We’ve had a fantastic family holiday at this villa. We are 8 people in total and there was more than enough space for all of us. The villa is clean and well equipped with all facilities. Diane and Zohar were extremely helpful from start to finish! We particularly enjoyed the wonderful meal we had at the villa which was prepared by Sandra (a fantastic chef organised by Zohar for us) and Domenica. The food they cooked for us was amazing! Would definitely recommend if you fancy a night in but don’t want the hassle of cooking. Well worth every penny! The outside area and pool were exceptional and the table tennis table was an added bonus. Overall, a fantastic villa in a peaceful location.

We’ve had a fantastic family holiday at this villa. We are 8 people in total and there was more than enough space for all of us. The villa is clean and well equipped with all facilities. Diane and Zohar were extremely helpful from start to finish! We particularly enjoyed the wonderful meal we had at the villa which was prepared by Sandra (a fantastic chef organised by Zohar for us) and Domenica. The food they cooked for us was amazing! Would definitely recommend if you fancy a night in but don’t want the hassle of cooking. Well worth every penny! The outside area and pool were exceptional and the table tennis table was an added bonus. Overall, a fantastic villa in a peaceful location.

Prachtig huis om vakantie te vieren in een geheel andere Italiaanse omgeving. Prachtige plek, dicht bij Ostuni. Rustige buurt, landelijk, rustige wijkje. Huis op eerste oog niet adembenemend, maar echt praktisch gezien uitstekend. Ruimte voor velen; was keurig schoon en werd goed schoongehouden; prachtig zwembad; voldoende ligstoelen. Ontzettend leuke ervaring met kok aan huis. Alles werd geregeld door de lokale beheerster. Dichtbij zee, mooie beach clubs met privé stranden. En natuurlijk steden/plaatsen als Alborello, Polignano en Lecce op bereikbare afstand. Ostuni echter mooist van allemaal.

We have just come home from a 2 week stay at this villa. From start to finish, from the booking, communication and overall help/top tips from Diane and Zohar (local manager) we had a great experience. There was 8 of us in our party ranging from 75 - 3 years old. We found the villa extremely comfortable, spacious & well equiped, the showers hot and powerful just what was needed after pool/beach days. The villa was cool inside, fans & a continous light breeze also helped. We ate outside every night using local produce & using the herbs from the herb garden. We had a recommended chef one evening which was a treat. The pool was amazing and the kids were often in it before breakfast. Access to local places of interest were easy to get to once you had got used to the style of driving. A sat nav / google maps is helpful. We would recommend Torre Guaceta for a beach, clean, crystal clear waters. All the food we ate / brought was delicious and the local wine stores provided great quality wine. Thank you so much Diane for letting us stay in your wonderful villa we will miss it greatly. Jane & family

We have just come home from a 2 week stay at this villa. From start to finish, from the booking, communication and overall help/top tips from Diane and Zohar (local manager) we had a great experience. There was 8 of us in our party ranging from 75 - 3 years old. We found the villa extremely comfortable, spacious & well equiped, the showers hot and powerful just what was needed after pool/beach days. The villa was cool inside, fans & a continous light breeze also helped. We ate outside every night using local produce & using the herbs from the herb garden. We had a recommended chef one evening which was a treat. The pool was amazing and the kids were often in it before breakfast. Access to local places of interest were easy to get to once you had got used to the style of driving. A sat nav / google maps is helpful. We would recommend Torre Guaceta for a beach, clean, crystal clear waters. All the food we ate / brought was delicious and the local wine stores provided great quality wine. Thank you so much Diane for letting us stay in your wonderful villa we will miss it greatly. Jane & family

Our party of 10 family and friends ranging in age from 17- 75 had a deeply relaxing week in very hot sunshine. We all found the house to be a very generous and well thought through home, full of extra touches to make a week there very easy to enjoy from the moment we arrived. The welcome hamper was fabulous, and we also booked the local chef to cook for us one evening - can definitely recommend her! The pool was a decent size for reasonable swimming and the table tennis table was a big hit with all of us. We enjoyed a few movies too in the hottest part of the day. The only downside were local dogs barking in the early hours, which was tough for light sleepers, but siestas helped! The owner provided plenty of details to help us find the house, and was happy to stay in touch if needed during our stay. We would love to go back one day.

Our party of 10 family and friends ranging in age from 17- 75 had a deeply relaxing week in very hot sunshine. We all found the house to be a very generous and well thought through home, full of extra touches to make a week there very easy to enjoy from the moment we arrived. The welcome hamper was fabulous, and we also booked the local chef to cook for us one evening - can definitely recommend her! The pool was a decent size for reasonable swimming and the table tennis table was a big hit with all of us. We enjoyed a few movies too in the hottest part of the day. The only downside were local dogs barking in the early hours, which was tough for light sleepers, but siestas helped! The owner provided plenty of details to help us find the house, and was happy to stay in touch if needed during our stay. We would love to go back one day.

Große Villa mit großem Pool und Großer Terasse. Die Küchenausstattung ist sehr gut und auch sonst fehlt es an nichts.Auf dem Grundstück sind einige kleinere Arbeiten noch nicht beendet (z.B.Terassenfliesen seitlich vom Haus) dies mindert den Urlaub aber in keinster Weise. Die Lage ist zum Erkunden Apuliens sehr gut, die Altstadt Ostunis ist mit einem längeren Spaziergang zu erreichen.

Arriving for our first villa experience we were met by the cleaners who were just completing a very thorough job. They left the villa very clean and it was just what we had hoped and discussed as we had made our way from Brindisi airport earlier in the day, a journey that was broken off with a lovely lunch in the Piazza Della Liberta in Ostuni which is a beautiful spot. The villa was large, both inside and out, with plenty of room for our large family to spread out and enjoy a relaxing week in Puglia. Ostuni was an ideal place for basing ourselves and the information provided gave us the opportunity to have many days out . The old town in Lecce, an hour away by car, was a stunning city to explore and stopping off for a dip in the sea was easily achieved with many beaches available on the drive back to the villa. We visited a local olive farm, Masseria Brascati where Italian chef Gino D'Acampo was filming last year, which was a very interesting half day being on the site of an old Roman farm with most of the olive trees dating back over 2,000 years. At the end of our tour we had tasting and were given a fascinating insight into local history, Another half day at a wine producer on route to Cisternino was time well spent for my very enthusiastic passengers who had the opportunity to sample the local produce. Unfortunately for me , the driver , i was satisfied with a quality Italian ice cream which seemed to be pretty much on the menu most days ! During our stay , the weather never dropping below 35C in the daytime and the pool back at the villa was the place we ended up most days by mid-afternoon for a much needed total chill out. The pizza oven at the villa certainly got some use and the local food , wine , people and the area were a total joy and we all cannot wait to return. A great holiday.

Arriving for our first villa experience we were met by the cleaners who were just completing a very thorough job. They left the villa very clean and it was just what we had hoped and discussed as we had made our way from Brindisi airport earlier in the day, a journey that was broken off with a lovely lunch in the Piazza Della Liberta in Ostuni which is a beautiful spot. The villa was large, both inside and out, with plenty of room for our large family to spread out and enjoy a relaxing week in Puglia. Ostuni was an ideal place for basing ourselves and the information provided gave us the opportunity to have many days out . The old town in Lecce, an hour away by car, was a stunning city to explore and stopping off for a dip in the sea was easily achieved with many beaches available on the drive back to the villa. We visited a local olive farm, Masseria Brascati where Italian chef Gino D'Acampo was filming last year, which was a very interesting half day being on the site of an old Roman farm with most of the olive trees dating back over 2,000 years. At the end of our tour we had tasting and were given a fascinating insight into local history, Another half day at a wine producer on route to Cisternino was time well spent for my very enthusiastic passengers who had the opportunity to sample the local produce. Unfortunately for me , the driver , i was satisfied with a quality Italian ice cream which seemed to be pretty much on the menu most days ! During our stay , the weather never dropping below 35C in the daytime and the pool back at the villa was the place we ended up most days by mid-afternoon for a much needed total chill out. The pizza oven at the villa certainly got some use and the local food , wine , people and the area were a total joy and we all cannot wait to return. A great holiday.

Villa Fiorella is een prachtig huis, ideaal voor familie of vriendengroep. Wij waren met een vriendengroep, drie stellen, allemaal volwassenen, met z'n achten. Er zijn huizen met mooier en weidser uitzicht, maar de beschrijving klopt helemaal: een heerlijk zwembad, WiFi, lekker koel huis (eind april/begin mei kan het fris zijn, we hebben de verwarming nodig gehad), goed onderhouden. Hét grote pluspunt is de service van en communicatie met Diane en haar manager Christiano die enkele ongemakken bij aankomst direct in orde maakten en ons compenseerden met een fantastische maaltijd, voor ons door twee Italiaanse "mama's" volledig verzorgd! En de ligging vlakbij Ostuni, wat een ontzettend leuk stadje is dat! Alles klopt, tot aan de supermarkt, de koffiebar, de taxichauffeur en de restaurants! Ga zeker naar de supermarkt Cityper, de Piazza della Libertà met een fantastisch terras van Coffee&More met perfecte antipasti(!) en de restaurants Osteria Monacelle, vlakbij de Kathedraal en L'Antica Locanda. Maar waar je ook heen gaat, het is altijd raak. De mensen zijn trots op wat ze hebben en doen. We verbaasden ons over de rijkdom en welvarendheid van de streek. je ziet overal olijfgaarden, wijngaarden en prachtige vissersplaatsen aan de Adriatische kust (Monopoli, Polignano a Mare en Savelletri (eet op het terras van Luna Rosso de Ricci di Mare!). Plaatsen in het binnenland die je zeker moet bezoeken zijn Cisternino, Locorotondo, Conversano en Fasano! Iets verder Nardo en Gallipoli. Rijden in een grote auto is geen overbodige luxe, de wegen zijn slecht en slecht onderhouden. Dat kan waarschijnlijk ook niet anders, 's zomers wordt het daar makkelijk 40 graden! Een prachtige omgeving, zeker aan te raden. Wij vlogen op Bari, Brindisi is dichterbij. Met de trein naar Lecce is ook aan te bevelen. Naar de zuidwestkust kan ook, maar de afstanden zijn door de reisduur (veel) langer dan je denkt. Summary: perfect villa, especcialy for family or friends. Communication and service of Diane is great. Ostuni and surrounding is wonderfull!! Advising this villa and surrounding!

Quest'anno abbiamo deciso veramente all'ultimo di partire per le vacanze e di andare ad Ostuni ( dove eravamo giá stati parecchie volte). Devo dire che questa vacanza e' stata perfetta! La casa e' stupenda e le foto non le fanno giustizia: - la piscina e' enorme - le camere sono molto confortevoli - il bagno al piano 1 e' molto-molto spazioso - c'è una lavanderia con lavatrice e doccia - una delle camere matrimoniali ha il bagno con doccia annesso - ci sono tutti gli elettrodomestici per poter vivere nel quotidiano senza disagi: lavastoviglie, forno, fornelli, microonde - il portico e' molto accogliente ed è un piacere mangiare fuori con gli amici: perfetta atmosfera! - all'arrivo si trova tutto il necessario per non essere costretti a fare la spesa immediatamente ( esempio scottex, carta igienica, detersivo lavastoviglie e lavatrice, sapone per le mani, detersivo piatti) - il bbq esterno viene lasciato con giá tutto quanto il necessario per essere messo in funzione ( diavolina, legnetti per accendere il fuoco) La sig.ra Feneley si è dimostrata sempre molto presente e molto disponibile, così come il sig. Ottavio, il referente locale per le gestione della casa: un'ottima persona! Davvero nulla da eccepire : tutto perfetto !

We recently stayed at Villa Fiorella for one week (wish it was longer!) for a family vacation. The villa exceeded our expectations on so many levels. We were a group of 6; 4 adults and 2 children and the pool was a big hit with everyone, especially the kids. Even though the weather was unusually hot (we had an entire week of perfect weather), the pool water stayed cool and refreshing the entire time. And Diane and Michael ensure that it is spotless and well maintained. We couldn't believe how large the pool was for a private residence. The villa itself was also larger than we expected, with great balconies giving views of Ostuni, the water, and the surrounding landscape. Because of its location, the villa is close enough to town to be convenient for grocery shopping and sightseeing, but just far enough out of town to be peaceful and private. And, it was spotlessly clean when we arrived. Diana and Ian were most helpful. They assisted us when we had problems getting our rental car and they showed us where to get the best local wine (Lu Capasone in Ostuni) and foods and where to park in Ostuni. When we arrived on Sat night tired and hungry, we were amazed to find a refrigerator full of food, a carafe of wine, a personal note, and an extremely thorough welcome packet with loads of information (which we used on many occasions). We used Angelo for taxi service on one occasion and he was very prompt with a beautiful car! We couldn't believe the attention to detail and effort they put into making us feel welcome and providing us with so much information. We can't say enough good things about them. Wonderful, clean beaches are close by. We went to one called "Mediterranean(?)" because we wanted the convenience of bathrooms and a snack bar for the kids. It was very reasonable for parking, had chairs for rent and a snack bar that was better than any beach snack bar we'd find in the US! A drive along the coast is also a must. We made a day trip to Alberobello and we found nearby Cisternino to be quaint and a lot of fun. We bought fresh fruits and vegetables at the Wednesday market in Ostuni. Fresh seafood is also abundant. The villa has all the conveniences you'll need. It is perfect for all ages. If you are looking for a great place for a family vacation, this is it! We highly recommend Villa Fiorella. Wendy (Chicago), Christine (Florida), and Ray, Valerie, Audrey, and Mallory (NY)

We recently stayed at Villa Fiorella for one week (wish it was longer!) for a family vacation. The villa exceeded our expectations on so many levels. We were a group of 6; 4 adults and 2 children and the pool was a big hit with everyone, especially the kids. Even though the weather was unusually hot (we had an entire week of perfect weather), the pool water stayed cool and refreshing the entire time. And Diane and Michael ensure that it is spotless and well maintained. We couldn't believe how large the pool was for a private residence. The villa itself was also larger than we expected, with great balconies giving views of Ostuni, the water, and the surrounding landscape. Because of its location, the villa is close enough to town to be convenient for grocery shopping and sightseeing, but just far enough out of town to be peaceful and private. And, it was spotlessly clean when we arrived. Diana and Ian were most helpful. They assisted us when we had problems getting our rental car and they showed us where to get the best local wine (Lu Capasone in Ostuni) and foods and where to park in Ostuni. When we arrived on Sat night tired and hungry, we were amazed to find a refrigerator full of food, a carafe of wine, a personal note, and an extremely thorough welcome packet with loads of information (which we used on many occasions). We used Angelo for taxi service on one occasion and he was very prompt with a beautiful car! We couldn't believe the attention to detail and effort they put into making us feel welcome and providing us with so much information. We can't say enough good things about them. Wonderful, clean beaches are close by. We went to one called "Mediterranean(?)" because we wanted the convenience of bathrooms and a snack bar for the kids. It was very reasonable for parking, had chairs for rent and a snack bar that was better than any beach snack bar we'd find in the US! A drive along the coast is also a must. We made a day trip to Alberobello and we found nearby Cisternino to be quaint and a lot of fun. We bought fresh fruits and vegetables at the Wednesday market in Ostuni. Fresh seafood is also abundant. The villa has all the conveniences you'll need. It is perfect for all ages. If you are looking for a great place for a family vacation, this is it! We highly recommend Villa Fiorella. Wendy (Chicago), Christine (Florida), and Ray, Valerie, Audrey, and Mallory (NY)

Just back from a terrific holiday at Villa Fiorella (grandparents and 2 families: in total 6 adults and 4 children of 11, 9, 7 and 5 years old). It is a really comfortable and big house, with everything you need, spotlessly clean on arrival. When renting a holiday home, there is always this delicate balance between hope it will be as presented on the site, or perhaps better, and fear it will be a disappointment. Villa Fiorella made all expectations come through, and Diana's efforts and tips before and especially during our stay made the difference. When we stayed at the villa, she was in the UK, but we kept in contact via email and she used her very efficient network to organise things on our request, probably better than anyone locally would have been able to, really impressive. We were there during the first week of June, and even if the temperature outside reached 32°C, it was always nice and cool inside, the highest temperature I saw on the thermometer in the house was 23°C (no need to use the ventilators). The location of the villa is perfect: next to Ostuni, which is only a few minutes by car. It is a city big enough for people looking for culture, shops, good restaurants (try "Osteria del Tempo Perso", if you want to give yourself a good treat!) and bars, but with a cosy and nice atmosphere. The sea is nearby, with several (small) beaches, and there are various interesting villages in the neighbourhood, close enough for a visit in the morning or afternoon. It was always a pleasure to come back to the villa afterwards. We especially liked that the villa is tranquil and beautifully located, but not totally isolated. The swimming pool was a total success: large enough for a good swim, but also very comfortable for the children to play in the undeep part. It was a pleasant surprise to feel warm water running out of the shower next to the pool. For us, Villa Fiorella was the ideal setting for a perfect family holiday. Picture us, after a swim all together in the pool, dressed for the perfect evening temperature, with a prosecco under the gazebo, the children playing in the garden. Then, dinner, all together around the stone table on the terrace, Rosanna's homemade pizza's straight from the pizza oven to our plates. The ideal occasion and atmosphere for us catching up as a family, enjoying being together... what a feeling of complete happiness! That's how good life can be.

Just back from a terrific holiday at Villa Fiorella (grandparents and 2 families: in total 6 adults and 4 children of 11, 9, 7 and 5 years old). It is a really comfortable and big house, with everything you need, spotlessly clean on arrival. When renting a holiday home, there is always this delicate balance between hope it will be as presented on the site, or perhaps better, and fear it will be a disappointment. Villa Fiorella made all expectations come through, and Diana's efforts and tips before and especially during our stay made the difference. When we stayed at the villa, she was in the UK, but we kept in contact via email and she used her very efficient network to organise things on our request, probably better than anyone locally would have been able to, really impressive. We were there during the first week of June, and even if the temperature outside reached 32°C, it was always nice and cool inside, the highest temperature I saw on the thermometer in the house was 23°C (no need to use the ventilators). The location of the villa is perfect: next to Ostuni, which is only a few minutes by car. It is a city big enough for people looking for culture, shops, good restaurants (try "Osteria del Tempo Perso", if you want to give yourself a good treat!) and bars, but with a cosy and nice atmosphere. The sea is nearby, with several (small) beaches, and there are various interesting villages in the neighbourhood, close enough for a visit in the morning or afternoon. It was always a pleasure to come back to the villa afterwards. We especially liked that the villa is tranquil and beautifully located, but not totally isolated. The swimming pool was a total success: large enough for a good swim, but also very comfortable for the children to play in the undeep part. It was a pleasant surprise to feel warm water running out of the shower next to the pool. For us, Villa Fiorella was the ideal setting for a perfect family holiday. Picture us, after a swim all together in the pool, dressed for the perfect evening temperature, with a prosecco under the gazebo, the children playing in the garden. Then, dinner, all together around the stone table on the terrace, Rosanna's homemade pizza's straight from the pizza oven to our plates. The ideal occasion and atmosphere for us catching up as a family, enjoying being together... what a feeling of complete happiness! That's how good life can be.

We visited in April 2009. The Villa is magnificent and has a wonderful patio and swimming pool with plenty of space to relax. Our children (7 and 5) enjoyed swimming most evenings. The photographs don't do it justice. Inside the Villa is very spacious and clean and with four bedrooms and three bathrooms is suitable for both small and large families. The Villa has everything you need for your stay, buckets, spades etc are provided for the children to use at the beach. Diane and Michael were perfect hosts. We arrived at 12.00 midnight on Saturday and they were there to welcome us and had a wonderful supper prepared, with local red wine, which was excellent. They advised us on the places to visit and where to eat and encouraged us to call them if we needed anything during our stay. Their recommendations were perfect. Ostuni is a lovely old town about 5 minutes drive from the Villa. It has many lovely restaurants, which are all reasonably priced. The locals as you expect with Italians were very helpful and friendly. The Villa is a great place to stay whether you want to relax or go sight seeing as there are many towns all within less than an hours drive. Places to see are Cisterino, Martina Franca, Alberobello (trulli houses) and Lecce. We have been to many places in Italy and this was the best Villa we stayed in. If you decide to stay in the Villa, you will not be disappointed.

We visited in April 2009. The Villa is magnificent and has a wonderful patio and swimming pool with plenty of space to relax. Our children (7 and 5) enjoyed swimming most evenings. The photographs don't do it justice. Inside the Villa is very spacious and clean and with four bedrooms and three bathrooms is suitable for both small and large families. The Villa has everything you need for your stay, buckets, spades etc are provided for the children to use at the beach. Diane and Michael were perfect hosts. We arrived at 12.00 midnight on Saturday and they were there to welcome us and had a wonderful supper prepared, with local red wine, which was excellent. They advised us on the places to visit and where to eat and encouraged us to call them if we needed anything during our stay. Their recommendations were perfect. Ostuni is a lovely old town about 5 minutes drive from the Villa. It has many lovely restaurants, which are all reasonably priced. The locals as you expect with Italians were very helpful and friendly. The Villa is a great place to stay whether you want to relax or go sight seeing as there are many towns all within less than an hours drive. Places to see are Cisterino, Martina Franca, Alberobello (trulli houses) and Lecce. We have been to many places in Italy and this was the best Villa we stayed in. If you decide to stay in the Villa, you will not be disappointed.

A great holiday in a beautiful villa in a wonderful part of Italy.A warm welcome was given by Diane on arrival and everything you needed for your stay was provided.The large swimming pool is set in a beautiful garden with plenty of space to relax.The weather for October was great,we travelled around by car but one day we took the train to Lecce which was a great day out.We look forward to returning very soon.

A great holiday in a beautiful villa in a wonderful part of Italy. A warm welcome was given by Diane on arrival and everything you needed for your stay was provided.The large swimming pool is set in a beautiful garden with plenty of space to relax. The weather for October was great,we travelled around by car but one day we took the train to Lecce which was a great day out. We look forward to returning very soon.

We have had a great 2 weeks in this fantastic villa. The Villa and pool were absolutely fabulous and proved a real hit with both the children and adults. We did not move too far from the pool in the second week of our stay which says it all.But if anything could top the accommodation it was Diane, our perfect hostess - she has been an amazing. As well as offering suggestions and recommendations on places and restaurants to visit she gave private swimming lessons to our kids, assisted with our hire car breakdown and just showed a genuine interest and passion in ensuring we had the best holiday ever - and we certainly did.Ostuni is a beautiful part of Italy and we'd love to come back and visit and stay in Diane's villa again.

We have had a great 2 weeks in this fantastic villa. The Villa and pool were absolutely fabulous and proved a real hit with both the children and adults. We did not move too far from the pool in the second week of our stay which says it all. But if anything could top the accommodation it was Diane, our perfect hostess - she has been an amazing. As well as offering suggestions and recommendations on places and restaurants to visit she gave private swimming lessons to our kids, assisted with our hire car breakdown and just showed a genuine interest and passion in ensuring we had the best holiday ever - and we certainly did. Ostuni is a beautiful part of Italy and we'd love to come back and visit and stay in Diane's villa again.