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Peaceful villa with private pool in 1 hectare of gated land - car essential

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Carovigno, Brindisi
  • Popular LocationSpecchiolla Beach21 min drive
  • Popular LocationSpiaggia di Pantanagianni Grande23 min drive
  • Popular LocationTorre Guaceto25 min drive
  • AirportBrindisi (BDS-Papola Casale)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Peaceful villa with private pool in 1 hectare of gated land - car essential

Lovingly restored and extended well equipped holiday home with air conditioning in secluded area on the outskirts of Carovigno.
Bedding, towels, airconditioning included in price. No hidden extras.
Brindisi airport 25 minutes, Bari airport 1 hour 15 minutes. Shops/restaurants 5 mins drive, 10 minutes to beaches. Property is ideal for peaceful getaway.
Arched stone ceilings to 4 rooms; excellent standard of accommodation set in over 2 acres of olive, fruit and ornamental trees edged with dry stone walls + pine and oleander fringed driveway through secure gates.
12m x 6m pool with internal lights, spring board + solar shower. 6 sun loungers, patio table and 8 chairs. 2 double en suite bedrooms, 1 twin bedroom (can be double), separate family bathroom, sitting room with two large sofas and two wicker chairs, dining room with table and 6 chairs (further 2 chairs on site), well equipped kitchen. 2 covered terraces overlooking pool and driveway, roof terrace, pizza oven, bbq, outdoor sink. CAR ESSENTIAL. Pool cleaned twice weekly. MEET & GREET + WELCOME PACK INCLUDED. Wooden cot and travel cot available - must bring own cot linen. Put-u-up extra £25 each per week.
With British Airways and Easyjet now flying into Bari from Gatwick as well as the Ryanair flights from Stansted, Puglia is becoming more accessible. The region is renowned for its food, with many famous chefs having their roots in the South. Food is taken seriously here, but in the relaxed way of the South, and Carovigno and the surrounding towns offer many opportunities to sample the wonderful food and wine of the region, between relaxing in the sunshine and visiting some of the beautiful towns and villages within easy driving distance.
Staying in: The villa is perfectly located for a quiet holiday within easy reach of the town, which can be seen from the garden and the roof terrace. However, a car is essential.
2 covered terraces offer shade for eating and relaxing. The terrace at the front of the villa was used by the people working the land for eating their lunch, and the curved stone seating benches are still there. Small cushions are provided to make make the seats more comfortable. The side terrace is newly built with stone archways, and overlooks the swimming pool - the ideal place to watch the sunsets. The large sitting room has views through two double French doors to the terrace and the pool area. The roof terrace offers the perfect vantage to enjoy a chilled drink and enjoy the sunset. A small wooden table and two chairs are available for use on the roof terrace.
There is a very large selection of DVDs, from old favourites to new, and paperbacks, plus travel and information books and maps of the area. Also available Nintendo Wii with refundable security deposit. Enquire on booking.
Your surroundings: Part of the villa is well over 100 years old, and was originally built for use during olive harvest. It has been extended to the owners design, incorporating stelle volte stone ceilings in two rooms to echo the ceilings in the existing building and stone archways to the terrace. The area on which the villa stands is a protected zone with unusual traditional houses, each standing on approximately 2 acres of land. The villa is the only property which is inhabited on a regular basis at present, although two neighbouring houses are undergoing renovation by their owners. The lane on which the villa stands finally ends at a small nursery growing vegetables for local shops. Traffic is practically non existant.
If you enjoy a game of golf, the area offers the following courses:
San Domenico Golf Course at Savelletri di Fasano. Par 72 6220m.
Acaya Golf Club at Acaya, San Cataldo, Lecce.
Riva dei Tessali Golf Resort at Castellaneta. Par 72 5947m.
Metaponto Golf Club at Metaponto. Par 72 6284m
Olives and other produce: It is reported that 70% of the olive oil in Italy is produced in the Puglia region: if you like olive trees you will love Puglia. These magnificent trees are everywhere. Some of the trees at the villa are mere babies at over 450 years old. There is wonderful freshly grown produce everywhere. You will see locals selling from the boot of their car or the back of their van. Always negotiate - most will expect it. Use the big supermarkets, but once you know your way around try the local speciality shops for cold meats, cheeses, bread, fresh meat, freshly caught fish and freshly made pasta. The antipasti is a must, but be warned - there will be plenty of it.
To take full advantage of all that Puglia has to offer, you will need to adopt the lifestyle. Rise early, because all the shops other than the large supermarkets will close at 12.30 for a long lunch and reopen from 4.30pm. Restaurants stay open late all year round but close 1 day per week. Most small shops are closed on Sunday.

Property manager

Corinne and Barrie Winwood
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Well behaved children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in or around the property
House must be left clean and tidy with all used items put back in their place. A charge will be made for excessive cleaning.
All refuse must be disposed of and not left at the property. Disposal of refuse is charged at £5 per sack.
Couples and families only.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number BR07400291000016992

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 the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carovigno

Located in Carovigno, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Castle Dentice di Frasso and Castle Dentice di Frasso are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Riserva Natural Torre Guacceto and Torre Guaceto. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
Map
Carovigno, Brindisi

What's nearby

  • Maria Santissima di Belvedere Sanctuary - 8 min drive
  • Ostuni Cathedral - 14 min drive
  • Specchiolla Beach - 21 min drive
  • Spiaggia di Pantanagianni Grande - 23 min drive
  • Torre Guaceto - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Carovigno Station - 12 min drive
  • Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Anglani Bistrot - 4 min drive
  • Bar Major - 3 min drive
  • Mename - 4 min drive
  • Chocolate Cafè - 3 min drive
  • Ristorante Braceria Mamma Lena - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Peaceful villa with private pool in 1 hectare of gated land - car essential have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Peaceful villa with private pool in 1 hectare of gated land - car essential pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful villa with private pool in 1 hectare of gated land - car essential?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful villa with private pool in 1 hectare of gated land - car essential?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful villa with private pool in 1 hectare of gated land - car essential located?

This family-friendly Carovigno villa is located by the sea, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Castle Dentice di Frasso, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Alceste Castle and Quarry Amphitheatre San Giovanni. Castle Dentice di Frasso and Maria Santissima di Belvedere Sanctuary are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful peaceful villa
Great private villa in beautiful surroundings. Everything is maintained to high standards with a fantastic pool. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July 2022
Just veryively
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy Thomson

beautiful villa in authentic Puglia!
We had a great holiday at this lovely villa with a large swimming pool in a beautiful unspoilt area of Puglia. The villa is surrounded by olive and fig trees and so homely and peaceful. We all enjoyed the fantastic large pool and diving board and we enjoyed a barbecue on one evening. The villa was very comfortable with air conditioning, TV and DVDs to keep the teenagers amused in the evening. We enjoyed cooking in the well equipped kitchen, having learned how to make the local speciality pasta, orecchiette, at the fabulous Masseria Altemura where we also sampled some of the local wines. A car is essential, but enabled us to explore the area. We particularly liked the boat trip to the sea caves at Polignano e Mare, the amazing limestone caves in Castellana Grotte, the white-washed old town of Ostuni (try Dish Restaurant there!) and the beaches along the coast. Corinne couldn't have been more helpful and Vincenzo made sure everything was clean and in working order. Sadly our lack of Italian language was embarrassing as very few people speak English, but everyone was very accommodating with google translate! I would definitely recommend this villa as a comfortable base from which to explore a beautiful authentic area of Puglia.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Corinna M.

Perfect Retreat in Puglian Countryside
As a family of 6, we spent a week in Villa Mimosa in June 2018. A week wasn't enough and we all wished we could have stayed longer! Everything was absolutely perfect - a very comfortable, spacious, fully equipped villa, sprawling outside area, and large pool. The villa is maintained and managed very well and Corinne was able to fulfil the couple of additional requirements we had without any fuss. We would absolutely recommend this property to those wishing to be in Puglia and feel that they are actually living there rather than just staying. As advertised, a car is a must as the property is located in a fairly remote area, yet within reach of the town easily by car. If we happen to return to the area in the future, we would definitely look to stay in this villa again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Russell H.

Lovely villa set amongst olive trees with a show piece swimming pool
We've stayed in a number of villa's over the years and irrespective of destination we try to tick the same wish list. Private, not overlooked location. Spacious and air conditioned accommodation with on-suite bathroom and a well equipped kitchen. Beaches and attractive local towns within a short drive. Tranquil gardens are a bonus and most importantly a large pool with good outside areas for lounging and dining. Suffice to say we chose well and all our hopes were fulfilled. We had a wonder 10 night stay at Mimosa, Carovigno and in particular Ostuni are lovely places to visit and eat out, while the kids where rarely out of the fantastic pool. Communication with Corrina was great and their local friend Vincenzo was always on hand for any localised assistance and took great care of the pool and gardens early in the morning before we surfaced. We really liked our first experience of Puglia, the good value and delicious local food and wine, the countryside of endless ancient olive groves and the friendly locals make for a relaxing holiday choice.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Corinne and Barrie Winwood

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We fell in love with Puglia after a visit following our eldest sons wedding. We went against advice when putting together the furnishings, and tried to make it feel like a home, rather than a rental property. It certainly feels home to us, and we hope you will feel that way too if you choose to visit.

Why they chose this property

We asked ourselves the same question. Why buy a tiny house which had a sitting room, a kitchen, a shower, a shed....and no bedrooms? Because we fell in love with it immediately and knew this was where we wanted our second home to be.
The house now has seperate sitting room, dining room and kitchen, as well as a large covered terrace with table and chairs for dining.

What makes this property unique

Although only 5 minutes from the town, it is so peaceful at the villa. Cosimo our builder exceeded all our expectations when he built the beautiful stelle volte ceilings and the stone arches on the terrace. Although the greater part of the villa is new, you can feel the history behind the building somehow. Sitting on the stone benches on the front terrace, you can imagine the family sitting there in the evening, sorting through the olives, sharing delicious food and wine. We fill the house with family and friends as often as we can. This is a home from home.
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