certosa

Located in a unique position 20 kilometers north of the baroque city of Lecce, in Puglia, Certosa overlooks vast fields of olive groves and vineyards. Once the country residence of a noble family and then the property of a retired priest, the villa has now become a 5-star luxury vacation rental retreat, perfect for all those wanting to experience an authentic and genuine Italian holiday.
The gardens have been rejuvenated and expanded and a beautiful infinity pool has been added. Nowadays, Certosa is with no doubt the perfect place where to relax and enjoy the countryside as well as explore the beauty of the Salento area.
The estate sits on the edge of a beautiful ridge overlooking a valley filled with olive orchards and vineyards. In the distance, you will see the town of Campi Salentina, Novoli, Guaghano and Salice Salentino, which are all renowned for their excellent wine production. The surrounding countryside is ideal for long walks and outdoor activities, from bike riding to jogging. The closest towns Squinzano and Campi Salentina offer all you will need for your stay and Lecce is just 20 minutes drive, with the best restaurants and great nightlife.

main villa sleeps 10/12
ground floor
3 steps up, main entrance hall.
bedroom 1 double bed (king size bed, 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 (king size bed, 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 (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 (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 (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 (not convertible into a twin), en suite bathroom with shower (bathroom does not have a door and is located behind the wardrobe).

outdoor
8 hectares of partially fenced land with olive groves, orchard, vegetable garden, two ancient chapels, infinity swimming pool, alfresco dining area under the loggia with pool view, well, terraced garden with lounge and cocktail area, panoramic terrace equipped with sofas and lounges, hammocks, chicken coop, citrus grove, walking path.

notes
Certosa is located next to Rivo, therefore privacy might be slightly compromised in the outdoor area. Both villas share the same entrance. Certosa can also be rented together with Rivo for a total of 8 bedrooms.