From reading all the reviews it garnered over the years, we may have had slightly unrealistic expectations of Trullo Tulou…
To be fair, the overall standard of the property was good and we did have a nice stay as a whole. There are nonetheless some features that really bothered us and dampened our overall feel about the house.
We did not find it appropriate for two couples, but we think it will be perfectly suited for a couple with two kids.
The really big issue for us was the ceiling height that should have been noted and made clear in the description - and no, it is not true that this is a common and accepted downside in trullo renovations - the explanation we were given by the caretaker when we got there. I am 1.87m tall and i spent the majority of my time inside the house bent like Quasimodo! The kitchen, the bathroom and the main entrance plus the arches leading into the individual domed rooms are just not high enough and the refurbishment - otherwise rather well done - should have fixed this.
Sadly, the beds were of average quality which is not what you want when you are on holiday.
Similarly, the shower was extremely cramped.
We were a group of foodies and were hoping to cook during our stay - we just abandoned the idea once we realised the kitchen lacked basic quality utensils - cooking knives, bowls, a proper frying pan - it does not even have an oven so you can reheat those lovely foaccacias bought at the local panificio… a bit of a shame, we found. In any case, since three of us could not even stand properly in there, we went out for lunches and dinners instead!
To note as well that the pool is much smaller than on the picture and that there is very little if any storage for the second bedroom.
We did however appreciate the lovely garden and the shaded terrace outside - a bit of a shame however about the garden lights at night which you cannot switch off in order to enjoy the beautiful skies.
We really liked the location of the property, close to all the local, picturesque towns but, as mentioned in other reviews, it is very close to neighbouring properties, with limited privacy as a result. There is also a big problem with dogs barking late at night in the area, including the dogs of two of the next door neighbours - we know it is nothing the owner “can control”, as we were told as well when we enquired about it prior to our stay… a big inconvenience nonetheless, especially if you are a light-sleeper…
One really great thing about Trullo Tulou was Palma, the caretaker, who was extremely responsive and helpful throughout our stay.
In conclusion, a nice enough property, at a decent price, rather well located, but don’t expect too much, and be sure to NOT book this house if you are more than 1.75m of height!