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Secluded Villa, Private Heated Pool, Sea Views, Outside Terraces & Dining Areas

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool

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Secluded Villa, Private Heated Pool, Sea Views, Outside Terraces & Dining Areas



Villa Description
Tastefully restored to its former glory as the summer retreat of the Mayor of Fasano, this extremely spacious luxury villa offers contemporary living to the very highest standard. Set in 2 acres of secluded terraced gardens, Villa Francesca is perched on the edge of the Selva hills 400m above sea level and benefits from uninterrupted views over the olive groves to the sea beyond. Enclosing this stunning villa is an expansive south facing L shaped veranda with traditional stone arches, perfect for relaxing in the Puglian sunshine or dining ‘al fresco’ Italian style. The fully air conditioned interior offers an incredible 40 ft open plan living area inter-connected by stone arches with stone floors, chic Italian leather sofas, marble dining table seating 10 people, masseria-style stone fireplace, marble bathroom with jacuzzi. The private heated swimming pool set in an enclosed garden courtyard has paved terraces offering multiple living & dining areas with spectacular sea views.


General: Puglia gets close to 300 days sunshine a year with the warm weather starting in April and going right through until the end of October. The hottest months are July and August but with two seas around the area the air does not feel too oppressive during these months, especially as the property is located above the coastal plain. Spring and autumn is glorious- sunny and warm with wild flowers in abundance. Italians are unashamedly devoted to celebrating everything Italian - religion, food, wine... And they show it with festivals, filling the summer nights, celebrating everything from classical music to grapes. These family orientated events provide great free outdoor entertainment and gives you an insight into the wonderful hospitable Pugliese people. Puglia is something authentically Mediterranean and very Italian, come and find out for yourself and see why more people are recommending it.

Activities: Whether you prefer soaking up the sun, shopping, sightseeing, enjoying culture or something more active, the area has much to offer. Beautiful architecture, ancient castles and Baroque churches can be found in all the local towns and eating is an activity in itself as the region is a food and wine lovers paradise . With over 400 miles of coastline, Puglia has a huge selection of sandy beaches and coves (all of which have blue flag status). For golfers Puglia has five major courses. The 5* 18 hole par 72 San Domenica Golf resort and spa near the fishing village of Savelettri, is the closest (just 7km) and newest. For children there are lidos with children's facilities, and a major tourist attraction is the Zoo Safari Park of Fasano. For classical music lovers there is the famous Itria Valley Festival in Martina Franca towards the end of July, and the newly-reopened Bari Opera house is fantastic. All sorts of music and theatre festivals abound in the summer in the nearby towns.

Distances and other information: Under 50 minutes -Bari Airport. Under 40 minutes - Brindisi Airport. 10 - 15 minutes - Alberobello, Locorotondo, Fasano/Zoo Safari, beaches. 15 -25 minutes- Martina Franca, Ostuni, Polignano al Mare, Castellana Grotte, the ancient site of Egnazia and the Marine Nature reserve of Torre Guacheto. Further afield, but all making easy day trips - Matera, a town of 13th century cave dwellings, the 'sassi' used in the film 'The Passion' , and churches with medieval wall frescoes - Lecce, famous for its unique architecture and known as the 'Florence of the South' - the Norman cathedral towns of the Bari coast - Laterza, the 'Grand Canyon of Puglia' - Taranto, with its atmospheric historical centre - the list goes on... We do recommend that you hire a car to ensure you explore the area and get the most from your Puglia holiday, this is easy to arrange in advance from the airports.

Further notes on accommodation: Villa Francesca is a 250sqm independent villa set in its own garden with its own private drive accessed through electric gates and its own private swimming pool and private outside entertainment areas. Due to its spectacular hillside location, the villas in the area are necessarily arranged on terraces which means that there is another villa with its own postal address and separate access arrangements, part of which is indeed situated directly below (and connected to) Villa Francesca. This is actually a very typically layout for this part of Italy and can be seen clearly from some of the photos included on the website.

Property manager

Maura Watson

Languages

English, Italian

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have 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)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2691 sq ft (250 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: please enquire with owner

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Cot & High Chair available

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 indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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 BR07400791000014401, IT074007B400050196

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 GBP 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

Luxury Villa Private Hillside Location Spectacular Sea Views
Luxury Private Hillside Location Spectacular Sea Views Laureto
Luxury Private Hillside Location Spectacular Sea Views
25 Late Booking Discount April 2019 Luxury Villa SEA View
25 Late Booking Discount April 2019 Luxury SEA View Laureto
25 Late Booking Discount April 2019 Luxury Villa SEA View
25 Late Booking Discount April 2019 Luxury SEA View
Luxury Villa Private Hillside Location Spectacular Sea Views
Luxury Private Hillside Location Spectacular Sea Views Laureto
Luxury Private Hillside Location Spectacular Sea Views

About the neighborhood

Map
Laureto, Brindisi

What's nearby

  • Museo della Casa alla Fasanese - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Coccaro Golf Club - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • The Trulli of Alberobello - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • San Domenico Golf Club - 17 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Zoosafari - 22 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Fasano Station - 15 min drive
  • Papola Casale Airport (BDS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cà Pummarola 'Ncoppa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Renoir - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Ciminiera di Colucci Donato & Figli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Bella Napoli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Antipasteria, Pizzeria e Braceria - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Secluded Villa, Private Heated Pool, Sea Views, Outside Terraces & Dining Areas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Secluded Villa, Private Heated Pool, Sea Views, Outside Terraces & Dining Areas pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Secluded Villa, Private Heated Pool, Sea Views, Outside Terraces & Dining Areas?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Villa, Private Heated Pool, Sea Views, Outside Terraces & Dining Areas?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Villa, Private Heated Pool, Sea Views, Outside Terraces & Dining Areas located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Museo della Casa alla Fasanese, Pomona Gardens Botanical Conservatory, and Morelli Palace. Church of the Madonna della Greca and Mother Church of St. George are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Secluded Villa, Private Heated Pool, Sea Views, Outside Terraces & Dining Areas Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous views
Great base for 2 families of 4 to explore the area. Gorgeous view from the balcony and pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
June 2024 Stay
Beautiful property and location. The property manager was very good to deal with. Would recommend.
Stayed 24 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARITA P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Property
The property, the pool, the furnishings, the appliances were all of top quality. The managers were on location at a minute’s notice if needed. The information left in the villa re the surrounding area and the restaurants was spot on and of great use to us. We are contemplating our return next year. Just perfection. Ciao, Maura and GC!
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

candace s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa in Puglia
Lovely villa, well equipped, fabulous view out to the ocean. Maura was the perfect property manager with all sorts of advice and immediately responsive to any need. Large spaces in and out for relaxed time together for six friends and well located for travel to many surrounding towns. All in all a great choice for our Puglia stay
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene D., Anzex, France

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely villa
We spent a week in Villa Francesca. The house itself is lovely and functional, with an impressing view all the way down to the sea, from the terrace and the pool area, and the location is quite central for local visits.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and practical base for Puglia
Our host was kind and communicative leading up to our stay, and all throughout. Maura made the process of arriving clear and simple. She was also a gracious advisor on how to get the most out of our trip. The home is gorgeous. Secure and secluded, nice and quiet but you’re not more than a half hour away from several lovely towns. The house was clean and modern and the pool was excellent. A/C was great too, which is vital in the summer months there. Would highly recommend booking this place if you stumble upon it.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jed W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience
From the time we arrived at Villa Francesca, everything was really fantastic. The villa is beautiful and comfortable and Maura could not have been more accommodating with all kinds of information about where to go and what to see. The villa itself is amazing and contains everything one could possible need for a wonderful stay- even a high chair and crib for our little grandson. Highly recommended.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magnus A., Lidingö, Sweden

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for vacation
Great and specious property with an amazing view of the landscape with olive trees and the sea. Perfect location with "everything" in Puglia within quick reach. Very helpful and attentive hosts that helped making this a wonderful vacation. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa Francesca
This is an outstanding property, with unparalleled views and Villa. It is well stocked for onsite cooking and conveniently located close to all local highlights. Highly recommend - we were a family of 6 adults and one baby (1 yr old). Maura (host) was incredible to work/communicate with - super professional.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unexpected Italy
We loved our stay at Villa Francesca! Comfortable, good size for two couple, even three, great to come back each afternoon and sit by the pool. Loved the various spots to sit and appreciated the welcome on arrival. Our host Maura was lovely and very helpful, even organising a hair and nail appointment for me. The location is pretty much 25min from all the towns you want to hit, but closer to Fasano. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

virginia m.

Beautiful house and setting
We enjoyed our stay very much and Maura was helpful/responsive. A few things that would have made it better include a good set of sharp knives (we cooked in a lot), some much needed repair to the road leading to the house and increased water pressure in bathrooms. For this level of high end house the water pressure in the showers was terrible.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful villa stunning views
The whole family (6 adults and 1 3yr old) had a lovely time at Villa Francesca. Maura very knowledgeable and helpful. I was unaware that we had to pay to heat the pool but maybe this wouldn’t be necessary earlier in the season.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wonderful house with great seaview. Sad thing: too many barking dogs nearby
We had a very good stay in this luxury house with everything you need.Maura is a lovely everything explaining host.Location is very good with lots of side seeing spots and the beach nearby The only negative point is the constant barking of many digs nearby.Seems to be the Italian way but maybe the owner knows his neighbours and can organize something
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful villa
Such a lovely villa. The interior is beautiful and well appointed, and the view astonishing. Maura is an excellent host; very friendly and helpful. The villa is well located, within an easy 30 min drive of many of the key sights in Puglia and 1.5 hours from Matera. The heated swimming pool was much loved by the kids (and us). The TV was very close to the kids’ bedrooms so bear in mind if you want to watch TV after they go to bed but it was not an issue for us as we preferred to sit outside and enjoy the view (except when the final episode of Succession was broadcast and we were delighted to realise that the villa has Sky TV so we didn’t have to wait to watch it). We like travelling to different places, but this was such a stunning villa and a lovely area with so much to do that we will definitely be back! Thanks Maura.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maura W.

Great place to stay
My family and I spent two weeks at the villa and enjoyed every moment of it. The villa is spacious and airy and very well appointed, the views are fantastic and there are many places to sit, eat and watch the sun go down. We have young children who spent many hours in the pool and the whole family got into the spirit of our Southern Italian sojourn. We were greatly helped by the warm welcome extended by Ray and Maura who helped us out with a number of things including bringing a doctor to visit us when we became concerned that one of the children had an ear infection (she didn't). Overall they made sure that there was nothing to disrupt our holiday and were always available with information and suggestions. The villa is great place to relax and extremely comfortable but it is certainly worth getting out and about and for that you will need a car. It is best to get the smallest car you can fit into, as the pretty nearby towns such as Ostuni have narrow and clogged streets and parking is difficult at best. The roads are pretty good even if some of the local driving leaves something to be desired. Local food is good, although as a vegetarian family we were a little surprised not to find more of the traditional vegetarian dishes in many of the restaurants including the antipasti de la casa. The local beaches are not perhaps the prettiest in the world, but the water was warm and clean and the beach that we frequented had plenty of fish in the shallows and the children had a great time snorkelling. Overall, a great place to stay and we enjoyed it very much.

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great villa with awesome heated pool and views
Spacious, comfortable, well equipped, clean villa located in the hills about 15-20 mins from the coast with breathtaking views over to the coast. We enjoyed relaxing in and around the pool, trips to local historic towns and cities - Martina Franca, Ostuni and others. A trip to the zoo safari was a highlight for the kids. Host was brilliant - very helpful in terms of suggestions, sorted a couple of very minor issues arising immediately. I thoroughly recommend the villa and the region.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

monia S., Belgique

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnifique
Parfait
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Vanessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful villa with magnificent view
A lovely spacious home with very comfortable rooms. Very easy to contact and deal with the friendly host. Don’t worry to plan ahead, the best suggestions for trips and restaurants come form the visitors manual and from the host.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrien I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La maison et l accueil étaient top!
Nous avons passé un magnifique moment dans cette maison qui est proche de certaines activités à faire sur place et pour profiter de la plage à 20 minutes en voiture. La voiture est cependant indispensable. Le logement est magnifique et la vue est incroyable. Maura qui nous a accueilli est d une très grande gentillesse et nous a donné plein de conseils pour les restaurants et les visites. Nous avons vraiment passé un magnifique séjour dans les Pouilles et dans cette maison. Notre chien a apprécié la climatisation et le petit coin d herbe pour se relaxer. La maison est entièrement clôturée et sécurisée, c est un plus pour laisser notre chien au frais et de notre côté profiter des visites.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kalia (Karen) D., Capri, Italy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Villa
The villa is stunning! The views are to die for and the property is very well kept. Maura is extremely professional and attentive. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

marina s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
What an amazing villla, a dream come true Maura is absolutely best host, helped us with everything we asked for Everything was just spectacular Maura hope to see you in September, thank you so much for everything
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary P., Florence, Italy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Property
We were a group of 5 seniors who spent a week in Villa Francesca. The house is as described in the listing, as is the pool. The property manager was very responsive to any issues we encountered and also helpful in arranging to have a chef prepare some food to have on hand for our late arrival our first night. She also arranged for a meal to be cooked in the house on our last night, which was wonderful. The location is good with easy access to necessities and areas for exploration.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sabine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Appréciations très favorables
Formidable accueil et maison très confortable et bien entretenue. Belles prestations
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Wonderful Villa and Host
We have recently returned from a week at Villa Francesca and we loved everything about the house, the location and the fantastic support we received from Maura. The villa is spacious, clean and beautiful. The views from the porch and the pool area are simply stunning. We spent time each morning and evening enjoying the outdoor spaces and the views. We also cooked each evening and the kitchen and outdoor grill area were both excellent. The beds were comfortable, the showers had plenty of pressure and hot water and the laundry area was a big help to us. We have nothing but praise for every aspect of our stay. And Maura is an amazing host. The information provided in the guest booklet is excellent, and she was so responsive to all of our additional requests for recommendations, etc. She arranged transportation for us on several occasions including from the airport and to the train station, as well as a couple of excursions when we preferred not to drive. Our driver, Giancarlo, was fabulous. The location of the villa is perfect for exploring Puglia. Ostuni, Altamura, Matera and Locorotondo are not to be missed, and we especially enjoyed our drive to some of the waterside towns and lunch at a seaside restaurant. If you are even considering choosing this villa, just do it. Your trip will be fantastic, as was ours. We were five women, all 60ish, and had the time of our lives. Thanks Maura!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019