Antonella's house is absolutely beautiful. It is immaculate in it's presentation and contains the highest quality fittings and decor. The house has recently been re-built (it was originally her grandmother's), conforming to the traditional design of the trulli homes. The living rooms, bedrooms and kitchen are all contained under the original conical shaped roofs, giving this wonderful sense of history and originality. An adjoining lamia provides a second and larger kitchen along with a large entertaining area. Outside there are also two sheltered dining/entertaining areas along with a pizza oven. Surrounded by her father's vineyard, vegetable crops and olive groves, the experience is as if you are really living the life of a local, albeit in the kind of luxury that very few people would get to experience.
Antonella is the most amazing host. She greeted us in town with her lovely daughter and led us to the property which is located about 5 minutes in to the countryside. She was gracious with her time explaining how everything worked and answering our questions about what sights to visit, and where to eat and shop. Antonella provided us with a stocked refridgerator which included water, juices, yoghurt, milk, Proseco and wine that was made by her father from the property's vineyard. We lit a fire every night and enjoyed many a glass. She also provided us with handmade jams that came from the property's fruit trees, cereals, nuts, fruits, pasta and pastries. It was very generous of her.
Valle D'Itria is a fascinating place full of interesting towns (Martina Franca, Locorotondo, Alberobello were our favourites) all within about a 10 minute radius of Antonella's house. The countryside is beautiful, the locals are very friendly and the food and wine is to die for.
We will definitely return. We highly recommend Trulli Laetitia