Casa Calella

This converted trullo – a traditional home with conical roof, unique to Puglia – accommodates up to seven lucky guests in true, Italian style. There’s farmland nearby and you’re surrounded by gentle hills, olive groves, vineyards and beautiful towns for day trips are within easy reach.

Casa Calella is a private villa with pool, and enjoys a peaceful, countryside location despite your nearest town of Cisternino being only four kilometres away. Comprising a main house and separate annexe, all arranged on a single storey, Casa Calella is perfect for an extended family group. The main house boasts a twin bedroom, family bathroom and master suite; complete with en-suite bathroom, king-size bed, exposed beams and rustic-style furniture. The kitchen-diner is spacious and a delightful mix of old-world charm and modern facilities. Throughout Casa Calella’s interior, the décor adds muted colours and contemporary style to old stones and terracotta floors.

The self-sufficient annexe is the perfect accommodation for grandparents, independent children or friends wanting space. Guests have their very own double bed, living area and kitchenette.

Move outside through a graceful archway and you’ll be wowed by the space you can call your own. The heat of the Puglian sun is evident in the potted cacti, dotted around the whitewashed walls of Casa Calella but welcome shade is provided by a mature tree. The generous terrace features a dining table and chairs, just waiting for you and your guests to dine al fresco, before exploring your lawned gardens where kids can run and play, or grown-ups can sit with an unhurried coffee.

Casa Calella’s luxurious, private pool is waiting for you on the lower terrace. At eleven metres long, it’s a great size for everyone to splash and swim together. The elegant pool terrace is flanked by Mediterranean plants and trees and features sun loungers and a shower. Take a break from the sun beneath the simply gorgeous pool-side pergola. This is your ultimate space for cooling off in the shade, sharing pre-dinner drinks, or, just reading a book.

If you need a break from the luxury of your private villa and pool, some of Italy’s finest hilltop towns are within a short drive of Casa Calella. The white towns of Cisternino, Martina Franca and Locorotondo are all just a few kilometres away. Famous for cobbled streets, ancient history, fabulous restaurants and time-worn piazzas, these Puglian highlights make for ideal day trips, or just a couple of hours for finding that perfect bottle of olive oil and ingredients for dinner.