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Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa

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Beach nearby
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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12350 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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mottola, Puglia
  • Terra delle Gravine Regional Nature Park
    10 min walk
  • Castle Massafra
    11 min drive
  • Rudolph Valentino Museum
    21 min drive
  • Taranto (TAR-M.A. Grottag)
    78 min drive

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The price is NZ$195
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7 Jan - 8 Jan
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About the area

Mottola

You'll be centrally located in Mottola with a stay at this vacation home, and 10 minutes by foot from Terra delle Gravine Regional Nature Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from The Trulli of Alberobello and 31.8 mi (51.2 km) from Zoosafari.
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What's nearby

  • Carnival of Putignano - 25 min drive
  • Trullo Sovrano - 28 min drive
  • Castellana Caves - 29 min drive
  • The Trulli of Alberobello - 30 min drive
  • Zoosafari - 64 min drive

Getting around

  • Massafra Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria Ristorante K2 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Cremeria Gelati - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blues Cafè - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Il Rifugio dei Vip - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Piazza XX settembre - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa

An ancient two-floor villa surrounded by a garden park, a pinewood and a beautiful swimming pool with outdoor spaces under the shade (Includes BBQ area). The house has five bedroom and four bathrooms, two living rooms (1 with sofa beds) with fireplaces, and a large fully equipped kitchen. Two bedrooms are furnished with queen beds, one with one queen and a single bed, one with 2 single beds and one with a single bed, plus a living room with 1 queen sofa bed and 1 single sofa bed are available, for a total of 12 (+1) people. It includes wi-fi, a flat TV and a charming second floor terrace.

Matera, a town nearby, is the 2019 European capital of culture! The perfect place to visit an experience the Mediterranean and Puglian culture.

The Villla is next to the town of Mottola: A small town on a hill with an ancient medieval center. You can find all types of services, shops, supermarkets, banks, bars, restaurants and churches on this small town (3 min away by car)

The surroundings: Alberobello, an Unesco world heritage site, is just an hour away from the house. Other impressive cultural sites include the medieval legacy of Castel Del Monte in Andria, the beautiful cathedral of Trani, or the charming old center of the port-city of Taranto. Many other worthwhile destinations are: Barletta, Ruvo di Puglia, Martina Franca, Matera, Monopoli, Ostuni (all between 30 min to 2 hour away).

Natural sites: The "Parco Regionale della Terra delle Gravine" is just minutes away from the property, good for sightseeing the natural landscape of the region with the archaeological sites in between the calcareous rock formations. Farther away (about an hour away) you can deep yourself into the grand caves "Grotte di Castellana" or even go for a safari at the Fasano Zoo.

Beaches (golf and horse riding): The nearest beach is Castellaneta Marina, at about 15-20 minutes' drive on the Ionean coast. A beautiful Mediterranean beach, preserving its natural dune system, and where you can find horse riding and golf amenities close by. On the East, the Adriatic coast is just 40 min away, filled with many other turquoise water beaches.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A flat-screen television is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Cristina Sansonetti

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city centre
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 3767 sq ft (350 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Holiday Comfortable Renovated Ancient Villa House
Holiday Comfortable Renovated Ancient Villa mottola
Holiday Comfortable Renovated Ancient Villa
Comfortable Renovated Ancient
Holiday in a Comfortable and Renovated Ancient Villa mottola

Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dragos C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect holiday
I had the best holiday with my whole family in this extraordinary place. Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Prosper B.

Mottola
Interesting
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay in Puglia
La Torre holiday house near Mottola in Puglia was a great place to stay. It was a lovely old house, set in large peaceful grounds, with a great swimming pool. The house was spacious and well-equipped and each room was provided with good quality fans to ensure more comfortable sleep in the summer heat. The town of Mottola was just a short 5-minute car ride away and had easy access to supermarkets, traditional shops, restaurants and pizzerias. The host was responsive to communication through messaging on Vrbo, and the care-taker, Pepino, was quickly on hand to help with any problems or questions. Pepino was very friendly and made us feel most welcome at La Torre. We definitely want to return next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven at La Torre
What a sensatonal place, the pictures didn't do it justice. My family and I as well as extended family loved the house, swimming pool and grounds. Thank you for allowing us into your beautiful home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful family villa
A really lovely rustic Italian villa in a great location for visiting surrounding area. The dogs loved the extensive gardens. We had a fantastic stay. However, this is an old villa; it needs some attention. Particularly the showers and the cooker. We got used to the noise from the busy road being there for so long.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aoife O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Italian Experience
A really charming, family friendly home offering both indoor and outdoor comfort! The home was really well equipped to meet all our needs. The pool and shaded outdoor areas were the highlight for our family (the sunshine helped of course). Our family of 7 were very comfortable in this lovely home. The caretaker, Pepino was a gentleman and most helpful. We made day trips to Matera, Noci, Alberobello and our location was perfect for this. We would recommend highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bogdan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
House with the history
We spent one of the best holidays in our lives in this house. A house with history and a unique atmosphere, a large swimming pool and an even larger garden. Close to the surrounding towns (Taranto, Martina Franca, Alberobello). The lack of wine glasses, salt and pepper and dishwasher tablets could be a bit of a problem. The water in the pool is clean, but probably contains too many chemicals (goggles are recommended). You can hear the traffic, but it does not disturb your rest.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Olwen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely spot to rest with plenty of room.
This is a large restful property in a lovely peaceful setting with a great pool, deep enough for diving at one end. It is close to Mottola which has supermarkets, as tourist information office and some excellent eateries. ( Try the Pizzaria in the town centre. It's excellent).We had a very restful family time at this traditional villa. Peppino, the caretaker was an absolute star, and always very helpful and clear, despite having to communicate with us via a translator app. The many rooms are well prepared by Dominica, the housekeeper, and we really enjoyed her home made cheeses too. The bedrooms have comfortable beds and bedding, and the villa's kitchen is well equipped. Both she and Peppino were there to greet us and very welcoming. The only drawbacks were that the place is somewhat tired , and would benefit from attention to the quirky electrics. Also the water is lovely and hot in the showers, but in some the water pressure is pretty weak. When you first arrive it's a little difficult to find the back entrance, which you have to drive into to reach the property. Tip: It's very soon after the first 'road hump' sign on the road from Mottola to Noci, just after the white gates of another property. By the way, currently the cot is not available (Sept 2022), so take a travel cot if you have an infant. The nearby beaches are fantastic, the little 'white' trulli towns most picturesque, and the pine forests great for a shady stroll. The Grottes at Castelaneta are well worth a visit too. We very much enjoyed our week at La Torre.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
A great location to explore the region. Wonderful winery tour, beach visits, and seeing Matera and Ostuni. We got a taxi from Bari to mottola and used La dolce vita Noleggio Auto for our car hire. They were so helpful, even showed us the way to La Torre, and recommended local restaurants and a gelateria, both worth the visit. La Torre could do with a little TLC. The house, gardens and pool are all brilliant, but the beds are not the most comfortable and the fans in the upstairs bedrooms are very clunky and noisy. I did, however, live the rustic feel to the place, and Pepino deserves a mention for his efforts in getting us into the property and sorting out a problem that arose with the wifi
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing pool
A family holiday for 10 in a fantastic villa. Very spacious with great facilities and furnishings. Absolutely amazing pool which we spent loads of time in.Table tennis table was also well used. Very attentive and helpful owner who responded almost instantly to our messages. Mottola itself is a beautiful unspoilt small hillside town with a weekly market. Overall a memorable holiday in a fabulous location

10/10 Excellent

Marnie and Michael G., Rapid City, SD. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our needs.
Christina’s family villa was perfect for our family get-together in Puglia. The home is exceedingly spacious and the grounds are splendid. Cristina kept the beautiful pool open into November for us. The men in our group took some invigorating morning swims although November is a bit late for warm water temperatures in the pool. From “La Torre” we took day trips to explore Alberobello, Polignano a Mare, Taranto, Metaponto, and Matera. We also enjoyed several winery visits. We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the regional wines we tasted. Although Cristina was not on hand to welcome us to her estate, she had her rental agent, Dominica and her caretaker, Peppino, on hand to greet us. If you do not speak Italian, be prepared to spend some time using translation apps to communicate during the check in
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

Beautiful old character house with amazing pool
My family had a great time at this property. Near to the town and good access to main roads for sightseeing. Pool was big and spotless and the garden were lovely.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joanna Z.

Beautiful holiday home, amazing place to stay
We have had the most incredible two weeks in Puglia, staying at this fantastic property. Le Torre is a beautiful old property with so much space for the 8 of us. The rooms are well appointed and the pool and outdoor area are incredible. The pool is the largest we have ever had the fortune to use in a holiday home. The children loved exploring the gardens, relaxing on hammocks and play area. We were warmly welcomed upon our arrival and continued to be visited by Peppino ensuring our comfort and needs were met throughout our stay. Close to Mottola, it is a 30 minute walk into town or 10 minutes in a car. The house is also well located to explore this lovely region of Italy. I cannot recommend this property enough, we are sorry to leave and hope that in the future we can visit again. Thank you
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Lance S.

Superb Area
Good pool. Cherry tree and alfresco areas. Interesting house with history. I am 6ft 1 and their are low beams and doorways. We had to buy wine glasses. Gives you a feeling of the Southern Italy life style. Some good restaurants in Matolla and around. Have the Antipasti
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Katherine P., Montreal

Comfortable and interesting
Our extended family (12 people, 3 generations) spent the month of July 2016 at La Torre and enjoyed it very much. The rooms are well furnished and all the utilities worked without trouble. The villa is located in a rural setting, but there are a number of interesting places and beaches within 40 minutes driving. The swimming pool is lovely, and Peppino the caretaker was very helpful. He came to our rescue when the kitchen sink blocked up. We would happily return to this villa for another holiday n the future.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great
One of the best holidays of my life
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2015

8/10 Good

Vjollca P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Landgut
Die Unterkunft ist romantisch und sehr großräumig. Dies betrifft den Garten, besser Park und die Unterkunft. Wir haben den Aufenthaltsraum der wie ein Rittersaal wirkte kaum genutzt. Überall ist viel Platz. Aus der rustikalen Küüche kann man direkt in den Garten treten. Der Turm ist 800 Jahre alt. Einfach romantisch. Peppino, der Hausmeister ist goldig und ständig bemührt und hilft mit Rat und Tat. Er spricht allerdings nur italienisch was wir auch getan haben. Es gibt aber auch eine paar Mankos. Ohne Klimaanlage nur mit Ventilatoren ist es im Hochsommer in der Nacht vor allem in den Turmzimmern schon grenzwertig schwierig. Direkt unter dem Schlazimmer im Anbau brummt das Hauswasserwerk sobald jemand auf die Toilette geht. In der Nacht ist das einfach zu laut. Die Strasse vor dem Haus ist ab morgens ordentlich frequentiert aber sie stellt aufgrund der Einzäunung für Kinder keine Gefahr dar. Manche Matratzen dürften etwas besser sein. Ein tatsächlich großes Problem war der Pool, sauber aber sauer. Es brannte in den Augen und die Haut war gereizt. Dann half nur Cortisonsalbe. Peppino hat alles erdenkliche versucht aber es half nichts. Hier muß unbedingt Abhilfe geschaffen werden. Alles in allem eine schnuckeliges Anwesen wo man niemanden stören kann. Wenn einen der lange Weg zum Meer nicht stört, was man ja bei der Buchung weiss und bei einigen Dinge die für den Süden nicht untypisch sind ist es prima. Aufgrund der genannten Mankos dürfte der Preis etwas günstiger sein.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Silvia U.

Familienurlaub
Die Lage des Hauses ist sehr schön, leider stört der ständige Autolärm der direkt am Haus vorbei führenden Schnellstraße. Die Spielgeräten für die Kinder im Garten sind leider sehr ungepflegt und teilweise defekt, sogar sehr gefährlich für die Kinder. Was uns aber wirklich sehr gestört hat sind die Bäder, leider konnten wir aufgrund starker Geruchsbelästigung ein Bad überhaupt nicht benutzen und bei zwei anderen Bädern kam nur sehr spärlich Wasser an der Dusche, ein angenehmes Duschen war leider nicht möglich. Auch waren die Fugen in der Duschen ziemlich verschimmelt und eine Toilette ist gar nicht richtig abgeflossen. Aber der Pool ist supertoll 👍, immer sauber und ordentlich gepflegt von Peppino. Die Villa ist auch sehr schön eingerichtet mit vielen alten Möbeln. Wenn die Bäder renoviert wären wäre das die perfekte Ferienvilla für unsere große Familie.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jet S., Voorburg, Holland

Beautiful property next to busy road
the house is lovely: lots of character, nice big kitchen and lots of bedrooms. Also the outdoor facilities are charming : big pool and beautiful garden. But the house is situated near a very busy SS-road, day and night traffic noise. The occupants of the bedrooms in the "tower"definitely needed earplugs to sleep.... Still we had a wonderful week, Mottola is a charming city with good and affordable restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Oliver V.

Erholsamer Aufenthalt in einer alten Villa mit schönem Pool
Ältere Villa auf einem sehr großen Grundstück gelegen. Sanitär Anlagen sind in die Jahre gekommen. Aushängeschild der Villa ist mit Sicherheit der große Pool.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roland S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhaftes Anwesen
Wunderschöne Villa eingebettet in einen schönen Garten mit traumhaften Swimmingpool! Das ursprüngliche Anwesen atmet Geschichte und an die angrenzende Straße gewöhnt man sich sehr schnell. Der Service von Peppino (Besorgung von Fisch oder Fleisch und Tippgeber für Sightseeingtouren) ist besonders herzlich. Und jeden Mittwoch erhält man frische, selbstgemachte Milchprodukte - ein Traum! Besonders herzlicher Kontakt mit Besitzerin des Anwesens Vielen Dank für den wunderschönen Urlaub!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Nathalie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe séjour dans les Pouilles
Nous avons passé une semaine entre amis avec nos adolescents de 12 à 15 ans. La propriété est superbe. Même si la maison ne dispose pas d’une décoration contemporaine, elle est tout à fait fonctionnelle et très propre. Domenica y veille. La route à l’arrière de la maison est un peu passagère mais elle s’oublie vite. La piscine est juste incroyable : très spacieuse et bien entretenue par Peppino ; le parc paysager avec ses arbres fruitiers est un vrai havre de paix propice au repos avec hamacs à disposition. La situation géographique permet de visiter tant le littoral de la côte adriatique que celui de la mer ionienne et également les petits villages dans les terres comme celui d’Alberobello qui est à faire. Chouette séjour dans les Pouilles !

8/10 Good

François K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Conforme et bien situé
Belle propriété un peu vieillotte, dans son jus mais propre. Immense piscine, dans un immense parc Seul point noir l’absence de climatisation Excellent rapport qualité prix
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D., Köln

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschön!
Wir waren mit 9 Personen für 10 Tage im La Torre und haben uns sauwohl gefühlt! Das geschichtsträchtige Gebäude nimmt seine Gäste sofort "in die Arme", so habe ich mich auf jeden Fall gefühlt. Der Pool war auch Anfang Oktober gut zu nutzen und sehr sauber ( wie auch der Rest des Hauses) Barbecue hatten wir auch, das funktionierte auch hervorragend. Die Abende vorm Kamin mit Wein und Käse (Danke, Cristina!!!!) waren kuschelig und entspannend. Cristina ist eine wundervolle Gastgeberin und Peppino war der gute Geist, der dafür gesorgt hat, das draußen alles läuft. Wir danken unserer lieben, großzügigen Gastgeberin Cristina!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Authentieke villa van meer dan 100 jaar oud in Mottola
Prachtig domein met speeltuintje voor de kinderen , een schitterend groot zwembad, een groot terras met pingpongtafel , een uitstekende BBQ, een groot huis waar ruimte is om met 12 personen te verblijven . Gelegen aan een drukke weg wat ´ s nachts Wat geluidshinder geeft.