We were met on arrival by Valeria's family who explained everything clearly, thanks to Elisabetta's excellent English. Giuseppe stayed in constant phone/message contact. One of our party had a medical problem. The family took great care of us, arranging everything with a local physiotherapist and pharmacist, meeting us there and making sure we were looked after. The house is in a wonderful location. Peaceful and quiet yet within easy reach of so many beautiful places. The house itself was clean and tidy and very comfortable. Bathrooms are wonderful.

We were met on arrival by Valerias family who explained everything clearly, thanks to Elisabettas excellent English.Giuseppe stayed in constant phone/message contact.One of our party had a medical problem. The family took great care of us, arranging everything with a local physiotherapist and pharmacist, meeting us there and making sure we were looked after.The house is in a wonderful location. Peaceful and quiet yet within easy reach of so many beautiful places.The house itself was clean and tidy and very comfortable. Bathrooms are wonderful.

The house is beautifully presented and is very well equipped with everything needed for a self catering holiday. We were given a welcome basket which was very thoughtful and there were various cooking ingredients in the cupboards. The house and garden are clean and well maintained. We had very relaxing days around the pool and evenings sitting on the veranda. There are a couple of ok restaurants within walking distance and plenty of good restaurants a car journey away. The nearest supermarket is a half hour drive. We found it hard to sleep as there is no air conditioning but with the windows open it was noisy either because of the local dogs barking a lot through the night or a couple of the nights one of the local restaurants had loud music playing until the early hours of the morning. Overall a great house, remote from shops, peaceful by day, noisy at night.

The house is beautifully presented and is very well equipped with everything needed for a self catering holiday. We were given a welcome basket which was very thoughtful and there were various cooking ingredients in the cupboards. The house and garden are clean and well maintained. We had very relaxing days around the pool and evenings sitting on the veranda. There are a couple of ok restaurants within walking distance and plenty of good restaurants a car journey away. The nearest supermarket is a half hour drive.We found it hard to sleep as there is no air conditioning but with the windows open it was noisy either because of the local dogs barking a lot through the night or a couple of the nights one of the local restaurants had loud music playing until the early hours of the morning.Overall a great house, remote from shops, peaceful by day, noisy at night.

Maison de vacances parfaite: au calme, parfaitement aménagée, conforme à la description, piscine au soleil et au calme pour permettre aux enfants d'en profiter, le tout près du fabuleux Castel del Monte. Des vélos sont à disposition et permettent la découverte des environs (pour les courageux, la montée jusqu'au Castel constitue une bonne mise en jambes ;-) ). Très bonne communication avec Valeria et excellent accueil d'Antoinette et Elisabeta (encore merci pour le panier d'accueil très bien fourni!). A recommander absolument!

Der Ort und das Anwesen von Valeria und Giuseppe sind wirklich der optimale Platz um Apulien zu erkunden. Ein kurzer Fußweg zum Castel del Monte -das wir dann am Vormittag fast für uns alleine hatten-, Trani und die Städte an der Küste gut erreichbar, genauso wie die Städte im Inneren -Andria, Matera,...Das Haus top gepflegt, sehr sauber und exzellent ausgerüstet (Geschirrspüler, Waschmaschine, Küche). Der große Garten mit dem Pinienwäldchen und dem gepflegten Pool liefert Sonnen- und Schattenplätze genug, um sich vom Sightseeing zu erholen. Valeria und Giuseppe geben einem zudem das Gefühl, schon auf der Anreise und während des Aufenthalts fantastisch betreut zu sein. Wir haben uns bei ihnen sehr wohl gefühlt, und sind nur mit großer Wehmut wieder in Richtung Heimat abgereist.

We have had an amazing week staying in the villa. The villa is equipped with everything you need. The pool has been amazing and the children have loved it. There is a castle to visit 15min walk away with a restaurant and gift shop on route. There is a main supermarket (coop) about 25min drive away. The area is beautiful and peaceful with plenty of wildlife. There are plenty of places to visit in the surrounding area, Trani especially beautiful, traditional Italy. Valeria is very helpful and is on hand to answer any questions you have. Thank you for sharing your villa with us. See you next year! Ciao xxx

We have had an amazing week staying in the villa. The villa is equipped with everything you need. The pool has been amazing and the children have loved it. There is a castle to visit 15min walk away with a restaurant and gift shop on route. There is a main supermarket (coop) about 25min drive away. The area is beautiful and peaceful with plenty of wildlife. There are plenty of places to visit in the surrounding area, Trani especially beautiful, traditional Italy. Valeria is very helpful and is on hand to answer any questions you have. Thank you for sharing your villa with us. See you next year! Ciao xxx

My wife daughter and I stayed for four days in May at Chez Antoinette and we really enjoyed it. The property is very comfortable and well equipped with good spaces to hang out both indoors and (especially) outdoors. Valeria was extremely helpful and communicated clearly about all of the arrangements. When we texted with any questions her answers were pretty much immediate. She also provided really good information and recommendations about the property and the neighboring towns. As a result we knew where to go for beautiful walks in the surrounding countryside (it was nice just to be able to stroll up the road to Castel del Monte), and for great sights and restaurants in Andria, Trani and Bari. Andria is closest and Bari is obviously biggest but we really liked Trani a lot and wish we could have spent another evening there. Anyway we had a great time, we loved Chez Antoinette and it made us want to come back and spend more time in Puglia. Thanks to Valeria for giving us such a great experience.

My wife daughter and I stayed for four days in May at Chez Antoinette and we really enjoyed it. The property is very comfortable and well equipped with good spaces to hang out both indoors and (especially) outdoors. Valeria was extremely helpful and communicated clearly about all of the arrangements. When we texted with any questions her answers were pretty much immediate. She also provided really good information and recommendations about the property and the neighboring towns. As a result we knew where to go for beautiful walks in the surrounding countryside (it was nice just to be able to stroll up the road to Castel del Monte), and for great sights and restaurants in Andria, Trani and Bari. Andria is closest and Bari is obviously biggest but we really liked Trani a lot and wish we could have spent another evening there. Anyway we had a great time, we loved Chez Antoinette and it made us want to come back and spend more time in Puglia. Thanks to Valeria for giving us such a great experience.

The house is exactly as described. All very well maintained and any issues we might have had were very quickly addressed. We stayed there October and the weather was mild. It was always 2-3C cooler at the house than down by the sea (30 min drive by car). It got chilly during the nights so it was great the house has central heating. We often did the 5 km return trip up to the castle - especially good for an evening walk with glorious sunset - and went for long walks in the fields behind the house with old trulli here and there and always a view to the magnificent castle. There were also bikes in the shed for longer tours. It is a very peaceful area and the view from the swimming pool area to the castle is great. The best about this property are its owners! Valeria was fanstatic in providing tips such as where to go, what to see, where to find a bakery, what food speciality to try, how to pay for parking or book a restaurant etc. etc. She was very quick to respond to our messages and it was really great to be on vacation and feel that no emergency would be a challenge since she would be there to help if it ever became necessary. We can highly recommend all the day trip and excursion suggestions provided by Valeria! We would definitely stay at the house again.

La casa è stupenda, rispecchia totalmente le foto e la descrizione che si trova sul sito, molto bella, pulita, comoda, spaziosa, ben arredata e con tutto quello che ci poteva essere necessario, circondata da un bellissimo giardino, ricco di piante, curatissimo e davvero rilassante. L'aspetto più piacevole è però l'attenzione per l'ospite che hanno dimostrato i proprietari, sono gentili, disponibili e forniscono informazioni utilissime per esplorare Puglia e Basilicata. La signora che ci ha accolto con calore e fornito tutte le informazioni necessarie per il nostro soggiorno. Consiglio questa casa a chiunque e speriamo vivamente di poterci tornare l'anno prossimo Il soggiorno indimenticabile.

Hier stimmt einfach alles. Wer Erholung sucht kommt ebenso auf seine Kosten, wie der Kulturreisende. Wir wurden sehr nett empfangen, die Vermieter hatten lauter Spezialitäten der Gegend gekauft und es gab jede Menge Tipps für Unternehmungen. Wir waren in den 6 Tagen unseres Aufenthaltes in allen Himmelsrichtungen unterwegs, vornehmlich auf den Spuren der Staufer und wohnhaft im Schatten des Castel del Monte. Wer frühmorgens dort hinaufläuft oder am Abend, der ist praktisch alleine. Der Ausblick ist wunderbar. Das Haus liegt in einer ruhigen Villengegend, hier ist es wirklich ruhig und man hat alles, was man braucht. Es gibt sogar Mountainbikes. Wir werden bestimmt wieder kommen.

Perfect location for exploring Apuglia. Quiet countryside setting yet easy access to all area points of interest. Comfortable beds, great showers, we'll equipped kitchen. Owner, Giuseppe is very responsive. Overall a really great stay.

The property is light and spacious with all mod cons. We were grateful for the comprehensive welcome pack as there are no local grocery stores. A car is essential and we were out and about most days visiting historic towns with their castles and cathedrals so had no time to use the bicycles provided. The water in the pool was too cold for us at this time of year and the central heating was very welcome when the evenings became chilly. The only improvement we would suggest is the provision of more seating in the lounge area. One smallish settee is not adequate for four adults and we had to resort to patio chairs. We would certainly recommend the villa to anyone wanting a quiet stay in the countryside.

Très belle location, spacieuse aussi bien à l'intérieur qu'à l'extérieur, située dans un coin calme. Avec tout le confort nécessaire.

La casa è molto accogliente,fornita di tutti i conforti,i prodotti della PUGLIA,numerosi molto buoni e molto graditi,la proprietaria molto attenta e disponibile. La consiglio vivamente a chi vuole visitare le Murgie,sperando di trovare migiore tempo di noi perché non abbiamo potuto approffitare del parco bellissimo.

We arrived late on the 14th to be greeted by Giuseppe's mother, who showed us the house. She had laid a small fire and we were well provided with a basket of tasty local foods. We were able to make a snack and breakfast the next day. The living room was spacious and comfortable, the kitchen was very well stocked for cooking. We used two of the bedrooms (each with private bath) both were very comfortable and quiet. We visited several towns in the Puglia area, including Bari, Andria, Trani, and Matera. We had outstanding meals at Umami in Andria (Michelin starred) and Antichi Sapori in Montegrosso (very close to the house). The pool was not available, but the weather had become cool, so it wasn't an issue. If the pool is important to you, it is not adjacent to the house but a short walk away. Giuseppe was always available by text (although he was in Rome) My only issue was the remoteness (at least 30 minute drive to get anywhere except Castle del Monte worth a visit) . I would recommend this villa. The vineyards and olive orchards were spectacular.

The listing description and photos were accurate but the place is much more beautiful than described. Castel del Monte dominates every vista when you are coming and going from the house including the stunning view as you leave the little road leading from the house. (I suggest reading the book in the house written by a Bari professor which provides, in both English and Italian, the most convincing explanation around for Frederic's weird building--a health spa for an aging ruler.) To get up to the Castel which is surrounded by a horrendous tourist apparatus during the workday, just drive up by 8:30 ignoring the barricades and park right in front. Walking around up there is wonderful and you will be the first ones in at 10:15. ) The interiors are luxuriously outfitted in the most contemporary high design and the surrounding garden and trulli are truly beautiful. You can pick your own figs and Mirabelle plums. The villa is immaculate and maintenance is clearly ongoing. The outdoor barbecue is huge and very easy to use. Eating on the back deck was one of the highlights of our day. Although this is a new property for Valeria and Giuseppe, they have a lot of experience renting apartments in Rome and we benefited greatly from their experience. The villa is in an isolated part of the countryside so it was particularly wonderful to arrive to find everything we needed in place from the mundane like coffee and milk and balsamic vinegar to spectacular local specialties like the onion taralli and Guiseppe's mother's home made preserves and the family's olive oil. We used nearby Ruvo di Puglia for shopping as we found it slightly more charming than Andria but both cities have ample shopping and we were thrilled to discover actual Andriese burratina this morning in NYC thus helping us capture some of the atmosphere of the villa once again. Giuseppe offered to help with finding restaurants, shopping etc. but my guess is that most travelers coming to this location will be experienced and will have their own agenda. We found it a great location for touring the middle and Northern parts of Puglia after having spent 10 days in Lecce focusing on the South. The highway connections are excellent and we were able to easily visit places like Matera, Martina Franca, Monopoli and Trani. We would recommend this place to anyone from age 0 to 105. The bathroom showers seem designed for accessibility and the house has a ramp for wheel chairs and strollers. Enjoy!