Claudia's apartment is a marvel. You can gaze pensively over the rooftops from the terrace, lounge on the divan with a cocktail, and feel that you are living the brilliant life of a Parisian from the early years of 20th century. Everything in the apartment is perfect: the location (right in the historic center of the town), the windows looking out over everything, the balcony in the bedroom, and, of course, Mindy, the adorable, extremely clever cat who lives on the terrace, but who understands clearly that the whole place is hers. We spent two lovely days feeling extremely at ease in this cultured, comfortable, and exquisite environment. Ceglie Messapica is a great base for exploring the general area, and it offers some excellent restaurants. The best part of the whole experience, however, was Claudia herself, one of the kindest, most responsive hosts we have ever encountered. Highly recommended in every sense.