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Villa Diomedes
Exterior
Pool
Terrace/patio
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61291.7 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Modern family villa with large swimming pool, covered terrace and huge sea views

This stunningly designed villa, built in 2009, is situated in peaceful olive groves in the coastal resort of Specchiolla on the outskirts of Carovigno, and in easy reach of shops and restaurants. It is 20 minutes drive from Brindisi airport and 10 minutes from the beach and offers a fabulously different Italian holiday experience. The villa has an elevated outlook to the Adriatic sea with beautiful arched stone terraces and steps leading down to the pool which is surrounded by a ceramic tiled patio area. It has three double bedrooms, with king sized beds + en suites in two, and twin single beds in the other bedroom + separate bathroom. The air-conditioned & centrally heated villa has an open plan fully equipped modern fitted kitchen, dining room and lounge. The villa is set in 1.2 acres of olive groves, with figs and almond trees in a quiet rural area. A dry stone wall and fencing surround the property which also has an extensive roof terrace, where views overlooking the property are amazing. Our agent, Antonio, lives close by and is there to provide you with help and advise on many aspects of your holiday. So if you have problems or need help, please call him.

This area has such a lovely temperate climate that holidays at any time of the year are great. The temperature is mild compared with the cold British winters, and it is often possible to be sitting on the terrace enjoying breakfast in the winter, so makes an ideal early spring or late autumn break.

The early arrival of spring in March is also a wonderful time to visit. The olive groves are smothered in gorgeous yellow spring flowers, with grape hyacinths, and lilac coloured cyclamens growing wild and profusely and blossom on the almond trees that smells heavenly! Although the pool is not open until mid- May, there are wonderful beach and country walks to take and enjoy the sunny weather. It's a great place at any time of the year and can be a wonderful de-stressing break! There are so many interesting towns to visit and great places to eat,. The history of this region is extremely varied and intriguing due to the many invasions from other nations and their differing life styles. You could learn a lot by exploring the towns and villages in this lovely part of Italy, in temperatures that are very pleasant out of season and when you get to know the Italian people they make you feel very welcome indeed.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Guests to vacate the property by 11.00 to enable cleaners to prepare villa for next guests. Unless previously agreed with Antonio our agent.
If arranged to leave late at night with Antonio, guests must lock all outside metal doors and set alarm and deposit the keys in the box outside the villa on the gate post after closing the gates.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Do not move any of the furniture in the villa. Do not run on the patio surrounding the pool, as it is very slippery when wet!
Do not lie on the dinners without first covering the cushion with a towel. Sun tab lotions leave stains on the cushions.
Please respect and take care of the villa as a it's a well lived family holiday home.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT074002C200079417, BR07400291000037626

We should mention

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 GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carovigno

Located in Carovigno, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Alceste Castle and Quarry Amphitheatre San Giovanni are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Castle Dentice di Frasso and Castle Dentice di Frasso. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Specchiola nr Carovigno Brindisi, Puglia

What's nearby

  • Riserva Natural Torre Guacceto - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Spiaggia di Penna Grossa - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Libo Sabbia D'Oro - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Specchiolla Beach - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Spiaggia di Pantanagianni Grande - 8 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Carovigno Station - 12 min drive
  • Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miramare Da michele - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cicó Cocktail Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Da Turicchio - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mirage - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪pizzeria la terrazza - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Modern family villa with large swimming pool, covered terrace and huge sea views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Modern family villa with large swimming pool, covered terrace and huge sea views?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern family villa with large swimming pool, covered terrace and huge sea views on 5 Jun 2026 start from £299, 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 Modern family villa with large swimming pool, covered terrace and huge sea views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Modern family villa with large swimming pool, covered terrace and huge sea views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern family villa with large swimming pool, covered terrace and huge sea views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern family villa with large swimming pool, covered terrace and huge sea views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern family villa with large swimming pool, covered terrace and huge sea views located?

This family-friendly Carovigno villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Specchiolla Beach, Al Gawsit Visitor Center and Maria Santissima di Belvedere Sanctuary. Riserva Natural Torre Guacceto and Libo Sabbia D'Oro are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 42 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

claire r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay, wonderful villa, excellent location.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anthony is super helpful Villa is beautiful we loved our stay
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexia H.

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

Great villa and beautiful pool with a view

Antonio was incredibly kind and helpful with our check in. The house was the perfect size and a great space to be together. The pool is a lovely size to relax by and swim in when back from sight seeing. Altogether a great place to enjoy a holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margherita P.

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

Very nice visit

Very nice and perfectly equipped house, the pool is very big and nice and the place is a perfect location to explore many different beaches and sights!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2024
Thank you Margherita for that lovely review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Wonderful Villa

Everything you could ever want in a villa, the best guide book I have ever read in a Villa and excellent communication - we had such a lovely time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert T.

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

Away from it all

Enjoyed relaxing on the patio and around the large pool, amid the olive groves with views beyond to the sea.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikael B.

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

Amazing villa

This was a very beautiful house with a very calm location. The pool was big and warm and we had a fantastic week here. The beds were really nice and of high quality as was everything else in the villa. I can highly recommend it!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs s Chittock

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

Great villa!

Beautiful setting, so peaceful. Everything in the villa that you need, home from home. Away from it all. Closest town for a couple of great little shops is only 5 minutes drive, next closest town 10mins with some lovely traditional restaurants. Ostuni only about 20mins by car well worth visiting. All in all a great holiday xx
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephan O.

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

Everything fine!

Very good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
Thank you Stephen!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kath Lees

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

Lovely family villa with big pool

Josephine's villa is just as described, lovely but without being so posh that you daren't touch anything! Her maintenance manager Antonio was very pleasant and helpful making checking in and out very smooth. The exterior of the villa is particularly nice with the lovely big pool being a great bonus. We liked it's slight remoteness because it was so peaceful. Josephine was a really considerate owner who communicated really helpfully with extra tips about how to get the best from the area.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine S.

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

Spectacular villa!

We had an amazing stay at this incredible villa! The setting is incredibly picturesque with views of the sea and surrounding olive groves. The pool is gorgeous and the house itself is extremely comfortable and well-equipped. We particularly appreciated the shady patio/terrace area and the air-conditioning throughout. And the kitchen was stocked with lots of cutlery, crockery etc. We enjoyed every minute of our stay here and were very sad to leave. Highly recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Julia L.

Perfect Villa

In nearly 30 years of staying in villas, this is the nearest to perfect that we've found. It is modern with a design sensitive to the area. It has a new kitchen, decent size bedrooms and best of all a good size pool. The view of olive groves and beyond them the sea is terrific and it is secluded. We couldn't have wanted for more. The service from both the owner and Antonio the local representative was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Such a lovely review! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and are so thrilled to hear your wonderful comments! We do try to ensure that everyone has a good time and spend time trying to improve the villa year on year, but its so great to hear you say it! Thanks a million!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey F.

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

Perfect stay to see bootheel of Italy

This property is a gem if you want to make day trips to see parts of southern Italy. Or just to enjoy sitting on lovely terrace overlooking the Adriatic and a beautiful swimming pool. It was pefect for the 2 of us but could accommodate another couple or two. Kitchen had everything needed to cook for ourselves. Good shopping nearby for groceries and wine. Many places to visit and games to play at the villa. We found ripe persimmons which were delightful. The host is responsive and generous sharing knowledge of the area. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Lovely villa in secluded location with big pool and great amenities - table tennis and boules court

We had a fantastic time - there for 2 weeks with 3 late teens and us, so made lots of use of the pool and table tennis and they could play their music without disturbing any neighbours! The three bathrooms were also a positive, although the shower in one is very small (for a 6ft 2" 20 year old!). Plenty of family room in the open plan sitting/dining/kitchen area and comfortable seating and dining on the terrace. Well appointed kitchen with all you need to be able to cook/serve family meals as well as both charcoal and gas BBQs outside. The fold up beach beds were great to take to the beach and a real plus point. Although the villa is secluded, it has easy access to main roads which quickly get you out into the Puglia region where there is plenty to see and do. Would happily stay again!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
I'm so very pleased you had a great time! In time we hope to enlarge the very tiddly shower in the 3rd bathroom as we did in the main bathroom! Apologies to your 6 ft family member! We loved having you and your lovely family stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

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Lovely Holiday with friends

The property is in a superb location with amazing views over the pool and olive groves down towards the sparkling Mediterranean Sea ! Lots of places to relax either round the pool or on the shady veranda’s , which was very welcome as we had exceptionally hot weather for early June ! Villa was very comfortable too ! Josephine is a very helpful owner and sorted any hiccups we may of had quickly through a very friendly Antonio who looks after the property for her ! Specchiolla is very convenient for a small but well stocked supermarket and bakeries too , we frequently visited a family bakery called “Dolce & Salato “ which has very helpful and friendly owner and staff too , bread and focaccia is delicious ! We all had a lovely time thank you !
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2022
Thank you for the lovely review!So happy you had a good time and liked the area. Just one little fact you might like to know, the villa is on the Adriatic sea, not the Mediteraneum.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JEAN LOUIS K.

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merci

Que dire! La maison est parfaite. Rien n est laisse au hasard. Les infos, la propreté. L accueil, tous a été royal jusqu' au ménage et changement de drap dans la semaine et nettoyage de la piscine .La vue est fantastique .Merci pour les amandes. Je recommande cette maison a toute les personnes souhaitant voir les Pouilles Merci Joséphine, ainsi qu a Antoni pour sa gentillesse .Bien entendus je recommande cette maison qui 'était pour nous un vrais paradis Nous reviendrons
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VEJNOVIC D.

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

Superbe villa

Villa magnifique bien équipée. Proche tout. Isolée, avec vue sur la mer et superbe piscine
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ivanoe p.

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relax e piacere

favolosa
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pascal B.

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Bon plan

La villa est parfaite, grande piscine, idéal pour les enfants. Bon contact avec le propriétaire qui vous donne toutes les informations pour faciliter votre séjour. Voiture indispensable pour visiter les alentours. Nous parcourons le monde avec parfois quelques surprises, mais là, pas de soucis, vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés. Je recommande fortement. Pascal
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo D.

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Lovely villa in a beautiful setting, with views of the sea.

We had a lovely holiday here, with family, before our nephew’s wedding nearby. Rob and Jo were so helpful throughout and quick to reply to any queries. The villa is extremely well-equipped - they really have thought of everything !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

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Great stay

We really enjoyed our two-week stay at Villa Diomedes. The location is slightly rural, but there are several towns within a short driving distance so this was not an issue. The Familia Superstore in San Vito is 6 km down the road and features specialty departments for meat, cheese and seafood, and we also enjoyed the well-stocked kitchen for home cooking. The main attraction (beyond the well-appointed 3 bed/3 bath villa itself) is clearly the large pool and terraces with a view of the Adriatic. The natural reserve and beaches of Torre Guaceto is about 15 minutes away by bike and highly recommended - we were please to find three bikes in the cellar, since the best beaches are very difficult to reach by other means. Take the route via Contrada Bufaleria and SP 37, which is the safest! You don't want to be on SP 35 on a bike... Amongst other drive-to attractions in the region we would highlight Ostuni (15 minutes), Lecce, Alberobello and Polignano a Mare (all 40 mins) and Matera (1H 45 mins) as the most interesting, but this is clearly a matter of taste. Planning, check-in and communication with the owners and caretaker was easy, friendly and super responsive and definitely in the top league of VRBO! We highly recommend this.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette J.

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Ein sehr schöner Urlaub

Die Villa Diomedes ist ein wirklich schönes und gut ausgestattetes Ferienhaus. Es entspricht voll der Beschreibung bei fewo-direkt. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt dort sehr genossen. Für den Strandaufenthalt empfiehlt sich der Strand im Naturschutzgebiet Torre Guaceto. In der Umgebung gibt es viele schöne Orte zu besichtigen, z.B. Carovigno, Oria, Ceglie Messapica und natürlich Ostuni (allerdings recht touristisch) sowie die schöne Barockstadt Lecce. Ansonsten lässt es sich wunderbar an dem tollen, großen Pool entspannen. Vielen Dank für den schönen Aufenthalt!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simona C.

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

Fantastica vacanza

Bellissima casa e posto spettacolare!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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Excellent

Très bon séjour, la villa est conforme et dispose de tous les services pour passer de belles vacances.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2021
Many thanks for your kind words. Josephine and Robert
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien C.

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Wonderful Villa

The villa is wonderful in a very quiet area with large swimming pool but not so far from beaches and cities centre (Ostuni for example). Local beaches are all different and few minutes by car ! It’s a perfect location for a family or group of friends (3 bedroom, 3 bathroom). Thanks also to Antonio and Silvana for the welcome and assistance if needed! Definitely a place to go!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Josephine Hale

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My husband and I have loved Italy all our lives and when the opportunity came up we looked for a property that we would love to own in this country. Puglia was an untried area for us, so we took a trip with my husbands sister and her partner to explore this part of Italy. What we discovered was a lovely rural countyside, with a gentler pace of life and warm and generous people. After looking at several properties we were taken to this lovely site by a good agent, who we now happily call a friend! We fell in love with it and decided to have our villa built as close to our specification as the laws in Italy allow.. Since embarking on this adventure I have retired from my busy job as the Head of a Procurement Department in the NHS and am now catching up on millions of tasks at home that have waited too long! My most favourite past-time is painting. I studied art at the Cambridge School of Art for 4 years and have taught Calligraphy at the West Suffolk College since 1990. Now most of my paintings are of Italy! My husband retired in 2016 and now we both but look forward to our trips to the villa in spring and autumn. We manage two trips each year but spend most our our time doing the garden or working in the villa to make it more attractive and comfortable for us and our guests. We manage the bookings ourselves but have employed an Italian couple who live close by the villa to organise the cleaning, gardening, pool and maintenance and the welcoming for our guests.

Why they chose this property

Because the plot has wonderful elevated views of the sea, it is quiet, and in a rural location and the prettiness of its position among the olive trees, captivated us. In the spring the ground under the trees is covered with wonderful wild flowers and the sound of bird song fills the air. It is truly a magical place.
We also designed the villa to our own specifications within the rules and regulations of Italian law, so it is ideal for a family to stay in. Many of our guests have said they prefer to stay in the villa instead of going to the beach as the pool is great, and the surroundings are extremely relaxing.
We began planting our cacti garden in 2015 which we positioned down the steep bank on the right hand side of the pool which is fenced off by the edge of the pool patio. It was hard work digging and planting on the slope as we struggled to stop ourselves sliding down but with the aid of some large rocks placed strategically down the slope by our agent Antonio, we managed to plant a number of interesting and colourful specimens. Some of the rocks were flat so that they can be used as stepping stones making it easier to weed the plot.It seems to be flourishing and we will add to it every year until it is complete. We hope you will enjoy it.

What makes this property unique

It is very close to Brindisi Airport, just 20 minutes drive away and also only about an hour away from Bari Airport. It is close to the beach and to many nice coastal restaurants; it has lots of historically interesting towns. The most captivating sight are the many little trulli's that pepper the countryside. These little dwellings are now incorporated into many homes owned by Italians and other nationalities who love this part of Italy.
We love the tranquility of the area, its unique beauty has enthralled us, along with the lovely weather and the friendly people.
You can't fail to love it once you have visited it!

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