Our hosts David and Francesco were very warm and welcoming, and made it easy to settle in quickly. Any small snags were sorted out immediately, as they live next door to the property. The trullo is stylishly presented with a charming mixture of comfortable modern design and rustic antiques, all set in a pretty garden in an olive grove. The salt water swimming pool is truly wonderful, and meticulously maintained. The trullo is in a peaceful location surrounded by a number of similar former farms and holiday properties. The nearest shops, markets and restaurants are in Ostuni, about 15 minutes drive away. The town has a historic walled centre set on the hilltop, full of character with pretty twisty lanes, baroque churches and public squares with small restaurants and shops. It can be "touristy" but look a little harder and there are side streets and hidden corners where you can eat delicious and reasonably priced local food and wine. The town is very typical of many others in the region - Martina Franca, Locorotondo, Cisternina, Lecce and many others, all within an hour or two's drive. The nearest Adriatic coast is only 30 minutes away. The beaches are small and crowded, but there are good seafood restaurants.
Overall, we loved our holiday in Puglia, and Trullo della Scrittice was a charming, comfortable and peaceful base for our daily expeditions out to explore the region, and then home to relax by the pool afterwards. Well done and thank you David and Francesco!