Set in the countryside of the Valle d’Itria, within a 15 minute drive of three stunning towns (Ostuni, Ceglie Messapica, Cisternino), Villa Ghirlanda is a great base from which to discover this lovely region of Puglia, where the combination of the bucolic landscape (picture olive groves, vineyards and orchards separated by drystone walls) and the beaches along the coast proves to be irresistible.
From Alberobello to Martina Franca, the towns in the area feature white washed buildings and a labyrinth of narrow paved streets but each one is unique with its own character and atmosphere (not forgetting their own food speciality!) – explore them all and choose your favourites. Likewise for the range of beaches within a 30 minute drive, from the nature reserve of Torre Guaceto to the beach club of Lido Morelli. Forays further afield will encompass the caves of Castellana Grotte, the Baroque city of Lecce and the dramatic natural architecture of Matera, a city like no other.
Behind the white walls of Villa Ghirlanda is a spacious interior with a large glassed in veranda, a kitchen diner with access to a balcony overlooking fruit trees and four bedrooms, all with en suite shower rooms, an ideal layout for a group of friends or multigenerational family. Stepping outside, there is a large open courtyard with at one end a barbecue area and, at the other, the inviting pool area. The decision each day will be to relax by the pool or explore this fascinating area.
