Our stay at Patú was beautiful even tough the weather was not as good as we hoped. The apartment was so cozy and with a stunning garden. Also we liked the idea of not staying directly in the touristic area but a village where the "real" Salento people live.
Mrs Pina was absolutely lovely and even though she spoke no single word English I never had a warmer welcome.
Plus, I absolutely recommend not only visiting the towns around like beautiful Gallipoli, but also towns like Ostuni (1 hour drive but DEFINITELY worth it).