My family - ages ranging from 4-75 - rented the 5 bedrooms that together form Giuseppe’s guesthouse for a week, for my brother’s wedding which was held nearby. From the outset Giuseppe was a very responsive host, as we had many questions prior to arrival. Both before and during our stay he would respond immediately and was very helpful in coordinating taxis, hairdresser for the wedding day, etc.
He and Susana also cooked an amazing private dinner for 12 of us one evening which was very special - lots of little touches and nice decorations, as well as delicious!
The guesthouse itself is large and airy, huge bedrooms that can be interconnected. It was perfect for my family’s communal living. When renting the entire guesthouse there are 2 kitchen / dining rooms as well as 2 courtyards, so plenty of space for a large group. The guesthouse was clean and sweetly furnished. The kitchens were simple and made it possible to prepare a light meal.
The only downside was that Carpignano Salentino was quieter than expected, not much choice of cafes / restaurants and especially during the day. However this is typical of small towns in Puglia and there are so many places to explore that this did not make a difference. Also it was very pleasant to spend time in the guesthouse courtyards.
All in all our group were very happy with their stay, warm hospitality, comfortable accommodation and great value for money. Thanks for everything Giuseppe.