I will start by saying that I found Nicola’s place the perfect base for exploring Valle d’itria. It’s situated in a bucolic setting punctuated by the famous trulli houses this region is known for. There are bicycles at the house that you can use to tour around the surrounding countryside and stop at the conveniently located alimentari nearby for food to prepare for yourself in the well equipped little kitchen at the house. Nicola thoughtfully left kitchen essentials along with fresh tomatoes from the garden and other food. It was a very generous offering of things that was greatly appreciated. The lovely towns of Cisternino, Martina Franca and Locorotondo are all shirt drives away, as is the beach. My only regret is that I didn’t stay longer!