My mum (60+) and I spent an amazing week in Salento, and we're very happy we had found Villa Leomaris which was a dream come true: out of town, in a very quiet area, surrounded by olive groves buzzing with cicadas. Andrea (who wasn't there) and his parents made us feel welcome (provided directions to reach their place, left a basket of fruit, and a stack of really good book guides and maps!). Upon our requests they provided extra blankets.
Everything in the house was as described and shown in the pictures.
One definitely has to have a car to move around Torre Dell'Orso and the must-see towns of Salento (Lecce, Otranto, Gallipoli) but the bikes can be used for local trips (Grotta Della Poesia, Torre Sant'Andrea).
A peaceful family holidays without the noise of typical holiday resorts, beautiful sandy beaches all around, coves great for snorkeling, rustico leccese and good wine to drink - this was what we wanted and this was what we got :)
We are already thinking of returning next year as we rate our stay 10 out of 10. Thanks Andrea!