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'Soul of Puglia' - A Rural Gem 3BR/3BA, A/C, WiFi, Hilltop w/ POOL & Views

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Fireplace, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61238 sq ft

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Ostuni / Brindisi, Puglia
  • Popular LocationMuseum of Preclassical Civilizations of Southern Murgia Hills14 min drive
  • Popular LocationOstuni Cathedral14 min drive
  • Popular LocationPiazza della Liberta15 min drive
  • AirportBrindisi (BDS-Papola Casale)44 min drive

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'Soul of Puglia' - A Rural Gem 3BR/3BA, A/C, WiFi, Hilltop w/ POOL & Views

TrulliRoccia - "Soul of Puglia"
OUR POOL is OPEN (April 2024) | 2025 Rates & Dates are available for booking


3 bedrooms, 3 ensuite bathrooms. Magnificent private pool for your exclusive use. Air-conditioning throughout.

PRIVATE 10m x 5m IN-GROUND POOL for your exclusive use. EARLY POOL OPENING in 2024 (April vs May). Pool is OPEN throughout OCTOBER.

Wood-burning Pizza Oven

TrulliRoccia is a rare, romantic and sympathetically restored trulli that has the ‘Soul of Puglia’ running throughout every cone and rock of its ancient construction. It will embrace you and captivate your heart from the moment you make your final approach to the property and step through the door.

Rare, because this well-appointed trulli has been sensitively restored to include three (3) ensuite bathrooms for each of the three (3) generously sized bedrooms, along with two sitting rooms/lounges, dining room and kitchen, should you choose to dine in. Air-conditioning throughout.

Total interior is 115 square meters / 1000 square feet. A plethora of original features – such as numerous 'niche', stone arches, working fireplace. alcoves and a wood-burning pizza oven, etc – will unfold as you settle in to a very special stay at TrulliRoccia.

As the Puglian lifestyle is centred around ‘outdoor living’, the property has a walled and outside shaded dining area (in addition to inside dining for six). And plenty of additional stone terracing for basking in the sun. There is a poolside shaded pergola and yet another poolside dining area, also for six (6)

As Sandy, one of our recent guests has written:

"We first visited Trulli Roccia last year in Spring .. then again in Summer ... .Our first experience was a holiday and then fell in love with it so much that we returned for our honeymoon a couple of months later .

It is an absolute haven and as I write this I can remember the tranquility ...the early morning swims in the most perfect of pools whilst the most beautuful butterflies I have ever seen flew around the many stunning flowers in the garden and grounds"

Set in nearly one hectare (2 acres) on a hilltop with stunning vistas, TrulliRoccia will wrap you up in the ‘Soul of Puglia’ and envelope your mood. Its idyllic setting will challenge your senses -- vistas, birdsong, olive and fruit trees. You will be surrounded by countryside and magnificent views pocked by distant trulli cones poking through the olive groves and majestic hilltop masseria – providing maximum tranquility, serenity and relaxation for you and your family or travel companions. . ., making it oh so easy to leave the world behind.

Still, you will be ideally located for convenient access (10-15 min by car) to the beautiful Puglian hilltop towns of Ostuni, Cisternino, Martina Franca and Ceglie Messapica . . . each with its own unique character – and type of mozzarella! Ostuni's beaches are only minutes drive away.

Further afield, excursions to UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Alberobello (35 min) and Matera – a ‘must’ in our opinion – (1 hr 45 min), as well as the beautiful baroque city of Lecce (1hr 20 min) or Otranto (1 hour 45min) or Gallipoli (1 hour 30 min)

Kitchen has all modern amenities, including dishwasher.
Separate dining room with seating for six (6)

Shaded outdoor veranda for al fresco dining. Shaded poolside pergola. And poolside dining area in addition.

WIFI, iPod docking station, kettle, toaster, microwave, iron, ironing board

Utilities: central heating, dishwasher, laundry washer, 2x fridges/freezers, 4-ring stove, coffee makers, kettle. All kitchenware.

Recent guest Angela, from the USA, writes in her review:

"Would you like to try something so incredibly different while visiting the Puglia region of Italy? Then TrulliRoccia is the place to stay. Location was perfect to take daily trips to surrounding towns. We really had no idea what to expect. After looking at the photos, we knew it would be beautiful and unique. But once you step through the front door, it brought everything to life. TrulliRoccia was spotless and as well appointed as a home can be."

We encourage you to please read through our guest reviews for more information. Thank you.

Rooms:

Master Bedroom (double) w/ensuite bathroom

Bedroom Two: Double (which can be made to two singles) w/ ensuite bathroom

Bedroom Three: Double w/ ensuite bathroom

Two lounges / living areas, one with additional ‘chillout’ alcove

Kitchen with separate Dining Room

Dining Room with comfortable seating for six (6)

Shaded outdoor dining area – with seating for six (6)

Separately outside, there is a BBQ and working wood burning pizza oven

Shaded poolside pergola.

Poolside dining area with table and seating for six (6)

Sun loungers X6

Linens and Towels provided.

How to get there and travel times::: Bari Airport: 1 hour 10 minutes.

Brindisi Airport: 40 minutes.

Ostuni beaches: 25 minutes.

Lecce: 1 hour 20 minutes

Matera: 1 hour 30 mintues

(SEE BELOW FOR AIRLINES SERVICING BARI or BRINDISI)

Puglia - Surrounding Countryside: Our trulli is ideally situated for easy exploration of Puglia, its countryside / the Valle d'Itria and beautiful towns / villages of Ostuni, Martina Franca, Cisternino, Ceglie, Locorotondo --- many of which you can see from our hilltop position. The World UNESCO site of Alberobello is only a 15 km drive through the rolling countryside of the Apulian hills.

Beaches: there are plenty of beaches and beachcombing to discover in the area, from unspoilt white sand stretches to secluded coves; with or without facilities ie beach bars, beach clubs. Here's a sampling: Torre Canne, Torre Guaceto, Villanova, Torre Pozella, Costa Merlata, Pilone, Boscoe Verde.
Further afield, the beautiful baroque city of Lecce or the hauntingly beautiful Matera is 1.5 hours drive and make for scenic and enjoyable day trips, exploring their well-preserved architecture and many art galleries and cafe's.

Bari and/or Brindisi airports are served by most airlines. Please check websites for up-to-date schedules:

** NEW in 2020: DUBLIN/BRINDISI non-stop with Aer Lingus on Tues and Sat **

UK: RyanAir, EasyJet, British Airways, Lufthansa, Alitalia (from London). Ryanair direct from Manchester & Liverpool. EasyJet LGW to Brindisi. AirBerlin from LGW AirBerlin (Spring/Summer only). From LondonCity, Alitalia (connecting Rome or Milan).

IRELAND: AerLingus to Brindisi. Ryanair to Bari

GER: RyanAir or AirBerlin (from Dusseldorf, Koln, Nuremburg, Munich or Frankfurt Hahn). Lufthansa or Air Dolomti from Munich. Eurowings from Hamburg

AUS: Eurowings (Vienna to Bari)

SWITZ: Helvetic (from Zurich or Bern), Easyjet (Geneva), AirBerlin (Zurich)

FRANCE: Ryanair (Paris Beauvais & Bourdeaux) Volotea (Marseille)

NORTH AMERICA (one-stop service to Bari):

New York: AirBerlin, Lufthansa (via Munich), Alitalia (via Rome)

Boston: Lufthansa (via Munich), Alitalia (via Rome)

Chicago: Alitalia (via Rome), AirBerlin (via Berlin)

Los Angeles: Alitalia (via Rome), Lufthansa (via Munich)

NL: RyanAir (from The Netherlands / Eindhoven).

BEL: RyanAir, Jetairfly (from Brussels).

ESP: RyanAir (Madrid, Barcelona, Seville)

DEN: Ryanair (Billund)

SWE: RyanAir (Stockholm)

HUN: WizzAir (Budapest)

POL: WizzAir (Warsaw)



Toronto: Alitalia (via Rome), Lufthansa (via Munich)

Property manager

Steve & Glenn

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Polish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outdoors ONLY

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Golf on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,238 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: NO PETS PERMITTED

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Baby travel cot available upon request

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number BR07401291000016291

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

Property is also known as

soul Puglia' Rural Gem 3br/3ba Hilltop Trulli House
soul Puglia' Rural Gem 3br/3ba Hilltop Trulli w/ Pool & Views
soul Puglia' Rural Gem 3br/3ba Hilltop Trulli House
soul Puglia' Rural Gem 3br/3ba Hilltop Trulli w/ Pool & Views

About the neighborhood

Ostuni

Located in Ostuni, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. L'Ulivo Che Canta and Museum of Preclassical Civilizations of Southern Murgia Hills are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Castle of Ceglie Messapica and Ducal Castle. Traveling with kids? Consider Pomona Gardens Botanical Conservatory, or check out an event or a game at EuroSport Casalini 2001. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Museum of Preclassical Civilizations of Southern Murgia Hills - 14 min drive
  • Ostuni Cathedral - 14 min drive
  • Piazza della Liberta - 15 min drive
  • Archaeological and Natural Park of Santa Maria di Agnano - 18 min drive
  • Rosa Marina Beach - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Ostuni Station - 21 min drive
  • Papola Casale Airport (BDS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Osteria da Giuseppe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Movida Cafè - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Arrosteria Borgo Antico - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cibus - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Il Brillo Parlante - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 'Soul of Puglia' - A Rural Gem 3BR/3BA, A/C, WiFi, Hilltop w/ POOL & Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 'Soul of Puglia' - A Rural Gem 3BR/3BA, A/C, WiFi, Hilltop w/ POOL & Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Soul of Puglia' - A Rural Gem 3BR/3BA, A/C, WiFi, Hilltop w/ POOL & Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Soul of Puglia' - A Rural Gem 3BR/3BA, A/C, WiFi, Hilltop w/ POOL & Views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Soul of Puglia' - A Rural Gem 3BR/3BA, A/C, WiFi, Hilltop w/ POOL & Views located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Piazza Vecchia, Castle of Ceglie Messapica, and Ducal Castle. Church of Santa Maria Assunta and Emilio Notte Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely charming villa
A beautiful Trullo with great charm and in a central location for the best destinations in Puglia. It has everything you need and is very comfortable for up to 6 people. Neil helped us find the Trullo as it is a little off the track!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trulli
Lovely, interesting, a bit awkward as all trullis must be, beautifully decorated and well supplied with all we needed. Hosts are responsive and their helper Neil was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Chuck M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Staying in a Trullo
We had a great stay, the place was charming and had a nice place for outdoor sitting when the weather was warm. The only drawback was it was very difficult to get to and from
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
Great place, particularly in summer months, with a great pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trulli amazing
We had an amazing stay. The trulli house was great and we loved making use of the pizza oven. Thank goodness for Hazel - we would not have found it without her. Well placed for travelling around up to 1 hour away.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renata C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Trullo
We loved our stay at the Soul of Puglia. Beautiful views, comfortable bedrooms, plenty of areas for entertaining and an amazing swimming pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Conrad W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic Trullo
A perfect place to relax, unwind and enjoy the peace and quiet of the surrounding countryside with views looking across to Ostuni. To have so much privacy and space with figs, plums and prickly pears to pick and eat every day whilst staying in the most well appointed Trullo. Great pizza oven and large pool with outdoor areas to enjoy. Such a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay
We had a wonderful and relaxed week here, enjoying the outdoor space but also the cool interiors too! The property is very well maintained and designed… and is just as it looks online. The track to the house is bumpy so a decent car is advised!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa in the heart of Puglia
We were fortunate to stay in a lovely 3 bedroom en suite villa with AC and a large pool in a gorgeous setting. We were in fact quite spoiled and will return again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice Trullo in a countryside setting
It sets in a beautiful countryside setting with an excellent outside patio & pool area. The hilltop setting makes for excellent views, especially after dark from the pool area. Due to being there mid-June & being in the countryside come prepared with your mosquito repellent. The kitchen is very equipped, as we did most of our meals at the villa we enjoyed it, plus the extra refrigerator is a great plus and we had a great pizza feast one night with the pizza oven. We enjoyed the peace & quiet of being out in the countryside, however it does make for a bit of a drive to get out and sightsee. We took advantage of the nice train station in Ostuni to cut down on the driving for some of our day trips to Leece, Bari, Monopoli and my wife's favorite Polignano a Mare. One thing we didn't catch when we booked, is there is no TVs so bring your tablets...there is good wifi. We did have one issue with the whole-house air-conditioning that required a follow-up contact & a few days to get resolved, however once it was working - it worked well.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

lew w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific Trullo Experiene
It's just as you see in the pictures. The trullo(i)- it's really three trullos- is clean, well-appointed and has a stunning outside area. The management, including the owner- a very friendly and accommodating Glenn and the house manager, Hazel, is very professional, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

jacek E M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dream place
Amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property, in a quiet rural location!
We have absolutely loved staying at this property, the trulli looks even better in person. Inside there were 3 large living spaces, plenty of room for six people. As well as three good sized double bedrooms each accompanied by an on suite. The trulli had everything that we needed inside as well as outside. The pagoda by the pool was especially useful and good comfy when you needed a bit of shade. The swimming pool was large and beautiful, it was surrounded by 6 sunlougers each with with overhead canopies. The town ostuni was picturesque and roughly a 25 minute drive into the centre, we enjoyed eating there most nights. With many different recommendations from the owners and Hazel. Hazel who greeted us on arrival has been amazing and very helpful answering any questions that we had as well as Steve and Glen. Thank you for such a lovely stay, would love to come back!!❤️❤️
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
dream in Puglia
A perfect getaway in the middle of nature. Everything was just perfect. We loved the house, the pool, the garden... and it's not far from the sea and nice towns.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annick R., België

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect. Just perfect.
This is a super well equipped trullo with a massive pool and plenty of relaxing areas full of shade. Tasteful decoration with eye for detail. Annie,our lovely contact person was extremely helpful, answering all our questions. In one word: a heavenly spot on earth. Do not hesitate to book!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Trulli
What a wonderful stay at TrulliRoccia. Such a beautiful house and lovely places to visit all within easy reach. Thank you also to the lovely hosts who were so accommodating, helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cédric V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
The propriety is well equipped, the chek-in and the assistance when needed was easy to get. Overall the propriety is really nice, the Trulli is clearly well preserved and the ambiance is special. We had an excellent time! (Only thing is the road to get there that is bumpy but it's not that long.)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Anlage
Sehr schön eingerichteter Trullo in traumhafter Anlage
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuela K., Germany, Munich

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Trullo surrounded by Olive trees
We loved the quiet location in the countryside a lot. To live in a Trullo was a fantastic unique experience although it took a while to not hit our heads. The pool and outside area invite to enjoy and relax and are lovingly designed. We were very pleased about the fig trees we benefited during our stay in August. Hazel helped us to access the Trullo which is a challenge due to the narrow and bumpy off-road for roughly one kilometer which we had to master with our own car (SUV). Supermarkets are reachable after a ten minutes drive. We used the bigger Carefour market (20 minutes) at the entrance of Ostuni due to the selection. The cleaning team could have done a better job but Hazel took care immediately - thank you. Overall it was a great stay and we can strongly recommend the Trullo.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay in trulli
We had such an amazing time. The road to the truli was a bit bumpy. 10/15 min drive to Ostuni and grocery store. We would love to come back another time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trulli mit herrlichem Garten in toller Lage
Wer einen Trulli abseits von Hektik und Trubel in der Natur sucht ist hier genau richtig! Der Trulli verfügt über einen tollen Außenbereich mit richtigem Schwimmpool! Die Küche ist gut ausgestattet und lädt zum Kochen ein. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnifique séjour dans les Pouilles
Nous avons eu des vacances extraordinaires grâce à la magnifique situation du trullo. Lieux décorés avec goût. Piscine et jardins de toute beauté. À proximité de lieux cités comme Patrimoine de l’Unesco. Un séjour inoubliable. Merci à Glen, Scott pour les magnifiques lieux et Hazel pour les bons services les petits détails qui en font un séjour exceptionnel.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Rosalie F.

Séjour dans les Pouilles
Magnifique demeure. Très bonne communication avec les propriétaires et gérants.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petra V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fijn verblijf!
Supermooie woning en locatie alleen jammer dat de weg er naar toe (laatste kilometer) er heel slecht bij ligt. Gastvrouw was top!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beate H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Lage
Wir haben Garten, Trullo und Pool sehr genossen. Wunderbar abgelegen!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022