Nico offered us such a genuine and warm welcome and picked us up in Trani as we had no car. Such a thoughtful restoration of a spectacular house and the unique and amazing and utterly unique landscaped garden and pool - offered a chance for relaxation on our travels. Trani is a a very charming port town with lots of aspects to explore en route from villa - about an hour walk. Thanks too for the restarant recommendations Nico - we were welcomed on your recommendation to the Porta neuva? restaurant - where the octopus/ squid and warm potatoes were delicious ! We also enjoyed rosa dei venti for pasta by the port where the chef brought us a complimentary dish of veal and roast tomato sauce - the same as he was having for lunch - another generous and delicious surprise!