Our host Michele was very welcoming and allowed us to check in early. The villa is grand and is charmingly surrounded by the Olive Grove countryside of Puglia. The grounds of Villa Carenza itself made our stay unforgettable. Ron, Michele's dog is a friendly lovable character and we were sad to say goodbye to him. It was easy to drive to places like Castellana Grotta , Matera and Polignano a mare from there.