certivo

Set just a few miles from Lecce, the baroque crown jewel of Puglia, this luxury vacation villa for rent in Italy is located in one of the most sought-after destinations. It is without a doubt the perfect place to relax and enjoy the countryside during an authentic Italian holiday and to explore the beauty of the Salento area.
Luxury estate Certivo is composed of two properties, Certosa and Rivo: these two separate vacation villas are located next to each other and share the same entrance. They can be rented separately or together for a total of eight bedrooms to accommodate large groups of up to sixteen guests in the utmost comfort.
Each villa boasts a private swimming pool in a stunning outdoor setting, equipped with sunbeds, cosy lounge spots where to enjoy amazing sunset views over the surrounding nature, and lovely covered pergolas for alfresco dining. These are the ideal spots to take a break from the sun in the afternoon, enhanced by some natural wicker details that cover the outdoor chandeliers creating soft lighting and swings. Certosa and Rivo were both ancient residences that were recently renovated to bring them to their original splendour, hitting the sweet spot between the classic glamour of their historic roots and the sophistication of contemporary design. The indoors are equipped with modern appliances to satisfy every wish, especially for those who love to be carried away by culinary inspiration and try delicious handmade local recipes. While Certosa, the main villa, features a more spacious dining area and a fully equipped designer kitchen, Rivo offers a cosier setting with two bedrooms and a small kitchen.
The surrounding countryside of this property is ideal for long walks and outdoor activities, such as running, cycling, and horse riding. Puglia is one of the ultimate destinations for savvy travellers ready to dive into a new adventure full of food delicacies and historic charming centres.

Certosa
main villa sleeps 10/12
ground floor
3 steps up, main entrance hall.
bedroom 1 double bed (180x200cm, 70,8x79inch, not convertible into a twin), single sofa bed, en suite bathroom with shower. The bathroom does not have a door.
Open space with dining area with table seating 12 guests and exit to the cocktail terraced garden, fully equipped kitchen, kitchen island with 4 burners, sitting room with large sofa, TV, library. Laundry room and storage room. 15 steps down to the wine cellar.
From the dining area:
bedroom 2 master bedroom (180x200cm, 70,8x79inch, not convertible into a twin) with view, single sofa bed, en suite bathroom with double basin and shower cabin (plus extra hand held shower). The bathroom does not have a door.
From the sitting area, 1 step down to:
bedroom 3 double bed (180x200cm, 70,8x79inch, not convertible into a twin), armchair, access to the outdoor area, en suite bathroom with double sink and shower (plus extra hand held shower). The bathroom does not have a door.
bedroom 4 accessible only from the outdoor patio. Double bed (180x200cm, 70,8x79inch, not convertible into a twin) with en suite bathroom with shower. The bathroom does not have a door.
first floor
33 steps up from the living room.
Panoramic terrace equipped with lounges. Accessible from the terrace only:
bedroom 5 double bed (180x200cm, 70,8x79inch, not convertible into a twin) with en suite bathroom with bath tub (plus extra hand held shower) and shower. The bathroom does not have a door and has direct access to the terrace.

guest house sleeps 2
adjacent to the swimming pool with direct access to the water from a second French door.
bedroom 6 double bed (180x200cm, 70,8x79inch, not convertible into a twin), en suite bathroom with shower (bathroom does not have a door and is located behind the wardrobe).

Rivo
main villa sleeps 2/3
ground floor
open space with fully equipped kitchen, counter for up to 4 guests, spacious living room with sofa and direct access to the garden, bathroom (no door) with walk-in shower.
first floor
15 steps up with no handrail.
bedroom 7 double bed (180x200cm, not convertible into a twin), 17 steps up to mezzanine floor with en suite bathroom with walk-in shower and bath tub.

guest house sleeps 2
bedroom 8 double bed (160x180cm, not convertible into a twin) with en suite bathroom (no door) with double lavabo and walk-in shower.

outdoor
8 hectares of fenced land with olive groves, orchard, vegetable and botanical garden, two ancient chapels, view of the countryside, two swimming pools, several alfresco dining areas, covered and uncovered lounge areas with sofas and hammocks, pergola with swings, hammocks, chicken coop, citrus groves, walking pathway. 

notes
pets allowed at an extra charge. Non-smoking villas. Certosa and Rivo are at 58m distance from each other and are connected by a low gate. They can be rented also separately. It is possible to add an extra single bed inside Rivo at an additional cost.