We had a wonderful stay at Casale Marchesi! Great base for exploring southern Puglia and relaxing with our 5-month-old baby. The garden is large and lovely, obviously designed with a lot of care -- there are hammocks and swing seats, shady spots and sunny spots, 2 bbqs and 2 eating areas, perfect for hanging out in at any time of day. The house is cozy and clean.
Maria Assunta, Salvatore and Federico were amazing hosts -- super kind and generous, and responded to any request, little or big, within minutes. Federico even rang ahead to a local restaurant he'd recommended to make sure we got the best service.
The supermarket 3 minutes' drive away sells everything, plus has a good deli counter for local meats and cheeses. There are lots of beaches and pretty towns nearby. More famous places like Lecce, Gallipoli, Otranto are about 45 minutes.
This is really the perfect place for a family. We'd love to come back when our baby's a little older and can enjoy the pool, garden and kids play area!