Palazzo Ferramosca was an absolute dream - even better than the pictures. The place is beautiful and decorated thoughtfully and with taste. The rooms are lovely, and despite us being 9 people it never felt cramped or over crowded. We made lots of wonderful meals in the kitchen which we shared together under the scenic Pergola outside - and enjoyed a fantastic meal prepared for us and organised by the Ferramosca team. The pool was perfect to relax and cool down in. The ice machine was a godsend for all drinks - such a wonderful touch, and not common in lots of european homes!! The town of Muro Leccese is small but very charming - there is a terrific little café around the corner, an adorable little shop where the owners prepare their own pasta sauce and grow their own tomatoes & basil, a bakery with lots of great prepared food if you need a break from cooking (we used it upon arrival and before leaving). We also enjoyed a lovely seafood restaurant in town one evening. We did lots of day trips to visit beautiful beaches so would recommend a rental car (Priscilla gave us a great local recommendation for a second car as we had a big group). We also did a boat rental one day (another recommendation from Priscilla) which was phenomenal. The entire team at Villa Ferramosca is incredibly kind and inviting - it was an unforgettable vacation. I'm already ready book my next stay at this stunning Italian oasis ! Thank you to all of the Villa Ferramosca Team !!