Anna and Maurizio were wonderful hosts and the Secret Garden was perfect. We met Anna at the prearranged time (we do not have a phone that works in Italy), she found us parking close to the apartment and led us through the charming old streets to the apartment (less than a 5 minute walk). From the front courtyard to the back garden the house was exactly as described, better even. It was so close to the Duomo and centre of Lecce but very quiet with lots of atmosphere. It was very hot when we arrived so the air conditioning was appreciated. We like to cook while travelling and everything was available. The Salento region is beautiful, especially Lecce, Otranto and Gallipoli and all are short drives away.
The back patio was wonderful to have, from breakfast in the morning, a glass of wine in the evening and a late cup of tea when dark. I highly recommend a visit to this beautiful city and a stay at the Secret Garden.