Private villa with pool in secluded location -3 bed 3 bath - car essential — Property 94472

Private villa with pool in secluded location -3 bed 3 bath - car essential

Ideal for a peaceful getaway, this newly extended villa is in a secluded area on the outskirts of Carovigno, 20 minutes from Brindisi airport, 1 hour from Bari airport, close to shops and 10 minutes from local beaches. With arched stone ceilings to 4 rooms, it offers an excellent standard of accommodation set in over 2 acres of land with olive, fruit and mimosa trees edged with dry stone walls, and a pine and oleander fringed driveway through secure gates. The 12 metre by 6 metre pool has internal lights, diving board, and a solar shower - 8 sun loungers. 2 double en suite bedrooms, 1 twin bedroom and separate family bathroom, sitting room, dining room and separate well equipped kitchen. Archway leads from dining room to sitting room from which double glass doors lead onto the stone terrace overlooking the pool. 2 covered terraces, roof terrace, outdoor pizza oven, bbq and outdoor sink. Completed 2008. All new furniture. CAR ESSENTIAL as bars/shops/restaurants 5 mins drive

Location Carovigno Carovigno < Brindisi < Puglia < Italy

Carovigno Carovigno < Brindisi < Puglia < Italy

 marks the location of this property in Carovigno

Availability for the villa in Italy

Last updated on:

Thursday, 26 June 2008

Changeover day:

flexible

Normal availability

All year

Rental rates for the villa in Italy

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Notes to the rental rates

• Rates quoted are for 7 night periods, or multiples of 7 days. Rates for lets under 7 days or for lets not in multiples of 7 days should be requested from owners.
  Rates are inclusive of bed linen, bath and beach towels, water from owners artesian well, gas, electricity, pool maintenance, gardener, welcome pack, mid-stay linen change (NOT beach towels) and final cleaning. The rates are quoted for a maximum party size of 6. Please ask for rates for additional people. We do not allow more than 8 people to use the property at any one time. A 30% deposit needed to secure booking, with the balance payable 8 weeks prior to arrival. For short notice bookings a direct bank transfer will be required. A security deposit cheque of £200 will be required against breakages, damages or loss of keys, which will be returned within 10 working days of the end of holiday after inventory check. We are unable to accept payment by credit card.
  
• Please note that the pool is not available from early October until mid May unless specifically requested. An additional charge of £60 per week will be added if pool use is required outside these dates. The pool area is unfenced and it is therefore of the utmost importance that small children are supervised at all times. Pool depth is from 1.4 metres to 2.1 metres, 12 metres by 6 metres. There is a solar shower by the pool, shallow steps at one end, ladder at the other with spring board. There are 8 pool loungers, 6 resin and 2 fabric. There is also a large patio table which extends to 3.8 metres and 8 patio chairs. Plastic wine glasses and tumblers are available for outdoor use (this prevents accidental breakages causing injury). Please do not use anything other than plastic or disposable items around the pool area.
  
• A welcome pack of milk, water, bread, cheese, butter, wine and fruit juice is included in the rates. We can also arrange for a meal, such as lasagne, to be left for you if your flight is due in late, or for pizzas to be left in the freezer. The owners regularly use the property as a second home, and you are welcome to use any food items left by owners, but please replace before leaving. Airport collection can be arranged, but a car is essential for your stay. Should you have any problems during your stay in our villa the couple who manage the changeover who live locally will be on hand to help you solve them. Our gardener, Vincenzo, is also available, but only speaks Italian and German. Vincenzo grows vegetables in the garden which we feel sure he would be delighted to share with you, but out of courtesy, please do not take anything without asking first. You may, however, take advantage of any fruit which is growing at the time of your visit.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the villa in Italy

Staying in

The villa is perfectly located for a quiet holiday within easy reach of the town, which can be seen from the garden and the roof terrace. However, a car is essential. Two covered terraces offer shaded areas for eating and relaxing, both very different. The terrace at the front of the villa was used by the people working the land for eating their lunch, and the curved stone seating benches are still there. The side terrace is newly built with stone archways, and overlooks the swimming pool - the ideal place to watch the sunsets. The large sitting room has views through two double French doors to the terrace and the pool area. The roof terrace offers the perfect vantage to enjoy a chilled drink and enjoy the sunset. There is a good selection of DVDs, from old favourites to new, and paperbacks. In addition the TV can receive BBC World News through a Terrestrial Digital Receiver.

Your surroundings

Part of the villa is well over 100 years old, and was originally built for use during olive harvest. It has been extended to the owners design, incorporating stella volte stone ceilings in two rooms to echo the ceilings in the existing building and stone archways to the terrace. The area on which the villa stands is a protected zone with unusual traditional houses, each standing on approximately 2 acres of land. The villa is the only property which is inhabited on a regular basis, the other properties only being used at weekends when the owners work their land. The lane on which the villa stands finally ends at a small nursery growing vegetables for local shops. Traffic is minimal. If you enjoy a game of golf, the area offers the following courses: San Domenico Golf Course at Savelletri di Fasano. Par 72 6220m. Acaya Golf Club at Acaya, San Cataldo, Lecce. Riva dei Tessali Golf Resort at Castellaneta. Par 72 5947m. Metaponto Golf Club at Metaponto. Par 72 6284m

Olives and other produce

It is reported that 70% of the olive oil in Italy is produced in the Puglia region: if you like olive trees you will love Puglia. These magnificent trees are everywhere. Some of the trees at the villa are mere babies at over 450 years old. There is wonderful freshly grown produce everywhere. You will see locals selling from the boot of their car or the back of their van. Always negotiate - most will expect it. Use the big supermarkets, but once you know your way around try the local speciality shops for cold meats, cheeses, bread, fresh meat, freshly caught fish and freshly made pasta. The anitpasti is a must, but be warned - there will be plenty of it. To take full advantage of all that Puglia has to offer, you will need to adopt the lifestyle. Rise early, because all the shops other than the large supermarkets will close at 12.30 for a long lunch. They usually open again around 5.30pm. Restaurants stay open late all year round but close 1 day. Most shops are closed on Sunday