Antonella's place was spotless! And better in real life than in the pictures. Very cool in doors, even though it was 30 degrees whilst we were out there, managed to get a good nights sleep, use the shutters to keep out the light though as the sun comes in early. The kitchen has everything you need to cook a meal or prepare salads etc, and we took advantage of that. There is a great little supermarket just around the corner. The walk into the centre of Torre was about 10 minutes, where there are many bars and restaurants and another supermarket. The bus service into Bari is just at the end of the road and costs €1 (buy the tickets from the bus station in Bari or pay €1.50 on the bus) We went to Bari late afternoons for a walk and dinner and got the bus back with ease. The train service is also very good and you can get to Pologano and Monopoli within about 15 minutes. The walk to the train station is not too far but slightly fraught with the narrow or none existent pavements.
Antonella was also very quick to respond with questions which I found very reassuring!
Thank you very much!
Julie & Simon