lavinia

Nestled in the heart of Puglia, Ostuni area, Lavinia is an outstanding 9-bedroom luxury vacation villa for rent in Italy offering an idyllic setting for a wide range of special occasions, including weddings. Set amidst rolling olive groves in the Apulian countryside, this large holiday villa rental boasts a blend of traditional Italian style and contemporary features, designed by the architect Vincenzo Melluso.
The villa’s grand façade is adorned with hand-carved stonework and surrounded by four hectares of lush gardens. A large infinity pool glistens under the southern Italian sun, surrounded by comfortable loungers while enjoying a refreshing aperitif. The nearby pool house hosts a covered al fresco dining table and a sitting area equipped with an American fridge and a guest bathroom.
The expansive terraces are ideal for al fresco dining or sunset cocktails, while the majestic gardens, ornated by olive trees, provide a peaceful backdrop for leisurely strolls.
Outdoors, this exclusive villa boasts a professional tennis court for sports enthusiasts that can be converted into a five-a-side football field, plus a tennis table. This Apulian vacation villa features an antique Masseria and a newly-built villa, making it ideal to host groups of up to twenty guests with nine double bedrooms and a double sofa bed. Every bedroom shows a peculiar yet harmonic design with the overall property.
Stepping inside, high-vaulted ceilings are bathed in the sunlight through large arched windows, creating an atmosphere of airy elegance. The spacious living areas are tastefully furnished with bespoke pieces, fine fabrics, and exquisite artwork.
The Masseria features one kitchenette, a living room and an underground hallway leading guests directly to the main villa. The main villa hosts two additional kitchens, one of them designed for professional use, inviting guests to indulge in culinary delights.
To guarantee a seamless and serene stay for savvy guests, the villa staff lives on-site in a separate apartment to cater to the group’s needs during every moment of their vacation.
For an additional touch of indulgence, villa Lavinia boasts an indoor pool located on the lower ground floor of the new villa, enhanced by French windows and a glass ceiling, allowing guests to see directly the studio room located on the upper floor.
Luxury villa Lavinia is located within a short distance from the most picturesque villages and pristine beaches of Puglia. Refined travellers can explore the historic streets of Ostuni, known as ‘’The White City’’, within a 20-minute drive, Carovigno and San Michele Salentino within a 30-minute drive or savour world-class wines in the renowned vineyards of the Salento area.

main villa Masseria sleeps 8/10
1000m2
lower ground floor
bedroom 1 double bed (not convertible into a twin, bed size 180x200cm, 71x79inch), French windows opening to private terrace with table for 2 guests, en suite bathroom (no window) with walk-in shower (plus extra handheld shower).
ground floor
living room with TV, French windows offering garden view, kitchenette with direct access to outdoors, guest bathroom. From the living room, 2 steps up, access to the hallway passage to the guest house and the professional kitchen.
from kitchenette, 2 steps down
bedroom 2 twin beds (convertible into a double, bed sizes 90x200cm, 35,4x79inch each), access to a small uncovered terrace, en suite bathroom with bathtub with integrated shower.
4 steps up
bedroom 3 double bed (not convertible into a twin, bed size 180x200cm, 71x79inch), access to garden, en suite bathroom with walk-in shower (plus extra handheld shower).
first floor
living room with extra twin beds (convertible into a double, bed sizes 90x200cm, 35,4x79inch each), access to private uncovered terrace with table for 2 guests, en suite bathroom with bathtub (plus handheld shower) and walk-in shower (plus extra handheld shower).
3 steps up
bedroom 4 double bed (not convertible into a twin, bed size 200x200cm, 79x79inch), TV, en suite bathroom with walk-in shower (plus extra handheld shower).

guest house sleeps 10
655m2
reachable through a hallway passage;
lower ground floor
staff room, guest bathroom with shower and indoor pool.
ground floor (through hallway passage)
small living room (no windows) with fireplace, TV room (no windows), guest bathroom.
bedroom 5 double bed (not convertible into a twin, bed size 180x200cm, 71x79inch) big French windows with pool view, walk-in closet, en suite bathroom with bathtub with integrated shower.
connectable to but both with separate access:
bedroom 6 double bed (not convertible into a twin, bed size 180x200cm, 71x79inch), French windows with pool view, en suite bathroom with walk-in shower (plus extra handheld shower).
bedroom 7 double bed (not convertible into a twin, bed size 180x200cm, 71x79inch), French windows with pool view, en suite bathroom with walk-in shower (plus extra handheld shower).
study room with desk and French windows offering pool view.
several steps up;
bedroom 8 double bed (not convertible into a twin, bed size 180x200cm, 71x79inch), en suite bathroom with walk-in shower (plus extra handheld shower).
bedroom 9 double bed (not convertible into a twin, bed size 180x200cm, 71x79inch), garden view, en suite bathroom with walk-in shower (plus extra handheld shower).
On the other side of the hallway passage, steps up;
professional fully equipped kitchen with wine cellar, dining room with table for 16 guests, French windows opening to covered terrace with 2 round tables, table for 6 guests and access to outdoors.
first floor
living room with pool view, several couches, big French windows offering access to terrace, fully equipped kitchen with cooking island, 2 stools and access to outdoors.
study room with desk and French windows offering pool view.

outdoor
26 hectares of grounds, of which 4 hectares of garden, electric gate, 4 uncovered parking space, ping pong table. Swimming pool with covered area with dining table, BBQ, American fridge, dishwasher and guest bathroom, private tennis court convertible into a five-a-side football field.

notes
pets not allowed, non smoking villa. No landline, no phone signal, only wifi for calls. The fireplace in the guest house is decorative and cannot be used. The wifi is indoors and in some outdoor areas. The laundry room is for staff use only. The caretaker lives on the lower floor of the villa next to the laundry room. Privacy is fully guaranteed. Security cameras in the outdoor areas.