Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa
4.4
Excellent(32 Reviews)House in Province of Taranto
12 guests · 6 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
About this house rental
An ancient two-floor villa surrounded by a garden park, a pinewood and a beautiful swimming pool with outdoor spaces under the shade (Includes BBQ area). The house has five bedroom and four bathrooms, two living rooms (1 with sofa beds) with fireplaces, and a large fully equipped kitchen. Two bedrooms are furnished with queen beds, one with one queen and a single bed, one with 2 single beds and one with a single bed, plus a living room with 1 queen sofa bed and 1 single sofa bed are available, for a total of 12 (+1) people. It includes wi-fi, a flat TV and a charming second floor terrace.
Matera, a town nearby, is the 2019 European capital of culture! The perfect place to visit an experience the Mediterranean and Puglian culture.
The Villla is next to the town of Mottola: A small town on a hill with an ancient medieval center. You can find all types of services, shops, supermarkets, banks, bars, restaurants and churches on this small town (3 min away by car)
The surroundings: Alberobello, an Unesco world heritage site, is just an hour away from the house. Other impressive cultural sites include the medieval legacy of Castel Del Monte in Andria, the beautiful cathedral of Trani, or the charming old center of the port-city of Taranto. Many other worthwhile destinations are: Barletta, Ruvo di Puglia, Martina Franca, Matera, Monopoli, Ostuni (all between 30 min to 2 hour away).
Natural sites: The "Parco Regionale della Terra delle Gravine" is just minutes away from the property, good for sightseeing the natural landscape of the region with the archaeological sites in between the calcareous rock formations. Farther away (about an hour away) you can deep yourself into the grand caves "Grotte di Castellana" or even go for a safari at the Fasano Zoo.
Beaches (golf and horse riding): The nearest beach is Castellaneta Marina, at about 15-20 minutes' drive on the Ionean coast. A beautiful Mediterranean beach, preserving its natural dune system, and where you can find horse riding and golf amenities close by. On the East, the Adriatic coast is just 40 min away, filled with many other turquoise water beaches.
Matera, a town nearby, is the 2019 European capital of culture! The perfect place to visit an experience the Mediterranean and Puglian culture.
The Villla is next to the town of Mottola: A small town on a hill with an ancient medieval center. You can find all types of services, shops, supermarkets, banks, bars, restaurants and churches on this small town (3 min away by car)
The surroundings: Alberobello, an Unesco world heritage site, is just an hour away from the house. Other impressive cultural sites include the medieval legacy of Castel Del Monte in Andria, the beautiful cathedral of Trani, or the charming old center of the port-city of Taranto. Many other worthwhile destinations are: Barletta, Ruvo di Puglia, Martina Franca, Matera, Monopoli, Ostuni (all between 30 min to 2 hour away).
Natural sites: The "Parco Regionale della Terra delle Gravine" is just minutes away from the property, good for sightseeing the natural landscape of the region with the archaeological sites in between the calcareous rock formations. Farther away (about an hour away) you can deep yourself into the grand caves "Grotte di Castellana" or even go for a safari at the Fasano Zoo.
Beaches (golf and horse riding): The nearest beach is Castellaneta Marina, at about 15-20 minutes' drive on the Ionean coast. A beautiful Mediterranean beach, preserving its natural dune system, and where you can find horse riding and golf amenities close by. On the East, the Adriatic coast is just 40 min away, filled with many other turquoise water beaches.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Province of Taranto
Reviews
4.4
Excellent(32 Reviews)4.4
La Torre holiday house near Mottola in Puglia was a great place to stay. It was a lovely old house, set in large peaceful grounds, with a great swimming pool.
The house was spacious and well-equipped and each room was provided with good quality fans to ensure more comfortable sleep in the summer heat.
The town of Mottola was just a short 5-minute car ride away and had easy access to supermarkets, traditional shops, restaurants and pizzerias.
The host was responsive to communication through messaging on Vrbo, and the care-taker, Pepino, was quickly on hand to help with any problems or questions. Pepino was very friendly and made us feel most welcome at La Torre.
We definitely want to return next year!
4.4
What a sensatonal place, the pictures didn't do it justice. My family and I as well as extended family loved the house, swimming pool and grounds.
Thank you for allowing us into your beautiful home.
4.4
A really lovely rustic Italian villa in a great location for visiting surrounding area. The dogs loved the extensive gardens. We had a fantastic stay.
However, this is an old villa; it needs some attention. Particularly the showers and the cooker. We got used to the noise from the busy road being there for so long.
4.4
the house is lovely: lots of character, nice big kitchen and lots of bedrooms. Also the outdoor facilities are charming : big pool and beautiful garden. But the house is situated near a very busy SS-road, day and night traffic noise. The occupants of the bedrooms in the "tower"definitely needed earplugs to sleep....
Still we had a wonderful week, Mottola is a charming city with good and affordable restaurants.
4.4
A really charming, family friendly home offering both indoor and outdoor comfort! The home was really well equipped to meet all our needs. The pool and shaded outdoor areas were the highlight for our family (the sunshine helped of course). Our family of 7 were very comfortable in this lovely home. The caretaker, Pepino was a gentleman and most helpful. We made day trips to Matera, Noci, Alberobello and our location was perfect for this. We would recommend highly.
4.4
We spent one of the best holidays in our lives in this house. A house with history and a unique atmosphere, a large swimming pool and an even larger garden. Close to the surrounding towns (Taranto, Martina Franca, Alberobello). The lack of wine glasses, salt and pepper and dishwasher tablets could be a bit of a problem. The water in the pool is clean, but probably contains too many chemicals (goggles are recommended). You can hear the traffic, but it does not disturb your rest.
4.4
This is a large restful property in a lovely peaceful setting with a great pool, deep enough for diving at one end. It is close to Mottola which has supermarkets, as tourist information office and some excellent eateries. ( Try the Pizzaria in the town centre. It's excellent).We had a very restful family time at this traditional villa. Peppino, the caretaker was an absolute star, and always very helpful and clear, despite having to communicate with us via a translator app. The many rooms are well prepared by Dominica, the housekeeper, and we really enjoyed her home made cheeses too. The bedrooms have comfortable beds and bedding, and the villa's kitchen is well equipped. Both she and Peppino were there to greet us and very welcoming.
The only drawbacks were that the place is somewhat tired , and would benefit from attention to the quirky electrics. Also the water is lovely and hot in the showers, but in some the water pressure is pretty weak. When you first arrive it's a little difficult to find the back entrance, which you have to drive into to reach the property. Tip: It's very soon after the first 'road hump' sign on the road from Mottola to Noci, just after the white gates of another property. By the way, currently the cot is not available (Sept 2022), so take a travel cot if you have an infant.
The nearby beaches are fantastic, the little 'white' trulli towns most picturesque, and the pine forests great for a shady stroll. The Grottes at Castelaneta are well worth a visit too. We very much enjoyed our week at La Torre.
4.4
A great location to explore the region. Wonderful winery tour, beach visits, and seeing Matera and Ostuni. We got a taxi from Bari to mottola and used La dolce vita Noleggio Auto for our car hire. They were so helpful, even showed us the way to La Torre, and recommended local restaurants and a gelateria, both worth the visit. La Torre could do with a little TLC. The house, gardens and pool are all brilliant, but the beds are not the most comfortable and the fans in the upstairs bedrooms are very clunky and noisy. I did, however, live the rustic feel to the place, and Pepino deserves a mention for his efforts in getting us into the property and sorting out a problem that arose with the wifi
4.4
Traumhaftes Anwesen
Wunderschöne Villa eingebettet in einen schönen Garten mit traumhaften Swimmingpool! Das ursprüngliche Anwesen atmet Geschichte und an die angrenzende Straße gewöhnt man sich sehr schnell. Der Service von Peppino (Besorgung von Fisch oder Fleisch und Tippgeber für Sightseeingtouren) ist besonders herzlich. Und jeden Mittwoch erhält man frische, selbstgemachte Milchprodukte - ein Traum! Besonders herzlicher Kontakt mit Besitzerin des Anwesens Vielen Dank für den wunderschönen Urlaub!
4.4
Superbe séjour dans les Pouilles
Nous avons passé une semaine entre amis avec nos adolescents de 12 à 15 ans. La propriété est superbe. Même si la maison ne dispose pas d’une décoration contemporaine, elle est tout à fait fonctionnelle et très propre. Domenica y veille. La route à l’arrière de la maison est un peu passagère mais elle s’oublie vite. La piscine est juste incroyable : très spacieuse et bien entretenue par Peppino ; le parc paysager avec ses arbres fruitiers est un vrai havre de paix propice au repos avec hamacs à disposition. La situation géographique permet de visiter tant le littoral de la côte adriatique que celui de la mer ionienne et également les petits villages dans les terres comme celui d’Alberobello qui est à faire.
Chouette séjour dans les Pouilles !
4.4
Conforme et bien situé
Belle propriété un peu vieillotte, dans son jus mais propre. Immense piscine, dans un immense parc
Seul point noir l’absence de climatisation
Excellent rapport qualité prix
4.4
A family holiday for 10 in a fantastic villa.
Very spacious with great facilities and furnishings. Absolutely amazing pool which we spent loads of time in.Table tennis table was also well used. Very attentive and helpful owner who responded almost instantly to our messages. Mottola itself is a beautiful unspoilt small hillside town with a weekly market. Overall a memorable holiday in a fabulous location
4.4
Amazing pool
A family holiday for 10 in a fantastic villa.
Very spacious with great facilities and furnishings. Absolutely amazing pool which we spent loads of time in.Table tennis table was also well used. Very attentive and helpful owner who responded almost instantly to our messages. Mottola itself is a beautiful unspoilt small hillside town with a weekly market. Overall a memorable holiday in a fabulous location
4.4
Christina’s family villa was perfect for our family get-together in Puglia. The home is exceedingly spacious and the grounds are splendid. Cristina kept the beautiful pool open into November for us. The men in our group took some invigorating morning swims although November is a bit late for warm water temperatures in the pool. From “La Torre” we took day trips to explore Alberobello, Polignano a Mare, Taranto, Metaponto, and Matera. We also enjoyed several winery visits. We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the regional wines we tasted. Although Cristina was not on hand to welcome us to her estate, she had her rental agent, Dominica and her caretaker, Peppino, on hand to greet us. If you do not speak Italian, be prepared to spend some time using translation apps to communicate during the check in
4.4
Perfect for our needs.
Christina’s family villa was perfect for our family get-together in Puglia. The home is exceedingly spacious and the grounds are splendid. Cristina kept the beautiful pool open into November for us. The men in our group took some invigorating morning swims although November is a bit late for warm water temperatures in the pool. From “La Torre” we took day trips to explore Alberobello, Polignano a Mare, Taranto, Metaponto, and Matera. We also enjoyed several winery visits. We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the regional wines we tasted. Although Cristina was not on hand to welcome us to her estate, she had her rental agent, Dominica and her caretaker, Peppino, on hand to greet us. If you do not speak Italian, be prepared to spend some time using translation apps to communicate during the check in
4.4
Wunderschön!
Wir waren mit 9 Personen für 10 Tage im La Torre und haben uns sauwohl gefühlt!
Das geschichtsträchtige Gebäude nimmt seine Gäste sofort "in die Arme", so habe ich mich auf jeden Fall gefühlt.
Der Pool war auch Anfang Oktober gut zu nutzen und sehr sauber ( wie auch der Rest des Hauses)
Barbecue hatten wir auch, das funktionierte auch hervorragend.
Die Abende vorm Kamin mit Wein und Käse (Danke, Cristina!!!!) waren kuschelig und entspannend.
Cristina ist eine wundervolle Gastgeberin und Peppino war der gute Geist, der dafür gesorgt hat, das draußen alles läuft.
Wir danken unserer lieben, großzügigen Gastgeberin Cristina!
4.4
Authentieke villa van meer dan 100 jaar oud in Mottola
Prachtig domein met speeltuintje voor de kinderen , een schitterend groot zwembad, een groot terras met pingpongtafel , een uitstekende BBQ, een groot huis waar ruimte is om met 12 personen te verblijven . Gelegen aan een drukke weg wat ´ s nachts Wat geluidshinder geeft.
4.4
Une villa pleine de charme
La villa est vraiment incroyable avec un petit côté rustique mais rempli de charme. Tout est très propre. L'extérieur est incroyable avec cette immense piscine bien entourée d'ombre, parfaite pour se prélasser. Les nombreux équipements extérieurs permettent d'en profiter à tout moment de la journée.
Les personnes qui s'occupent de la maison et du jardin sont très sympathiques et toujours disponibles.
un seul bémol : la route fréquentée qui borde la maison.
4.4
Une Villa extrémement agréable
Nous avons séjourné dans la "Torre di Mottola" cet été du 08 au 15 juillet et le moins que l'on puisse dire c'est que nous avons passé une semaine excellente. Nous étions 3 familles de 4 personnes (6 enfants en bas âge) et dès notre arrivée, nous avons été accueillis chaleureusement par Pepino et la gouvernante.
La demeure est magnifique, un vieux manoir gardé dans son jus, une déco à l'ancienne mais un intérieur très propre cependant.
Une piscine juste superbe de plus de 10 m de long avec un bassin de différentes profondeurs , transats, salons de jardin, petit patio pour déjeuner le midi, barbecue. On s'est régalé !!!
Le petit plus pour les enfants est qu'il existe de nombreux endroits ombragés par de beaux arbres.
La propriété est positionnée sur un terrain très spacieux et située à tout juste 5 mins en voiture de toutes commodités.
Niveau sorties, vous ne trouverez pas les plus belles plages des pouilles ( plutôt dans le salento) mais quelques visites sont réellement à faire: Alberobello et Matera par exemple.
Pour conclure, si vous cherchez une villa top pour un groupe de familles avec des enfants en bas âge à un coût plus que raisonnable, vous pouvez foncer sans hésiter, vous ne serez pas déçus.
Roels
4.4
My family had a great time at this property. Near to the town and good access to main roads for sightseeing.
Pool was big and spotless and the garden were lovely.
4.4
Beautiful old character house with amazing pool
My family had a great time at this property. Near to the town and good access to main roads for sightseeing.
Pool was big and spotless and the garden were lovely.
4.4
My family had a great time at this property. Near to the town and good access to main roads for sightseeing.Pool was big and spotless and the garden were lovely.
4.4
We have had the most incredible two weeks in Puglia, staying at this fantastic property. Le Torre is a beautiful old property with so much space for the 8 of us. The rooms are well appointed and the pool and outdoor area are incredible. The pool is the largest we have ever had the fortune to use in a holiday home. The children loved exploring the gardens, relaxing on hammocks and play area.
We were warmly welcomed upon our arrival and continued to be visited by Peppino ensuring our comfort and needs were met throughout our stay. Close to Mottola, it is a 30 minute walk into town or 10 minutes in a car. The house is also well located to explore this lovely region of Italy. I cannot recommend this property enough, we are sorry to leave and hope that in the future we can visit again.
Thank you
4.4
Beautiful holiday home, amazing place to stay
We have had the most incredible two weeks in Puglia, staying at this fantastic property. Le Torre is a beautiful old property with so much space for the 8 of us. The rooms are well appointed and the pool and outdoor area are incredible. The pool is the largest we have ever had the fortune to use in a holiday home. The children loved exploring the gardens, relaxing on hammocks and play area.
We were warmly welcomed upon our arrival and continued to be visited by Peppino ensuring our comfort and needs were met throughout our stay. Close to Mottola, it is a 30 minute walk into town or 10 minutes in a car. The house is also well located to explore this lovely region of Italy. I cannot recommend this property enough, we are sorry to leave and hope that in the future we can visit again.
Thank you
4.4
We have had the most incredible two weeks in Puglia, staying at this fantastic property. Le Torre is a beautiful old property with so much space for the 8 of us. The rooms are well appointed and the pool and outdoor area are incredible. The pool is the largest we have ever had the fortune to use in a holiday home. The children loved exploring the gardens, relaxing on hammocks and play area. We were warmly welcomed upon our arrival and continued to be visited by Peppino ensuring our comfort and needs were met throughout our stay. Close to Mottola, it is a 30 minute walk into town or 10 minutes in a car. The house is also well located to explore this lovely region of Italy. I cannot recommend this property enough, we are sorry to leave and hope that in the future we can visit again.Thank you
4.4
Good pool. Cherry tree and alfresco areas. Interesting house with history. I am 6ft 1 and their are low beams and doorways. We had to buy wine glasses. Gives you a feeling of the Southern Italy life style. Some good restaurants in Matolla and around. Have the Antipasti
4.4
Superb Area
Good pool. Cherry tree and alfresco areas. Interesting house with history. I am 6ft 1 and their are low beams and doorways. We had to buy wine glasses. Gives you a feeling of the Southern Italy life style. Some good restaurants in Matolla and around. Have the Antipasti
4.4
Our extended family (12 people, 3 generations) spent the month of July 2016 at La Torre and enjoyed it very much. The rooms are well furnished and all the utilities worked without trouble. The villa is located in a rural setting, but there are a number of interesting places and beaches within 40 minutes driving. The swimming pool is lovely, and Peppino the caretaker was very helpful. He came to our rescue when the kitchen sink blocked up. We would happily return to this villa for another holiday n the future.
4.4
Comfortable and interesting
Our extended family (12 people, 3 generations) spent the month of July 2016 at La Torre and enjoyed it very much. The rooms are well furnished and all the utilities worked without trouble. The villa is located in a rural setting, but there are a number of interesting places and beaches within 40 minutes driving. The swimming pool is lovely, and Peppino the caretaker was very helpful. He came to our rescue when the kitchen sink blocked up. We would happily return to this villa for another holiday n the future.
4.4
Geweldige vakantie in Mottola
Wij kwamen uren te vroeg aan in Mottola.
Domanica met een vriendin en haar man waren nog druk bezig met de schoonmaak.
We werden bijzonder hartelijk ontvangen, en konden al lekker in het zwembad en zonnen op het terras.
Toen de schoonmaak klaar was kregen we een rondleiding door het huis, geweldig.
De woning was voor ons veel te groot, maar qua ligging en comfort in die regio van Italie perfect.
Aan alles in de woning en in de tuin kan je zien dat het met zorg is aangelegd en onderhouden.
De bijzonder vriendelijke gastvrouw, en de behulpzame buurman maakten ons verblijf echt 'af'.
Tot en met een zelfgebakken cake van zelfgeraapte eieren.
4.4
One of the best holidays of my life
4.4
Great
One of the best holidays of my life
4.4
This villa is truly a place to relax and spend quality time with relatives and friends. I spent there 3 of the most fascinating vacations weeks I've had. The house has this feeling of "Castle" with its well in the living room, and its thick stone walls. There is a pool with a springboard, fields to ride a bicycles, the town of Mottola a few miles down the road and great neighbors to play cards and share dinner with.
Highly recommended for family or friend vacations.
4.4
To relax and spend quality time w frieds / family
This villa is truly a place to relax and spend quality time with relatives and friends. I spent there 3 of the most fascinating vacations weeks I've had. The house has this feeling of "Castle" with its well in the living room, and its thick stone walls. There is a pool with a springboard, fields to ride a bicycles, the town of Mottola a few miles down the road and great neighbors to play cards and share dinner with.
Highly recommended for family or friend vacations.
4.4
Beautiful Villa and garden!!
The Villa was beautiful! My family, friends, and I never wanted to leave the pool area, the kids would just play for hours over there. We would just have lunch and dinner outside under the marvelous tree. Relaxing on a hammock over the pinetum was one of the best times I have had in a long time, I could just read for hours over there. The house is beautiful, full of history. The road behind the house is a bit noisy. The town of Mottola has a nice historic center but no more than that, a good place to get your supplies and maybe visit the sunday market (they sell everything you will ever need). Peppino was a wonderful help!!
4.4
Groot huis met fijn zwembad
Van 9 juli tot 23 juli huurden wij dit huis met twee gezinnen. In eerste instantie zag het huis er goed uit. Toen we later beter gingen kijken bleek het huis niet erg schoon te zijn bovendien zat het huis vol met muggen. Ook de buitenboel was vies en niet aangeveegd. We zijn geruime tijd bezig geweest om de muggen weg te krijgen en het huis schoon te maken. Koelkast was beschimmeld! We moesten wel 120 euro betalen voor de schoonmaak????!!!!
Wij vonden het huis te persoonlijk aangekleed om te verhuren aan gasten. Het huis hing vol met persoonlijke foto's en kasten die voor ons toegankelijk waren laggen vol met allerlei brieven. Al met al gaf het huis en de aankleding ons geen prettig gevoel.
Het zwembad was heerlijk. Peppino de tuinman kwam geregeld langs om de planten water te geven was een vriendelijke man.
4.4
Very very beautiful house!!!! Recomanded
Abbiamo passato in questa casa una fantastica settimana! La villa è immersa nella natura, con un immenso parco dove rilassarsi sulle amache e dove i bambini possono gicare liberi, a pochi passi dal paese di Mottola, dove la gente è cordiale e sempre disponibile! A nostra disposizione anche Peppino il giardiniere, che ci ha dato utili consigli e assistenza quando ne avevamo bisogno, discreto e disponibile sempre. In villa si respira, serenità e un suo passato storio che rimane impress. Si sta davvero bene!!!! La piscina poi è un momento di freschezza e uletiore relax, che non potrebbe mancare! Spero di tornarci molto presto!!!!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Province of Taranto?
The average price for a rental in Province of Taranto is $167 per night. This rental is $404 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa. Enjoy the water!
Is Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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