This was everything we expected and hoped for, a gorgeous little Trulli in the Puglia countryside. Marilena was a warm and helpful host, whilst also respecting privacy of visiting guests. The stylish accommodation is set on the outskirts of Alberobello centre, and we found it perfectly positioned for walking into town for evening meals, and thereby avoiding the parking chaos and cost that everyone else seemed to endure. (Finding a parking spot in Puglia towns in August can be a frustrating experience - certainly for places like Polignano a Mare, I would suggest having 2 or 3 options planned out before your drive). The walk is about 15mins and very pleasant - you are only on the main road for about 50m (there is an adequate 2m pedestrian zone), and then can turn off onto deserted lanes (very safe) until reaching the centre.
Even with two teenage children we found the small Trulli more than adequate for the weeks stay; the spacious outdoor area ensured we never felt claustrophobic, and many days we had the large pool area to ourselves. Marilena kindly left us warm croissants on the first morning, then we made delicious omelettes for the rest of the stay, eating them on the sunny outdoor terrace. The compact kitchen would struggle to stretch to anything more complicated, however why miss out on the fantastic Italian restaurants dotted about? There was an issue with the wifi, however there is an excellent phone signal that compensated.
An authentic Trulli experience at a reasonable price, and we have made some lifetime memories exploring everything this region has to offer. Thank you again Marilena and family!