Villa South-East lies a few kilometres from the market town of Cisternino, a white hilltop medieval town in the centre of Puglia and adjacent to one of our star properties 'Villa Rodrigo' which also sleep 4 - 6 persons. If you're looking for somewhere to stretch out, a long retreat or just a few days break, you can easily switch off and experience the pleasure of this docile spot in Puglia.
Location
Its central location makes the Villa a great starting point to explore the south-east of Italy too! Lying at the heart of the Valle d'Itria but at the crossroads to Ostuni, Locorotondo, Alberobello, Ceglie Messapica and Martina Franca.
The villa is concealed behind the mediteranean brush of rosemary, sage, lavender, and olive trees; jutting into the countryside but within simple and easy access of nearby Cisternino.
Friends & Family
Six is the magic number. A sunny family holiday home, accommodating and welcoming six comfortably; dining under the veranda is for six, the poolside sunloungers invite six. More than six and its a crowd!
Couples, a family with children or just a group of close friends.
The Interiors
No space is wasted, the villa is adorned with cheerfulness and complimentary colours that enhance its simplistic environment. Villa South-East has a compact and highly functional open plan lounge/dining room and kitchen area leading out on to the covered veranda, a rendez-vous point throughout the day from breakfast time to your evening night cap.
A corridor takes you to the night area, three bedrooms of which one abodes its own shower facilities. The twin and bedroom three, share a spacious shower room. All bedrooms have wardrobes and drawer space.
The kitchen and corridor air con units distribute a stream of cool air throughout.
The Outdoors
Once through the electric gates, to the parking area and swatch of garden variety colours; Villa South-East opens on to the rear grounds overlooking the infinity pool (10 x 5m and 1.20 metres deep), gazebo and BBQ area.
A concentration of humble amenities all on ground floor level and depending on the time of day you may lean towards the gazebo for shade that houses some patio furniture or the gazebo to the north designed for outside kitchen and cooking.
The closest town is Cisternino - only 6 Kms.
Cisternino has many facilities for shopping whether for clothes, food or other supplies. It is your regular market town with a number of restaurants, bars etc. The market is on Monday each week.
Your nearest supermarket is in Cisternino - C7 Supermarket - 5,5 kms
Lido Bizzaro along the Adriatic Coast is the closest private beach (a 30-minute drive or 25 kms).
On leaving the property, take the main road to Cisternino, then follow signs for Fasano. Drive through the town of Speziale direction of Ostuni before joining the SP10. At the T junction turn left, drive under the bridge and the Lido is opposite. The Lido has restaurant & bar facilities. You can hire umbrellas and sunloungers. Parking is shaded and paid for on entry.
Bari - 95 Kms
Brindisi - 50 Kms
Fun Activities for all the family - ask our staff for further information
Tree climbing, cable slides & rope ladders for young children to adults at the Indiana Adventure Park in Castellana Grotto;
Ahuge ocean pool of open sports, picnic areas and animated events at the largest Water Park in southern Italy - Aquapark Egnazia;
Visit the caves of Castellana – not just a tourist attraction but fascinating underground lakes, stalactites and stalagmites!
Tours, Itineraries and Experiences with our special guide Michele throughout the region and much more;
Polignano bike and boat excursions – explore the sea caves along the jagged coastline of the Adriatic or spot dolphins off the Taranto shores;
Visit olive oil mills, cheese production farms with a guide on foot or bike;
Bike hire with Vito - Planned excursion routes, logistic support, nature bike rides in the country passing Masseria and trulli - away from the traffic and noise of town life;
Rickshaws and Ape or Tuk Tuk are the fun way to travel and visit - let the rickshaw or ape do the hard work whilst you explore the local towns on three wheels;
No better way to appreciate the coastline than by a SUP – a standup paddle!
Full day eco-fishing trips – from sunrise to dusk
Wine Tasting at I Pastini - Complete with tour of the vineyard and the masseria
Celebrate Food
Sagras/Festivals
Our region holds a number of festivals ‘sagra’ during the year, mainly during the summer; celebrating religious anniversaries, customs, local food produce, crafts, wines and music. They offer huge amounts of evening entertainment with live music and usually fireworks to close the event. Each village opens its community doors offering their hospitality and locality to visitors. Be sure you enquire with us as to the nearest one to your holiday villa in Puglia to ensure you do not miss out on all the fun and festivities!
Exclusive for our Guests at Relax Puglia
Chef in Casa - Home-cooked food for travelers of the world; what better way to grasp the inner circle of local life than to have a local cook share with you their Puglia cuisine, as cooked in their homes. We are fortunate to have on board Lucrezia, who has been working with Relax Puglia for nearly ten years.
Lucrezia is warm and generous with a passion I can only envy for cooking; but looking after two growing boys has been her real inspiration; working magic with fresh and seasonal local ingredients. Enquire with us, we have set menus available to choose from or let us know what you’ve in mind.
Cooking Classes – If you are looking to entertain the family and also wish to experience real Pugliese country cooking then look no further. Hands-on cooking lessons where everyone gets to be involved making a full course meal, from anti-pasto to first and second courses and to complete it with a traditional sweet dish.
In-house Massages - Life is easier when you are relaxed so you may need to pamper yourself or someone else. Bring the Massage Therapist to your Puglia rental villa door and enjoy a delicious massage, a fusion of eastern and western techniques pointing you towards both relaxation and cure.
The best part about bringing the Massage Therapist to your door is, you don’t have to drive, you don’t have to deal with the outside world, you don't even have to get dressed although the Therapist would appreciate you wear a robe!
