The house is simply breathtaking. As another guest wrote, the pictures do not capture its full beauty. It is perfectly located in the countryside near the town of Martano, which is about 15 minutes drive from spectacular coast and sandy beaches in one direction and the majestic city of Lecce in the other direction. The house itself is a beautifully renovated traditional masseria, with a stunning pool set in manicured gardens that stretch out into pine trees and olive groves. Sitting outside on the terrace in the evening, the garden beautifully lit, we experienced the pure joy of total peace and tranquillity. Andrea and his parents were kind and courteous hosts, with a wealth of knowledge about the region that they were only too willing to share. We have been coming to Italy for more than 30 years - this has been our best experience yet.