We were two families with a combined total of 6 kids ranged in age from 3-15, and this beautiful house in Puglia accommodated us perfectly. The villa itself is very well equipped, particularly the kitchen (even tupperware, canned goods and foil); there were all kinds of configurations possible with the number of bedrooms, some with more privacy (the annexe), some with connecting bedrooms (good for small kids who need to be near parents); the pool was large and lovely to swim in, and around the pool are loungers and sitting areas, even a see-saw; the immediate surroundings are very quiet and away from main roads. The nearest small town, Caravigno, is less than a 10 minute drive away and has a range of great local artisanal shops (fresh pasta, dairy products, bakeries) plus regular supermarkets, a Tuesday market, as well as an historical centre and a pedestrian area for the evening passeggiata. 15 minutes away is the stunning town of Ostuni, and another 10 minutes - all kinds of beach possibilities.
While we were there, the area experienced a crazy and unusual August thunderstorm and downpour which shortcircuited the electricity - but our hosts, Fabrizio and Francesca, came round first thing in the morning with technicians to sort it out. They were extremely helpful hosts, tons of local knowledge and very welcoming.
One thing to know - the wifi seems to work better for iPhone users and wasn't really able to cope with Android or with the number of surfers we tried to impose on it.Which only encouraged us to change for holiday time our usual online habits anyway.
Recommended for one or two families with all kinds of kids' ages who want a mix between self-catering and eating out, in the countryside away from resortville but close enough to towns and beaches to make them easily accessible, who appreciate seeing the night-time stars and not loud music in the late evening, who enjoy staying in a very well-designed and decorated home from home with wonderful hosts.