We spent a relaxing four days at Trullo Fino, which is situated in a great location in the UNESCO World Heritage area of Val d’Itria. The surrounding area is dotted with traditional trulli and the house is in a quiet, rural setting, yet just a few minutes drive from Cisternino, one of several charming small towns in the area.
Rita and Ettore, our hosts, have lovingly restored this trullo over seven years and it made for a memorable place to stay and comfortable base for our visit to this remarkable area of Puglia.
The accommodation is perfect for a couple or small family. It is traditional cottage with stone walls and heaps of character, renovated bathroom and kitchen and the main bedroom features the characteristic high domed ceiling of the trullo. There is a wonderfully sunny, south-facing room, where we spent lots of time and abundant outdoor space and chairs by the pool. We would love to have more fully taken advantage of the gorgeous garden and pool, but the seasons were changing when we were visiting and so it was a little too cool. Can’t wait to try it in our next visit though, which will absolutely be in high summer.
The trullo is immaculately clean and decorated with lots of personal touches. The small kitchen has some kitchen basics and all essential equipment such as a big-sized fridge, full stove-top and oven, dishwasher and also a washing machine, all per the listing description. Rita directed us to a good supermarket nearby and there are many restaurant options in the nearby villages too, if you don’t feel like cooking.
Communication with Rita and Ettore was swift and easy throughout. Our hosts were there to give us a friendly welcome on arrival and show us the house and tell us a few things about the local area. If you are visiting the Val d’Itria, I would recommend Trullo Fino as a truly unique stay and convenient base from which to explore the surrounding traditional architecture and culture.