Well situated between the Ionian and Adriatic coasts, this B&B provides a very comfortable and clean bedroom (with en suite bathroom) and a first-class breakfast, which you can enjoy on the outside terrace. What's particularly impressive about the breakfast is not only its quality and taste but the fact that it is entirely gluten-free. It’s also vegetarian and largely vegan (fully vegan breakfasts can be readily provided).
I spent three nights at the B&B. The villa, which dates from the 19th century and has been expertly renovated, is in the middle of the Puglian countryside but it is only 30-45 minutes drive from the attractive and historic seaside towns of Gallipoli on the east coast and Otranto on the west (Adriatic) coast. I really enjoyed my stay there and if you’re looking for a country retreat in the south of Italy, then this could be the pace for you.
For environmentally conscious travellers like myself - I travelled there by train - I understand that the nearest station is Galatina (accessible from Lecce), from where the B&B host kindly picked me up. You can get to Lecce by taking a train from Milan: there’s an overnight train from Paris to Milan that provides a fun way to travel.