Guglielmo's flat is stunning - the pictures really don't do it justice. It is a top floor, centuries-old apartment filled with sweet curios and beautiful vintage furniture, and walking up the steps every day to get "home" made me feel nostalgic for times past.

We rented a car and drove all along the coasts (Ionian and Atlantic), and came back each day to our lovely four-poster bed (which actually inspired me to buy a new mattress back in London) and beautiful kitchen, which looks out over the city. Guglielmo met us at short notice soon after we flew into Lecce and brought with him a delicious "caffe leccese" (try it), as well as a superb bottle of local white wine, and despite being very busy with work always responded quickly to my texts and even managed to drop off more supplies nearly every day!

He very kindly also provided a travel cot, stuffed bear, bib and high chair for my toddler, who loved running through the tiled hallways hooting and hollering. Thank you Guglielmo for all your help and kindness, as well as all your restaurant, bar and beach tips - we had a wonderful time!