What a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the laid-back Apulian lifestyle. Our week-long stay at the trulli started with an afternoon sitting in the back gardens watching far off thunderstorms roll over the olive groves, and enjoying a roaring fire set between cozy reading nooks. The rest of the week was just as charming. There were only two of us and we enjoyed having the space, but the property would be well suited for several couples or a family. The pool was in excellent repair and we used it daily (and at night, itâs lovely lit up). The kitchen was small but well equipped, perfect for one cook. The bed was very firm, not my preference but comfortable all the same. The bathroom was simple and fine. There was a slightly damp smell in the building, it had rained a lot before we arrived. It didnât bother us, we had the windows open, but someone with allergies might have minded. Remember to add soap and shampoo to your packing list. WiFi was very good and reached out to the pool, we couldnât find any English channels on the TV but didnât miss it. We made good use of the outdoor barbecue pit set beneath an old olive tree, just because we could. The mosquitos were bad, but we had spray, and wine.
As far as location, the trulli is tucked into a flat, rural-feeling neighbourhood of acreage properties, very quiet but for a neighbourâs dog. It's perfectly situated for day trips to Puglia's highlights. Ceglie Messapica is a sleepy stunner of a town worth exploring for foodies, just about a 10 minutes drive away, full of restaurants from family style to trendy cafes to Michelin starred, and Ostuni has a Saturday market, a fishmonger, and a well stocked supermarket where we picked up lots of local product. Sabrina was great, very attentive and accessible, and Patrizia was also good to deal with throughout the booking process. Highly recommended.