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Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa

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A rectangular swimming pool surrounded by stone walls and potted plants, with outdoor seating and a pergola in the background.
A kitchen with a dining table covered with a fruit pattern tablecloth, a stove, and a window with decorative iron bars.
A bedroom with a floral bedspread, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A red wall with a window featuring metal bars and a sign reading "19 la torre".
A historic town with a prominent church tower, narrow winding streets, and dense medieval architecture.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free internet
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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mottola, Puglia
  • Place, Castle Massafra
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Chiatona Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, The Trulli of Alberobello
    ‪49 min drive‬

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

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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 Kartodromo 90 and Pomona Gardens Botanical Conservatory. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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mottola, Puglia

What's nearby

  • Castle Massafra - 20 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Chiatona Beach - 30 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Norman-Swabian Castle of Gioia del Colle - 31 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Itria Valley - 43 min drive - 26.2 km
  • The Trulli of Alberobello - 49 min drive - 36.8 km

Getting around

  • Massafra Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Belmonte Gelateria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blues Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La locanda dello Zing - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Quidd'ò - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casina Buttiiglione - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa?

As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa on Oct 26, 2026 start from $466, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Abbey of Our Lady of La Scala, Chiatona Beach, and Ionian Sea. Itria Valley and Norman-Swabian Castle of Gioia del Colle are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we have stayed at this property and, as previously, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It is a beautiful location, and a very unique property.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2026
Dear Lisa Thank you very much for your review!! Cristina
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
La Torre is ideally located for exploring the areas around Matera, Alberobello, and Locorotondo. The accommodation matches the photos, featuring a lovely garden, large grounds, and a huge swimming pool. Please note: the tap water is not drinkable.A special mention goes to Peppino, who was always on hand—efficient and unobtrusive. Many thanks to him.A wonderful family holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2026
Thank you very much for your review!! Cristina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great destination in the heart of Apulia

Perfectly equipped holiday destination for up to 10 people. A magnificent 19th-century tower with a large pool in a private park.
Stayed 35 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2025
Thank you very much for your nice review!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect holiday

I had the best holiday with my whole family in this extraordinary place. Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven at La Torre

What a sensatonal place, the pictures didn't do it justice. My family and I as well as extended family loved the house, swimming pool and grounds. Thank you for allowing us into your beautiful home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2024
Thank you very much for your words!! I am very happy that we were well in my house!! Cristina
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful family villa

A really lovely rustic Italian villa in a great location for visiting surrounding area. The dogs loved the extensive gardens. We had a fantastic stay. However, this is an old villa; it needs some attention. Particularly the showers and the cooker. We got used to the noise from the busy road being there for so long.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mottola

Interesting
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Italian Experience

A really charming, family friendly home offering both indoor and outdoor comfort! The home was really well equipped to meet all our needs. The pool and shaded outdoor areas were the highlight for our family (the sunshine helped of course). Our family of 7 were very comfortable in this lovely home. The caretaker, Pepino was a gentleman and most helpful. We made day trips to Matera, Noci, Alberobello and our location was perfect for this. We would recommend highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 1, 2023
Thank you very much for your nice review. I am glad you had a good time in my house! Regards Cristina
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful property next to busy road

the house is lovely: lots of character, nice big kitchen and lots of bedrooms. Also the outdoor facilities are charming : big pool and beautiful garden. But the house is situated near a very busy SS-road, day and night traffic noise. The occupants of the bedrooms in the "tower"definitely needed earplugs to sleep.... Still we had a wonderful week, Mottola is a charming city with good and affordable restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic experience

We loved the place. It is spacious and surrounded by trees. It is very central. Pino kept us well-supplied with logs for all three fireplaces. There are some minor inconveniences: hot water tends to be intermittent upstrairs while internet reception is hopeless (except in sitting room) though that seems to be the case in the whole georgraphical area. We still recommend it highly
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House with the history

We spent one of the best holidays in our lives in this house. A house with history and a unique atmosphere, a large swimming pool and an even larger garden. Close to the surrounding towns (Taranto, Martina Franca, Alberobello). The lack of wine glasses, salt and pepper and dishwasher tablets could be a bit of a problem. The water in the pool is clean, but probably contains too many chemicals (goggles are recommended). You can hear the traffic, but it does not disturb your rest.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2023
Thank you very much for your nice review!! Now there are wine glasses. I hope you will come back. Cristina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay in Puglia

La Torre holiday house near Mottola in Puglia was a great place to stay. It was a lovely old house, set in large peaceful grounds, with a great swimming pool. The house was spacious and well-equipped and each room was provided with good quality fans to ensure more comfortable sleep in the summer heat. The town of Mottola was just a short 5-minute car ride away and had easy access to supermarkets, traditional shops, restaurants and pizzerias. The host was responsive to communication through messaging on Vrbo, and the care-taker, Pepino, was quickly on hand to help with any problems or questions. Pepino was very friendly and made us feel most welcome at La Torre. We definitely want to return next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 1, 2024
Thank you very much for your beautil review!!! Cristina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our needs.

Christina’s family villa was perfect for our family get-together in Puglia. The home is exceedingly spacious and the grounds are splendid. Cristina kept the beautiful pool open into November for us. The men in our group took some invigorating morning swims although November is a bit late for warm water temperatures in the pool. From “La Torre” we took day trips to explore Alberobello, Polignano a Mare, Taranto, Metaponto, and Matera. We also enjoyed several winery visits. We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the regional wines we tasted. Although Cristina was not on hand to welcome us to her estate, she had her rental agent, Dominica and her caretaker, Peppino, on hand to greet us. If you do not speak Italian, be prepared to spend some time using translation apps to communicate during the check in
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Dear Marnie and Michel I thank you very much for your beautiful review!! I appreceated it very much!! Sincerely Cristina Sansonetti
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A lovely spot to rest with plenty of room.

This is a large restful property in a lovely peaceful setting with a great pool, deep enough for diving at one end. It is close to Mottola which has supermarkets, as tourist information office and some excellent eateries. ( Try the Pizzaria in the town centre. It's excellent).We had a very restful family time at this traditional villa. Peppino, the caretaker was an absolute star, and always very helpful and clear, despite having to communicate with us via a translator app. The many rooms are well prepared by Dominica, the housekeeper, and we really enjoyed her home made cheeses too. The bedrooms have comfortable beds and bedding, and the villa's kitchen is well equipped. Both she and Peppino were there to greet us and very welcoming. The only drawbacks were that the place is somewhat tired , and would benefit from attention to the quirky electrics. Also the water is lovely and hot in the showers, but in some the water pressure is pretty weak. When you first arrive it's a little difficult to find the back entrance, which you have to drive into to reach the property. Tip: It's very soon after the first 'road hump' sign on the road from Mottola to Noci, just after the white gates of another property. By the way, currently the cot is not available (Sept 2022), so take a travel cot if you have an infant. The nearby beaches are fantastic, the little 'white' trulli towns most picturesque, and the pine forests great for a shady stroll. The Grottes at Castelaneta are well worth a visit too. We very much enjoyed our week at La Torre.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Landgut

Die Unterkunft ist romantisch und sehr großräumig. Dies betrifft den Garten, besser Park und die Unterkunft. Wir haben den Aufenthaltsraum der wie ein Rittersaal wirkte kaum genutzt. Überall ist viel Platz. Aus der rustikalen Küüche kann man direkt in den Garten treten. Der Turm ist 800 Jahre alt. Einfach romantisch. Peppino, der Hausmeister ist goldig und ständig bemührt und hilft mit Rat und Tat. Er spricht allerdings nur italienisch was wir auch getan haben. Es gibt aber auch eine paar Mankos. Ohne Klimaanlage nur mit Ventilatoren ist es im Hochsommer in der Nacht vor allem in den Turmzimmern schon grenzwertig schwierig. Direkt unter dem Schlazimmer im Anbau brummt das Hauswasserwerk sobald jemand auf die Toilette geht. In der Nacht ist das einfach zu laut. Die Strasse vor dem Haus ist ab morgens ordentlich frequentiert aber sie stellt aufgrund der Einzäunung für Kinder keine Gefahr dar. Manche Matratzen dürften etwas besser sein. Ein tatsächlich großes Problem war der Pool, sauber aber sauer. Es brannte in den Augen und die Haut war gereizt. Dann half nur Cortisonsalbe. Peppino hat alles erdenkliche versucht aber es half nichts. Hier muß unbedingt Abhilfe geschaffen werden. Alles in allem eine schnuckeliges Anwesen wo man niemanden stören kann. Wenn einen der lange Weg zum Meer nicht stört, was man ja bei der Buchung weiss und bei einigen Dinge die für den Süden nicht untypisch sind ist es prima. Aufgrund der genannten Mankos dürfte der Preis etwas günstiger sein.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Familienurlaub

Die Lage des Hauses ist sehr schön, leider stört der ständige Autolärm der direkt am Haus vorbei führenden Schnellstraße. Die Spielgeräten für die Kinder im Garten sind leider sehr ungepflegt und teilweise defekt, sogar sehr gefährlich für die Kinder. Was uns aber wirklich sehr gestört hat sind die Bäder, leider konnten wir aufgrund starker Geruchsbelästigung ein Bad überhaupt nicht benutzen und bei zwei anderen Bädern kam nur sehr spärlich Wasser an der Dusche, ein angenehmes Duschen war leider nicht möglich. Auch waren die Fugen in der Duschen ziemlich verschimmelt und eine Toilette ist gar nicht richtig abgeflossen. Aber der Pool ist supertoll 👍, immer sauber und ordentlich gepflegt von Peppino. Die Villa ist auch sehr schön eingerichtet mit vielen alten Möbeln. Wenn die Bäder renoviert wären wäre das die perfekte Ferienvilla für unsere große Familie.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Erholsamer Aufenthalt in einer alten Villa mit schönem Pool

Ältere Villa auf einem sehr großen Grundstück gelegen. Sanitär Anlagen sind in die Jahre gekommen. Aushängeschild der Villa ist mit Sicherheit der große Pool.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 12, 2023
Thank you very much for your review!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

A great location to explore the region. Wonderful winery tour, beach visits, and seeing Matera and Ostuni. We got a taxi from Bari to mottola and used La dolce vita Noleggio Auto for our car hire. They were so helpful, even showed us the way to La Torre, and recommended local restaurants and a gelateria, both worth the visit. La Torre could do with a little TLC. The house, gardens and pool are all brilliant, but the beds are not the most comfortable and the fans in the upstairs bedrooms are very clunky and noisy. I did, however, live the rustic feel to the place, and Pepino deserves a mention for his efforts in getting us into the property and sorting out a problem that arose with the wifi
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traumhaftes Anwesen

Wunderschöne Villa eingebettet in einen schönen Garten mit traumhaften Swimmingpool! Das ursprüngliche Anwesen atmet Geschichte und an die angrenzende Straße gewöhnt man sich sehr schnell. Der Service von Peppino (Besorgung von Fisch oder Fleisch und Tippgeber für Sightseeingtouren) ist besonders herzlich. Und jeden Mittwoch erhält man frische, selbstgemachte Milchprodukte - ein Traum! Besonders herzlicher Kontakt mit Besitzerin des Anwesens Vielen Dank für den wunderschönen Urlaub!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 2, 2022
Thank you very much for your review!! I am glad you had a good time in my house!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superbe séjour dans les Pouilles

Nous avons passé une semaine entre amis avec nos adolescents de 12 à 15 ans. La propriété est superbe. Même si la maison ne dispose pas d’une décoration contemporaine, elle est tout à fait fonctionnelle et très propre. Domenica y veille. La route à l’arrière de la maison est un peu passagère mais elle s’oublie vite. La piscine est juste incroyable : très spacieuse et bien entretenue par Peppino ; le parc paysager avec ses arbres fruitiers est un vrai havre de paix propice au repos avec hamacs à disposition. La situation géographique permet de visiter tant le littoral de la côte adriatique que celui de la mer ionienne et également les petits villages dans les terres comme celui d’Alberobello qui est à faire. Chouette séjour dans les Pouilles !
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Conforme et bien situé

Belle propriété un peu vieillotte, dans son jus mais propre. Immense piscine, dans un immense parc Seul point noir l’absence de climatisation Excellent rapport qualité prix
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing pool

A family holiday for 10 in a fantastic villa. Very spacious with great facilities and furnishings. Absolutely amazing pool which we spent loads of time in.Table tennis table was also well used. Very attentive and helpful owner who responded almost instantly to our messages. Mottola itself is a beautiful unspoilt small hillside town with a weekly market. Overall a memorable holiday in a fabulous location
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderschön!

Wir waren mit 9 Personen für 10 Tage im La Torre und haben uns sauwohl gefühlt! Das geschichtsträchtige Gebäude nimmt seine Gäste sofort "in die Arme", so habe ich mich auf jeden Fall gefühlt. Der Pool war auch Anfang Oktober gut zu nutzen und sehr sauber ( wie auch der Rest des Hauses) Barbecue hatten wir auch, das funktionierte auch hervorragend. Die Abende vorm Kamin mit Wein und Käse (Danke, Cristina!!!!) waren kuschelig und entspannend. Cristina ist eine wundervolle Gastgeberin und Peppino war der gute Geist, der dafür gesorgt hat, das draußen alles läuft. Wir danken unserer lieben, großzügigen Gastgeberin Cristina!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Dear Oliver I am very Glad to know you had a Good time in my house La Torre. I thank you very much for your extremely nice review!!! Hoping to see you back again!! I send to you my best wishes Cristina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Authentieke villa van meer dan 100 jaar oud in Mottola

Prachtig domein met speeltuintje voor de kinderen , een schitterend groot zwembad, een groot terras met pingpongtafel , een uitstekende BBQ, een groot huis waar ruimte is om met 12 personen te verblijven . Gelegen aan een drukke weg wat ´ s nachts Wat geluidshinder geeft.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Thank you very much for your review. I apreciated a lot . I hope you will come back to my villa for another vacation . Best wishes Cristina Sansonetti
Verified review

8/10 Good

Une villa pleine de charme

La villa est vraiment incroyable avec un petit côté rustique mais rempli de charme. Tout est très propre. L'extérieur est incroyable avec cette immense piscine bien entourée d'ombre, parfaite pour se prélasser. Les nombreux équipements extérieurs permettent d'en profiter à tout moment de la journée. Les personnes qui s'occupent de la maison et du jardin sont très sympathiques et toujours disponibles. un seul bémol : la route fréquentée qui borde la maison.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
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