Ilaria's villa was everything we wanted from a holiday home - beautifully peaceful with lovely views all round (including from bed, and especially from the roof where you can watch the sunset!), very stylish, well-equipped kitchen, plenty of places to sit and lounge around outside in the sun and shade, and just a short drive away from several great little towns where you can get delicious food. Ilaria had left a very thoughtful list of places to visit, and restaurants to eat at so we certainly weren't short of things to do - one week is not enough to explore all the treasures of this area! We particularly loved Cisternino, and had a fantastic meal at Osteria Pugliese in Ceglie Messapica. Friends had recommended an absolutely gorgeous beach called Porto Ghiaccolo just outside Monopoli, which was about 30 mins drive away. As Iliaria suggests, the Monday market is Cisternino is also well worth a visit! Thanks you, Ilaria, for a fantastic stay!