Vanessa was a v. welcoming hostess, coming to meet us in the car park as we got a bit lost. Breakfast on the terrace (when not too windy) was a memorable experience. Our room was lovely and spacious, with sea view and a mezzanine which could accommodate relatives or friends. The other room, though somewhat smaller, has a balcony overlooking the sea. Parking was an issue, but Vanessa did her best to ensure that we didn't have any problems, as the regulations kept changing while we were there (a temporary issue as they were painting lines in the car park while we were there). At some point in the future, guests will have to pay to park in the Old Town car park.
We loved the proximity to the Old Town beach, only a couple of minutes away, and completely unspoilt, not a beach shop in sight! Gallipoli is also a good base for exploring the Salento peninsula, and baroque Lecce is only about half an hour by car.
We would always try to book with Vanessa if wanting accommodation in that region of Italy.