couches, dining room with table seats 18 and doors leading to outdoor, 2x guest bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen with direct access to outdoor.
access also from outdoor:
bedroom 1 double bed (bed size 160cmx195cm, not convertible into a twin), satellite TV, safe, minibar, small living area with single sofa bed (bed size 100cmx165cm) and en suite bathroom with stand-alone shower.
access also from outdoor:
bedroom 2 double bed (bed size 160cmx195cm, not convertible into a twin) with satellite TV, safe, minibar, small living area with sofa bed (sofa size 100cmx165cm) and en suite bathroom with stand-alone shower.
first floor
original high steps:
bedroom 3 double bed (bed size 165cmx195cm, not convertible into a twin) with satellite TV, safe, minibar, small living area with single sofa bed (sofa size 100cmx165cm), access towards outdoor terrace and en suite bathroom with stand-alone shower.
bedroom 4 double bed (bed size 165cmx195cm, not convertible into a twin) with satellite TV, safe, minibar, small living area with single sofa bed (sofa size 100cmx165cm), access towards outdoor terrace and en suite small bathroom with stand-alone shower.

guest house 1 sleeps 2/3
original trullo:
bedroom 5 double bed (bed size 165cmx195cm, not convertible into a twin) with small living area, fireplace and single sofa bed (sofa size 100cmx165cm), satellite TV, minibar, safe and en suite bathroom with bath tub hydro-massage plus extra hand held shower.

guest house 2 sleeps 2/3
bedroom 6 double bed (bed size 160cmx195cm, not convertible into a twin), living area with single sofa bed (sofa size 80cmx165cm), satellite TV, minibar, safe and en suite bathroom with stand-alone shower.

outdoor
fenced in garden of 1500m2, outdoor dining area for up to 18 people.

amenities
supermarket Ceglie Messapica 5,5km/3miles, grocery shop 6km/4miles, nearest beach Ostuni 25km/16miles, beach Campo Marino 30km/19miles, horse riding 1km/0,6miles, tennis court Ceglie 6km4miles, nearest highway E90 12km/7miles, golf course Fasano 50km/31miles.

notes
the keyholder and his family live on the grounds in a separate apartment in the pool area. Non smoking property, not suitable for disabled people, pets allowed. WiFi internet connection might be unreliable.