Large trullo/ villa, with private 10x4 m pool, in olive grove 2km from town

We have just returned from our two week holiday at this authentic Trullo and villa. We were greeted by Roberta who showed us around the property. She was also just a phone call away if needed. When we ran out of gas in the kitchen Roberta was straight round with a replacement bottle. The property has everything you need for your holiday. Jo even supplies beach/pool towels and cool bags for days out. There are two well stocked kitchens and two bathrooms. The property is situated on a large plot with mature shrubs, olive fig pine and almond trees. The back veranda was a great place to eat and sit in the evening listening to scips and long earned owls. The large pool was fantastic after a day touring. It is surounded by lovely flowers which attracted a large amount of butterflies. The outdoor furniture is of good quality. The was always somewhere to sit in the sun or shade at all times of the day. There is a well stocked supermarket just a few minutes drive away. The wonderfull town of Ceglie is just a few miles, where the are some fabulous places to eat and wander through the alleys. The property is well situated to visit all the lovely towns of the Itria valley, they are only 20- 40 minutes drive. The beaches can be reached in 20 minutes, Matera is only 1.5hrs drive. If you should see the maintenance and cleaning people they were pleasant and courteous. I would not hesitate to recommend this property if you are looking to book your holiday in this region of Puglia.

Great experience aided by good weather and hats car was essential

We had a fantastic time at Trullo di Giovanna. The property is incredible and beautifully cared for - fig and olive trees and a gorgeous pool. We stayed in a warm July so couldn't get enough of it! House had everything we needed for a family of 2 parents with 2 teenagers - roomy and comfortable. Ceglie Messapica is a jewel of a town - the food is incredible and a lot less touristy than Ostuni (which is super close as well an gorgeous). Host was wonderful and we felt very taken care of. Highly recommended and would happily rebook for a future trip to Puglia (which i can't wait for!).

We enjoyed the stay in Ceglie Messapica very much. The trullo as well as the wide property were mostly inviting. The equipment very satisfying, terrace shady and nice. The pool very big, clean and beautifully laid out. Being situated centrally we could go on many excursions in the surroundings. We can recommend the vacation without restrictions!

Our stay was uncomfortable, little thought for guests- not value for money, and sadly we counted the days until we could leave the property. 1. Property described as spacious sleeping 6-8 (with a premium for larger groups) but only included space and furniture for 4 not our group of 6 2. Air conditioning only in two rooms and not in one bedroom and main living area 3. The neighbours dog wandering onto the property and scared the children 4. The outdoor floor of the property is extremely sharp and uncomfortable over pine needles– even the walk to the pool – despite the path 5. Some broken furniture (shade on sun loungers), dining chair, umbrella stand and 2 doors scraping on the floor were difficult and noisy to open 6. Pool towels were provided, but these were extremely old. Sheets felt like they were left over from family use not purchased for fee paying guests 7. At 6.30am, the gardener visited without warning from the host when the children were outside, this was for us a safeguarding issue for us particularly in such a remote location. The host was responsive and provided new pillows (replacing small cushions stuffed into pillow cases) and a new poolside umbrella limited shade by the pool. The figs on the property were lovely, the pool is large and clean, the remoteness and quiet was positive and it was good to be in a Trullo. Overall our 9 day stay was an unpleasant experience for us, which somewhat ruined our stay.

We had a really enjoyable stay in the trullo. The property is traditional, but spacious & well equipped. The swimming pool was perfect in the 30C heat. Ceglie Messapica is just a 5 minute drive away & well worth a visit. The only thing I would suggest to improve would be a larger patio table, & more outdoor chairs. The patio was perfect for al fresco dining.

This property looked really cool in the listing but it wasn’t for us. The Trullo is more like glamping and very remote. Not walking distance to the town and 35-45 minutes to the beach. The yellow well water for showers smelled like sulfur and the kitchen has a concerning propane gas smell. No hot water on first day because no instructions on how to turn on water heaters. The ACs have been capped so didn’t get cooler than 24 which was hot. The check in was tough because we got lost and the property manager had to leave. Then on checkout (we left a day early because of the issues but paid for entire stay) the manager was very thorough to examine every little thing including trash cans were emptied and asked if we broke a plastic trash can that had the lid removed (we didn’t). The highlights: the owner Joanna was very responsive to emails and nice; wild cats and dogs that visit for food; and little tiny hummingbirds. Overall tho the negatives outweighed the positives for us.

We had such a lovely time. Let's start with the kids. To them, the pool was everything. Luckily it was lovely. The check-in was smooth, with Joanna and Roberta (local host) being communicative and incredibly helpful. The location is superb. We wanted peace so stayed away from properties in town, but the proximity to the delights of Ceglie, Ostuni, Alberobello etc was superb. The property is lovely, our boys slept in the trullo, we in the adjoining room next to it. Everything worked and the shower (I love a good shower) was especially nice! Thanks Jo.

We had a very nice time at the villa. Roberta and Joanna were very helpfull. There is also a very friendly gardener.

The property was everything we expected and more. It was wonderful to have so much privacy and such a fantastic pool. We would highly recommend this place to a family or a couple. The location is excellent for exploring Puglia. Thank you