Lovely large apartment with historical significance but spoilt by a lack of basic necessities. Reviews 2 years ago reported lack of basic kitchen necessities. We were disappointed to find the same and the Hostess has failed to act on these issues. We had to boil water in a cheap saucepan, cooking pans were old and scratched and a serious lack of glassware and basic cooking necessities. Bed linen and towels were thin. The apartment was cold and damp smelling and we were told we couldn't have heating. Clarissa was extremely helpful in checking in and assisting with parking and shopping.

This is your property choice...the host is excellent....the space is incredible, just a joy to stay.

My friend and I enjoyed our stay at the Clary Monastery. Architecturally it is a delightful space featuring arched ceilings and spacious rooms. It is a block away from a a main pedestrian arterial that spans the length of the city. Also a block away are restaurants, gourmet take-out and a several store to buy provisions. The property would be ideal for the very hot summer months as it is protected from much sunlight. The space does not offer a washing machine. We washed in the sink and hung our clothes on a line in the very small courtyard. The temp was in the 70's but the courtyard gets little breeze and it took a couple days for our clothes to dry. A laundromat is a 15 minute walk away. The kitchen disappointed. The very few pots and pans are very cheap, and those that are non stick are flaking the coating. Utinsels are sufficient but minimal. I would have appreciated a larger coffee pot. I found salt but there was no pepper or olive oil or herbs for cooking, ingredients I find at all other locations I rent. Just plan ahead and bring what you need if you plan to cook a meal. Parking is convenient, inexpensive and a five minute walk away. My biggest disappointment is choosing an apartment for a stated price and learning the day before checking in that since my other guest did not sleep in the same room that I had to spend an additional 25 euros a night to use a second room. The property is advertised as a multi bedroom property. If the owners invested in some upgraded kitchen apparatus I would stay again.

Great experience with host. Suggestion would be to leave some bottled water for guest for when they arrive.

The apt lived up to and exceeded our expectations from photos. Two bedrooms with two bathrooms and a large living room easily accommodated four of us. The historical building had lofty arched ceilings which added to the sense of space, and the apt was perfectly located in the centre of town. We would have liked a better equipped kitchen as we often cooked at home; a laundry for a longer stay would be appreciated yet there was a laundromat close by. Heat was included for 10 hours per day. Clarissa was a thoughtful manager offering assistance throughout.

Fantastic city, Clarissa is the best..

We loved the apartment. The only suggestions I have is to provide toiletries and better quality towels. Thank you!

From our first steps into this spectacular classic 1600 sq ft apartment we were in love. Everything was perfect. Decorating, layout, room sizes, two lovely bedrooms each with gorgeous bathrooms. Clarissa is very thoughtful and well informed - she greeted us with a nice bottle of wine and some food basics, we were pleased to meet her parents upon arrival. Lecce is a fantastic town with great restaurants, bars, and historic sites. We would rate this part of our trip as a 10! George Taylor Toronto, Canada🇨🇦

Elegant, spacious, immaculate, decorated with exquisite taste and completely comfortable, the apartment in a former 16th century monastery is about as close to perfect as it gets. It’s located on a quiet small street, but right in the historic center of Lecce, within walking distance of everything. There’s a charming little courtyard for breakfast, coffee or a summer evening aperitivo. The very gracious hostess, Clarissa Rizzo, whose family owns the property, not only welcomed us in person, but brought us a map of Lecce and spent nearly an hour with us marking places on it: restaurants, boutiques, historic sites, shops for the “taralli” cocktail snacks for which Lecce is famous. We tried many of her suggestions, and they were all right on. We had a wonderful stay, and would delightedly go back again, without hesitation. One thing to note: It’s not clear on the website, but the price given for two guests is for a couple using only one of the two full bedrooms. There is a $25 a night supplement for two guests who use separate bedrooms. That initially surprised us, but in fact the apartment — more like a house really — is well worth that slightly higher price.

Een prachtig huis enige minpunt is dat het wat vochtig is, met name in de slaapkamers. Verder alles tot in de puntjes geregeld.

Wunderbare Wohnung, beste Lage, liebevoll eingerichtet. Die Gastgeber sind fantastisch.