TYPICAL STONE ESTATE SURROUNDED BY WILD NATURE NEAR THE SEA IN SALENTO

We stayed near before and loved to come back to such a beautiful, tranquil place in beautiful nature. It is a very special spot , it is very peaceful and calm. The house has everything you need and if you like being alone it is perfect. We were greeted by Mr Michele who waited patiently after we took a wrong turn. It was definitely a good idea to arrive in day time as the owner had suggested. The communication was excellent and we would love to come back again. Thank you for having us.

We thoroughly enjoyed the location with its vast terrain and secluded spaces. The house is lovely, clean and offers all one needs. Definitely a recommendation for any group of up to four who is looking to relax while being close to the beaches of Puglia. Thanks to Osvaldo and Michele for their great support.

We had a lovely time.

We have traveled worldwide for 40+ years, very often staying in well chosen rentals, and THIS retreat, this home and multi-acre property in green hills of so-called “Mediterranean Scrub” was our favorite. The definition of that in this gem of a spot meant olive, laurel and eucalyptus trees, magnificent meadows of wildflowers, and a very special gardener’s (Mr. Michele’s) sensitively planned rose and herb gardens scattered around, with rosemary plants the size of cars and lilacs in full bloom. Spectacular wanderings on tier’ed levels, with total privacy. There are more patios than i counted, beautifully made of local stone. The house, started in 1830 and built with local stone, is nestled within all of this peaceful, calming beauty, and its lovely interior could not have been more of a delight, just right. The kitchen with everything needed for cooking in, as we did as soon as we accomplished one large grocery trip, just down the road to the Ionian seaside. On one tier, near an entire barbeque patio, is a fresh water grotto, perfect for just floating, lost in the absolute pleasure of that. We would say that the feeling tone of staying here is best described that way: a time of Floating. We are sorry we did not spend our entire vacation here instead of 4 days. We are grateful to have these indelible glorious images in our memory to return to all of our lives, as we will. Thank you beyond words.

We arrived at a beautiful house and enjoyed our stay at best! It is one of the most beautiful holiday houses we have ever been! The house is lovely, the little places around the house are nice, the sauna is beautiful and the grave-pool is best of all! Hope to be back one day! Thanks to Osvaldo and Michele for the warm welcome!!!

A lovely place to relax and sink into the Italien lifestyle. We would definitely stay here again.

This property is amazing! The Liama cottage is perfectly appointed and immaculate with everything you need for your stay. The outdoor spaces are magical. The covered sitting area on the upper terrace has numerous throw pillows and is a perfect spot for morning coffee. Rosemary lined garden steps leading down to the outdoor kitchen fireplace is perfect for grilling a romantic dinner under the stars. There is plenty of firewood available to continue the fire while enjoying dinner in this lower terraced olive grove. The property is much more expansive than the pictures show with numerous sitting areas and lots of privacy. The grotto pool is clean and refreshing and not to be missed. Osvaldo was readily available to answer our questions. When we texted him for information on local wineries, he directed us to Castel Di Salve Winery where Francesca treated us to a memorable tasting. This Patu property is tops our list for places to stay!

Excellently maintained property with lots of outside space to relax. The house had everything we needed throughout our stay. Mini market and restaurants are a short drive away. Car is definitely required to explore the wider region. Osvaldo’s recommendations are perfect and we used these a lot. Osvaldo is quick to respond to questions and is close by if you ever need him. Overall an amazing stay!

The house and the surrounding area are just marvelous! We (two adults and two kids) had a great time. My son wanted to stay forever. Osvaldo and Daniela have put a lot of effort in the house and it is gorgeous. It is beautifully decorated and the beds are very comfortable. The pool and its location is sensational. We also used the superb BBQ place , great to have so many choices where to have dinner! Osvaldo is a marveleous host, very kind and caring. We definitely plan to come back next summer to this pugliese paradise.

We were looking for a relaxing spot to get away from it all for a week. Il Bosco does not disappoint. Osvaldo and Daniela have created a beautiful property which has been sympathetically restored and decorated extremely thoughtfully. Everything you could need to prepare meals is there and with the wood fired barbecue you really never have to leave! The location is so peaceful and quiet with beautiful grounds and a unique pool for cooling off after a hard day on the sunbeds. this is a great base rom which to explore both the Ionian and Adriatic coasts with Santa Maria di Leuca only a ten minute drive away (and would recommend a boat trip to see the caves with Leuca Explorer). The local beach at Felloniche is a five minute drive and is very nice. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this property for anyone looking for a retreat and our only regret is that we could only stay for one week as we would have been happy to stay for much longer. Communication with Osvaldo and Daniela was excellent and the list of recommended restaurants, markets etc was very welcome. Thank you both so much.