My family of four (plus our dog) just stayed at Raffaela's villa for two weeks, and we absolutely LOVED it. The villa is truly beautiful, and its location serves as a great jumping off spot for exploring the many sights of Puglia.
The villa is located in the countryside outside Ostuni on a small, dirt road in a very quiet, peaceful and scenic area. The grounds surrounding the villa are fenced/gated and really spacious, and the landscaping is absolutely gorgeous with lots of lush green grass and beautiful plants and trees, including olive trees, flowers, cacti, herbs, and palm trees. We all loved relaxing poolside and cooling off in the large swimming pool, as well as sitting under the poolside cabana while watching the olive trees blow in the wind.
Raffaela was quick to respond to our questions and requests both before and during our stay and also very accommodating and responsive. She, for example, connected us with a local bike company, and we were able to have bikes delivered to the villa that we rented throughout our stay. There is lots of great biking in the area!
Raffaela is also an AMAZING cook. She cooked two dinners for our family that showcased regional Puglian specialties, and both dinners were absolutely delicious. We will always remember those dinners handcooked with love by Raffaela and served outside in the villa's beautiful poolside garden.
All around, we would say that Raffaela's villa is absolute perfection for those who want to unwind somewhere beautiful, relaxing, peaceful and quiet in Puglia -- while still being just a short drive away from various beaches and sightseeing spots.