This is an absolute gem of a place! it's located right above the Grotta Palazzese restaurant and next to the hotel so you get the same views without paying the extortionate prices.
The hotel actually wraps over this beautiful, unique studio, and I'm sure they must have tried to buy it to build more rooms, but I'm glad Marialessandre didn't sell, because the character and charm of U Carvutt is something to keep hold of in a world of modern architecture.
It's close to everything without being too busy, and the balcony view is absolutely stunning.
The sea below provides a calming sound as it crashes against the cliff-side, and in the evenings the music from the restaurant floats up to give you a lovely ambience. However, when you close the steel outer door, you can barely hear anything.
Marialessandre is really helpful and organised a driver to pick us up from the airport (€70), as well as suggesting tours and excursions.
We stayed 5 days which is more than enough to explore Polignano a Mare, and had time to do a day trip to a few lovely towns in the region, a buggy tour, visiting the incredible Castellana Grotta (underground caves) and a boat tour along the cliffs of Polignano a Mare (which goes right up to the restaurant and you'll get a great view of the balcony where you'll be sipping wine later 😊)
All in all, this is a spectacular rental in a lovely authentic Italian town. Highly recommended!