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La Fortezza, Villa with sea view

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7210 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Polignano A Mare, Puglia
  • Statue of Domenico Modugno
    7 min drive
  • Masseria Del Crocifisso di De Bellis Vitti Benedetto
    6 min walk
  • Polignano a Mare Station
    10 min drive
  • Bari (BRI-Karol Wojtyla)
    45 min drive

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About the area

Polignano a Mare

Located in Polignano a Mare, this villa is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Statue of Domenico Modugno and Porto Cavallo Beach. .This family-friendly villa is 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from The Trulli of Alberobello and 18.6 mi (30 km) from Zoosafari.
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What's nearby

  • Statue of Domenico Modugno - 7 min drive
  • Lama Monachile Beach - 8 min drive
  • Grotta Ardito Promenade - 8 min drive
  • San Vito Beach - 8 min drive
  • Cala Paura Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Polignano a Mare Station - 9 min drive
  • Karol Wojtyla Airport (BRI) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anema e Core - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Il Ficodindia - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Martin Cafè - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bar Commercio - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Casale dei Fornici - ‬2 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.

La Fortezza, Villa with sea view

La Fortezza is a villa surrounded by greenery and in the absolute quiet of its private park, among ancient olive trees, oak forest and orchard.
It is located on a hill, just 6 km from the crystal clear sea of Polignano a Mare (BLUE FLAG SINCE 2008 and 5 VELE LEGAMBIENTE) with its marvelous sea caves to be discovered with boat trips. The villa is made exclusively of stone, wood and glass, on two levels, and is characterized by the presence of one hectare of park, a large panoramic terrace overlooking the sea, a solarium. The wood oven and barbecue are available for guests to prepare and enjoy pizzas, focaccias and outdoor grills.
The panoramic terrace, where you can enjoy a splendid view of the expanse of olive trees, white farms, sky and sea, is about 40 square meters large and is furnished with a large dining table in the shade of three holm oaks that "emerge" from the garden below : the wooden floor was built respecting the presence of trees through the creation of slots in correspondence with the trunks. Inside the park of La Fortezza you will find flowers and perfumes and many corners of paradise: rock seats where you can sit and read a book or listen to music, wooden beds to sunbathe and enjoy the sunset breeze. Seasonal fruits can be harvested directly from the trees to enjoy their fantastic flavor. In the orchard two rows of lavender to perfume your closets in the city! The park is completely fenced with an electric gate, alarm system and private security service.

Guests can enjoy free use of the park, the laundry room, the wood-burning oven and barbecue and the open room with exercise equipment.

The house sits on top of a hill, at the end of a private road, in the silence and quiet of the nature that surrounds it. The owner of the house occasionally lives in an outbuilding near the orchard.

Upon your arrival you will find a list of recommended places (with related addresses and telephone numbers): restaurants, grocery stores, pastry shops, ice cream parlors, boat charters (for sailing or motor boat excursions), beaches, places to visit in the surrounding area, taxi service, etc.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a spa tub and a fitness center. Additional features at this villa include barbecue grills and babysitting service.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

BASILE FRANCESCA

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Bidet
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 2260.4 sq ft (210 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number BA07203591000007515, IT072035C200042146

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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La Fortezza, Villa with sea view Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Norma L.

Liked: Cleanliness
La Fortezza - Absolutely the best
Can't say enough great things about our stay here at La Fortezza. The house and surrounding property was absolutely gorgeous, spacious, clean and made for many memorable evenings on the patio after our day trips throughout Puglia. Francesca and Claudia are the best. You will fall in love with them as soon as you meet. Would highly recommend having Chantal make dinner for your group. It was delicious and so much fun. Thank you again Francesca - wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Polignano a Mare
Francesca the host is truly a “super” host! The most lovely woman. Very proud of her property and the history that goes with it. The home is eclectic, fun, well equipped, stunning location and views! We were a family of 5 women travelling together and all would highly recommended La Firtezza.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

Liked: Cleanliness
10/10- Book this place!
Francesca was a wonderful host always on hand for anything you need and also with some fantastic restaurant and activity suggestions. Her home is even better than the online pictures suggest with the front treehouse terrace a particular highlight! The plunge pool was also a huge hit on a hot day. The house was well equipped and has lots of personal touches that added to the experience. Location is fantastic- 10 minutes drive from Pogliano a mar but also a few local spots within walking distance! We would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional Residence
The residence is really nice and very well equipped. Peaceful yet very close to Polignano a mare. The property manager was very welcoming. We arranged to have their chef cook a dinner at the residence. The price was very reasonable and the food was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved every minute
Our time at la fortezza was fantastic!! The description of the villa is right on. We found it convenient for day trips. Found good restaurants in Polignano le mare. Francesca’s communication was immediate and she was very kind to help us with picking up a car before arriving at La Fortezza. Loved if!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect stay at La Fortezza
We had a perfect stay at La Fortezza. The house is pretty special, a stunning location with all the facilities we needed for a relaxing and comfortable stay. Francesca is a perfect host and very helpful. I would recommend 100% and hopefully we can return. Thank you Francesca!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Italia bella
Everything was simply perfect!!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Francesca is the BEST!
Staying in the Basile family home was the absolute best part of our trip in Puglia. And Francesca is the absolute best host we have ever had! We highly recommend having a meal cooked for you at home by the delightful private chef. It was very easy to get to town by car, and well located for site seeing trips. We will definitely return!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonella L.

Liked: Cleanliness
An unforgettable holiday
We had an amazing time at Francesca’s property. Everything went above our expectations, both in terms of the comforts offered and the sheer charm of the decor, the stunning views and the blissful feeling of being in wonderful surroundings. The terrace became our front room and we spent many happy hours in the dappled shade of the trees. We were five adults and all agreed that would be happily book again and again. We can also recommend the food prepared by the wonderful Laura.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alpana T., Thailand

Liked: Cleanliness
Most memorable stay in beautiful La Fortezza
We loved our stay at La Fortezza. It is a sprawling property with stone exteriors in the outskirts of Polignano a Mare, with a lovely garden and outdoor jacuzzi pond. Francesca is a charming and gracious host, she had left the house very well stocked including the kitchen. She also shared many recommendations for meals and sightseeing which were appreciated. The house was spacious and comfortable for us with 3 bedrooms (one of them is compact with a single bed space but suited our daughter). If you have car, it is a great location to explore the environs. We wish we had more time on our vacation, so we could spend time enjoying Francesca’s home more. We will need to come back to appreciate Puglia and La Fortezza fully!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing time at la fortezza!
My family had the best stay here. We stayed for 4 days and Francesca made us feel so welcomed and was very accommodating. She made it such a memorable experience for us! We are looking forward to our return :) Highly recommend getting chef Laura to cook you a classic apulian style dinner, delicious!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olli J.

Liked: Cleanliness
La Fortezza is a perfect holiday home
This year we spent two weeks in Puglia, and got to know the surrounding country side and the delightful small cities near by. Francescas Fortezza was as near a perfect holiday home as can be: a large garden with various fruit trees and conifers in a colourful mix. One pond for the people and the other for the turtles. The house itself was a mixture of old and new: we liked the appreciation that was given to the work of past generations as well as Francescas own efforts to preserve the old in harmony with new additions. Thus the house was equipped with all the household items you could wish for, but also with solar panels and rechargeable batteries as a sign of a environmentally conscious host. We have been travelling all ovet Italy for over ten years and Francescas home and her positive and active attitude towards her quest has been the most impressive of all.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberto H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything amazing!
The villa was fantastic, the facilities where fantastic, the surrounding was fantastic. The owner was very kindly. Highly recommended !!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
A gorgeous and comfortable house as your homebase while traveling in Puglia.
We have rented many vacation homes over the years, both in the USA and in Italy, and La Fortezza is by far the best ever. The house is huge and would be perfect for a large family gathering, although we were just a family of 3. The 2 story house, built of stone and dark wood, is uniquely designed, with many comfortable nooks for reading, napping and relaxing. The house sits up high, overlooking a valley of trees and the Adriatic Sea in the distance. It's surrounded by a large tree-filled estate. The cherry trees were in season during our stay, and we ate baskets of ripe red cherries every day. We spent many relaxing hours on the tree-covered deck where there is always a breeze, despite the heat of the day. The interior decor is a wondrous mix of elegance and whimsy, with fine art mixed with fascinating antique Italian farm implements. The online photos do not do this place justice. The view through the picture window in the dining area is just lovely. The kitchen is better equipped than mine; the bathrooms are modern; the air conditioning cools the entire house; the beds and bedding are so very comfortable; and everything is so clean and in working order. Our host, Francesca, definitely respected our privacy, but was ever ready to respond in a warm and friendly way to any need that came up. She provided us with incredibly helpful information sheets in English of restaurants, stores, places to visit, local beaches and the like. We would have missed out on some incredible meals and experiences without her guidance. She also helped us arrange for a local chef to create a memorable dinner for us one evening, consisting of all local specialties. There was so much food that we enjoyed the leftovers for a gourmet lunch the next day. And finally, the fee for renting this marvelous and special home is truly a bargain. We have paid much more for much less, especially when renting a place in Italy. To be able to stay in this place is truly a gift and a memory that we will always treasure. Deborah Salae, San Francisco, California, USA
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022