The house was perfect. Maura was amazing. Location central to everything. Outside areas were heaven. Sad to leave and hope to return.

The house was perfect. Maura was amazing. Location central to everything. Outside areas were heaven. Sad to leave and hope to return.

Been trying to visit these Villas for a few years and finally had the opportunity. we were certainly not disappointed. Very smart villa great accommodation with fantastic views. Our first visit to Puglia so the local advice from Maura was invaluable. A great meal at a local Masseria and the in villa catering and cooking lesson organised by Maura was fab. We will certainly try to return.

The villa is fabulous, beautifully equipped - Maura really has thought of everything. She is lovely, & incredibly helpful with local knowledge/recommendations etc. The views were spectacular, and everything was very clean & in good condition. There were just a few things we wish we'd known/had made clearer to us: - the pool is really some distance from the villa - rather than the 30m it says in the details, we registered 100 steps on the Fitbit, and it is across the drive, through a gate, and then about 4 levels down the steeply terraced garden. We were very fortunate in that the villa upstairs was empty for most of our stay, so Maura was very happy to let us use their pool, which was on the same level as our accommodation; - the villa 'above it and connected to it' is in fact upstairs, Villa Carlotta being on the ground floor. Again, we were very lucky in that it was unoccupied during our stay, but I can imagine that it would be quite noisy from footsteps overhead if it was full; - there is a puzzling system of door locking in the bathrooms, meaning that both my husband and I got trapped in separate bathrooms on the first evening. It took us some time to work out how to get out (my husband worked it out first & then came to rescue me!) & I can imagine that it would be very upsetting for elderly people, or for parents with young children the other side of the door in the same situation. I would have loved an explanatory sign on the wall, to avoid the panic!; - the garden was steeply terraced earth and trees, not grass, as we expected, although there were plenty of seating areas on each level of the hill; - the view from the villa is spectacular, facing east and looking over the valley below and the sea. However, that did mean that, being on a steep hill, the sun started to disappear from areas of the terraces from about 2, and was completely gone behind the villa by 4 or 5pm. We were disappointed not to be able to sit out on a sunny terrace in the evenings, with a drink, when we could see the valley below bathed in bright sunshine! Obviously, there is nothing that the owners can do about the geography/topography of the area, so I do feel a bit mean mentioning some of the above - Maura couldn't have been lovelier, but I just feel that these are things that I would want to know beforehand when making my choice of villa.

The Villa was as depicted in the photographs - and then some. We spent 8 days here, using it as a base to explore this part of Puglia and beyond. The location was spectacular, so much so that we were often torn between going out and staying home to enjoy the view from the terrace and the swimming pool. In the end, we found a compromise to do everything we wanted including spending time sightseeing, at the beach and at the villa. What really contributed to the success of the vacation was the help we received from Maura Watson, our hostess. She went above and beyond to ensure that we had everything we needed, responding almost instantly to our requests. Her recommendations for places to see and eat were spot on. She even arranged to have local chefs cook more than half our dinners, thereby freeing us up from the need to shop, cook and clean up. We can't wait to go back. Thank you, Maura!

The villa is fabulous, beautifully equipped - Maura really has thought of everything. She is lovely, & incredibly helpful with local knowledge/recommendations etc. The views were spectacular, and everything was very clean & in good condition. There were just a few things we wish we'd known/had made clearer to us: - the pool is really some distance from the villa - rather than the 30m it says in the details, we registered 100 steps on the Fitbit, and it is across the drive, through a gate, and then about 4 levels down the steeply terraced garden. We were very fortunate in that the villa upstairs was empty for most of our stay, so Maura was very happy to let us use their pool, which was on the same level as our accommodation; - the villa 'above it and connected to it' is in fact upstairs, Villa Carlotta being on the ground floor. Again, we were very lucky in that it was unoccupied during our stay, but I can imagine that it would be quite noisy from footsteps overhead if it was full; - there is a puzzling system of door locking in the bathrooms, meaning that both my husband and I got trapped in separate bathrooms on the first evening. It took us some time to work out how to get out (my husband worked it out first & then came to rescue me!) & I can imagine that it would be very upsetting for elderly people, or for parents with young children the other side of the door in the same situation. I would have loved an explanatory sign on the wall, to avoid the panic!; - the garden was steeply terraced earth and trees, not grass, as we expected, although there were plenty of seating areas on each level of the hill; - the view from the villa is spectacular, facing east and looking over the valley below and the sea. However, that did mean that, being on a steep hill, the sun started to disappear from areas of the terraces from about 2, and was completely gone behind the villa by 4 or 5pm. We were disappointed not to be able to sit out on a sunny terrace in the evenings, with a drink, when we could see the valley below bathed in bright sunshine! Obviously, there is nothing that the owners can do about the geography/topography of the area, so I do feel a bit mean mentioning some of the above - Maura couldn't have been lovelier, but I just feel that these are things that I would want to know beforehand when making my choice of villa.

The Villa was as depicted in the photographs - and then some. We spent 8 days here, using it as a base to explore this part of Puglia and beyond. The location was spectacular, so much so that we were often torn between going out and staying home to enjoy the view from the terrace and the swimming pool. In the end, we found a compromise to do everything we wanted including spending time sightseeing, at the beach and at the villa. What really contributed to the success of the vacation was the help we received from Maura Watson, our hostess. She went above and beyond to ensure that we had everything we needed, responding almost instantly to our requests. Her recommendations for places to see and eat were spot on. She even arranged to have local chefs cook more than half our dinners, thereby freeing us up from the need to shop, cook and clean up. We can't wait to go back. Thank you, Maura!

Not always do photographs give you the best of impressions but on this occasion they did and in the flesh the property is even better. It definitely has the WOW factor. Would we go back again, oh yes! If you want a quiet retreat or want to go out and about visiting different places then you are in the right location. The furthest we traveled was Lecce an hour and a half away, worth a visit. There are small towns only 10 to 20 minutes away if you want to eat out ,with a variety of restaurants to suit most pockets. It will be a holiday property that will stay in our minds for a great deal of time.

We have just returned home from a 12 night holiday at Villa Carlotta. We are a family of 4 ( 2 teenage daughters) and have had the most amazing relaxing holiday ever! The villa is stunning set up on the hilltop with amazing views over the Olive groves and Sea. The photos represent the Villa perfectly, both of the Villa and the Pool. The house feels very private and fully equipped with everything one needs! The surrounding villages are beautiful with so much to see, along with beach clubs a short drive away. I thoroughly recommend the Zoosafari & Tivoli for anyone with Children ( even teenagers) as we visited twice and we all loved it! I would also recommend trying the Home chef either on your first night or last night( we chose our last night) as this was a wonderful experience having a local chef prepare true Italian food in the villa. A huge Thank you to Maura who was the most amazing host and went out her way to ensure our Holiday was perfect, down to the smallest details.She is also full of great ideas for day trips and places to visit and always at hand if you have any questions- we will definitely be returning! Thank you x

Not always do photographs give you the best of impressions but on this occasion they did and in the flesh the property is even better. It definitely has the WOW factor. Would we go back again, oh yes! If you want a quiet retreat or want to go out and about visiting different places then you are in the right location. The furthest we traveled was Lecce an hour and a half away, worth a visit. There are small towns only 10 to 20 minutes away if you want to eat out ,with a variety of restaurants to suit most pockets. It will be a holiday property that will stay in our minds for a great deal of time.

We have just returned home from a 12 night holiday at Villa Carlotta. We are a family of 4 ( 2 teenage daughters) and have had the most amazing relaxing holiday ever! The villa is stunning set up on the hilltop with amazing views over the Olive groves and Sea. The photos represent the Villa perfectly, both of the Villa and the Pool. The house feels very private and fully equipped with everything one needs! The surrounding villages are beautiful with so much to see, along with beach clubs a short drive away. I thoroughly recommend the Zoosafari & Tivoli for anyone with Children ( even teenagers) as we visited twice and we all loved it! I would also recommend trying the Home chef either on your first night or last night( we chose our last night) as this was a wonderful experience having a local chef prepare true Italian food in the villa. A huge Thank you to Maura who was the most amazing host and went out her way to ensure our Holiday was perfect, down to the smallest details.She is also full of great ideas for day trips and places to visit and always at hand if you have any questions- we will definitely be returning! Thank you x

It's hard to know where to begin when describing this lovely home. The view across the valley to the sea is gorgeous, and we loved starting the day enjoying that view from the terrace with our breakfast. The villa is well appointed and maintained, and the photos are quite accurate. We loved the master bathroom with the huge tub and great shower. Nice appliances in the kitchen, and the gas fireplace was cozy on a couple of cool nights. It felt so spacious with decks on several levels, so you can follow the sun or shade, depending on which suits you. Maura is a delight to deal with. So helpful, and provides you with excellent directions, and a really informative binder explaining the house and surrounding area. We took it with us on a number of day trips, as her directions for scenic routes were great. She also provides an arrival basket with some goodies to get you going, which we really appreciated as our arrival was around 8 pm, and she was there to greet us. She also set up a car rental for us, and the rental agent Elena provided us with transport to and from the airport. This was such a wonderful service to provide. We would highly recommend this vacation property to anyone visiting Puglia, and found the location so convenient to sightseeing the area. Thank you Maura for making our trip so enjoyable. Mary and Rick 👍😎

It's hard to know where to begin when describing this lovely home. The view across the valley to the sea is gorgeous, and we loved starting the day enjoying that view from the terrace with our breakfast. The villa is well appointed and maintained, and the photos are quite accurate. We loved the master bathroom with the huge tub and great shower. Nice appliances in the kitchen, and the gas fireplace was cozy on a couple of cool nights. It felt so spacious with decks on several levels, so you can follow the sun or shade, depending on which suits you. Maura is a delight to deal with. So helpful, and provides you with excellent directions, and a really informative binder explaining the house and surrounding area. We took it with us on a number of day trips, as her directions for scenic routes were great. She also provides an arrival basket with some goodies to get you going, which we really appreciated as our arrival was around 8 pm, and she was there to greet us. She also set up a car rental for us, and the rental agent Elena provided us with transport to and from the airport. This was such a wonderful service to provide. We would highly recommend this vacation property to anyone visiting Puglia, and found the location so convenient to sightseeing the area. Thank you Maura for making our trip so enjoyable. Mary and Rick 👍😎

We spent 10 days at Villa Carlotta and had the best time. The villa is spacious and well equipped. We loved the outdoor kitchen and used the gas BBQ to cook swordfish steaks and tuna whilst overlooking the swimming pool. The view from the villa is amazing and we never tired of gazing across the olive groves and out to sea. Make sure you visit the caves, Ostuni, Locorotondo and Polignano. Finally a big thank you to Maura who went out of her way to make sure we had a fabulous holiday.

Cool place to stay for a hot week! Great facilities although the internet could be better. Well presented, with everthing we needed. Maura did a a very useful welcome with good info on local restaurants, beaches and places to visit. Safe and secure.

One of the busiest week's holidays we've had in a long time - there's so much to do in this area. And when you need a bit of relaxation, this villa is a great place to enjoy it! Very well specified, quiet patios and pool area, and fantastic views. Many thanks to Maura too, who ensured everything was perfect.

From the moment the automatic gates opened the place impressed. Fantastic view from the terrace over the valley to the sea - I never tired of that view and a great breakfast spot. The villa was extremely well-appointed and had everything for a home away from home. Although that said my home doesn't have a fabulous pool or games room!. We had a great stay and Maura was very welcoming, helpful and responsive. We are very happy to recommend.

We very much enjoyed our stay in this lovely house. Everything you need is there. The view is great, so are the sun terraces. We stayed at the end of April and were able te swim everyday because of the heated pool, which is not large but suited our needs and also has a terrific view. The children loved the gameroom as well. There is lots to do in the area if you can drag yourself away from the house :-)

Couldn't believe it was the right property on arrival - what a place! The sweeping drive led to an opulent looking villa which was so clean that we felt we were the first occupants. As we toured the villa, gardens and pool the squeals of delight from our two young daughters got louder and louder at every turn. The space and facilities available were more than enough for our family and it was pure luxury (particularly the Romanesque bath which could almost be counted as a pool on its own). My only regret is that the weather prevented us from enjoying the multitude of outside areas more, though we did brave the pool as it was heated, which took the chill off. We spent most of our week exploring the local area but I could imagine that occupants could hide themselves away quite happily without leaving the villa and grounds. Maura who manages the property is a star. She has a wealth of knowledge of the local area and is reassuringly on hand if any problems occur. I have no problem in recommending this property to anyone and would love to return (when it is a bit warmer).

We arrived at the villa pretty late. Everything was in order and the directions to get there and get in worked beautifully. We had a lovely welcome pack which was perfect after a late journey and there was shopping 10 minutes away on the Sunday to stock up. We had a few little problems with the villa, the PlayStation didn't work ( although saved me from having to drag one of my 11 yr olds off it to enjoy Italy !) and the alarm was faulty. Maura was fantastic though and completely looked after us. She responded really quickly to any queries and was a great source of local recommendations for visits/ restaurants etc. We were there at the end of October so we had mixed weather with some days a little cool but the heated pool meant we could use it every day regardless.

Always nervous when booking villas independently but had no regrets with villa Carlotta . The five of us had plenty of areas to sunbath and enjoyed the bbq , supermarket very close by with exceptionally fresh food . My wish if seeing he trulli came true with a short trip to alberobello , amazing. Our thanks to Maura for making us welcome and offering advice on the area

We usually stay in luxury hotels, so we were a bit worried about renting a house. This was perfect in every way. We had a wonderful time. Maura was very helpful. Villa is beautiful and very well maintained. 5 of us could not be happier with the arrangements.

We had a wonderful week in Puglia staying at Villa Carlotta. The villa is in a great location with spectacular views and various restaurants either a short drive or walk away. The villa was beautifully clean with great facilities including the outdoor kitchen area near to the heated pool, coffee machine and games room. The manager of the villa provided a welcome hamper with all the essentials. She also gave us various recommendations for places to eat, had an excellent knowledge of the surrounding area and generally went above and beyond to ensure that we had a wonderful week. We would definitely recommend staying at this villa!!