We had high hopes for this house due to the pictures but we were still pleasantly surprised when we arrived for a 10 day stay. The house and surroundings are at least as nice as pictured and the pool was larger then we expected from the pictures.
The house is located some 10 minutes from the village of Castellana Grotto, it is as bit hard to find the first time but Johan had supplied us with very detailed instructions which made us arrive at the right place where we were greeted by the wonderful caretaker Giovanni.
The next house is only some 100 meters away but it is feels very secluded and is completely private.
The house is not big but it was more than big enough for us - a family of five - and the outdoor area is phantastic, perfect for lazy days at the pool and al fresco dining. There is a BBQ and even an outdoor pizza oven - with the possibility of having a local pizza baker come by and prepare a meal in the even.
The house is well equipped, good kitchen, great working wi-fi and very tastefully decorated.
The location is good for day trips. The beaches of Polignano and Monopoli are some 30 minutes away, the trullis of Alberobello some 20 minutes drive. Bari is about 50 minutes.
Castellana turned out to be a very nice litle village with several supermarkets and a lot of small butcher shops, fish mongers, pasta shops etc as well as some restaurants.