Ferienhaus zur Selbstverpflegung in Apulien, Italien, in der Nähe von Stränden

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3 Schlafzimmer2+ BadezimmerPlatz für 6 Gäste150 m²

Beliebte Annehmlichkeiten

Waschmaschine
Grill
Küche
Parkplätze verfügbar
Außenbereich
Klimaanlage

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Galatina, LE

Kirche von St. Katharina von Alexandrien
‪2 Gehminuten‬
Kirche von St. Peter und Paul
‪4 Gehminuten‬
Tarantismo-Museum
‪4 Gehminuten‬

Zimmer und Betten

3 Schlafzimmer (Platz für 6 Personen)

Gästeschlafzimmer

1 King-Bett

Hauptschlafzimmer

1 King-Bett

Schlafzimmer 1

1 King-Bett

2 Badezimmer, 1 Gäste-WC

Badezimmer 1

Badewanne · Toilette · Nur Dusche

Badezimmer 2

Toilette · Nur Dusche

Badezimmer 3

Toilette

Weitere Räumlichkeiten

Terrasse oder Patio

Küche

Balkon

Separater Essbereich

Garten

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Dieses kürzlich renovierte Anwesen aus dem 17. Jahrhundert war einst Teil des benachbarten Klosters, und die 13 Fuß hohe Gartenmauer ist eines der ältesten erhaltenen Bauwerke der Stadt aus dem Jahr 1000. Die Unterkunft befindet sich in einem abgelegenen Innenhof, sodass Sie die Ruhe im historischen Zentrum von Galatina inmitten der wunderschönen Barockarchitektur genießen können. Dieses Stadthaus verfügt über alle modernen Annehmlichkeiten: einen 5-Flammen-Gasherd, einen Heißluftofen, einen Geschirrspüler, einen Kühlschrank mit Gefrierfach und eine Waschmaschine. Die Küche hat auch direkten Zugang zu einer Terrasse mit Kräutergarten, die sich zu einem privaten Obsthain mit Orangen-, Clementinen-, Granatapfel- und Zitronenbäumen erweitert. Das Hauptschlafzimmer verfügt über einen Balkon, ein eigenes Bad mit Dusche und Badewanne sowie eine Klimaanlage. Es gibt insgesamt 3 Schlafzimmer, 2,5 Bäder und ein Wohnzimmer mit großem Flachbild-LED-TV und umfangreicher DVD-Bibliothek. Die Küche ist gut ausgestattet, um die italienische Küche zu beherrschen (Unterricht möglich). Es gibt auch eine tolle Dachterrasse mit Blick auf den Glockenturm des Klosters und die Umgebung.

Unterkunftsmanager

Jon & Rebecca

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Englisch, Italienisch

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Ausstattung

Küche

Waschmaschine

Klimaanlage

Außenbereich

Parkplätze verfügbar

Grill

Hausordnung

Check-in ab 16:00 Uhr

Mindestalter für die Miete: 21 Jahre

Check-out vor 10:00 Uhr

Kinder

Kinder (3–17 Jahre) erlaubt

Veranstaltungen

Veranstaltungen sind nicht gestattet

Haustiere

Keine Haustiere erlaubt

Rauchen

Rauchen ist nicht gestattet

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Wissenswertes

Diese Unterkunft wird von einem privaten Gastgeber verwaltet (eine Partei, die nicht im Rahmen ihrer gewerblichen, geschäftlichen oder beruflichen Tätigkeit handelt). Das EU-Verbraucherrecht, einschließlich Widerrufsrecht, gilt nicht für deine Buchung, sie wird jedoch von den vom privaten Gastgeber festgelegten Stornierungsbedingungen abgedeckt.

Für zusätzliche Personen fallen möglicherweise Gebühren an, die abhängig von den Bestimmungen der Unterkunft variieren können.

Beim Check-in werden ggf. ein Lichtbildausweis und eine Kreditkarte, Debitkarte oder Kaution in bar für unvorhergesehene Aufwendungen verlangt.

Je nach Verfügbarkeit beim Check-in wird versucht, Sonderwünschen entgegenzukommen, sie können jedoch nicht garantiert werden. Eventuell fallen zusätzliche Gebühren an.

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Registrierungsnummer der Unterkunft: LE07502991000028958, IT075029C200102932

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Alle Gäste, auch Kinder, müssen beim Check-in anwesend sein und einen amtlichen Lichtbildausweis bzw. Reisepass vorlegen

Aufgrund nationaler Bestimmungen sind Bargeldtransaktionen in dieser Unterkunft nur bis zu einer Höhe von 5000 EUR erlaubt. Weitere Informationen erhältst du auf Nachfrage direkt bei der Unterkunft. Die Kontaktdaten findest du auf deiner Buchungsbestätigung.

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Zur Gegend

Galatina

Mitten in der Gegend Altstadt von Galatina, einem Stadtteil von Galatina, befindet sich dieses Ferienhaus in ländlicher Umgebung und am Meer. Kirche von St. Katharina von Alexandrien und Torre dell'Orologio zählen zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten der Region, während du hier die Schönheit der Natur bewundern kannst: Santa Maria al Bagno Strand und Baia Verde Beach. Ebenfalls einen Besuch wert sind diese beiden Highlights: Imperial Pasticceria und Dolce Mente Freddo. Erlebe Wasserspaß pur beim Tauchen und beim Schnorcheln ganz in der Nähe oder genieße einfach die Natur auf den Wander-/Radwegen oder beim Mountainbiken.

Galatina, LE

In der Umgebung

Kirche von St. Katharina von Alexandrien - 2 Gehminuten - 0.2 km
Cappella di San Paolo - 3 Gehminuten - 0.3 km
Torre dell'Orologio - 4 Gehminuten - 0.4 km
Kirche von St. Peter und Paul - 4 Gehminuten - 0.4 km
Tarantismo-Museum - 4 Gehminuten - 0.4 km

Fortbewegung vor Ort

Bahnhof Galatina – 13 Gehminuten
Flughafen Papola Casale (BDS) – 56 Fahrminuten

Restaurants

‪Pasticceria Andrea Ascalone - ‬4 Gehminuten
‪Caffè della Basilica - ‬2 Gehminuten
‪Eros Pasticceria - ‬4 Gehminuten
‪Keys Bar - ‬4 Gehminuten
‪Caffè Lenee - ‬7 Gehminuten

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Ist Ferienhaus zur Selbstverpflegung in Apulien, Italien, in der Nähe von Stränden haustierfreundlich?

Nein, in dieser Unterkunft sind Haustiere nicht erlaubt.

Wann ist der Check-in bei Ferienhaus zur Selbstverpflegung in Apulien, Italien, in der Nähe von Stränden?

Check-in ab: 16:00 Uhr.

Wann ist der Check-out bei Ferienhaus zur Selbstverpflegung in Apulien, Italien, in der Nähe von Stränden?

Check-out ist um 10:00 Uhr.

Wo befindet sich Ferienhaus zur Selbstverpflegung in Apulien, Italien, in der Nähe von Stränden?

Dank der ausgezeichneten Lage (Altstadt von Galatina) ist dieses Ferienhaus zu Fuß gerade mal 5 Minuten entfernt von: Kirche von St. Katharina von Alexandrien, Cappella di San Paolo und Torre dell'Orologio. Ebenfalls höchstens 5 Minuten entfernt: Kirche von St. Peter und Paul und Tarantismo-Museum. Bahnhof Galatina ist zu Fuß in 13 Minuten zu erreichen.

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Die Bewertungen werden in chronologischer Reihenfolge angezeigt, unterliegen einem Moderationsprozess und wurden verifiziert, sofern nicht anders angegeben.

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10/10

Sauberkeit

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Kommunikation

10/10

Lage

10/10

Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Diese Bewertung wurde vor 2018 eingereicht und wurde nicht geprüft.

10/10 – Hervorragend

Petra K.

28. Juli 2011

A dream holiday

We have spent a week in your beautiful house in Mai and it was one of our loveliest holidays we ever had in Italy. Your house is perfect in ever detail, we really felt to be in true Italy. Outside the busy and most beautiful City of Galatina, the beaches, the Olivefields, the historic cities etc. inside your house an atmosphere of a monastery and every comfort one can wish for. When we watched the DVD Cinema Paradiso.with a good glass of wine in our hands and enjoyed later the giardino segreto everything was just as it has to be. Thank you for such a wonderful time. We will return....

10/10 – Hervorragend

Jennifer S.

30. Dez. 2024

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Wonderful home in historic city center

We had a wonderful stay here in Galatina. The house was in a perfect location, clean and spacious for our family of 5. The host Jon and manager Christiano were great and always responsive with any inquiries. Everything was perfect!

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Dezember 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

kim S.

23. Okt. 2024

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Perfect Lodging

Great location. Lovely interior. Comfortable beds. A generously outfitted kitchen with modern appliances and a grassy courtyard. I doubt one can find all of these advantages at many other options in Galatina. Book this place, except when I plan to return! K. Salzwedel

Aufenthalt von 4 Nächten im Oktober 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Didier M.

22. Juni 2024

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Excellent base for visiting Puglia and resting when necessary.

Pleasant city with quality services.

Aufenthalt von 8 Nächten im Juni 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Maurizio V.

26. Sept. 2023

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Great house great location

A very comfortable property in the heart of old Galatina. Nothing negative to say, I would stay here again!

Aufenthalt von 9 Nächten im September 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Braden T., Edmonton, Canada

11. Juli 2023

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Beautiful home in quaint town

The house is tucked down a tiny side street that leads to what looks like an abandoned square, but this is part of the charm. It’s not abandoned. Far from it. The directions provided by Jon were perfect and we found the home with ease, driving down streets that we thought we couldn’t possibly fit our car, but we did. This is a beautiful house. Like others have said, the photos do not do it justice. We have stayed in many vacation rentals and I would have to say that the kitchen in this house was outstanding. Never have we been in a better equipped kitchen! You could cook elaborate meals and entertain friends and family very easily if you wanted to. The three bedrooms were spacious and very comfortable. The smallest bedroom does not have air conditioning, although does have a fan, but that could be an issue for some. The other two bedrooms have AC keeping the rooms wonderfully cool. There is no AC on the main floor, but the thick walls keep the home cool and opening the french door off the kitchen helps generate a nice breeze. There are a number of stairs in this property, a set that lead to the bedrooms and another steep set leading to the roof top terrace - not a negative, but if mobility issues are a concern, this property is probably not for you. The town of Galatina is a quaint small town that seems off the main tourist track, but is located in the centre of Puglia providing easy access to beaches and towns on either side of the heel of the Italian boot.

Aufenthalt von 4 Nächten im Juli 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Christian F.

25. Aug. 2020

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

A true pugliese experience

This jewel of a house has everything to fall in love with: a secret garden, a roof terrace overlooking historic Galatina, a perfectly equipped kitchen and three wonderfully comfortable and spacious bedrooms. You find yourselves in the centre of Puglia with almost equal distance to the Adriatic and Ionian coasts with lots to do, all of which was summarised by the always helpful hosts in a brilliant brochure. We truly recommend il giardino secreto and ideally you want to stay all year round.... Huge thanks for the memorable stay.

Aufenthalt von 12 Nächten im August 2020

10/10 – Hervorragend

Sara K.

11. Sept. 2019

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

The secret garden is the best!

This place is magical. Jon & Rebecca’s home is everything you could wish for! It’s a beautiful romantic home with cathedral ceilings and all the modern updates even though it’s in the oldest part of Galentina, tucked away on a tiny dead end street. It’s a wonderful central location to visit all of Puglia. They have a large beautiful garden and a roof deck that are magical. The bed is the most comfortable we’ve slept in. We only wish we could enjoy this with another couple, it’s so grand! Thank you!

Aufenthalt von 5 Nächten im September 2019

10/10 – Hervorragend

jackie S.

25. Juli 2019

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Fantastic house, fantastic location

Everything went very smoothly, communication was outstanding, and the house is absolutely wonderful, very elegant, authentic and super cool.as is the area, easy to do day trips to the west and east. I highly recommend this property, and will be telling all my friends about it. With grateful thanks for everything, you have such a gem in this place.

Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im Juli 2019

10/10 – Hervorragend

Michael J., Mayne Island

15. Mai 2019

A beautiful restored villa, centrally located to explore southern Puglia! Fantastic!

Jon and Rebecca, with the local support of Cristiano, as well as our wonderful neighbors, made renting this property a breeze. Beautiful outdoor backyard space (secret garden), quiet, spacious rooms, well equipped kitchen, and a cool rooftop deck space, made this a perfect retreat for 3 couples. Nice TV, with a great DVD selection worked well on a couple of rainy days we had (our stay was for 2 weeks). Highlights for us included: a goat cheese maker tour/ farm lunch at Mariangela’s farm (arranged through Cristiano), a wine tour/tasting at the local Santi Dimitri winery, beautiful Lecce in the evening (wine tasting, super restaurants), the trip up the east coast from Santa Maria di Leuca to Otranto, and the trip through Santa Catarina to Porto Cesareo, with gorgeous walks along the coast in the park of Porto Selvaggio. With a little effort, you can find some amazing little shops in the old town of Galatina. For example, we loved Horme on via Lillo where we found lovely handcrafted jewellery that incorporated local materials. All in all, a truly wonderful stay!

Aufenthalt von 14 Nächten im Mai 2019

10/10 – Hervorragend

Margaret L.

27. Apr. 2019

Wonderful

A perfect place to share with family and friends. Spotlessly clean, everything one needs. A delightful garden for long breakfast and lunches. Thank you Jon and Rebecca

Aufenthalt von 10 Nächten im April 2019

10/10 – Hervorragend

adrian w.

30. Sept. 2018

Enchanting!

This beautifully-renovated, well-equipped and comfortable house, with its large roof terrace to enjoy the sun and its unique orchard garden for shade and calm, is not only a most pleasing place to spend time, but also the perfect base for exploring the historic towns, the countryside, and the coastline of this still largely unspoiled region of Italy. We loved it!

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im September 2018

10/10 – Hervorragend

Jan C.

21. Sept. 2018

Fantastic property and location

Secret garden property is beautifully appointed, comfortable and filled with everything one could need. Jon’s helpful packet of information in the property and things to do and enjoy was most welcome since it was our first visit to Puglia. Suggestions for restaurants were spot on- we had amazing meals. Cristiano was very helpful introducing us to the property and offering suggestions. The town is charming and surrounding area well worth exploring. Weather was amazing- quite warm. I highly recommend this spot!!

10/10 – Hervorragend

Peter l.

3. Aug. 2018

Idyllic home away from home!

From the moment we walked in, we loved this beautiful house. The stone and woodwork features are stunning. Excellent sleeping and living areas. The kitchen is fantastically equipped with everything you could need. It was a joy to walk from the kitchen into the gorgeous secret garden. where the citrus grove provided a wonderful source of fresh orange juice each morning, and a great place to relax throughout the day. We also enjoyed some delightful meals from the outdoor barbeque. The house is well-located in easy walking distance to shops, supermarkets, and restaurants. We loved visiting the markets and stalls in the town squares and cobble-stoned streets. There always seemed to be some local festivity to enjoy! One night we stumbled into a wonderful street party. The local people were very friendly and welcoming. We chose to travel without a car, and found Galatina to be very easy to get around, and the train and bus services were excellent. Thanks to Jon and Rebecca for their hospitality, to Cristiano for his assistance and also to Leila the lovely neighbour.

10/10 – Hervorragend

Ben P.

3. Aug. 2018

Beautiful house in a charming town and region.

Perfect for our holiday - beautifully presented and very comfortable.

Aufenthalt von 9 Nächten im Juli 2018

10/10 – Hervorragend

Peter D.

10. Juli 2018

Great house in a great location

The house is tucked away in a little courtyard, but once you enter the door it is airy and spacious. It has been renovated and maintained to a high spec and is very well equipped, both for entertainment and for cooking, so you can choose to cook for yourselves and eat in the peaceful and shaded garden (complete with lots of orange trees) or eat out in the towns several good restaurants. Parking in the nearby square was easy and it's safe to leave the car there. Galatina itself is an attractive town (we were there during the 3 day tarantella festival which was good fun) and don't miss the amazing frescoes in the church of Santa Caterina . The town is also a great base from which to explore the rest of Salento - the beautiful city of Lecce and the coastal towns of Otranto, Gallipoli and Leuca - all worth a visit. All in all, a very enjoyable holiday in a great property. Highly recommended.

Aufenthalt von 9 Nächten im Juni 2018

10/10 – Hervorragend

John H., Las Vegas, N.V.

20. Jan. 2018

Incredible home, Incredible hosts, insanely good location and wonderful neighbor

This home is one of the most well done and appointed we've ever stayed in, and we travel extensively worldwide. Once you get your parking pass and get acclimated to the neighborhood it's very easy to find yourself at home and comfortable. Internet works great in all 3 bedrooms, and hot water abounds. The kitchen is gourmet in nature and has every conceivable pot, pan, and accessory you can imagine. Very hard to come up with a dish that you couldn't prepare in this space. Great television and tons of sound. These owners are at the top of their game. I rent out homes in the US and this is exactly how I represent my properties. We couldn't have been more pleased either personally or professionally. There were six of us.

Aufenthalt von 13 Nächten im Januar 2018

Diese Bewertung wurde vor 2018 eingereicht und wurde nicht geprüft.

10/10 – Hervorragend

janice.okada@icloud.com O.

19. Nov. 2017

Amazing stay in Galatina!

We absolutely loved Galatina--a beautiful, lively town--and Giardino Segreto was the perfect base for our adventures in town and around Salento. The house is old, with high ceilings and worn stairs, but it's as comfortable as any modern home, with excellent plumbing, a well-equipped kitchen, and very comfortable beds. Even at the end of October, we enjoyed fruit from the garden and spent a lovely afternoon on the rooftop patio. We were two couples travelling together and it was a perfect size for us, but it would also be comfortable for more. There are three good queen beds. Hosts were very helpful and gracious. We look forward to returning one day for more Puglia food and wine!

Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im Oktober 2017

Diese Bewertung wurde vor 2018 eingereicht und wurde nicht geprüft.

10/10 – Hervorragend

Sandy T.

30. Okt. 2017

Sandy & Brian's October visit

This house is lovely; it certainly has the best-equipped kitchen we've ever found in a rental, complete with a little library of good cookbooks as well as that most elusive of vacation home wants - good knives and pots/pans! All three of the bedrooms are very spacious, so a group sharing would be happy regardless of which room they ended up with. Between the large garden and the rooftop terrace there's a lot of room to spread out, so everybody can have their own space if they want it. Unless you have a really tiny car, best to go get the parking permit from the police station and park in the adjacent piazza - the ingress to the courtyard is a bit hairy. Mark (Jon and Rebecca's friend who was staying next door) was very friendly and helpful, and Galatina is a good base for exploring the nearby beach towns and Lecce. Thanks Jon and Rebecca for your hospitality.

Aufenthalt von 4 Nächten im Oktober 2017

Diese Bewertung wurde vor 2018 eingereicht und wurde nicht geprüft.

8/10 – Gut

Michael S.

2. Okt. 2017

Very good overall

4.2 out of 5 overall. Villa-5, Garden-4.5, Kitchen-5, bedrooms & bathrooms-4.5, view from roof top garden-1, stairs-2, Corte Sta. Maria-2, nearby restaurants-3, next door neighbour-5. Galatina is off the beaten track. Very nice but need a car to get around. Day trips to Gallipoli and Otranto outstanding. Galatina not a foodie destination but a nice, historic town. Glad we made the trip. Would not repeat. Grazie.

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im September 2017

Diese Bewertung wurde vor 2018 eingereicht und wurde nicht geprüft.

10/10 – Hervorragend

Pamela R.

27. Juni 2017

Beautiful home - an authentic Italian experience

Jon and Rebecca have created the most beautiful home, tucked away in a quiet courtyard in Galatina's Old Town. The house is spacious and light-filled with vaulted ceilings in most rooms. We especially loved the well-equipped kitchen which was a joy to cook in and the lovely walled garden. It really is a home-from-home with a huge flatscreen TV and large collection of DVDs if you fancy a film night in with pizza from one of the local restaurants. The house is right in the centre of the Galatina and within walking distance of restaurants, bars and gelaterie. This was our first time in Puglia and we found Galatina to be an excellent base for exploring the Salento region, including trips to Lecce, Gallipoli, Otranto and any number of gorgeous beaches. There is a fabulous drive from Martina de Leuca along the coast road to Otranto which rivals Amalfitana. Having spent years going to Tuscany we're now converts to Puglia and would love to return to Giardino Segreto with family or friends.

Aufenthalt von 6 Nächten im Juni 2017

Diese Bewertung wurde vor 2018 eingereicht und wurde nicht geprüft.

10/10 – Hervorragend

Gaines G.

29. Mai 2017

Terrific

Excellent location for Salemto. Accommodations wonderful. No complaints.

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Mai 2017

Diese Bewertung wurde vor 2018 eingereicht und wurde nicht geprüft.

10/10 – Hervorragend

Andree P., Candiac, Quebec

30. März 2017

Charming location in historic downtown,

Thank you Jon& Rebecca for sharing your home..Communication was easy and accurate. Well appointed, gourmet kitchen, high quality All Clad, Wusthof. etc. Quite a collection of cookbooks you don't even want to dine out... Very relaxing home.comfortable, roomy lots of DVDS , books , CDS... Galatina has several pastecerrias gourmet shops, pesceria and super mercado all whitin walking distance. Its very nice to have and consult the house infos beforehand. Very large outdoor area, we couln't really take advantage, because of cooler weather in March. You do need a permit for parking from the local police, its free... Highly recommend for your vacation

Diese Bewertung wurde vor 2018 eingereicht und wurde nicht geprüft.

10/10 – Hervorragend

Justine G.

19. Okt. 2016

Stunning historic home

We loved it- a terrific renovation of centuries old building in charming town! The house is AMAZING! We were so relaxed and had everything we needed (who knew until now that a rooftop terrace was something I needed!) Excellent location for exploring southern Puglia, and so nice to come home to your garden or terrace and chill. Highly recommended !

Aufenthalt von 5 Nächten im September 2016

Diese Bewertung wurde vor 2018 eingereicht und wurde nicht geprüft.

10/10 – Hervorragend

DJ W.

13. Okt. 2016

Beautiful architecture and delicious food

We were so relaxed on this holiday, mainly because the house is exceptionally attractive with its intelligent decor and high vaulted ceilings --the old stones seem to make time stand still-- and we were happy not to jump into the hire car every day but to just chill in the living space or garden or stroll around the historic centre of town, taking in the gorgeous baroque stone-carving on the old patrician townhouses. I really enjoyed the fact that I could flip through one of the many mouthwatering cookbooks in the kitchen and create something indulgent for supper with everything at my fingertips. We stocked up on fresh produce (which is outstanding, especially the veg, cheeses, prosciutto and artisan bread) from the supermarket up towards the railway station or the outdoor market out to the east of it (Thursdays, behind the flea market). The kitchen is a pleasure to use. Fresh herbs are growing in the garden. In fact, everything you need to relax --books, DVDs, internet, garden, roof terrace-- is just ready and waiting. Eating out is also easy, walkable and delicious, with a range of prices from pizza/gelato on Piazza Alighieri to regional top dining in a historic setting at Anima & Cuore. Lecce’s architecture and cafes are deserving of a daytrip to themselves. We took the train (a tad too relaxed in terms of timetable – take a book in case the train is delayed/replaced) so that we could enjoy a glass or two of wine there before heading back. I loved Sant Isidoro beach (coastal drive north of Gallipoli) because the sea is clear and ridiculously shallow. You can always touch down in soft sand underfoot: a pleasure for me as I’m not so confident a swimmer as I used to be. Many thanks to Jon for making such a great holiday possible and to Mark for creating such a nurturing place. PS, very smart restaurant Percuoco (with glass picture-windows straight onto the narrow cobbled streets) adjacent to the Basilica, just a short walk from the house. Opens from 21h00 to 23h00 in the evenings – we preferred to eat earlier, but next time perhaps ... PPS, tip: pack mozzie repellent for night-time outdoors.

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im September 2016

Über den Gastgeber

Zu Gast bei Jon & Rebecca

Hi, we're Jon and Rebecca. We live in London with our little daughter and son, and are great lovers of Italy, and in particular of this beautiful region. We're proud to offer our house in Galatina for you to enjoy too.

Darum fiel die Entscheidung auf diese Unterkunft

It's a lovely house to stay in, to enjoy the town and to use as a base for exploring the Salento region. The large, private orchard garden is a very rare and beautiful feature in a centro storico, while the roof terrace is perfect for cocktails in the evening sun. There is a great deal of space, peace and privacy, yet it's located in the historic centre of a beautiful town with all of the convenience of nearby restaurants, shops and markets.

Das macht diese Unterkunft einzigartig

This beautiful region is famous for its landscape and climate, its rich history, the warmth of its people and deep appreciation for fresh, locally-grown food. We love the baroque architecture of the historic centre, as well as the fact that the community has a very active social calendar with festivals all year long. And we're bang in the middle of the beautiful Salento region, with easy access to the many stunning beaches on both the Ionian and Adriatic coasts.