Secluded and spacious trullo, tastefully decorated, with private pool
Cottage in Province of Taranto
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
About this cottage rental
Trullo di Sopra can accommodate up to 8/9 people. It is about 130 sq.m. and consists of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with shower and toilet , open-plan kitchen with dining area and 2 small living areas . Two bedrooms have double beds and one has two single beds. Two additional single beds may be prepared in the living area for up to two people . On request a cot can be provided in one of the master suites. The master suite is not connected internally but across the paved terrace.
The property is surrounded by paved terraces and right outside the main entrance there is a large dining table under a covered pergola where you can enjoy delicious food cooked on the garden grill. In the garden there is a swimming pool (apprx: 30/36 sqm ) with a terrace overlooking the valley , equipped with 6 sun loungers/chairs under covered pergolas, where the sun shines from dawn to dusk . The house, garden and outdoor areas are nicely lit so that you can enjoy long summer evenings outdoors. The garden is filled with olive trees and fig trees (just eat straight from the tree in August - figs like you've never tasted them!), pear trees, almond trees and of course hundreds of lavender bushes that give the garden a lovely scent.
There is parking within the property gates for 3/4 cars.
The trulli are tastefully decorated to a high standard ensuring you a comfortable and luxurious holiday experience. Up to 1.5 meters thick walls ensure a comfortable indoor temperature day and night , even in the hottest months. The kitchen and bathrooms are well equipped and there is also a Nespresso machine. The property is connected to the public water network , so you can safely drink delicious water straight from the tap.
Trullo di Sopra can be let together with the neighboring property Trullo di Sotto. Rented together they can provide ample space for large parties up to 16 people. When rented separately they are however completely private as the houses are ca 80 meters a part . They only share the access road, but each house has its own separate and private entrance, parking, gardens and each property has its own private pool. Please enquire for availability and links to the other property.
About the services offered
Included in the rent is a welcome service, undertaken by our English speaking Italian partner. She will meet you in the city and take you to the property at the agreed time. She will give you a brief introduction to what you need to know and will also be your contact person on the spot if anything should happen you need help with. The rental price also includes linens , shower and bath towels and beach / pool towels for all guests, changed weekly for stays of 2 weeks or more . Final cleaning is included in the price for all stays, while for stays lasting two weeks or more, there is a light weekly cleaning of the property in connection with the change of linen and towels. If desired, additional cleaning can be purchased for an hourly rate of 10 Euro. This must be agreed in advance. Underfloor heating available at additional cost. English speaking babysitter or chef to come to your home and cook are also available but must be arranged in advance, price on request. If you bring a pet, please enquire an and additional fee will be charged.
NEW WIFI - as of 2023 stable and powerful wifi provided via Starlink.
About the weather
Puglia has stable dry and lovely weather, and summer starts in May and lasts until October. July and August are the hottest months and temperatures can reach over 30 degrees. However, the property is approximately 340 meters above sea level, ensuring a gentle wind and a dry climate, even in the hottest months. The swimming pool is not heated but will usually have comfortable bathing temperature from mid-May to September. Beach season is also from May to September
How to get there
The location of the property is such that a car is necessary. Cars can easily be rented at the airport or in train station in both Bari and Brindisi .
The nearest airport is Brindisi (about 40 min) while Bari airport is about 1 hour's drive away. Ryanair, Lufthansa and Easyjet fly direct routes from many English and other European airports. Alitalia and Ryanair fly domestic routes from either Rome or Milan to these airports 10 to 12 times per day.
The property is surrounded by paved terraces and right outside the main entrance there is a large dining table under a covered pergola where you can enjoy delicious food cooked on the garden grill. In the garden there is a swimming pool (apprx: 30/36 sqm ) with a terrace overlooking the valley , equipped with 6 sun loungers/chairs under covered pergolas, where the sun shines from dawn to dusk . The house, garden and outdoor areas are nicely lit so that you can enjoy long summer evenings outdoors. The garden is filled with olive trees and fig trees (just eat straight from the tree in August - figs like you've never tasted them!), pear trees, almond trees and of course hundreds of lavender bushes that give the garden a lovely scent.
There is parking within the property gates for 3/4 cars.
The trulli are tastefully decorated to a high standard ensuring you a comfortable and luxurious holiday experience. Up to 1.5 meters thick walls ensure a comfortable indoor temperature day and night , even in the hottest months. The kitchen and bathrooms are well equipped and there is also a Nespresso machine. The property is connected to the public water network , so you can safely drink delicious water straight from the tap.
Trullo di Sopra can be let together with the neighboring property Trullo di Sotto. Rented together they can provide ample space for large parties up to 16 people. When rented separately they are however completely private as the houses are ca 80 meters a part . They only share the access road, but each house has its own separate and private entrance, parking, gardens and each property has its own private pool. Please enquire for availability and links to the other property.
About the services offered
Included in the rent is a welcome service, undertaken by our English speaking Italian partner. She will meet you in the city and take you to the property at the agreed time. She will give you a brief introduction to what you need to know and will also be your contact person on the spot if anything should happen you need help with. The rental price also includes linens , shower and bath towels and beach / pool towels for all guests, changed weekly for stays of 2 weeks or more . Final cleaning is included in the price for all stays, while for stays lasting two weeks or more, there is a light weekly cleaning of the property in connection with the change of linen and towels. If desired, additional cleaning can be purchased for an hourly rate of 10 Euro. This must be agreed in advance. Underfloor heating available at additional cost. English speaking babysitter or chef to come to your home and cook are also available but must be arranged in advance, price on request. If you bring a pet, please enquire an and additional fee will be charged.
NEW WIFI - as of 2023 stable and powerful wifi provided via Starlink.
About the weather
Puglia has stable dry and lovely weather, and summer starts in May and lasts until October. July and August are the hottest months and temperatures can reach over 30 degrees. However, the property is approximately 340 meters above sea level, ensuring a gentle wind and a dry climate, even in the hottest months. The swimming pool is not heated but will usually have comfortable bathing temperature from mid-May to September. Beach season is also from May to September
How to get there
The location of the property is such that a car is necessary. Cars can easily be rented at the airport or in train station in both Bari and Brindisi .
The nearest airport is Brindisi (about 40 min) while Bari airport is about 1 hour's drive away. Ryanair, Lufthansa and Easyjet fly direct routes from many English and other European airports. Alitalia and Ryanair fly domestic routes from either Rome or Milan to these airports 10 to 12 times per day.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Map of Province of Taranto
££££
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Since the booking process the communication was amazing, Nina helped with all information we need about location, car rental ....
Angellita did our check in , show us everything about the house , sorted our first evening meal ( the food was delicious) , she made everything easy.
The trulli was very clean , great location , the size was amazing, great pool and beautiful sunsets. Definitely recommended.
Thank you , Simone Mckenzie
10.0 / 10.0
The property offered us plenty of space. The outdoor areas enabled us to enjoy the sun or shelter in the shade from its heat.
The villa is secluded which gave us privacy. A car is essential as there are no facilities in walking distance.
We found our stay very restful.
6.0 / 10.0
The house is tiny but very nice, located in a beautiful natural area close to the historic town of Cisternino where you can find nice restaurants and a pleasant atmosphere. However it is not fit for a summer stay when the outside temperature can reach 40 degrees C, since there is no AC in the bedrooms. We had to purchase powerful fans to ensure some hours of sleep in those very warm conditions.
8.0 / 10.0
We were unfortunate enough to experience several days of cold wet weather in May. The Villa, as beautiful as it is, really is designed for warm weather. There is heating in one room, but the bedrooms were very cold and the internal seating areas were not that relaxing. Ive informed the manager that adding some duvets in the property would be great incase this happens again for other guests. It's a real shame as the external facilities to the property were great. Devastated that we never got to use the pool or sit and have our diner outside. It's very secluded, surrounded by wildflower. Perfect if you want peace and quiet.
The owner, and young guy that managed the property, Mattia were very nice and helpful.
Would recommend this villa to others.
10.0 / 10.0
very spacious, lot's of private space for a large party/family.
The manager Angelita is fabulous!
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed for a week at the end of September, beginning of October and it was delightful. Angelita was very welcoming and full of recommendations and met us in town to bring us to the house (the road there is a little tricky but not unlike other villas we have rented in the Mediterranean). The house was just as nice as in the photos and fully equipped! Very private location but easy access to beautiful small towns nearby. We spent most of our time by the pool or on the terrace near the kitchen. Would 100% recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
This property gave us and our two children (9 & 12) everything we could have wanted for a fabulously relaxed and peaceful summer break. Every detail has been well thought through - from relaxed outdoor seating areas poolside and nearer to the house, to styling of furnishings to complement the amazing architectural heritage of this property. The grounds give privacy and a true feeling of being amidst your own surroundings. Location-wise the property definitely requires a car to be accessed, but is just a short drive from Casalini where everyday essentials can be purchased (great pizzeria too!). The larger town of Cisternino is just a 10 minute drive and serves for practicalities of larger supermarket shopping, but is a real gem of a town... its narrow streets of Centro Storico make for wonderful timeless meanders (super restaurants and gelateria too!). Stay - you won’t be disappointed!!
10.0 / 10.0
Loved everything about the trullo, the surrounding nature and the area of Valle d’itria
10.0 / 10.0
A beautiful Trulli in a beautiful location, with loads of stunning towns very closeby. Trulli di Sopra is a fantastic blend of style, character, comfort and nature. There local ceramic, Skandi soft furnishings, and all the practical things you need to have an easy stay (we don't go on holiday looking for dishwashers, washing machines and coffee makers but having them makes a holiday with kids soooo much easier). I loved the natural location down a dusty track, with lovely views across the valley. We had some fantastic days out: amazing dolphins and whales watching in taranto, stunning caves in Grotte di Castellana, great beaches in Lizzano, beautiful towns Ostuni, Monopoly, Polginano di Mare, and most locally - Cisternino. All these trips were less than 1hr15 away by car along good roads. the Trulli is very attractive, clean, and very easy to stay at and well supported by Angelitta and the cleaners/maintenance. The weather was fantastic and Puglia has loads going for it, great place!
10.0 / 10.0
We had such a lovely stay at Trullo di Sopra. The house has everything you need (comfy beds, well equipped kitchen, enough closet space, etc). We also really liked the decor - very nice pillows and tableware. There is plenty of space outside to sit and chill, and enjoy the views and the smells (lavender!). Our teenagers loved to hang out on the roof :-) The house is close to a number of picturesque little towns and also just a 30 min. drive to the sea. We can recommend a day trip to Otranto and Lecce (and a stop in between at Alimini beach for a swim). Polignano a Mare is a beautiful
sea side town on a high cliff with great views over the Adriatic. We liked the beach north of Il Capitolo and can recommend the Lido Sabbiadoro. Last but not least, we joined a tour Angelita (who looks after the house) gave at the local olive mill and can highly recommend that as well. We´d love to come back - thank you so much Nina and Angelita!
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed at the smaller of the two trulli, Sopra, in mid September. The property is very pretty, well equipped and it is clear the owner puts in an effort to make it so. We stayed as a couple so had loads of space but both bedrooms are ensuite which would work well for a family or two couples. Internally perhaps the most obvious thing lacking is a proper living room- there is basically a space between the two bedrooms set aside for this, beyond the very attractive kitchen/dining area, but we didn't use it as such. That said, you are much more likely to be 'living outdoors' and these spaces were excellent, a large shaded area around the pool, a really delightful shaded lounge and dining area just outside the kitchen door and a table and chairs out the front which we sometimes used for a 'sunshine breakfast'. In September it is dark by 7pm and for a few days didn't use the outside lounge/dining area in the evening but once we discovered how good the outside lighting was, including some nice and atmosheric touches illuminating some nearby trees, we found it a great option for dinner.
The trullo is quite isolated, some way from the nearest village (i.e not realistic walking distance) and therefore very quiet but the price for that was quite a lengthy drive up a very bumpy, unpaved road. On balance we found that well worthwhile for the tranquility, but it does add some time to getting in and out the property.
There is plenty to see and do locally; the sea is less than half an hour away, you are in trulli country so lots of nice towns nearby and even medieval Lecce is not much more than an hour away. We did some sightseeing but less than usual, because we found the trullo such a lovely place to be around during the day, relaxing, reading and cooling off in the pool. I'd recommend arranging a visit to the olive oil producer through Angelita, who looks after the property for the owner- she actually works there and gave a great insight into how virgin oilve oil is produced. The tour is free but you can buy a bottle or two at the end. Angelita is also very helpful in dealing with any minor issue you may have during your stay.
You are in food country here, so no shortage of restaurants; Cortiletto in Speziale (about 20 mins drive) was especially good, very reasonably priced and suggested by the owner. Best supermarket is Famiglia in Osuni- about 20-25 mins drive but we thought worth it for the choice and quality. All in all a very relaxing stay.
5.0 / 10.0
A lovely well equipped property in a quiet and rural position but close enough to lovely villages and easy driving distance to the coast.
5.0 / 10.0
I stayed with my family in August 2016 for amazing weeks. The trulli is in a stunning rural location but only a short walk from a small village or a short 5 minute drive from the local town. It has been beautifully renovated and provided everything we needed. We pretty much lived outside using the BBQ and outside lounge in the evening. We spent many a night star gazing and watch satellites and shooting stars overhead creating many magical memories with our two young daughters. The pool is amazing and the girls would play in it all day long. The surrounding towns are stunning and offer plenty of opportunities for foodies. The beaches are amazing but can get very busy during peak season. If you go early in the week you can avoid the crowds that you get at the weekends. All in all we had a perfect stay and I would highly recommended this property for a relaxing family break.
5.0 / 10.0
When you pass by the Red Water Ranch you get to the trullo. Everything is as you expect. Angelita, the local contact who already met you at the arranged meeting point is very nice and have a lot of knowledge. Having her on WhatsApp was a very easy way of always having first hand knowledge at hand.
The inside of the trullo was nice and clean, and to our enjoyment there was a nice weclome gift of Prosecco and also coffee, and some Italian snack. Just perfect!
Even when the outside temperature had reached 37 degrees Celsius we didn't need to use the AC in the evening, as the trullo got a very nice temperature when you just opened the windows. All windows have mosquito net, so no problems letting the air inside.
The surrounding area is just olive trees.
The outside of the trullo is nicely done with a lot of furniture to use. The pool area is just amazingly nice, and here you can decide if you like to get a real tan, or stay in the shadows.
The pool size is perfect for a family of 4, and not too deep, making the kids feel safe. This made the kids enjo the pool to the maximum.
If you get bird by the pool, it's not a long drive to the nearest beach. We also went to the Zoosafari in Fasano, where you can have a nice day of fun with the kids.
We can also recommend to get a tour at the olive mill with Angelita, very interesting, and again; Angelita is a perfect guide with all the knowledge you need.
We stayed for two weeks, but time past by too fast.
Very happy and we can recommend this as a very nice spot for a relaxing and joyful vacation.
Arrivederci!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Province of Taranto?
The average price for a rental in Province of Taranto is £86 per night. This rental is £184 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Secluded and spacious trullo, tastefully decorated, with private pool. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Secluded and spacious trullo, tastefully decorated, with private pool. Enjoy the water!
Is Secluded and spacious trullo, tastefully decorated, with private pool pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Secluded and spacious trullo, tastefully decorated, with private pool?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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