Paradise!
Tenuta Stevens is an oasis of tranquility. We expected a nice house with a nice garden and a nice pool. Instead we found a beautiful home, an amazing garden full of fruit trees of every kind and a big pool filled with clean and fresh water. Everything tended to in perfection by our lovely hosts. We had full access to all of the garden, patio and bbq area. And the hosts even helped us find the best vegetables and fish. Our hosts were always available, but also made sure we had complete privacy whenever we made use of the garden area. The property is surrounded by a fence and has private parking. We never closed our apartment by key. Also, there is no noise from outside. Even if the property is located along a road, the garden is completely shut off of any car noise. Being in Southern Italy, especially during this years' tropical heat wave 'Lucifer', you would expect to be burned alive in the pool area. The opposite is true! There was always a nice breeze in the garden, which made this place the best spot to be during the hottest hours of the day.
The rooms are decorated with taste and the lifesaving airconditioning makes for cool nighttime rests. The bathroom is very comfortable with a good shower and a bidet. And also the well equipped kitchen is a great area to cook your Italian style pastas with locally bought produce. After a good nights rest we had breakfast in the garden patio. We were welcomed by a beautifully set table and relaxation music. There was a choice of local pastries, croissants, homemade pies and jams. Further, there was everything you would expect for breakfast. From yoghurts and cornflakes to lots of fresh fruits, and of course juices, chocolate milk, coffee and tea. Nothing less of a 5 star hotel breakfast And we never made it to try everything. Our compliments! We stayed here for 10 nights, but would have loved to stay longer and discover this beautiful region some more. I guess we'll have to come back! Thanks for a great holiday to every member of this lovely family!
Alla prossima! David, Claudia, Leandro and Isabel