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

Unfold into relaxation amidst ancient stone arches & wood-burning pizza oven at this unique retreat where tranquility meets scenic vistas.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6115 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

TrulliRoccia - "Soul of Puglia"

OUR POOL will open early in 2025 (April vs May)


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 transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • 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
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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, IT074012C200052710

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 GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport 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 area

Map
Ostuni / Brindisi, Puglia

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
  • Pilone Beach - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Ostuni Station - 21 min drive
  • Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale) - 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?

Checkout 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 miles (10 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sarah r.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Cédric V.

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

Larry N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Renata C.

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

8/10 Good

Chuck M.

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

Paul B.

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

Neil M.

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

Margaret B.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sam Lock

A lovely renovation, full of character
The property is beautifully presented and tucked away down a country track. Very tranquil and peaceful with plenty to visit nearby.

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Suzanne K.

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

Conrad W.

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

6/10 Okay

david s.

Overpriced
Nice property but… pics online are almost 10 yrs old, and currently it is different. The swimming pool is not maintained properly same for interior such as bathroom. And a clog in the drain and asked 3 times - Neil came and did what he could but I gave up and ended up taking shower in a different bathroom. Air con is outdated and very noisy, lack of maintenance overall a bit sad for the price definitively.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ti G.

Beautiful House and beautiful location
Everything was fine. Hazel, who guided us to the house, is the most nicest person. We had no issues at all. House and location is awesome. We are definitely coming back
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

lew w.

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

Annick R., België

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful holidays in an enchanting trulli
We went to TrulliRoccia last year and we chose to come back a second time in this amazing place because it is really unique! It has a special atmosphere. There are all the comforts that a family needs; you can see great care in every detail. Glenn and Steve did a really good job! The time spent there was simply the best we could imagine. The swimming-pool is great and we loved to swam after dinner... Thank you Glenn and Annie! Hope to come back for the third time!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

helen f.

Perfect stylish and peaceful retreat
A gorgeous characterful place, in a great location, kitted out with pretty much everything you could need for a stress-free holiday. Definitely the right choice. Communication with the owners was great, as was their woman on the ground, Annie, who couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. Perfect distance from the beautiful towns of Ostuni, Locorotondo and Cisternino - each stunning and great for a day trip or an evening out. Stylishly decorated, with a happy peaceful vibe and very private. All in all a great time. Thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Enchanting
The Trulli Roccia has been tastefully restored and stylishly finished, retaining many of its original features and sits in a large secluded area full of Almond, Olive and cacti trees. the property inside is very spacious allowing the five of us our own individual space provided by the 3 bed, 3 en suites,kitchen, dining room and two lounges, Our hosts Steve and Glen made us feel most welcome and recommended some great towns and restaurants which we visited. we are looking forward to our next visit here when the swimming pool will be in place,
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eileen D., Ardmore

unique and genuine
This trullo is exactly as depicted on the website only cozier and more welcoming that I expected. I fell in love with Puglia and staying in this unique and charming environment added greatly to the experience. Glenn and Steve have thought of everything. We were welcomed and cared for throughout our stay. When we mentioned that a full length mirror would be a nice addition, it appeared the next day! I would highly recommend this trullo, I can't wait to return. Eileen from PA, USA

10/10 Excellent

Manuela K., Germany, Munich

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

Jane H.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

A Most Perfect Wedding.......The Roccia Way
My wife and I (still getting used to that phrase) have been lucky enough to stay at Trulli Roccia on a previous occasion. It was on this occasion that we hatched our wedding plans with Puglia and Roccia pivotal in our celebrations. Glenn and Steve could not have been happier to allow us to use Roccia for our reception/fiesta. They also shared their local knowledge throughout the build up that proved invaluable. We were married in Martina Franca and headed back to Roccia with 40+ guests in the evening for what turned out to be the most perfect reception we could have wished for. Our guests were completely blown away by the uniqueness of our reception venue. Roccia is 5 star experience which was at the heart of our 5 star wedding.....We are eternally grateful for the memories provided that will never fade. We will be back!!

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

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