Right on the beach. Indoor/outdoor summer living designed to step off the world. Private access directly onto the sandy cove beach and sea, and fabulous beach/sea views from secluded rear grounds and roof terraces to award winning 'blue bandiera’ white sands and clean clear Adriatic. Arrive, kick off your shoes and go nowhere (unless you choose to tour fabulous Puglia). for those who seek real chill out, enjoy (without driving) direct beach access and all your own facilities at hand beachside; showers, bbq, shaded dining, loungers, private secure parking in your own stunning garden grounds.

Fully renovated luxury kitchen with all new appliances (2022) , drench showering in luxury bathroom, outdoor showering in "Maldives style showroom". BBQ's & Firepit table for lazy shaded lunches and al fresco dining beachside.

Two bedrooms and a sofa bed sleep 6, and with cot for baby/toddler.

At sunset take your cocktails to the roof terrace; comfort seating, BBQ and lazy lounging. Or watch the slowmo world go by from the terraces in front of the villa surrounded by tropical gardens.

With its own microclimate enjoying maximum sunshine and cooling sea breezes, it's a magical little villa set in simply the best location in the lovely little village of Costa Merlata, with its own large enclosed grounds for privacy and safety. All within easy distance of Ostuni 'The White City", the olive groves, the villages on the coast and all historic Puglia has to offer only a short drive inland.


Looking forward to welcoming you and happy to discuss any travel/stay arrangements in advance. I'm an experienced traveller, offering best of local knowledge. Tell me a little about what you are looking for from your holiday and I'm happy to provide any information that I can. I'm a writer and artist who chose this magical location to step off the world. It's available to rent for a few weeks each year. We're supported by my lovely housekeeper and gardener who will prepare the villa for you and meet and greet you on arrival.

Costa Merlata is village of individual privately owned villas, located right on the coast of beautiful award winning beaches. Choosing the beach house gives you your own private access from your private terrace to the best of those beaches.

A short direct drive through olive groves is Ostuni 'The White City'. Both casual and fine dining available - choose from a fabulous selection Masseria, Osteria, Trattoria and Ristorante on the coast and inland. Or shop for locally caught seafood, locally grown fruit and vegetables and locally produced oils and wines and BBQ or gather around the fire pit table in the beach house grounds a few step off the beach and create your own magic.

Hire a boat or bikes nearby in Villanova. Historic Lecce, Alberobello, Matera, all within an hour or two
drive.

Particular area of interest please ask. Amusing children, try nearby Fasano Zoo Safari or waterparks.

However with the beautiful natural beach and clean sea at the foot of the terrace steps, you'll be tempted just to kick your shoes off and relax.