Our visit to La Lamia was a magical experience from the moment we arrived. Marco was a fantastic host and took excellent care of us. La Lamia is a traditional Italian farmhouse that has been lovingly refurbished to the highest standards. It's a little piece of heaven in the Italian countryside with a lush, carefully maintained garden surrounded by olive groves. And Elena the resident dog was great company for us during our stay! I cannot recommend this destination highly enough. It's a great base to explore Puglia with nearby towns Polignano a Mare, Alberobello and Monopoli just short drives away. There's also a local supermarket 5 minutes away where you can stock up on anything you need. The house itself is very cosy and intimate - we snuggled up beside the fire our first night as the weather was cold for May but also spent long lazy days enjoying the garden or relaxing in the hammock. La Lamia is equipped with everything you could possibly need for your stay and Marco has clearly put a lot of effort into ensuring the house retains much of its original character. When we arrived Marco had a beautiful spread of antipasti prepared for us - such a thoughtful touch and made us feel really welcome. He was always available to offer advice on local restaurants and even drove us to Polignano one evening as taxis are hard to come by in this region. We enjoyed a lovely meal with Marco, Marilena and their friends in Locorotundo on our last night and it really made our holiday special. La Lamia is even more beautiful than it appears in the photos and perfect for a couple wanting to relax in Puglia and explore the region. It is spotlessly clean, tastefully decorated, well equipped with all modern conveniences and authentically Puglian! You can spend your days in the garden and your evenings on the patio in front of the fire pit or even prepare food in the outdoor wood burning stove. Marco - thank you for sharing your beautiful cottage with us. We loved it as much as you obviously do and we hope to return again soon!