PALAZZO UMBERTO near SEA of Otranto- salt pool - rural big garden free parking

Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool
Outdoor dining
4.8
Outstanding(38 Reviews)

Villa in Apulia

14 guests · 6 bedrooms · 6 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 villa rental

****palace Umberto****is a historic building (1700 d.C) of great value lies in the medieval village of Poggiardo, among the best in the Salento, near the sea of Santa Cesarea Terme, Castro (3 KM) and the golden beaches of Otranto (KM 10). Behind the palace is a garden enclosed 'secret' and intimate, with a beautiful swimming pool set in white stone of Trani, with Jacuzzi. A pool is a citrus that acts as a natural umbrella and relaxing on comfortable beds. The old structure has a strategic position within each day you can choose a different beach of the most beautiful (140 km of beach). Inside you will find comfort, nature and confidentiality; out of the Baroque Piazza offers folkroristici events, festivals, exhibitions, musical concerts, wednsday markets, caffè and restaurant walking distance, bakery, folk dances of pinches, parties with fairy lights, nightlife, workshops, old chemist, airdress, etc. .. . Enchant architecture of the house of beauty and craftsmanship of the time of the original floors of the time ......

The building of 400 square meters spread over two floors and an attic:
0 - ground floor: entrance, garden and orchard, swimming pool (with jacuzzi whirlpool and shower - foot-washing), relaxation area , living 80 m with librery, tv, music, sourraund, 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Living room turns into a double bedroom en suite bathroom. Total capacity 5 bed (Possible 1 extra bed and 2 cots)
1 - the main floor: 1 living room with wi fi, sky tv, elegant lounge furnished with comfortable sofas and antique furniture room,1 dining room with homemade dishes, antique kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a beautiful local stone terrace with barbecue for fantastic al fresco dining . In the wide spaces of the living area are available on request other 1 comfortable beds for a total capacity of 5 on the first floor. ( possibile 1 extra bed in living room and 1 cot)
2- attic panoramic view on the castle: 1 double bed and 1 adjoining twin room for a total of 4 beds which feature a large bathroom with shower and corner bath, a kitchen with laundry facilities and a fantastic 'Lamia' (terrace Salento ) overlooking the medieval castle for an unforgettable dinner under the stars.

Spectacular views of the parties folkroristiche with lights that shine on the fireworks and the baroque castle.

A great place to build your ideal vacation: beach, culture, traditions, relaxation, etc..
POOL open from 1 May to 11 November each year.

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Apulia

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Reviews

4.8
Outstanding(38 Reviews)
Summary of reviews
Had an amazing stay at Palazzo Umberto! Enormous property with comfortable bedrooms, lovely pool area, and historic charm. Great location in Poggiardo with easy access to beaches and restaurants. Host Maria was wonderful!
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
5.0
Jun 2024
Beautiful home. It was beyond our expectations. Host was gracious, readily available for any concerns, and was able to make our stay as comfortable as possible. We had a wonderful time in a beautiful historic palatial home situated in a beautiful village. The gardens are beautiful and the pool was fabulous and perfect end to each day.
3.0
star 4 emptystar 5 empty
Aug 2022
Great communication before our holiday with the property owner, met us upon arrival. A whistle stop tour of the property which is huge, split across three floors and a number of rooms. The first thing I would say before commenting further is that Poggiardo is amazing. Our party comprised of 6 adult adults, an 18 year old and 15 year old and two small children and we wanted a location to suit all. Poggiardo did not disappoint as we stepped right from the property into this gorgeous little town with bars, pizzerias and restaurants galore and only 15 minutes by car to the beaches. Drive around Puglia and be sure to be wowed by sun drowned, glittering beaches, water parks and much more. Palazzo Umberto was beautiful upon first impression but upon closer inspection, needs a great deal of maintenance work. We had to argue considerably with the owner after days of the electricity cutting out up to 12 times a day. This was because of not enough power being supplied to the property, as confirmed when an electrician was called to the property. Eventually, she agreed to pay to increase the power. The furniture is tired and weak, the recreation room featured in the photos is unusable due to considerable damp and the foozball table is broken. The owner would benefit from adopting the attitude of other property managers I have rented villas from in the past by including linen and towel changes into her price. We did not receive this service. The property has huge potential to be a great place to stay but needs a lot of work. We hope that this review will encourage the necessary changes.
5.0
Nov 2021
I had a fantastic stay in November… the house is extremely comfortable… I loved the living room where it could also be enjoyed with a very velvety view of the ancient village. Under the house excellent restaurants, bars, winery, butcher ... and an excellent breakfast at the table with just 2.50 euros ... Pasticciotto and Cappiccino what goodness !!!
5.0
Sep 2021
Wonderful villa in the heart of Poggiardo
Wonderful villa in the heart of Poggiardo
We had a fantastic stay at Palazzo Umberto. The property is enormous, with three relatively self contained sections / apartments within a private and secure compound, in the very centre of Poggiardo. The facilities were great for us (travelling as 2x families plus friends) - lots of garden space for kids to run around, lovely pool area, different courtyards to relax, comfortable bedrooms, plus a wonderful terrace for outdoor dining. We also loved the character of the property - the age, charm and history of the building is retained (with decor to match); while still having all the modern facilities for an extremely comfortable stay. Location is excellent too - Poggiardo is a nice little town, less than 15-20min drive to the beach, some lovely restaurants and cafes, and Wednesday market also worth checking out. Maria was a wonderful host too - check-in was super easy and thorough, with good communication and advice provided throughout our stay. Thanks Maria!
5.0
Aug 2020
Great family holiday
Great family holiday
Excellent villa with beautiful pool and plenty of space. Real italian experience in heart of town with great restaurants near by. Host Maria was very helpful.
5.0
Aug 2020
Amazing villa
Amazing villa
We stayed as 2 families of 4, there was a huge amount of space and the outside areas were fantastic. We spent a lot of time chilling by the pool and there is a large outside eating area with barbecue where we spent lazy evenings eating gnocchi and drinking Italian wine. There is a pool table and ping pong table in the basement which the teenagers enjoyed. Maria was the perfect hostess, there were fresh figs waiting for us on arrival and she gave us some great recommendations, we especially enjoyed the portici doc pasticceria for breakfast, delicious pastries and caffe leccese. Plenty of room for parking and lots of interesting places to explore in easy driving distance. All in all a great holiday, highly recommended villa.
4.0
star 5 empty
Aug 2020
A beautiful house
A beautiful house
This is an amazing and beautiful house with a huge amount of space inside and out with a large garden, terrace and orchard, in a premium location in Poggiardo. Having parking was really great - even if we did get blocked in by neighbours a few times! Our holiday did not get off to a good start though. We had asked a month before to postpone to next year as our flights were cancelled, and the UK govt had still not lifted the advice not to travel. We were told no, and also no return of our deposit, only to see the cancellation policy changed on the website two weeks later to full refund with 2 weeks notice, by which time we had paid for more flights. Maria is very friendly and helpful and provided some of the things missing from the inventory (microwave, beach towels), also some local info. There is no hot tub - there are 4 jets in the pool, there are no kayaks/canoe or boat. The house was expansive and lovely, except the smaller ground floor bedroom which was very damp and smelly - the supplied dehumidifier did not solve the problem and the air conditioning did not cool the room. The bathrooms were very tired and need updating - not the standard you would expect of such a grand house. 3 out of the 5 showers were dribbles, 2 were hand held and so not actually showers. There were no shelves or units to put your toiletries so they went on the floor. We were not offered clean towels or sheets during our two week stay. There was some issue with the noise - a dog on the next building roof barking all night and the cigarette machine in the square playing music all night. Maria told us the gardener would come on Monday but he came several times without warning, put in the pool cleaning machine leaving us not able to go in the pool sometimes up until midday. Also someone came in and took the recycling when we were out, helpful yes but not a comfortable feeling. The restaurants have gardens at the back which made for a lovely evening meal, Cafe Borghese was beautiful . Ristorante Ozium staff were very friendly. Caffe Italia was our daily coffee fix and Deborah was very friendly and served fantastic coffee and juices. The market on Wednesdays is fabulous - clothes, shoes, bags, food, homewares. The location in town was great, in the historic centre, but NOT 3km from the sea (which would have been walkable). Be aware the local beaches are rocks or concrete jetties and very crowded; the beach pic in the details is not local.
5.0
May 2020
Fabulous villa
Fabulous villa
A fabulous host in Maria and a fantastic villa. Will stay again!

FAQs

How much does this villa cost compared to others in Apulia?

The average price for a rental in Apulia is $92 per night. This rental is $419 above the average.

Is parking included with this villa?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at PALAZZO UMBERTO near SEA of Otranto- salt pool - rural big garden free parking. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this villa?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at PALAZZO UMBERTO near SEA of Otranto- salt pool - rural big garden free parking. Enjoy the water!

Is PALAZZO UMBERTO near SEA of Otranto- salt pool - rural big garden free parking pet friendly?

Yes! This villa is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at PALAZZO UMBERTO near SEA of Otranto- salt pool - rural big garden free parking?

We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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