Probably the best BnB we've ever visited. The room was spacious, airy and full of character, with a window opening onto the gorgeous Ionian Sea. The bathroom was fully appointed and renovated and clean. As other reviews have noted, the roof deck—where Vanessa serves breakfast on not-too-windy days—looks out over the sea as well as the adjoining rooftops and nearby church steeple. Just ridiculous, over the top beauty, especially at sunset.
But the highlight has to be Vanessa, who is just so wonderful. She is full of useful information, calling ahead to make reservations at beach lidos, telling us about the history of the house, the town, the church next door. She is one of those people who radiate generosity. I could go on and on, but she really elevates this from a great BnB to an unforgettable experience.
And Gallipoli itself is great, probably our favorite stop in Puglia. The old town is small, and gets crowded in the July and August high season—read: parking nightmare—so avoid that if you can, but its combination of ancient-world charm and access to incredible beaches (on both sides of the heel of the boot), really put it over the top. Plus the clams, oh the clams.