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A stone staircase leading up to a building with a garden in the background.
A stone-walled alcove with a hanging woven basket and a pot.
A bedroom with two beds, a stone wall, a bookshelf, a radiator, and a window with curtains.
Main courtyard. Barbecue. You’ll find many dining areas throughout the Villa.
A clear swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Porch or lanai
  • Private pool
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys

Explore the area

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Martina Franca, Puglia
  • Place, Basilica di San Martino
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Ducal Palace
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Church of San Domenico
    ‪11 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

main house second bath

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Master bedroom en suite

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Studio en suite

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Excl Five Acres Villa, Trulli & Gorgeous 12x6 Pool - AC -WiFi - Valle d'Itria



Villa Sophia Helena is all about privacy, comfort and sheer hedonism. 10% discount on two weeks stays.
100 Mega internet & Sky-TV. AC in the bedrooms. Parking for up to six cars.

The house & guest house sit amidst five acres of rolling grounds immersed in lush mediterranean vegetation. Seven kms from baroque Martina Franca, 14 kms from Locorotondo, 17 kms from Ostuni and 8 kms from Cisternino and Ceglie Messapica. Brindisi's Aeroporto del Salento is 55 kms away while Bari International Airport is one hour from the property.
Adriatic & Ionian sea beaches 20 kms away. Savelletri, Torre Canne, Monopoli.
Matera, europe´s cultural capital in 2019/2020 is one hour from the house. Lecce about 80 kms.
Golf courses, horseback riding, fishing, watersports, boat rental nearby.

The pool, suntanning beds and lounge chairs are in a very private section of the property surrounded by tall cypress trees and typical "macchia mediterranea" vegetation.

The property offers guests different "situations" to sit back and enjoy. A barbecue area in the front courtyard, an exuberant natural pergola just outside the kitchen / dining area with a table for 12 to enjoy your meals, two terraces on the roof of the main house from which open views of the surrounding landscape and drinks at sunset can be enjoyed.

At the head of the pool you'll find a gazebo. Wooden benches are to be found throughout the two-hectare grounds to sit and relax.

The main house consists of one master bedroom (AC) with ensuite bath, two "Trulli" bedrooms (Sophia's Trullo (AC) and Trullino (AC) in typical pugliese white stone, a second bathroom, a spacious fully-equipped open kitchen adjacent to the dining room and a cozy living area / library / TV with a wood burning stove.

The studio house can accommodate up to four guests (double bed + double sofa bed) and it has its own bathroom and breakfast area. AC.

Amenities include: Internet-WiFi, Cable TV, DVD, Air conditioning, ceiling fans, washing machine (in the laundry house), dishwasher, microwave oven, two refrigerators, toaster, kettle, Nespresso.

The pool is cleaned and ph controlled twice weekly. Maid service once weekly. Linen and bath / pool towels once weekly unless otherwise requested.

Private chef, cooking classes, wine and/or olive oil tastings, yoga classes, coiffeur can all be arranged at the property.

Children and four-legged companions are welcome at Villa Sophia Helena.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Please note pool is fenced only on three sides.

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Upon previous written consent.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

When smoking outdoors kindly pick up ext butts.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Start the dishwasher

Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rubbish must be properly disposed of in accordance to local waste disposal legislation.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number TA07301391000043612, IT073013C200087405
Property # 6904163
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

About the area

Martina Franca

Located in Martina Franca, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Centro Storico di Martina Franca and Museo del Clima Cisternino are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include The Trulli of Alberobello and Ducal Palace. Travelling with kids? Consider Pomona Gardens Botanical Conservatory and Centro Culturale la Luna nel Pozzo. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Church of Carmine - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Basilica di San Martino - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Ducal Palace - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Church of San Domenico - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Castle of Ceglie Messapica - 12 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Francavilla Fontana Station - 25 min drive
  • Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fico Caffè - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Piatti Chiari - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Micro - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Del Corso - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Excl Five Acres Villa, Trulli & Gorgeous 12x6 Pool - AC -WiFi - Valle d'Itria have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Excl Five Acres Villa, Trulli & Gorgeous 12x6 Pool - AC -WiFi - Valle d'Itria ?

As of 19 Sept, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Excl Five Acres Villa, Trulli & Gorgeous 12x6 Pool - AC -WiFi - Valle d'Itria on 2 Oct, 2026 start from S$2,252, 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 Excl Five Acres Villa, Trulli & Gorgeous 12x6 Pool - AC -WiFi - Valle d'Itria pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Excl Five Acres Villa, Trulli & Gorgeous 12x6 Pool - AC -WiFi - Valle d'Itria ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Excl Five Acres Villa, Trulli & Gorgeous 12x6 Pool - AC -WiFi - Valle d'Itria ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Excl Five Acres Villa, Trulli & Gorgeous 12x6 Pool - AC -WiFi - Valle d'Itria ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Excl Five Acres Villa, Trulli & Gorgeous 12x6 Pool - AC -WiFi - Valle d'Itria located?

This family-friendly Martina Franca villa is located by the sea, steps from Itria Valley and within 6 mi (10 km) of Villa Garibaldi and Villa Comunale di Cisternino. Centro Storico di Martina Franca and Ducal Palace are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time staying at Villa Sophia Helena. The villa is absolutely beautiful and the large pool area was definitely a highlight. From the moment we arrived we instantly felt right at home. The owner Alex was incredibly helpful throughout our stay and full of fantastic recommendations- standouts being the local vineyard and Lucrezia for homemade pasta making! He even went above and beyond to help us fix a flat tyre! We feel so lucky to have found this wonderful place and absolutely recommend Villa Sophia Helena to anyone looking for a relaxing stay. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2026
It was a pleasure having you and your family. We look forward to hosting you again in the not too distant future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is beautiful and has a great kitchen and plenty of room. Host is very helpful and made excellent recommendations for restaurants and activities. Our family was sad to leave here. There are trails for walking, running or biking close to the house. There is also a chef that will come and give cooking lessons and/ or fix a meal for you. The food is wonderful and she is so lovely.
Wonderful dinner prepared by chef that comes to the house.
Lesson on making focaccia!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May, 2026
Thank you Jeff & family. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Villa Sophia H. We look forward to welcoming you again in the not too distant future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fantastic stay at a magical villa with an amazing pool. Alex and Francesco were the perfect hosts. The location is great, and our teenage boys enjoyed visiting nearby Monopoli during our stay. Lecce is also only an hour or so drive and well worth a visit. We would love to return to this wonderful part of Italy and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov, 2025
Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted you and your family had a pleasant stay at Villa Sophia Helena. We look forward to welcoming you again in future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is "Stylish Luxury in Puglia". The villa just kept on giving. Booking, communication, welcome pack, the style of every room was just so perfect. So many outdoor spaces to find and create cherished memories. Would like to return here one day. Thank you Alex, Claren and Francesco for an amazing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2025
Thank you Matthew. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Villa Sophia. It’s a special place for us and we try our best for our guests to feel at home.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

lovely place set in beautiful surroundings

In Trulli-land you will find no beter place to stay : the house is spacious, nicely decorated, the kitchen well equipped. You can sit outside and dine, near the kitchen or near the BBQ or somewhere else in the big garden. Beautiful swimmingpool with enough shade when it's too hot.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Dear Jet and friends, We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future ! With kind regards, Alex & Claren
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay !

We spent 2 weeks in Claren & Alex house in the blowing Itria Valley. The house in great and extremely well located, close to the typical villages of Puglia. The garden and the great pool were very appreciated by us and our teenagers. The house is nicely decorated and very well equipped. We loved our stay, and the advices both from Alex and Antonio the property managers were extremely useful. Big thank you ! Sabine & Thomas
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2023
We are delighted you’ve enjoyed your stay at our Villa in Valle d’Itria’s Golden Triangle and we look forward to welcoming you again in the furure.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place to stay

A beautiful property in the countryside outside of Martina Franca. The house was thoughtfully arranged and had everything we needed for a perfect holiday The trullo bedrooms were wonderfully cool, while the other rooms benefited from welcome air conditioning. a variety of dining spaces to choose from throughout our stay. The pool is larger than average, providing a superb area for both relaxation and fun.The entire property was impeccably clean and well-equipped. We can’t recommend this house highly enough.The owners are very friendly and responsive to any messages or queries.Would definitely come back and recommend to others
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2025
Thank you Dean. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely house and grounds in the Puglia countryside

We very much enjoyed our stay at Giancone Estate, outside Martina Franca. The house was set up well, with everything we needed for our vacation. The bedrooms in the trullo are cool and there is welcome aircon in the other bedrooms. We had a couple of bbq's on the built-in bbq, eating our meal in the courtyard area, and we liked having a choice of places to eat over our stay. The pool is larger than normal and is a super area for relaxation and play. Everything is clean and well equipped, so we couldn't recommend the house more highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
It was a pleasure having you as guests. We look forward to a future visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3 weeks of bliss

We had a wonderful 3 week stay in this gorgeous villa, with a variety of friends and family staying with us for the holiday. The villa is exceptional and owners Alex and Claren made sure absolutely everything was taken care of. From the bi-weekly cleaning of the pool to the weekly house cleaning and the regular communication by WhatsApp offering us help and tips for our stay in Puglia. Nothing was overlooked and even when small issues arise, they were dealt with promptly and painlessly. I cannot recommend this house highly enough and very much look forward to our family visiting again. Thank you Alex, Claren and team for a wonderful holiday
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2024
Dear David & family: It’s been a pleasure hosting you and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Villa Sophia Helena in Valle d’Itria. You’ve been wonderful guests. We look forward to welcoming you in the future. Cordially yours, Claren & Alex
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect retreat in the heat!

Casa Giancone was fabulously comfortable and well-equipped and we loved our week in the Puglian sunshine! The large pool, with plenty of shady seating around it, was perfect in the current heatwave, and we loved the location away from, but close by to, several pretty towns (and tasty gelaterias!). Just bring some mosquito repellent in summer. Alex was a very attentive host - thank you! The house has lots of leaflets from local attractions but our only suggestion that would make exploring the area and eating out easier would be to provide a brief list of recommended places. Having said this, Alex was really happy to text me lots of info, and details of the local supermarket etc. We hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2023
We were delighted to host you and hope to welcome you and your family again in the near future here in Puglia’s Golden Triangle / Valle d’Itria.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience!

Our family (me, my wife, and two kids aged 12 and 14) enjoyed the masseria very much! The house is beautiful inside--all the rooms are spacious and with everything you need. Two of the bedrooms are in the trulli part of the structure and have the conical stone ceilings unique to that architecture. The weather was beautiful but fairly hot when we were there, so it was helpful that the air conditioning worked great when we needed it in the evenings. The property itself is beautiful and private, with lots of open space and terraces in which to enjoy dinner outside, and a lush landscape (which is not very common in this part of Italy). We all loved the large pool and had a few meals on the pool terrace.The location is great--about a 5 minute drive to Martina Franca and about 5 more minutes to Locorotondo, and easy drives to other towns. We appreciated the owners' generosity and attentiveness--they attended to any question we had very quickly. It's clear that the property is not just a house for the owners to rent, but is also a special place for their family as well. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2025
Dear Eddie, It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. We are delighted you enjoyed the house and its surroundings. We look forward to hosting you and your loved ones again in the not too distant future. All our best, Alex & Claren Villa Sophia Helena in Valle d’Itria
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villa of dreams

Great location Very friendly and helpful local people who assist those not up to speed with Italian. Manager and staff exceptional We felt looked after. And if I had a question about local culture it was answered quickly and with detail. So we caught the annual piano festival in Martina Franca. Cleanliness and facilities excellent Grounds which are manicured offer fabulous fruit trees for breakfasts and snacks and herbs for cooking. Kitchen fully fitted and an outdoor BBQ. Use tbe wood from the grounds. Much tastier cooking results than charcoal. Open plan space allows comfort for all guests. Pool is clean and managed every 3 or 4 days whether it needs it or not. Security is 💯 Actually myself and all my companions have only positive things to say about our stay. We are sad to leave. Wish it had been longer. Ian
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property with an amazing pool - perfect for 2 x young families of 4

We had an incredible 10 days at Giancone Estate. The property and grounds are beautiful and peaceful, and the pool is stunning. Sunset from the roof terrace is magical too. The house is very well equipped, especially the kitchen (which seems to have everything you could ever want!). There was plenty of space inside and out for all of us (4 adults, 4 kids) and the aircon and fans kept the space mostly cool (the Trullo rooms can get a little warm, but we and the kids found it perfectly manageable). We had a pasta-making lesson from Lucrezia which the kids loved. Alex is the most communicative and responsive property owner of any private accommodation we have stayed with anywhere in the world! Martina was so helpful too. As other reviews have mentioned, you will need a lot of mosquito spray! And we had to stock up on bottled water, but we didn't have problems with a smell. You definitely need a car too, but the location is great for accessing most of the region's small/medium towns (most of which have good markets one day a week). All in all, a memorable stay, highly recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2022
Dear Ed & family, We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay in the midst of Italy’s hottest July on record ! Thank you from all of us. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting your family again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nous étions 6 pendant 2 semaines , et nous avons adoré la maison qui a énormément de charme. La piscine est immense et le cadre est magnifique. L’emplacement est idéal pour visiter la région , à qq minutes de Martina Franca. Le propriétaire Alex est particulièrement réactif, serviable et amical. Nous reviendrons avec beaucoup de plaisir.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La villa era in una ottima posizione, vicina a diversi paesini che abbiamo visitato trovandoli caratteristici e molto ospitali.La piscina era grande e circondata da verde e grandi spazi sia al sole che all’ombra.Le stanze luminose e fresche. Alex e Francesco, anche se non fisicamente, ci hanno seguito con molta attenzione. In definitiva siamo stati molto bene e speriamo di tornare anche l’anno prossimo.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2025
Gentile Renato, e’ stato un piacere avervi come ospiti e siamo contentissimi di sapere che avete trascorso una bella vacanza da noi in Villa Sophia Helena.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison très agréable pour des vacances en famille! Piscine fantastique, jardin magnifique, maison bien équipée. On regrette l’eau non potable mais des bouteilles nous attendent à l’arrivée et egalement l’absence de climatisation dans une des chambres. Sinon tout etait au top!Merci à Francesco pour son accueil et sa disponibilité tout au long du séjour !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2026
Merci madame. Nous espérons pouvoir vous accueillir á nouveau dans nôtre Villa très prochainement.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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DO NOT HESITATE!

An elegant oasis with character well positioned in the Valle d'Itria. Alex did everything he could to make our stay special. The house was wonderful with a gorgeous large pool. So much to see and explore in the area. Do not hesitate to stay at Giancone Estate!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family of seven

Charming property with comfortable beds, nice pool and plenty of space for our family of 7 adults. Some issues with the water supply having an unpleasant odour which they did try to fix, but that may just be a local issue. The property is well located for easy drive to the four towns of the province. The owners sent us lots of helpful info before our arrival and Martina was very welcoming. We had Lucretia cook for us one evening and that was worth doing as her food was delicious. We had a good stay but would definitely recommend that guests have mosquito repellant.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Family vacation in puglia- beautiful home, let down by details- AC inadequate!

We loved the charm of Alex and Claren's property, which was tastefully done, with the rustic trulli and set in pretty grounds. Unfortunately, our stay was marred by several things. We are used to the heat of Southern Italy and had intentionally picked a home advertised with AC. Unfortunately, we did not read the small print and in the main house, there was only AC in one bedroom. The house was stifling in the 100F/36C heat and our kids really struggled to sleep in their rooms. Just know that the whole home is not air-conditioned. In addition, the kitchen was cramped with dishes and pans stacked high on eachotehr and hard to access. It was also very hard to cook as their induction burner only gets hot on one burner at a time! When I questioned this, Alex told me it was always that way...very hard to cater for a larger family in this kitchen. Also- the water in the taps in not drinkable, so you have to buy bottled water for drinking, tea, coffee, ice making etc. Magnificent pool - this was definitely a high point. Stunning countryside and we loved the Val d'atria. Great property manager who could not have been more helpful.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely retreat with pool

Our family enjoyed our time here immensely. The house was characterful and the pool was perfect for refreshing in after visiting beautiful local towns.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We had a very pleasant stay at Giancone Puglia Estate. The house is fantastic, very well equipped and provided enough space to host a big group of 5 adults and 2 children. The multiple terraces, the beautiful garden and pool area offer many options to sit down, relax and eat. The house is well located and lots of nice places are easily reached by car. The hosts and the housekeepers were amazing and communication was easy: they provided a great variety of recommendations and information. We felt very welcomed and well supported during our stay. We can definitely recommend the chef, amazing food! We highly recommend this estate for a stay in Puglia. Thanks a lot.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Il posto giusto per vacanze da sogno

La posizone é ottima per esplorare le bellezze della Valle d'Itria, ma anche per concedersi qualche trasferta al mare. La proprietà é gestita in loco da persone molto cordiali e disponibili che ci hanno dato molti consiglinutili, ed il proprietario stesso é sempre un punto di riferimento anche a distanza. Siamo stati accolti da un caloroso benvenuto e ci siamo subito sentiti "a casa"! La proprietà è molto bella e gli spazi sono piacevoli, da segnalare solamente le dimensioni di una delle camere particolarmente contenute e l'aria condizionata non disponibile in tutte le aree della casa, ma ventilatori a disposizione. L'area della piscina ed il giardino sono la cornice perfetta per collezionare momenti e ricordi meravigliosi. L'acqua nella cisterna viene controllata e rifornita. Nel complesso la valutazione è molto buona, consiglio il soggiorno in questo paradiso!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Un luogo magico

Una villa molto accogliente e ben organizzata., perfetta. in una posizione strategica per visitare i più interessanti luoghi della Puglia.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2020
Dear Alessandro & friends, We are delighted you enjoyed your three weeks at our place. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future in Valle d'Itria. All our best, Alex & Claren
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Soggiorno PERFETTO

Mi ero innamorata della valle d’Itria lo scorso anno e ho deciso di tornare con mio marito e degli amici e la nostra vacanza nella splendida villa di Alex è stata perfetta! La casa è curata nei minimi particolari, elegante e sobria, gli spazi all’aperto, il parco, la piscina meravigliosi. Sono innamorata di Martina Franca, Ceglie, locorotondo, posti vicinissimi da raggiungere. Grazie ad Alex e ai manager che gestiscono la sua casa. Torneremo! Flavia
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2020
Dear Flavia & friends,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic

We were 8 friends staying in the house for one week beginning of July. This is a very nice house with a lot of seating areas outside, nice kitchen and of course the nice pool which is big enough for daily exercise. We did a few trips to the west coast and Ostuni which is beautiful but we all agreed the house was the best part of the trip. Good to know is there are no taxis or Uber around so you definitely need to rent your own car, you can also get help with shuttle when going for dinner nearby (this was quite expensive but works if you’re a big group). The restaurants we were recommended inside Martina Franca were great (specially the pizza) and we also found a good big grocery store with Italien speciality’s. Please note all stores and most restaurants are closed between 2-5pm. Everyone managing the property and the owners were super friendly and helpful in every way. Overall we had a great stay and we very much recommend this to everyone who is interested in exploring Puglia. Ciao!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Villa Sophia Helena in Valle d'Itria

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Claren, Alex and Sophia.
Claren is an executive in the fashion industry.
Alex is a publisher.
We have lived in many different countries and have now settled in Puglia's Golden Triangle (Valle d'Itria / Alto Salento).

Why they chose this property

The extensive rolling grounds (2 hectares) and the private pool setting allows you to be together with friends and family or to seclude yourself in a far away corner of the property. Share a meal on any of the many terraces, pergola covered patios or poolside. Should you want to rest in the afternoon in the main house, those enjoying the pool will not disturb your peace. Enjoy an early morning walk amidst pomegranate, quince, fig, apricot, almond, cacchi and olive trees.

What makes this property unique

The comfort and feel of an old country house, surrounded by mediterranean vegetation and a beautiful swimming pool.

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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