We spent a week in Trulli del Bosco, 11 of us in total, and we simply had the best of time! I have to say first of all that the photos do not do this place any justice! It is even prettier! The setting is peaceful, in the woods, far away from all civilisation yet a five-minute drive from all amenities and the town of Alberobello!

The trulli are comfortable and we cooked quite a few meals in them. I had read somewhere that someone had complained the pool was too small! Not true, it was big enough for me to do my daily swimming lengths, so not sure what people expect!

If you want luxury, do not go, this is not the place for you. However, if you want to stay in the countryside, experiencing Italian life, scenery, sights and food, in a clean, comfortable setting, Trulli del Bosco is perfect.

I had arranged with Andrea for a meal to be cooked for us for our arrival on the Sunday. What a treat! Again, I had read somewhere someone had been unhappy with the quantity of the food provided and the cost. Nonsense! It was delicious, plentiful and superb value for money! We were so impressed, I asked Andrea if they could provide dinner for my husband's birthday, as well as a cake, as it would save us driving into town. They kindly obliged, and we could not have asked for anything more. It was delicious once again, and we could not believe it had been mainly cooked by Andrea's 85-year old Grand-Ma! What a star! For both meals, they accommodated our diet requirements, bringing different dishes for our vegetarian friend, as well as my Mum who does not eat melted cheese! On my husband's birthday, the skies were not kind, but Giuseppe, Andrea's father, organised a table to be set up in one of the trulli! Nothing was too much trouble for this hosting family.

From the beginning, Andrea showed patience and professionalism, as our booking was difficult and I had to change a few things several times! It was never a problem for Andrea, and I am very thankful for his kindness. We met most of his family during our stay, his Mum, his Dad and his Grand-dad; all were kind, hospitable, helpful yet discreet!

I will definitely recommend this place to my friends and family, and maybe even return there myself one day. I haste to add, a few people from our group were airline crew, used to staying in luxury hotels, and we truly enjoyed the hospitality of Andrea's family as well as the accommodation and amenities provided!