Lovely Apartment Near Lecce and Ionio Sea Salento Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 55981

Lovely Apartment Near Lecce and Ionio sea - A very comfortable living room!

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Location: Salento, Apulia, Italy, Europe (Near Lecce, 36 km Brindisi, 19 km beach, 40 km Otranto)

Accommodations:  Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)

This one bedroom apartment is situated in the heart of the town of Carmiano, just 12 kilometres far from the wonderful city of Lecce. The city is famous all over the world as "the Florence of South Italy" for its Baroque monuments and the magic of its ancient town center. The Roman amphitheatre bears witness to a past steeped in history. A legacy of skilled craftsmen, most notably papier maché maestros, and culinary delights are among the winning cards of this wonderful town.

The Cesine, a wetland of international interest, only a few miles from the city of Lecce, is a natural oasis of extraordinary beauty. Rare plants, shining pools, white beaches, soft dunes, scented woods: here migratory birds rest during their flights between Northern Europe and Africa.

The Ionio sea is at only 20 kilometres, with its wonderful rocks and pure fully equipped shores. The Adriatico sea is at the same distance.

Brindisi (where you can find the nearest airport - non stop Ryanair flight from London!), Otranto, Gallipoli, S. Maria di Leuca and many other archaeological, tourist and artistic places are reachable within 40 minutes.

From Santa Cesarea to Castro, a fantastic itinerary amid elegant villas and enchanting marine grottoes.

Carmiano has both a train station (500 metres away) and a bus station (300 metres away). You will find many supermarkets and shops, restaurants, pubs and pizzeria.

The apartment has a wide garden at its disposal (about 3000 square meter). It’s very attractive, particularly during spring and summer, for the shadow and chilliness that tall trees bring. Guests will benefit from fruit in the garden depending on the season: oranges, tangerines, lemons, grapes, figs and plums. The garden is apart from the road; it’s ideal for families with children.

The apartment consists of a double bedroom, a living room with a sofa bed and an armchair, a bathroom with a WC, a bidet, a sink and a shower and a small fully furnished kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. Guests will find bicycles, garden furniture (a gazebo with tables and chair in our wonderful wood) and a garage. If you need it, we can add a cot or an additional bed in the bedroom.

You are renting directly from the owner - there is no sales pitch, no meetings to attend, no timeshare trappings! You simply come, stay, relax, and enjoy your vacation!

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Linens Provided
  • Covered Parking
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Convertible Bed
  • Crib
• Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library: more than 20 movies available
  • CD Player
  • Ping Pong/Table Tennis
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Gazebo
• Communications
  • Computer
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): Bring your laptop with you!
• Other Amenities
  • Toaster, Iron & Ironing Board, Garden Furniture, Hair Dryer, Bicycles, Coffepot, Citrus-fruit squeezer
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Handicapped Accessible
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Fishing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums

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October to May .. €80/night .. €400/week .. €1300/month.
June to September, Easter, Christmas .. €85/night .. €480/week .. €1600/month.
Includes all linens & towels and final cleaning.
Minimum stay 3 nights.
Pounds Sterling also accepted.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 06/18/09
  Positive Rating
  Robert and Rozanne Pianta , Melbourne Australia
  • This is indeed an outstanding appartment. We arrived by car having followed Salvatore's detailed instructions to find a spotlessly clean appartment with fresh flowers, a fully stocked fridge and a fruit bowl filled,including the sweetest home grown oranges ever eaten.Ada and Raffaela are absolute gems and their daily surprises of local goodies were typical of the 'extras' here. This is a most comfortable unit where every thing works, the garden is full of fruit trees and available. Carmiano is close to all places in southern Puglia but I believe a car helps here. I loved daily shopping in this friendly town. Salvatore is a true gentleman who assists willingly--he loaned us a laptop! I highly recommend this apartment in Puglia.
• 08/30/08
  Positive Rating
  Linda Owen , Sydney, N.S.W. Australia
  • From the moment Salvatore Vadacca met me at the train station in Lecce I felt welcome. And when I left one month later I felt I was leaving as a friend, not as a client!! I cannot say enough about the Family Vadacca and about their comfortable and extremely well equiped apartment. From the soft, fluffy towels, the microwave, the washing machine, the spacious bed and the fridge and pantry with enough food to start me off in style. But above the comfort of the apartment I must speak about the kindness and generous natures of Signora Mele, Signora Vadacca and of course Salvatore Vadacca. Me being a student of Italian they were patient with me, spending time and even helping me with my homework. As well Salvatore, Signora Ada Vadacca invited me on outtings and excursions. In closing I can only say the very best about the apartment and the wonderful family Vadacca and would recommned anyone to staying with them. The one negative (for me) was that without a car, I found myself restricted in seeing a number of the wonderful sites in the area. Much of what I did see was thanks to Signora Ada and Salvatore Vadacca.
• 08/28/08
  Positive Rating
  Eileen Rossiter , Old St. Mellons, Cardiff, UK
  • We chose to rent this lovely apartment because of the wonderful comments left on this site by previous guests. Indeed this place was a home away from home. Salvatore met us at the train station in Lecce with a warm welcome. On arrival at the apartment we were greeted warmly by Ada and Raffaela. The kitchen was equipped with everything from Teabags to cookies and generous supplies of ready ingredients to keep us well fed for the week. In short we were spoiled rotten! The fruit backet was replenished every couple of days with apricots, plums and grapes from the beautiful garden and it was just heaven to relax on the patio outside our bedroom. Our three hosts were helpful and kind and we would recommend to one and all not to miss the chance to experience their warm hospitality. We hope to return someday soon. Eileen Rossiter,
• 05/19/08
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  Marvin H. Geller , Princeton NJ
  • We have rented numerous apartments and houses in varying parts of Italy. None have equaled the experience provided by the Vadacca family and their lovely, exceptionally comfortable, well- supplied apartment. They are the most warm and genereous of hosts who enjoy providing their guests with an unforgettable experience. Each morning they would bring some special home- made goody or some delicious tid-bit typical of Pulgia. We have no reservation whatsoever recommending their apartment to anyone wanting to visit Puglia. As we moved on to another part of Italy and another apartment we kept wishing were were back with the Vadacca's. Marvin and Carolyn Geller Princeton NJ USA
• 11/21/07
  Positive Rating
  Lawrence and Mariela , Salt Lake City, Utah
  • This rental was by far one of the best accommodations my wife and I have EVER rented. The apartment was well proportioned, beautifully decorated and furnished, exceptionally clean and well maintained, and included all of the amenities you could ever want, including generous fine linens, cooking utensils, and EVEN fresh flowers, and specialty items awaiting us in the kitchen. The apartment is about a 10 minute walk from the train/bus station from where we easily made excursions to Lecce (10 minutes away), Otranto, Gallipolli, and Galatone. The best part of our stay was getting to know Salvatore (who also speaks English), and his lovely family (mother-Ada, and grandmother-Raffaela) who were the friendliest, most generous, kindest, and helpful hosts we've ever met. We were especially lucky to spend a most memorable day with Ada and Raffaela. We would recommend these accommodations in a heart beat, and can not wait to go back to stay here and use it as a base for exploring more of beautiful Apulia!
• 06/10/07
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  Maria, Hayden and Gilman Miller , San Francisco, CA
  • We highly recommend this lovely apartment, which is very convenient to Lecce. We stayed for 6 nights without a car and were able to get around on foot and by bus and train. The fully-stocked kitchen and spacious garden made our stay very comfortable, especially since we were traveling our 2-year-old son. Above all, our hosts Salvatore, Ada and Rafaella treated us like family -- frequently going out of their way to ensure we fully enjoyed ourselves.
• 06/02/07
  Positive Rating
  Mary and Bruce Manhire , Metamora, Michigan USA
  • We spent over a week at this charming home with people who have become friends. The apartment was lovely, the gardens beautiful, the oranges and lemons delicious and most of all, the homeowners kind, friendly, and helpful. We spent eight weeks in Italy, and this wonderful place was our favorite. We didn't want to leave. That area of Italy is especially rich in history and interesting to explore. We also found that the residents of Carmiano were friendly and helpful as well. What a perfect, comfortable, and welcoming place to be!
• 05/05/07
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  Bob & Nancy Breslin , Trinidad, California
  • We found this apartment comfortably furnished, fully equipped (including a washing machine) and stocked with food and supplies for our arrival. This was surpassed only by the gracious hospitality of our hosts, Ada, Salvatore, and Rafaella who are also great sources of information on Puglia’s history, attractions, food, and wine. We arrived as tourists but left with a feeling of new-found friends. We wholeheartedly recommend a stay here.
• 10/29/06
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  Francois & Iryna , Ottawa - Canada
  • Very clean comfortable apartment ideally located between the Ionian and the Adriatic Sea. This location is perfect for day trips to Lecce, Gallipoli, Porto Caesarea and many other attractions located around this area and within a day’s reach. On arrival, we found our kitchen stocked with the basic requirements to get us going for the first few days, right down to fruits, coffee, tea, and sugar for our first breakfast. This holiday was so much more than we anticipated, and we would definitely recommend staying in this house to anyone who would like to experience a relaxing, friendly and totally unique travel experience. Thanks again for your hospitality and the warm, family welcome!!
• 06/02/06
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    This is our 3rd holiday spent in "villa Raffaela". We are very pleased with our stay. Carmiano is a well-situated town. You can reach the wonderful city of Lecce in less than 15 minutes. In a short time you can also get to the amazing seaside resort of Porto Cesareo, with its pure shores and crystal clear waters. The apartment is comfortable and the garden is relaxing. Thank you Ada for your kindness and your suggestions on the places to visit.

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