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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 123767.4 sq ft
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mottola, Puglia
- Place, Castle MassafraâȘ17 min driveâŹ
- Place, Castellaneta RavineâȘ20 min driveâŹ
- Place, Chiatona BeachâȘ24 min driveâŹ
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
3 Twin Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Twin Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Twin Beds
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
Living room / bedroom
2 Double Futons
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa
An ancient two-floor villa surrounded by a garden park, a pinewood and a beautiful swimming pool with outdoor spaces under the shade (Includes BBQ area). The house has five bedroom and four bathrooms, two living rooms (1 with sofa beds) with fireplaces, and a large fully equipped kitchen. Two bedrooms are furnished with queen beds, one with one queen and a single bed, one with 2 single beds and one with a single bed, plus a living room with 1 queen sofa bed and 1 single sofa bed are available, for a total of 12 (+1) people. It includes wi-fi, a flat TV and a charming second floor terrace.
Matera, a town nearby, is the 2019 European capital of culture! The perfect place to visit an experience the Mediterranean and Puglian culture.
The Villla is next to the town of Mottola: A small town on a hill with an ancient medieval center. You can find all types of services, shops, supermarkets, banks, bars, restaurants and churches on this small town (3 min away by car)
The surroundings: Alberobello, an Unesco world heritage site, is just an hour away from the house. Other impressive cultural sites include the medieval legacy of Castel Del Monte in Andria, the beautiful cathedral of Trani, or the charming old center of the port-city of Taranto. Many other worthwhile destinations are: Barletta, Ruvo di Puglia, Martina Franca, Matera, Monopoli, Ostuni (all between 30 min to 2 hour away).
Natural sites: The "Parco Regionale della Terra delle Gravine" is just minutes away from the property, good for sightseeing the natural landscape of the region with the archaeological sites in between the calcareous rock formations. Farther away (about an hour away) you can deep yourself into the grand caves "Grotte di Castellana" or even go for a safari at the Fasano Zoo.
Beaches (golf and horse riding): The nearest beach is Castellaneta Marina, at about 15-20 minutes' drive on the Ionean coast. A beautiful Mediterranean beach, preserving its natural dune system, and where you can find horse riding and golf amenities close by. On the East, the Adriatic coast is just 40 min away, filled with many other turquoise water beaches.
Matera, a town nearby, is the 2019 European capital of culture! The perfect place to visit an experience the Mediterranean and Puglian culture.
The Villla is next to the town of Mottola: A small town on a hill with an ancient medieval center. You can find all types of services, shops, supermarkets, banks, bars, restaurants and churches on this small town (3 min away by car)
The surroundings: Alberobello, an Unesco world heritage site, is just an hour away from the house. Other impressive cultural sites include the medieval legacy of Castel Del Monte in Andria, the beautiful cathedral of Trani, or the charming old center of the port-city of Taranto. Many other worthwhile destinations are: Barletta, Ruvo di Puglia, Martina Franca, Matera, Monopoli, Ostuni (all between 30 min to 2 hour away).
Natural sites: The "Parco Regionale della Terra delle Gravine" is just minutes away from the property, good for sightseeing the natural landscape of the region with the archaeological sites in between the calcareous rock formations. Farther away (about an hour away) you can deep yourself into the grand caves "Grotte di Castellana" or even go for a safari at the Fasano Zoo.
Beaches (golf and horse riding): The nearest beach is Castellaneta Marina, at about 15-20 minutes' drive on the Ionean coast. A beautiful Mediterranean beach, preserving its natural dune system, and where you can find horse riding and golf amenities close by. On the East, the Adriatic coast is just 40 min away, filled with many other turquoise water beaches.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
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About the neighborhood
Mottola
Located in Mottola, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. The Trulli of Alberobello and Abbey of Our Lady of La Scala are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Carnival of Putignano and Damati. Traveling with kids? Consider Zoosafari and Kartodromo 90. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

mottola, Puglia
What's nearby
- Castle Massafra - 17 min drive - 13.3 km
- Castellaneta Ravine - 20 min drive - 22.1 km
- Chiatona Beach - 24 min drive - 22.1 km
- Norman-Swabian Castle of Gioia del Colle - 25 min drive - 32.7 km
- Terra Jovia - 27 min drive - 33.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- âȘBlues CafĂ© - âŹ4 min drive
- âȘPizzeria La Tavernetta - âŹ4 min drive
- âȘCaffetteria Piazza Grande - âŹ4 min drive
- âȘSala Azzurra - âŹ8 min drive
- âȘDolci Note - âŹ4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Aug 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 35 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dragos C.
Oct 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect holiday
Dragos C.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alan S.
Jul 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven at La Torre
Alan S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Timothy C.
Jun 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful family villa
Timothy C.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Prosper B.
Sep 19, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mottola
Prosper B.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Frans C.
Feb 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic experience
Frans C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Aoife O.
Jul 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Italian Experience
Aoife O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Jet S.
Sep 26, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful property next to busy road
Jet S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa V.
Aug 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay in Puglia
Lisa V.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bogdan P.
Jul 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House with the history
Bogdan P.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marnie and Michael G., Rapid City, SD. USA
Nov 19, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs.
Marnie and Michael G.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
8/10 Good
Vjollca P.
Aug 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Landgut
Vjollca P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Silvia U.
Oct 10, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Familienurlaub
Silvia U.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Oliver V.
Aug 28, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erholsamer Aufenthalt in einer alten Villa mit schönem Pool
Oliver V.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Olwen W.
Sep 29, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
A lovely spot to rest with plenty of room.
Olwen W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Wendy H.
Aug 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Wendy H.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Roland S.
Jun 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumhaftes Anwesen
Roland S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Nathalie D.
Aug 20, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe séjour dans les Pouilles
Nathalie D.
8/10 Good
François K.
Aug 1, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Conforme et bien situé
François K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tim H.
Sep 28, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing pool
Tim H.
10/10 Excellent
Andrea D., Köln
Oct 31, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschön!
Andrea D.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Anne-Marie V.
Aug 18, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Authentieke villa van meer dan 100 jaar oud in Mottola
Anne-Marie V.
8/10 Good
Sandrine v.
Aug 27, 2018
Une villa pleine de charme
Sandrine v.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
roels s.
Aug 11, 2018
Une Villa extrémement agréable
roels s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Lisa O.
Jul 24, 2018
Beautiful old character house with amazing pool
Lisa O.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2018
About the host
Hosted by Cristina Sansonetti
I currently live in Rome. The Villa is my holiday paradise
Why they chose this property
The property holds a lot of memories for the family. It has been used as a barn (1888), a house and for the relatively recent years (last 40 years) as holiday villa. All the gardens, pool area and house extensions have been constructed with a lot of care and devotion. We have transformed the arid landscape of the region into a small oasis. Many of the summer memories of the family rely on this beautiful piece of land. We hope our guest enjoy it as much as we hope to pass it on to our next generation of the Sansonetti family.
What makes this property unique
The house has a unusual architecture and a deep family history. The pool area and gardens have a very romantic setting. Many local brides and grooms have posed for their wedding pictures in our villa
Languages:
English, French, Italian, Spanish
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