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Sette Trulli

Cisternino, Puglia

FROM £ 3,766 PER WEEK

Accommodation

Ground Floor: Living area (TV). Kitchen diner (oven, microwave, dishwasher). Shower room. Double bedroom (A/C). Double bedroom (A/C) with en suite shower room and door to terrace. Central heating throughout. WiFi. (External access only to) Double bedroom (A/C, fridge) with en suite shower room (with washing machine).
Outside: Spacious grounds of garden and field. Covered dining terrace with in-built barbecue and wood oven. Covered terrace by pool. Poolside shower. Private parking.
Private swimming pool (10m x 4m) with corner steps

Set against a backdrop of red earth fields and olive groves of the Puglian landscape and a short drive from the charming, whitewashed hilltop town of Cisternino (4km), Sette Trulli is a beautiful example of a trulli cluster (7 in total), imaginatively redesigned and restored into a striking residence. Soft lighting, natural stone, an elegant, pared back aesthetic and authentic architectural details combine to create an evocative atmosphere, blending centuries-old craftsmanship with contemporary style.

Ideal for a family or a group of friends sharing, the trulli are home to three double bedrooms, each with their own shower facilities, as well as the living and kitchen areas. Thoughtfully chosen furnishings enhance the traditional charm whilst providing contemporary convenience. And with air conditioning in all of the bedrooms, the décor balances rustic elegance with modern practicality.

Outside, a pretty garden of lawns dotted with olive trees and shrubs surrounds the property, leading to a generous swimming pool that invites relaxation under the Apulian sun. Two separate gazebos offer the perfect spot to relax with a good book or gather for alfresco meals beneath the stars.

Situated in the heart of Valle d’Itria, Sette Trulli is perfectly placed for discover the region’s stunning hilltop towns. Wander through Cisternino (the closest), Martina Franca which showcases elegant baroque architecture, and Alberobello, home to hundreds of trulli and an UNESCO World Heritage Site - a must-see landmark. The Adriatic coastline is within easy reach, with the vibrant harbour town of Monopoli and the iconic cliffs of Polignano a Mare (both a 40 minute drive) offering beautiful beaches, water sports and stunning sea views. Torre Canne is closer (30 minute drive), a laidback village with restaurants and beach clubs.

Whether you are looking for rest and tranquillity, outdoor adventure, or a rich cultural experience, Sette Trulli offers the ideal base to explore this compelling region.

A typical feature of a trullo are the external stone steps, which give access to the conical roof for maintenance. As the steps and roof are unprotected, please note that access is not allowed.

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Great Things to Do Near Sette Trulli

Città Bianche

The white towns of the Valle d’Itria are charming places to wander around. They all have the whitewashed buildings and a ‘centro storico’ (historic centre) with a maze of narrow streets but each one is different. Spend a morning in each (followed by lunch of course) to discover its charm.

Cartapesta - papier-mâché

Remember making things from papier-mâché in school? Well, Puglia is famous for it and has elevated it to a fine art! It was used to construct statues for the many churches and monuments being built in Lecce. In the North of Italy, marble was commonly available and therefore used but in Lecce and the surrounding area, there wasn’t the access to marble and so the craftsmen improvised! Visit the Church of Santa Chiara in Lecce to see the cartapesta decorations on its ceiling. There are still workshops in Lecce making papier-mâché items and throughout Puglia you will find examples both to see and buy.

Weekly markets

Puglia is known as the Garden of Italy, supplying the country with vegetables and fruit, so where better to shop than in one of the local weekly markets? Visit Ostuni on a Saturday, Cisternino on Monday, Martina Franca on Wednesday, Alberobello on Thursday, Locorotondo or Ostuni on Friday. They take place in the mornings until lunchtime, when you can head to one of the local restaurants or back to the villa to enjoy all the local produce you have just bought!

Go underground and visit the ‘Grotte di Castellana’

The town of Castellana is famous for its network of caves, the largest in Italy. They are over 3km in length, go to a depth of 122m, and the temperature stays a constant 16.5C, so a refreshing place to visit when the outside temperatures soar. There are a couple of tours available: visit the full length or a shorter version of 1km.

Trulli of Alberobello

The UNESCO World Heritage site of Alberobello is famous for its trulli: tiny limestone houses topped by conical roofs. Built without mortar, the houses mostly date from the 14th century, but the building technique has been used since ancient times. You will see them everywhere in this part of Puglia, especially in the Valle d’Itria but Alberobello is quite literally made up of them, there are over 1500. Visit early morning or late in the day to see them without the crowds.

Picture postcard Polignano

Gracing many a postcard and Insta post, Polignano a Mare is a picture postcard seaside town – whitewashed houses line narrow streets and perch atop the cliffs with fabulous views over the turquoise sea and beaches below.

Florence of the South

Otherwise known as Lecce, the capital of Puglia. It is a city that fully embraced the Baroque style of architecture. Much remains today making Lecce a wonderful city to walk around. Visit the Basilica di Santa Croce and see if you can spot, on its ornate façade, griffins, dodos, angels and sheep…

Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve

Named after the tower that was built in the 16th century as part of a coastal defence system, the nature reserve is a protected area covering 8km of coastline. The area includes wetlands, dunes, marshes, Mediterranean maquis, agricultural land and is home to a variety of animals and birds. The coast and sea are also part of the protected zone, with the rocky seabed teeming with underwater fauna and flora. You can explore the area on foot and on bike, and go snorkelling and diving in the clear blue waters.

Walk (run?) in the footsteps of Bond

and visit Matera, the fascinating troglodyte city just over the border in Basilicata. It has many accolades: a UNESCO World Heritage Site, European City of Culture in 2019 and the location of some great scenes in the Bond film 'No Time to Die'.

Gargano Peninsula

For a full day out, explore the Gargano Peninsula. Most Italians tend to flock to the seaside towns of Vieste and Peschici – make time to go as they are lovely places. But there is also the Foresta Umbra (UNESCO listed) which is home to over 2000 species of plants and trees – a beautiful place to walk and cycle. The town of Monte Sant’Angelo is famous for its Basilica and, surprisingly, for its sourdough loaf!

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