We all (family of 4) really enjoyed our week in Villa Yucca at Easter. It was out of season so the area was very quiet but as a result, we had the whole amazing garden and a good stretch of beach to ourselves everyday. Our children played and swam in the sea everyday - it felt safe due to the shallow depth out to about 30m. The beach being 10 seconds from the house and garden being part sandy and very tropical, was a great place to hang out for all parts of the day. It wasn't very hot, being early April, but the privacy and peacefulness suited us. We enjoyed visiting Gallipoli, Alberobello and Lecce, but if it had been hotter we would have happily stayed at the house and beach all day, with a beach cafe within easy walking distance and shops for supplies 10 minutes drive away.
Our hosts were very accommodating, meeting us with keys when we arrived late and bringing wood within the hour when we said we asked if it would be ok for us to use the fireplace one evening.
Really enjoyable, unique and memorable break - thank you Elizabetta and Francesco!