The trullo is in a peaceful rural area in the centre of the Puglia peninsula giving you access to either coast. Martina Franca is a lively place especially on market day. Lots of cultural and natural sites to explore within a short drive.
The trullo is a traditional building evolved for the climate it is in. As a simple design, it can be a really cool place even in the peak summer if you do as the locals advise re the sun. In fact living here is about living simple. The bathroom has all the facilities you need, cooking area has the essentials. Mobile phone signal and internet access is not great, which was ideal for us to be off grid. (Though you can easily get back on line by going a short distance.) Because of the lack of internet, I advise that you download the google map for the area before coming and, if you need to, the google translate Italian dictionary. Sit outside under the grapevine arbor in the evening and listen to the scops owls calling.
The house has an underground water store for rainwater gathered from the roof for then pumped up on demand for washing and toilet etc, for which it is perfectly safe. It is possibly ok to drink, but the standing advice is to have bottled water. We certainly didn't have any problems when we followed their advice.
Gigi is Lucia's father and he is a great local host along with his wife Anna-Maria. They give you lots of advice about what to do in the area, they gave us food and fruit and some very funny conversations. They are really hospitable. Lucia was the main contact and she stays in touch leading up to and during the stay. There is no lack of communication and the family were very flexible.
If you want a quiet rural break in authentic Puglia, this is highly recommended.