We stayed at Enzo's beautiful home, for two weeks at the start of September.
We arrived late due to a delayed flight, but were met by by his wife and daughter who had patiently waited in order to help settle us in. The home and surrounding grounds are stunning! The house is compact, but very well laid out, spacious and comfortable for our family of three.
The kitchen is well equipped with enough amenities to be able to cook all of our meals during our stay. It is connected to a small living/dinning area, then opens out into a room with a sofa bed, TV and then onto a larger bedroom, with double bed. There are two bathrooms, one inside the home and another that can be accessed from the exterior, useful for using while outside or by the pool, which also includes washing machine.
The exterior part of the trulli is where we spent a lot of our time. A wonderful pool, with loungers and a small shaded area where our 4 year old could play. There is also a covered dinning area which is just perfect and it was warm enough for us to eat many of our meals outdoors. The home is located in a very rural area, incredibly private and very peaceful, but only about 10 minutes away from Martina Franca, a small city with supermarkets, bakeries and many restaurants. We would drive into town on many an evening, when the city comes to life. On Wednesday mornings there is a great market from which we stocked up on the groceries which we needed for the duration of our stay.
The location is also perfect for visiting much of Puglia (a car is needed), and we were lucky enough to visit some of the most beautiful towns and cities in Italy. Particular highlights would be Cisternino, Ostuni, Monopoli and Polignano a Mar. There are many beaches to choose from in the area, and we made a few visits Lido Morelli, about a 40 minute drive away, which is a lovely sandy beach where you can rent loungers and parasols for 20 euros for the day. Parking is also available for 5 euros.
Enzo and his family were wonderful hosts, always available when needed and quick to respond to messages. This home comes highly recommended, and made for a truly memorable stay.
Grazie Enzo and Family!