Katia's place is a lovely apartment in the suburbs outside Lecce. The apartment is set underneath the main house - it has a separate entrance and feels very private. The apartment is large, with a main living area with sofa and dining table, a separate kitchen and bathroom, and a main bedroom with a double bed and walk through closet. The apartment is very stylish and comfortable. The main bedroom has air conditioning.
The yard and swimming pool are a highlight - a large area of lawns and gardens with a beautiful swimming pool. We visited in August and used the swimming pool every day - a highlight of the trip for our three-year-old.
The location of the house is great for Lecce itself, and also for destinations on the Mediterranean and Adriatic coasts of Italy's "heel". We drove to Gallipoli which was about 30 minutes in the car, but many other beautiful destinations are within a 30-60 minute drive.
We drove into Lecce on three days of our stay. This was our first visit and we were pleasantly surprised by the quality and range of restaurant and bar options in Lecce, and the hospitality was first rate.
Katia was very helpful with suggestions for day trips from the house and also things like parking options in Lecce - we had no problem finding free and paid parking options within a short walk of the historical center.
You will need a car to stay at Katia's house - there is not much within walking distance. But with a car, this location has a lot to recommend for short or long stays.
We are very grateful to Katia for her first rate hospitality. There is so much in Puglia that we have yet to see, so we would love to be able to return for another stay in the future.