I had the great luck to book accommodation for one week at Giovanni’s cottage. It was a memorable experience! Giovanni is so friendly and welcoming! He is so helpful, that I’m afraid will have not enough words to describe it. Giovanni speaks excelent English, it was such a pleasure to have conversations with him on various topics.
After placing the booking, I exchanged a few messages with Rosa, his wife. I felt the welcomeness and openness of the family already then. I was offered to be picked up from Bari, where Giovanni leaves with his family, and then taken to the cottage in Cassano, which is 30km away. The house is in a quiet location with a garden in front. It’s just a perfect fit for a family or a couple looking for romantic holidays. It‘s cozy, nicely decorated with traditional furniture. It has everything you need to feel like at home. Shops, cafes, restaurants and bakeries are just a few minutes of walk. For active holidays seekers there are plenty of opportunities around. I hiked and cycled in the countryside, and in the forest from the nearby natural reserve. Giovanni offered me a bike, which was a surprise for me! I did not plan to cycle, but with the bike I got opportunities to take even more from my vacation. After a few days I decided to rent a car and explore the region. Giovanni was so kind to take me back to the airport to the rental agency. Having the car, I drove to Parco Gallipoli Cognato Piccole Dolomiti Lucane to climb a mountain and visited the fairy-tale style Alberobello town. Amazing place!
I will never forget the great time I had during this week, thanks to Giovanni, Rosa and their lovely cottage.