Cristina’s villa is magical. Nestled among olive groves, the site is both remote and wonderfully modern. The house is extremely comfortable. There were only the two of us , however it would have easily accommodated a few more, either couples or children. The kitchen is spacious, with stove, oven, dishwasher and lots of counter space If you choose to cook here it is designed for preparing the usual Italian feast, easily served on the large dining room table. The bathrooms are spacious and the laundry washer a must for a long stay like ours. The beds and linens were easily the finest we experienced while in Italy.
The villa is designed to be open, airy and light. The living room door opens onto a large patio with comfortable seating and dining furniture. All that with a view of the Adriatic. The surrounding houses are all designed in the same modernist style wonderfully sited among the olive trees and other tropical plants. The neighbors are very friendly. We spent many afternoons walking the local roads enjoying the birds and rural way of life.
The villa is not far from a few towns and it’s easy to get to Caraveno and Ostuni. Additionally, five minutes away is a nature reserve on the ocean where a sunset walk is a must. Cristinas place was a great home base for us while we explored Puglia, Brindisi is very cool, Lecce a must, the local mountain towns of alberobello and others are not far away. A Sunday flea market in Ostuni made my visit to Italy. Of course the coastal areas are unique and gorgeous. My husband is a hunter of ancient roads and was particularly interested in the via Traiana, a close by ancient road. He located an Roman bridge in the middle of an agricultural field that became his capstone experience in Italy.
While we never met Cristina, we communicated on a regular basis. She gave me suggestions for many excursions and was very attentive and courteous. Andres, the caretaker, met us at the property promptly after our arrival and gave us the tour, showed us how things worked and made himself available if we had concerns or questions.
Wonderful experience that We’ll never forget