This was an excellent apartment in the south east of Puglia. The apartment is in the old town of Galatina, the location is perfect for wandering around the town. Galatina provides an excellent location for exploring Puglia, including the beaches of both the Adriatic and Ionian coasts. The apartment is exactly as per the photographs. It is on the first and second floors with a roof top terrace, while the steps are steep, they are easier to use than many other Italian apartments., however do require consideration. The apartment is beautifully presented and very comfortable to live in, you could easily stay for any period from one day to months. The kitchen is fully functional. Using a mix of the installed shade cloth, the windows and covers and the air conditioning enables the temperature to be well controlled even on very hot weather. This was a perfect place to stay.

We spent 3 nights here without a car. Trains are frequent Monday to Saturday to Lecce and Gallipoli and fun to use. For a longer period though a car would be needed. Cristiano very kindly met us as we were walking to the property. We were there in a heat wave and found that by keeping shutters closed in the day that there was no need to use air con. Rooftop terrace was too hot to use in the day but we got takeaways and ate up there in the evening. Good cafes and gelaterias nearby in the square. Would have liked an electric kettle. Also water pressure is low on Sunday mornings but this is mentioned in the guide to the property. Santa Caterina cathedral is definitely worth a visit. Both Jim and Cristiano are quick to respond to any queries and a lot of effort has been put into making it a comfortable place to stay.

Fantastic apartment, just as Jim and Paul describe. Situated in the old town within five minutes walk to bars and several restaurants and a small supermarket. The apartment is fully furnished and very well equipped, for those who wish to cook at home, although you would then be missing out on the great food on offer in Galatina. A sleepy town by day that comes alive at night esp at the weekend. Jim and Paul's information pack covers everything from suggested bars, restaurants, parking, beaches and places of interest to visit in the area. We could not ask for more for us to revisit a different part of Puglia after 20 years. As you can tell we had a great time.

A lovely property and the roof terrace is a bonus - a lovely area to sit and relax with a glass of wine! Jim and Paul supplied loads of information on our arrival and Cristiano was there to meet us and make us feel at home.

Fantastic apartment, just as Jim and Paul describe. Situated in the old town within five minutes walk to bars and several restaurants and a small supermarket. The apartment is fully furnished and very well equipped, for those who wish to cook at home, although you would then be missing out on the great food on offer in Galatina. A sleepy town by day that comes alive at night esp at the weekend. Jim and Paul's information pack covers everything from suggested bars, restaurants, parking, beaches and places of interest to visit in the area. We could not ask for more for us to revisit a different part of Puglia after 20 years. As you can tell we had a great time.

Lovely apartment with all the facilities you need and ideally placed with bars and restaurants on your doorstep. Jim and Paul were a dream to deal with and gave lots of information. Cristiano who manages the property was great and nothing was too much trouble. Galatina is a great base from which to explore the region. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this property.

We really enjoyed our stay at this bi-level home in Galatina. Renovated and modern, it was the perfect spot to enjoy Galatina and Puglia. The home comes with everything that you would need for a comfortable stay, and the property manager was very responsive and helpful. The only "minus" is the steep stairs, but we were forewarned and we did not mind them at all - they added to the charm! Highly recommend!

We have recently returned from a wonderful week in Galatina. The apartment is fantastic, very well equipped, full of character with two outdoor terraces high on the roof. We loved it! A big thank you to Christiano (apartment manager) who had to come and find us on our arrival as many of the little streets were closed due to a music festival and we were getting hopelessly lost! Crowds of people later that evening joined in with singing and dancing to the music being performed on stage. A lovely way to start our holiday with a great party atmosphere in Galatina! The apartment is a perfect base to explore Puglia and it was lovely to be staying right in the heart of the old town with many restaurants and cafes within a couple of minutes walk. There is a very useful information pack from Jim and Paul in the apartment suggesting places of interest nearby. We visited most towns and also had a relaxing day on the beautiful sandy beach at Sant'Isidoro, a 30 minute drive from the apartment. We will definitely be recommending this apartment to family and friends and hopefully will return one day to this charming and friendly town.

A very good place to stay in Galatina. Lots of space. On the down side, parking was very difficult and the good/bad news about the stairs - great exercise but taking the bags in was a challenge.

I am remiss in sending this brief report in, yet have very fondly looked back at our five days in Galatina this spring. Our jaws dropped in pleasure and disbelief as we first ran around the wonderful rooms and terrace, at the heart of Galatina's historic old town. We even got to screen Cinema Paradiso one evening on the ancient white-washed wall of the living-room. Memorable, comfortable stay, with excellent instructions and support from the team of Paul and Jim - grazie tante! Do not hesitate to contact me for questions and top-notch references.

Our stay in Galatine was everthing we were looking for. Located in the old town of Galatina, which has some wonderful architecture and stunning churches, it was a beatifully removated property with a fantastic private and sunny terrace which was wonderful for eating out on in the morning and evening. The kitchen was on the top floor with the terrace and above was another wonderful area for sunning yourself. The lounge, bedroom and bathroom was on the lower floors and were cool and more shady but they over looked the beautilul street that the property was located on. Galatina has some very good and reasonable restaurants. It felt very untouristy but it was a thriving italian town with lots of life and everyday shops. Although inland it was well located for drives to all the best places in Puglia including Gallipolli, Otrano, Lecce, and other fantastic beaches on the west and east coasts. It was a lovely intimate place and perfect for a romantic break in a real Itallian town. It has lots of stairs being a tall house so not that suitable for young children or older people who struggle with steps. The property was clean and communication with the property managers easy. Parking nearby is usually ok but the old town has narrow streets and can be confusing when locating the property. Enjoy

The house is attractive, comfortable and well-equipped, very central and convenient. It's full of character and the roof terrace is a great advantage. Apart from parking and the wifi connection being a little temperamental, everything was as described and the owners' concerns that you have a comfortable stay was evident. We'd recommend.

This is our second time at the apartment and was even better than our first. The apartment had everything we could ever want. I felt like I was coming home. Galatina so quiet by day and so vibrant at night. Neil and have visited every beach mentioned in visitors book and a lot of the restaurants. We used it as our .bible. The jewel in the crown. Real Italy. Cant wait to book for next year.A big thanks to my lovely husband for finding such a special place in the sun

For our first visit to Puglia, Italy, we could not have picked a better place than this gem in the heart of the old town of Galatina. Plenty of space for the two of us although with the chillier than expected weather, we spent much of our time in the kitchen and on sunny days, the attached terrace. The apartment was spotless when we arrived and plenty of cooking utensils, glassware, and dishes, meant we could stay in and cook up recipes with the amazing variety of local produce. The local salami was fantastic as were the many, many bottles of wine we consumed during our month long stay. *grin* The town of Galatina itself was very interesting and we enjoyed walking around, stopping for coffee, and meeting the incredibly friendly locals. As we had a rental car, it was a great location for a home base, and we ended up exploring the entire heel of Italy and up to Trulli country around Ostuni. We stayed for just over a month, in March, and although the weather did not always cooperate, we had enough nice days to really explore the region. Would we come back to Galatina? A definite yes. Thanks to Jim and Paul for all their assistance from booking, to arranging a cleaning half way through, and helping out when we ran out of gas for the cooker...it was a delight to deal with them. Book your holiday now! *big smile*

We stayed in this wonderful apartment at the end of September. The weather was perfect and the apartment is in an ideal situation to explore the Selento peninsula. We loved the choice of beaches in the area and the Adriatic in particular.There is so much to see from Galipoli to all the smaller villages. It was great to stay in the centre of the town of Galatina as there is a good variety of restaurants and great shopping also. The apartment is a charming taste of Italian life and the rooftop terraces make it extra special. The local wines make it all perfect!

We have just returned from a wonderful week in Galatina. The apartment is just perfect, clean, spacious and well equipped with everything you could need. Jim was immensely helpful and make the booking process very simple. Cristiano met us with the keys and I'm pleased to say that we didn't need to call on his assistance during our stay, but I am confident that help was at hand if we needed it. The location is ideal, right in the centre of lovely Galatina, with shops, restaurants and bars all within very easy walking distance. The town is perfectly situated for visiting southern Puglia, both coasts are easily accessible, as is Lecce. An easy run from Brindisi airport. Everyone was so friendly and the food and local wine is excellent and very good value. I'm a picky holiday person and this was faultless in every way. Go and enjoy!

We have had a really great time staying at this apartment in Galatina. It is perfectly located for exploring the town and surrounding towns on the Salento peninsula. The apartment was well equipped with facilities and we loved the feel of it, it had a great sense of place in the old town. The roof terraces were completely private and a great place to spend time. The owners and local contact were prepared to help us in any way we might need and we would recommend the apartment to anyone with the proviso that those concerned about the stairs and steps should be sure its for them before booking. The local people were just lovely and although we were only 10 days there we felt perfectly at home and welcomed by all the locals. The market traders, shopkeepers, cafe' and restaurant staff were at ease and very friendly so it was great fun practicing our italian and taking walks about the town. We saw beautiful churches and courtyards and we were surrounded with Baroque architecture both inside and outside these unique stone buildings the colours of honey. We made use of our time away from Galatina, driving to Lecce and taking the coast road clockwise from Otranto around to Gallipoli and up to Isadora. So much to see and do and we would certainly go again.