Self-catered holiday home in Puglia, Italy, near beaches
Self-catered holiday home in Puglia, Italy, near beaches
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Overview
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
6 guests
Minimum stay varies
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House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Bathrooms
3 Full baths
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Reviews (16)
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Didier M.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
Pleasant city with quality services.
Pleasant city with quality services.
Written 22 June 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Maurizio V.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
A very comfortable property in the heart of old Ga...
A very comfortable property in the heart of old Galatina. Nothing negative to say, I would stay here again!
Written 27 September 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Braden T.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
The house is tucked down a tiny side street that l...
The house is tucked down a tiny side street that leads to what looks like an abandoned square, but this is part of the charm. It’s not abandoned. Far from it. The directions provided by Jon were perfect and we found the home with ease, driving down streets that we thought we couldn’t possibly fit our car, but we did.
This is a beautiful house. Like others have said, the photos do not do it justice. We have stayed in many vacation rentals and I would have to say that the kitchen in this house was outstanding. Never have we been in a better equipped kitchen! You could cook elaborate meals and entertain friends and family very easily if you wanted to.
The three bedrooms were spacious and very comfortable. The smallest bedroom does not have air conditioning, although does have a fan, but that could be an issue for some. The other two bedrooms have AC keeping the rooms wonderfully cool. There is no AC on the main floor, but the thick walls keep the home cool and opening the french door off the kitchen helps generate a nice breeze.
There are a number of stairs in this property, a set that lead to the bedrooms and another steep set leading to the roof top terrace - not a negative, but if mobility issues are a concern, this property is probably not for you.
The town of Galatina is a quaint small town that seems off the main tourist track, but is located in the centre of Puglia providing easy access to beaches and towns on either side of the heel of the Italian boot.
Written 11 July 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Christian F.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
This jewel of a house has everything to fall in lo...
This jewel of a house has everything to fall in love with: a secret garden, a roof terrace overlooking historic Galatina, a perfectly equipped kitchen and three wonderfully comfortable and spacious bedrooms. You find yourselves in the centre of Puglia with almost equal distance to the Adriatic and Ionian coasts with lots to do, all of which was summarised by the always helpful hosts in a brilliant brochure. We truly recommend il giardino secreto and ideally you want to stay all year round.... Huge thanks for the memorable stay.
Written 26 August 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Sara K.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
This place is magical. Jon & Rebecca’s home is eve...
This place is magical. Jon & Rebecca’s home is everything you could wish for! It’s a beautiful romantic home with cathedral ceilings and all the modern updates even though it’s in the oldest part of Galentina, tucked away on a tiny dead end street. It’s a wonderful central location to visit all of Puglia. They have a large beautiful garden and a roof deck that are magical. The bed is the most comfortable we’ve slept in. We only wish we could enjoy this with another couple, it’s so grand! Thank you!
Written 11 September 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
jackie S.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
Everything went very smoothly, communication was o...
Everything went very smoothly, communication was outstanding, and the house is absolutely wonderful, very elegant, authentic and super cool.as is the area, easy to do day trips to the west and east.
I highly recommend this property, and will be telling all my friends about it.
With grateful thanks for everything, you have such a gem in this place.
Written 26 July 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Michael J.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
Jon and Rebecca, with the local support of Cristia...
Jon and Rebecca, with the local support of Cristiano, as well as our wonderful neighbors, made renting this property a breeze. Beautiful outdoor backyard space (secret garden), quiet, spacious rooms, well equipped kitchen, and a cool rooftop deck space, made this a perfect retreat for 3 couples. Nice TV, with a great DVD selection worked well on a couple of rainy days we had (our stay was for 2 weeks). Highlights for us included: a goat cheese maker tour/ farm lunch at Mariangela’s farm (arranged through Cristiano), a wine tour/tasting at the local Santi Dimitri winery, beautiful Lecce in the evening (wine tasting, super restaurants), the trip up the east coast from Santa Maria di Leuca to Otranto, and the trip through Santa Catarina to Porto Cesareo, with gorgeous walks along the coast in the park of Porto Selvaggio. With a little effort, you can find some amazing little shops in the old town of Galatina. For example, we loved Horme on via Lillo where we found lovely handcrafted jewellery that incorporated local materials. All in all, a truly wonderful stay!
Written 15 May 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Margaret L.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
A perfect place to share with family and friends. ...
A perfect place to share with family and friends. Spotlessly clean, everything one needs. A delightful garden for long breakfast and lunches. Thank you Jon and Rebecca
Written 27 April 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
adrian w.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
This beautifully-renovated, well-equipped and comf...
This beautifully-renovated, well-equipped and comfortable house, with its large roof terrace to enjoy the sun and its unique orchard garden for shade and calm, is not only a most pleasing place to spend time, but also the perfect base for exploring the historic towns, the countryside, and the coastline of this still largely unspoiled region of Italy. We loved it!
Written 30 September 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Jan C.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
Secret garden property is beautifully appointed, c...
Secret garden property is beautifully appointed, comfortable and filled with everything one could need. Jon’s helpful packet of information in the property and things to do and enjoy was most welcome since it was our first visit to Puglia. Suggestions for restaurants were spot on- we had amazing meals. Cristiano was very helpful introducing us to the property and offering suggestions. The town is charming and surrounding area well worth exploring. Weather was amazing- quite warm. I highly recommend this spot!!
Written 21 September 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
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What this rental offers
Wi-fi and internet
- Wi-fi
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- Countryside area
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Television
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- Internet access
- Air conditioning
Kitchen and dining
- Cooker
- Grill
- Refrigerator
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
Things to do
- Fishing spots available
Bathroom and laundry
- Washer
- Towels provided
Outdoor amenities
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Patio
Location info
- Kid friendly
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Map
Getting there
Palese Airport
158.9 km
Papola Casale Airport
57.3 km
Restaurants
La Focacceria degli Orsini
2 min
Corte del Fuoco Ristorante
3 min
Il Fienile
2 min
Pasticceria Andrea Ascalone
3 min
Attractions
Basilica di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria
2 min • Churches & Cathedrals
Chiesa Madre dei Santi Pietro e Paolo
3 min • Churches & Cathedrals
Pasticceria Ascalone
3 min • Speciality & Gift Shops
Chiesa di San Paolo
2 min • Churches & Cathedrals
Activities nearby
Fishing spots available
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 4 pm • Check out by 10 am
Cancellation policy
Tourist Licence Number
LE07502991000028958
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