Recently refurbished to an impeccably high standard, Villa Carlotta is a spacious hillside home perched some 400m above sea level, with spectacular uninterrupted views to the sea. At the end of a private road, this villa offers perfect luxury with its 30 ft atmospheric open living area with 6 large stone arches around a raised and open central stone hearth, chic Italian cream leather sofas, travertine stone dining table & matching coffee table, romantic luxury bathroom with oversize roman spa, mosaic surround, rain shower, *his & hers* stone washbasins,
This property is on one level with multiple access to the 100sqm patio terrace which has a large covered dining area and is a perfect spot for relaxing in the gentle sea breeze or eating mouthwatering fresh food from the BBQ. The private heated swimming pool and sun bathing terraces offer absolutely stunning panoramic sea views and complete seclusion due to its location some 30m from the villa amidst the mature terraced garden. A large games room leading off the courtyard with competition-standard Garlando air hockey table and table football plus a Sony PS4
games console with large flatscreen TV provides hours of fun for young and old.


What makes Puglia special : Put simply, Puglia remains one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. Puglia, ancient Apulia, is a land of sun, sea, vines, and olive groves, and has a wealth of natural, historical and cultural heritage that makes it one of the most exciting areas of Italy. Like most visitors before you, once discovered you will fall in love with the people, the food and wine, the beaches, the whitewashed “Trulli” towns and the rolling countryside with its olive/orange/lemon groves and vineyards. Puglia is right there at the heart of it all yet is still unspoiled by the ravages of mass tourism. It is a place where the local shopkeepers and the villagers still smile as they greet you. With over 300 days sunshine each year it has a slower but endearing pace of life with the siesta as part of the daily routine. After a long lazy lunch and a glass of “Primitivo”, the silence falls until late afternoon when the cobbled streets come to life and there is a hubbub in even the smallest villa

Food and local cuisine: Puglia’s micro-climate produces some of Italy’s tastiest food, for years appreciated only by the locals, but now a hot destination for gourmet travelers. Puglia produces much of Europe’s pasta, presses most of Italy’s olive oil, catches the bulk of the country’s fish and is the sixth biggest wine-making region in the world. Specialities of the region are orecchiette, the small ear-shaped pasta, braciole al sugo (stuffed veal parcels in a fresh tomato sauce), puree di fave (broad bean puree) and cheese lovers will be in their element with the selection of fresh mouth watering ricotta and mozzarella, burrata (Puglia’s famous cheese with a creamy interior) provolone and Cacioricotta. Fresh fish is in abundance and you will see a selection of oyster, mussels, octopus and even sea urchin dishes on most menus. Pugliese people love to share their wonderful cuisine and most restaurants serve a range of antipastas giving you the opportunity to sample all these delicious dishes

General Information: Puglia gets close to 300 days sunshine a year with the warm weather starting in April and going right through until the end of October. The hottest months are July and August but with two seas around the area the air does not feel too oppressive during these months, especially at Villa Sofia which benefits from a gentle sea breeze at all times. Spring and autumn is glorious- sunny and warm with wild flowers in abundance. Italians are unashamedly devoted to celebrating everything Italian - religion, food, wine... and they show it with festivals, filling the summer nights, celebrating everything from classical music to grapes. These family orientated events provide great free outdoor entertainment and gives you an insight into the wonderful hospitable Pugliese people. Puglia is something authentically Mediterranean and very Italian, come and find out for yourself and see why more people are recommending it.

Further notes on accommodation: Villa Carlotta is a 150 sqm independent villa set in its own garden with its own private drive accessed through electric gates and its own heated swimming pool and private outside entertainment areas. Due to its spectacular hillside location, the villas in the area are necessarily arranged on terraces which means that there is another villa with its own postal address and separate access arrangements, part of which is indeed situated directly above (and connected to) Villa Carlotta. This is actually a very typically layout for this part of Italy and can be seen clearly from some of the photos included on the website.


PRIVATE LEISURE FACILITIES

We have arranged paying access for our guests to the exclusive Coccaro Beach Club, Coccaro Golf Club and Masseria Torre Coccaro AVEDA Spa. These private facilities are normally available only to guests who stay at the 5* boutique hotel Masseria Torre Coccaro which is regarded as the best in Puglia. You will need to make a reservation - so simply ring the relevant number in the information pack and inform them that you are a guest at Villa Carlotta. Please check current rates when you call.