Reviews of Property: Hillside villa with private pool overlooking spectacular valley
Description
Villa, 100 m²,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 1 Bathroom
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 1 Bathroom
Facilities
mountain, near the sea,
pool,
garden,
terrace,
balcony
Rates
per property
(GBP)
£79 -
£111/night
£550 - £995/week
£550 - £995/week
Maura Watson
+44 (0)774-896 0818
+44 (0)137-6552 731
+44 (0)137-6552 731
Speaks: English
18 Reviews of Property 73423 in Fasano, Italy
Great family holiday
Review Submitted: October 26, 2009
Date of Stay: September 2009
We had a wonderful time staying at this villa during the first two weeks in October. The weather was a little changeable with a couple of rainy days but on the whole it was hot and sunny during the day and cool in the evenings.
Maura catered very well for our little one (10months old), providing a highchair and travel cot for us at the villa and the large living room was the perfect place for her to crawl around and play which was great. The villa is comfortably furnished and the kitchen has everything (and more) you could need in terms of pots/pans/crockery/cutlery.
We visited all the places recommended in the folder and loved them all - the towns all have beautiful old towns and the surrounding scenary is stunning. We didn't go to the coast much so I can't comment much on that although as did make it there once and found the sea to be a whole lot warming than the villa's swimming pool which we were quite surprised about!
All in all a great break for the three of us, thank you for letting us stay there!
Maura catered very well for our little one (10months old), providing a highchair and travel cot for us at the villa and the large living room was the perfect place for her to crawl around and play which was great. The villa is comfortably furnished and the kitchen has everything (and more) you could need in terms of pots/pans/crockery/cutlery.
We visited all the places recommended in the folder and loved them all - the towns all have beautiful old towns and the surrounding scenary is stunning. We didn't go to the coast much so I can't comment much on that although as did make it there once and found the sea to be a whole lot warming than the villa's swimming pool which we were quite surprised about!
All in all a great break for the three of us, thank you for letting us stay there!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Perfect Getaway
Review Submitted: September 10, 2009
Date of Stay: August 2009
We wanted a nice villa where we could a enjoy a "chill out" week but with interesting sights nearby if we felt the urge to venture out , and we got exactly what we wanted. It was lovely having the various outdoor areas- the dining table with a huge shade which made it usuable all day , the gazebo near the pool which made relaxing by the pool in 40+ degree heat a treat rather than a chore- and all with beautiful views of the Puglian countryside.
A very pleasant surprise were the fantastic Supermarkets within a short drive,particularly the ultra modern air condtioned one on the way to Locorotondo they complimented the lovely local shops in the nearby towns very well.
The local restaurant delivering fantastic fresh pizzas at a very reasonable price was a very nice feature .
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this villa to anyone wanting a base from which to see some of Puglia or if you want a quiet break .
A very pleasant surprise were the fantastic Supermarkets within a short drive,particularly the ultra modern air condtioned one on the way to Locorotondo they complimented the lovely local shops in the nearby towns very well.
The local restaurant delivering fantastic fresh pizzas at a very reasonable price was a very nice feature .
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this villa to anyone wanting a base from which to see some of Puglia or if you want a quiet break .
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Our Italian Adventure
Review Submitted: August 25, 2009
Date of Stay: May 2009
We are now back from our perambulations round Italy and France and I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay at Villa Capalu. Your instructions were spot on and your suggestions as to where to visit really helpful - and your comments coincided exactly with our subsequently formed views of our own. The instructions in the villa were comprehensive and comprehensible, the welcome pack was extremely generous. The villa was itself very well equipped - we could not think of anything we lacked - and the pool was lovely (size, position and temperature.
Alan's two visits (when we arrived and the day before we left) were well timed and useful. The cleaning family had assumed we were arriving by air and were a bit surprised by our arrival at 4pm, but they recovered beautifully - a nice family. And Angelo was all that you said he was - we had a memorable meal there with our youngest son and his fiancee, when there was a teenage party with karaoke, in which as buttoned up Brits we were surprised to find ourselves taking part.
All in all, a great pleasure staying at Villa Capalu, which was the highlight of our month long holiday and which we can strongly recommend to our friends
Alan's two visits (when we arrived and the day before we left) were well timed and useful. The cleaning family had assumed we were arriving by air and were a bit surprised by our arrival at 4pm, but they recovered beautifully - a nice family. And Angelo was all that you said he was - we had a memorable meal there with our youngest son and his fiancee, when there was a teenage party with karaoke, in which as buttoned up Brits we were surprised to find ourselves taking part.
All in all, a great pleasure staying at Villa Capalu, which was the highlight of our month long holiday and which we can strongly recommend to our friends
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
wonderful villa, fabulous location
Review Submitted: July 30, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
We knew the holiday would be good before we even got there because of the customer care and attention to detail from the owner right from the onset. We arrived late at night following the detailed directions the owner had provided which took ua right to the door. Our first reaction was how big the property was, how clean and well laid out and how thoughtful of the owners, given that we had arrived at night to provide a generous welcome pack with bread, cheese, wine etc. Next morning we woke up and it was even better in daylight. When we opened the bedroom shutters the view across the valley took our breath away and we saw what a truly beautiful location we were in. When we investigated the rest of the property it just got better and better. The villa was everything that we wanted and more - spacious,clean, private, comfortable, relaxing, well positioned, well planned, great pool, lots of terraces and a beautiful old olive tree right in the middle of the biggest terrace to provide shade when needed.
When we could drag ourselves away from the villa we visited the lovely old towns nearby and sampled the local foods, wine, ice cream (fantastic) and felt we got a taste of 'real Italy'. There is not one particular thing we could say was the highlight, the whole holiday was a highlight and we cannot wait to go back again and explore the area further. We had the best holiday ever and will be recommending it to our family and friends and look forward to returning ourselves next year.
When we could drag ourselves away from the villa we visited the lovely old towns nearby and sampled the local foods, wine, ice cream (fantastic) and felt we got a taste of 'real Italy'. There is not one particular thing we could say was the highlight, the whole holiday was a highlight and we cannot wait to go back again and explore the area further. We had the best holiday ever and will be recommending it to our family and friends and look forward to returning ourselves next year.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
fabulous Holiday
Review Submitted: July 30, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2009
We had an absolutely wonderful holiday, the villa is beautiful and thoughtfully equipped, the area is amazing and we visited all the local villages/towns but only as far as Ostuni. We thought of going farther afield but really why bother? A particular highlight was the beautiful pool which we and the children (aged 4 and 6) could not have enjoyed more. We had the Lonely Planet Guide with us which I don't think did the area justice but the restaurant recommendations were fairly reliable. We particularly enjoyed La Locanda di Zia Rosa in Cisternino (a very informal family run restaurant) and La Cantina in Alberobello (a bit slicker and more commercial/touristy but still very good). For an evening out we loved Cisternino or Martina Franco.
We visited the caves in Castellana (long tour 3km we all coped fine despite being told before hand it was very humid) and though not experts have done similar tours in Mallorca and Lanzarote and the Castellana caves are orders of magnitude better. We also visited the Zoosafari which has a remarkable in the number of rare animals on display (we live next door to a safari park in Stirling so have a comparison) probably better not go into the ethics of it etc. but the children loved it.
There are no negatives at all 5/5. It was hot and there were mosquitoes (which loved me and Ian but not the children) but that is no reflection on the property. We will definitely come back, but try our luck in October, maybe next year?
We visited the caves in Castellana (long tour 3km we all coped fine despite being told before hand it was very humid) and though not experts have done similar tours in Mallorca and Lanzarote and the Castellana caves are orders of magnitude better. We also visited the Zoosafari which has a remarkable in the number of rare animals on display (we live next door to a safari park in Stirling so have a comparison) probably better not go into the ethics of it etc. but the children loved it.
There are no negatives at all 5/5. It was hot and there were mosquitoes (which loved me and Ian but not the children) but that is no reflection on the property. We will definitely come back, but try our luck in October, maybe next year?
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Perfect Puglian Retreat
Review Submitted: May 28, 2009
Date of Stay: May 2009
Great levels of communication prior to the holiday just whetted the appetite, and the outcome did not disappoint.
The villa is just perfect - well appointed, comfortable, good facilities. Great pool. Fantastic location - not only on the hillside with lovely views, but also in relation to the interesting towns and attractions around.
There are some wonderful historic town centres in all directions, and each one has its own charm and character.
The villa is perfectly placed to access much of the heel of Italy.
The local representative Alan was brilliant - informative and helpful, but never intrusive. Good to know that somebody friendly and competent is on hand in case of problems - even though we had none.
We just loved the area. The weather was kind to us, and on the only grey and windy day we went down the spectacular caves at Grotte di Castellana.
The owner provided comprehensive notes at the villa (very helpful), and the great starter pack of food and wine. We had a nightmare journey down by train (never again!) so didn't get to the villa till about 21:30, so to find some provisions already there was most welcome.
We had such a wonderful holiday, and we'll have many happy memories for years to come.
Highly recommended.
The villa is just perfect - well appointed, comfortable, good facilities. Great pool. Fantastic location - not only on the hillside with lovely views, but also in relation to the interesting towns and attractions around.
There are some wonderful historic town centres in all directions, and each one has its own charm and character.
The villa is perfectly placed to access much of the heel of Italy.
The local representative Alan was brilliant - informative and helpful, but never intrusive. Good to know that somebody friendly and competent is on hand in case of problems - even though we had none.
We just loved the area. The weather was kind to us, and on the only grey and windy day we went down the spectacular caves at Grotte di Castellana.
The owner provided comprehensive notes at the villa (very helpful), and the great starter pack of food and wine. We had a nightmare journey down by train (never again!) so didn't get to the villa till about 21:30, so to find some provisions already there was most welcome.
We had such a wonderful holiday, and we'll have many happy memories for years to come.
Highly recommended.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Sightseeing,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Lovely time in perfect villa
Review Submitted: May 11, 2009
Date of Stay: May 2009
We had just a perfect week in the villa in this lovely area.
We had a lot of fun looking forward to this week, because we had so much information of Maura and it was even better than we expected! We had beautiful weather and enjoyed just staying at the property, but we also did not want to miss all the beautiful things in the area. We went to Lecce, to Putignano al Marre (like a fairy-tale), to Alberobello and also to the beautiful Caves. Also Bari was really exciting especially when the Bari football team had won it was a real party. We are looking back to a beautiful holiday and thank Maura for having us hiring the villa! We love to come back again.
We had a lot of fun looking forward to this week, because we had so much information of Maura and it was even better than we expected! We had beautiful weather and enjoyed just staying at the property, but we also did not want to miss all the beautiful things in the area. We went to Lecce, to Putignano al Marre (like a fairy-tale), to Alberobello and also to the beautiful Caves. Also Bari was really exciting especially when the Bari football team had won it was a real party. We are looking back to a beautiful holiday and thank Maura for having us hiring the villa! We love to come back again.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Lovely Villa
Review Submitted: April 9, 2009
Date of Stay: March 2009
We had a short break in Fasano recently and stayed at this lovely villa. Great location with some lovely restaurants locally. The villa was spacious and clean and kept warm at this time of year. Would not hesitate to recommend it to friends. Sharon & Darren and family.
Canale di Pirro Hillside Villa Holiday
Review Submitted: October 28, 2008
Date of Stay: October 2008
Our hillside villa (Capalu) provided a wonderful panorama of the local countryside. The location was perfect for exploring the province of Puglia and was located between two major airports; one in Bari and the other in Brindisi. Our travels included many of the suggestions given by the owners of the villa. Included were day trips to cities/towns on the Adriatic Coast such as Polignano a Mare as well as inland suggestions such as Alberobello and Matera. All of our planned travels were compared to the owners' suggestions found in the villa. They were right on the mark. The villa was clean and comfortable. and the local on-site person was a good resource. All in all this was a very positive experience. The only thing we needed was more time!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
A Lovely Holiday
Review Submitted: October 24, 2008
Date of Stay: September 2008
We also arrived in the dark and managed to find the villa using the directions provided by Maura.
On arrival we were very impressed with the villa as a whole - nice and spacious, clean, comfortable, with everything provided to make it easy to feel at home!! Once we had unpacked we were feeling a little peckish, so we took a 5 minute drive down to Angelo's restaurant. He was very welcoming and prepared a delicious pizza for each of us, along with a couple of bottles of beer, all to take away, which was very impressive as it was getting on for midnight!!
The next morning we ventured out on to the terrace and down by the pool and admired the beautiful views. Alan popped over and was very friendly and helpful, with a wide knowledge of the area.
During our week long stay, we visited Alberobello, where we admired the beautiful Trulli views and visited the Cantina of course in Locorotondo, where we purchased a 5 litre bottle of delicious wine for 7 euros!
We also visited Bari and Lecce for a spot of shopping (and the occaisional ice-cream along the way!).
The local shops were very good - we stayed in a few nights and had a BBQ, which was very nice!
We also visited the caves which was very interesting - although the only tour available for the time that we got there was in Italian (there were English tours available later in the day) so we were just guessing what the tour guide ws saying! It was very enjoyable anyway!
Eating out was very reasonable, and delicious; we returned to Angelo's for anti-pasti and could not fault it - so many dishes, they just kept coming out, all delicious!!
We also spent some time relaxing by the pool during the day.
The four of us (all aged 25 and 26) had a thoroughly enjoyable stay in Italy, and would definately recommend this villa to anyone! We would love to come back as there were still some places that we didn't get a chance to visit.
It was a lovely holiday, Maura was so helpful and there is lots of information in the villa with ideas of day trips and eating out.
A lovely holiday!!!
On arrival we were very impressed with the villa as a whole - nice and spacious, clean, comfortable, with everything provided to make it easy to feel at home!! Once we had unpacked we were feeling a little peckish, so we took a 5 minute drive down to Angelo's restaurant. He was very welcoming and prepared a delicious pizza for each of us, along with a couple of bottles of beer, all to take away, which was very impressive as it was getting on for midnight!!
The next morning we ventured out on to the terrace and down by the pool and admired the beautiful views. Alan popped over and was very friendly and helpful, with a wide knowledge of the area.
During our week long stay, we visited Alberobello, where we admired the beautiful Trulli views and visited the Cantina of course in Locorotondo, where we purchased a 5 litre bottle of delicious wine for 7 euros!
We also visited Bari and Lecce for a spot of shopping (and the occaisional ice-cream along the way!).
The local shops were very good - we stayed in a few nights and had a BBQ, which was very nice!
We also visited the caves which was very interesting - although the only tour available for the time that we got there was in Italian (there were English tours available later in the day) so we were just guessing what the tour guide ws saying! It was very enjoyable anyway!
Eating out was very reasonable, and delicious; we returned to Angelo's for anti-pasti and could not fault it - so many dishes, they just kept coming out, all delicious!!
We also spent some time relaxing by the pool during the day.
The four of us (all aged 25 and 26) had a thoroughly enjoyable stay in Italy, and would definately recommend this villa to anyone! We would love to come back as there were still some places that we didn't get a chance to visit.
It was a lovely holiday, Maura was so helpful and there is lots of information in the villa with ideas of day trips and eating out.
A lovely holiday!!!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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