Country Villa With Large Private Pool & Tennis Court - spaciously sleeps 20
'A gorgeous villa...Villa Sant'Annina is a magnificent restored country house set in wonderful rustic grounds with panoramic views' The Italian Magazine. The property is set amongst olive, fig and other fruit trees and has a lovely big kidney shaped swimming pool, *CLOSED UNTIL 15 MAY*, next to which is a magnificent gazebo, a barbeque and a full sized tennis court. Cisternino is five minutes by car, Ostuni, Martina Franca and Locorotondo around 15 minutes - all with their unique ancient centres/markets and a fabulous choice of food, restaurants and bars. The whole region is widely considered to be the most beautiful and unspoilt in Puglia. You are only 15-20 minutes by car from excellent sandy beaches. The grounds are bound by natural stone walls and at the far end of the land there is a lovely view down to the sea. The Villa splits into four private wings sleeping 4, 4, 4 and 8 or can be rented as a whole. However, this is definitely NOT suitable for wild-party gatherings!
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 BR07400591000016807, IT074005B400053321
About the area
Cisternino
Cisternino is home to this holiday home. The Trulli of Alberobello and Mary Immaculate Ecclesiastical Parish are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Enoteca Semeraro and San Domenico Golf Club. Zoosafari and Centro Culturale la Luna nel Pozzo are also worth visiting.
Mary Immaculate Ecclesiastical Parish - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
Bishop's Palace - 12 min drive - 5.2 km
Church of San Nicola Patara - 12 min drive - 5.2 km
Getting around
Fasano Cisternino Station - 20 min drive
Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
Le Capase - 6 min drive
Doppio Zero 00 - 6 min drive
Osteria Piatti Chiari - 6 min drive
Bère Vecchie - 7 min drive
Da Tonia - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Country Villa With Large Private Pool & Tennis Court - spaciously sleeps 20 have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Country Villa With Large Private Pool & Tennis Court - spaciously sleeps 20 ?
As of 24 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Country Villa With Large Private Pool & Tennis Court - spaciously sleeps 20 on 31 December 2025 start from NZ$1,479, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Country Villa With Large Private Pool & Tennis Court - spaciously sleeps 20 pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Country Villa With Large Private Pool & Tennis Court - spaciously sleeps 20 ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Country Villa With Large Private Pool & Tennis Court - spaciously sleeps 20 ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Country Villa With Large Private Pool & Tennis Court - spaciously sleeps 20 ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Country Villa With Large Private Pool & Tennis Court - spaciously sleeps 20 located?
Situated in Cisternino, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Itria Valley, EuroSport Casalini 2001 and Enoteca Semeraro. Mary Immaculate Ecclesiastical Parish and Bishop's Palace are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Excellente semaine entre 6 familles. Maison conforme à l’annonce. Communication facile et agréable avec les propriétaires et la personne sur place à été parfaite. La maison est idéalement située pour sillonner la région et Cisternino est très beau. Merci!
Aline A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Patrice C.
15 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Séjour émaillé de nombreux dysfonctionnements nécessitant de multiples échanges avec Mme Marvin
Un wc non opérationnel (3j), pas/peu d’eau chaude dans l’appartement Mandarin (tout le séjour), pas d’éclairage de la pergola (2j) fermeture difficile volets vétustes (Melograno) ou de fenêtres à rénover, moustiquaire défectueuse. Pas d’inventaire entrée/sortie. Facturation indue de serviettes manquantes et de réparation de moustiquaire; factures non fournies
Patrice C.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2024
Plus de 6 mois de messages et d'e-mails concernant la maison, essayant de trouver des chefs qui viendraient quotidiennement et des restaurants pour organiser une célébration pour toute la fête - ce n'était pas grave, c'était un plaisir, et tout cela faisait partie de l'activité d'hébergement. .
Les toilettes sans chasse d'eau étaient un problème que nous avons résolu le plus rapidement possible. Il y avait une accumulation de calcium dans la chasse d’eau à bouton-poussoir.
Il n'y a JAMAIS eu de commentaire sur le manque d'eau chaude à Mandarino. Nous avions déjà eu le plombier, il aurait pu régler le problème.
Une moustiquaire toute neuve a été endommagée, la laissant à moitié ouverte. Il a été enlevé rapidement par les installateurs, qui ont donné un devis de 80 euros pour le réparer, rien d'écrit - c'était Ferragosta !
Une clé de l'une des portes d'entrée de l'appartement a été perdue et n'a pas été signalée, créant un problème pour les prochains clients entrants.
Un gros tas de déchets non triés a été laissé près du portail d'entrée, qui a dû être trié et enlevé par les nettoyeurs...
3 étoiles...?
Magnifique séjour de 5 jours entre collègues dans cette propriété qui respire Les Pouilles. Tout était présent. Supermarché accessible à quelques minutes. Propriété située dans une zone très calme et entourée de verdure. L'accueil a été super. Bonne communication. Je recommande vivement.
Abbiamo soggiorno in 15 in questa bellissima villa poco fuori Cisternino. Nel complesso la villa è molto attrezzata con tutti i comfort desiderabili. C'è spazio per svariate attività, tra piscina, campo da tennis e barbecue. Gli appartamenti sono spaziosi e molto graziosi.
Come uniche pecche segnaliamo il WiFi che nonostante fosse presente non ha mai funzionato e ci sarebbe piaciuto avere le luci della piscina per goderne anche la sera.
Nel complesso, un'ottima esperienza. Consigliato.
Breathtaking villa with a big pool rounded by trees. Peaceful place where you can relax and take your time.
All the four apartments are well-provided: ventilators, citronella and other anti-mosquitoes and so on.
The pool is unbelievable! It has different depth, very useful both for adult and children.
Philip is a great host, he answered our questions very rapidly and he is friendly and helpful!
I recommend you to bring a pair of lamp to enlighten the outdoor table.
In conclusion, we spent a fantastic holiday in Philip’s villa, so thank you Philip!
Très agréable bien organisé pour une grande famille
bernadette C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thank you Bernadette.
We are very pleased the wedding and your stay at Sant' Annina were both so successful!
Verified
8/10 Good
Inma d.
5 August 2018
muy agradable
casa muy cómoda con 4 módulos de vivienda, elevada y las noches frescas. piscina agradable.Cisternino tiene mucho ambiente de noche y está en el centro del valle de Itria.
Inma d.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Dear Inma,
Thank you for your review - we are so glad you had a lovely time.
Philip and Suzie
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Susann K.
18 July 2017
Toller Urlaub in tollem Haus !!!
Wir haben 10 Tage zu dritt als Familie in der Villa Santa Aninna verbracht und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Haus liegt bisschen außerhalb zwischen hunderten von Olivenbäumen,der Ausblick von der Sonnenterasse ist Wahnsinn!!
Der Pool liegt direkt am Haus ,ist groß und erfrischend. Wir hatten die Wohnung Limone gebucht,welche sauber und ordentlich war.Zwar nicht auf dem allermodernsten Stand ,aber trotzdem schön.
Die Vermieter Philip Marvin und Suzie waren zauberhaft,höflich und absolut liebenswert !!!!!! Sie hatten auch viele Tipps bezüglich der Umgebung und Restaurants für uns.
Wir können die Villa Santa Aninna empfehlen !
Susann K.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
"Great holiday in a great house!
We spent 10 days a third as a family in the Villa Santa Aninna and felt very comfortable. The house is a bit outside between hundreds of olive trees, the view from the sun terrace is madness !!
The pool is directly at the house, is large and refreshing. We had booked the apartment Limone, which was clean and tidy. It was not on the most modern stand, but still nice.
The landlords Philip Marvin and Suzie were magical, polite and absolutely lovely !!!!!! They also had lots of tips on the area and restaurants for us.
We can recommend Villa Santa Aninna!"
(Google translate)
Thank you Susi, you were all delightful company! Please come and visit us again.
Archival
4/10 Poor
Max D.
5 July 2017
Fantastic house but terrible communication with Owner
This was my first time ever using Home Away and after this experience I will never use it again. While the house is exactly as stated in the pictures (even bigger actually, there is tons of space) I was completely put off by the terrible communication with the owner and the millions of rules the property has. I emailed the owner 3 times without a single response, simply asking for the directions to the property because we were a large group of people flying in from different countries and needed to coordinate how we were all getting there. As I did not get a response for weeks and the stay was starting shortly thereafter, I called HomeAway who had the owner finally email me. He responds saying that he was pretty sure that he sent it, to check the spam and if not he can resend as he is traveling at the moment. I responded saying that I did not receive the email and had checked my spam to please resend. Days go by and nothing. I had to call HomeAway AGAIN to have them get in touch with the owner and have them send the directions. He finally sends it arrogantly saying, "Here we are again!" 6 days before my arrival date - no apology or anything. The stress and annoyance of having to deal with this situation made me regret choosing this location, there are plenty of other options that would have been suitable.
When we finally arrived to the house (there were no GPS coordinates or real address, a series of pictures and written directions that were confusing) we found the keys easily and the house was great. The pool is bigger than in the pictures but the tennis court smaller. The check-in and check-out policy (6pm check in and 10am SHARP checkout or you are fined) was over the top. The other rules like if you move the furniture and dont place it in its exact location you will be charged, if you place kitchen utensils in a different room then they assume it was broken and charge you for the item and a variety of other rules, made it so that our time was not as relaxing and enjoyable as it should have been for the amount of money spent for the vacation rental. Small things like not having soap in the bathrooms, no garbage bags and strong restrictions on water (with a limited water heater) made it just more annoying than we would have all liked when on vacation to a new place.
Max D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
We are so happy you enjoyed the house and pool, however, it is SUCH a shame none of the other concerns were voiced at the time, this is why we provide two home phone numbers to avoid any such misunderstandings.
*The 15 page Information Pack was sent three times; in which there are full instructions, with photographs, on how to find the house, we have only received compliments thus far.
* It is a full-sized tennis court.
* Check-in and check-out times for a whole-house booking are given to allow the cleaners time to prepare the house for the next guests - not unreasonable surely?
As is the request to return furniture and utensils to their original apartment, not room!
* "a limited water heater"? We have two boilers and solar panels up on the roof, that provide ample hot water 24/7.
We do emphasise that it is a self-catering property, but it is a shame that there should have been such unnecessary distress, and for that we are sorry.
Philip and Suzie
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth F.
17 May 2016
Perfection in Puglia
What a wonderful place. A beautiful, spotlessly clean and very comfortable house, surrounded by olive trees and the occasional cactus, Sant Annina is a perfect base for exploring a fascinating area. If you’ve never been to this part of Italy, go now, before everyone else discovers it. Cisternino, just a few minutes away, is one of a series of mediaeval, hilltop villages, all within a half hour drive (depending a bit on your sat nav – ours was inclined to persuade us to take short cuts which usually came to a dead end at the entrance to a field). Alberoberro, an entire village of Trulli, the conical igloo-like dry-stone houses seen only in this part of Puglia, is a must – combine this with the caves nearby for a marvelous day out. Then come home and have a swim in the pool before supper. You can certainly cook if you want to, the kitchen is very well-equipped, but Cisternino is full of small friendly restaurants and cafes. And we were on holiday.
Elizabeth F.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sally J.
13 March 2016
Stunning location for a stress free holiday.
Very considerate landlords who ensured that all our needs were met. The downstairs flat was spacious and airy. The property was clean , well stocked with all essentials and very comfortable. We were there early in Spring and so only looked at the inviting pool . We will be back when the weather is warmer. Even in April we were able to enjoy sunny breakfasts out on the secluded terrace .
Lots to see within an easy car drive.There are many interesting towns to wander around and plenty of delicious restaurants to chose from . Old town Bari is well worth a visit.
Sally J.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
We were very happy to welcome you to our lovely 'piece of paradise' and will be delighted to see you again!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
6 December 2014
Spacious, comfortable and peaceful
I booked the whole of Villa Sant'Annina as the venue for a residential music course. The house was perfect for the event - spacious and comfortable, with superb indoor and outdoor spaces for performing and rehearsing. Everyone enjoyed the peaceful environment and the wonderful acoustics, especially in the old stone trullo apartment, Mirtillo. The villa was a wonderful setting for our music making, and I would use the venue again.
Archival
8/10 Good
anna t.
21 September 2014
Staying at Mirtillo
We had a fantastic holiday in Puglia and Mirtillo was a very well appointed apartment with a beautiful conversion / integration with the Trullo. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the region close by - fantastic beaches especially at Torre Guaceto, great seafood and beautiful off road walks right from the the villa's gate.
There were two factors which meant the apartment did not match the explanation on line:
1. There were problems with the swimming pool - it gave children skin rashes (not just ours but other children staying in the villa). The balance was wrong and had been wrong for at least 3 weeks but the time of our departure. The owner seemed quite slow to take action and in any case he was based in the UK. We expected a much faster resolution of this problem.
2. The internet connection is very poor - too poor to function adequately and so if you want a good internet connection on your holiday this is not the place for you.
Otherwise, we had a great time. The area around Mirtillo is very rough and the whole plot would benefit from investment in planting, gardening and landscaping. It would not be suitable for anyone with trouble walking.
anna t.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
There was a temporary problem with the chemical balance of the swimming pool. It is not true that we were slow to respond. The issue proved more complex than is normal and we did everything we could to resolve the problem. The water is being completely replaced for the new season. The internet connection is variable in that part of Italy - some days it is fine, some days it is not. There are internet cafes five minutes away as back up. The grounds are lovely and yes untamed. That is the whole point and their very appeal. Not suitable for the elderly or infirm but perfectly walkable for anyone else.
About the host
Hosted by Philip Marvin
We took over Sant' Annina on July 8th 2013. It is set in a magical area with a beautiful drive down narrow lanes for about a mile before you arrive. It is private but not isolated with a couple of neighbours nearby. It is brilliantly positioned for the coast/beaches, two international airports and at least four, beautiful old towns, all within easy reach: Alberobello, Locorotondo, Martina Franca and Ostuni. The wonderful local produce sold in vibrant, colourful local markets is a particular highlight. The villa is a relatively modern building which dwarfs the old lamia and trullo buildings. In the winter of 2013 we refined and expanded what was there - creating a proper tennis court and a new apartment which incorporated the garage, older lamia and trullo. We hope to offer retreats and art courses of various kinds in the future.
Why they chose this property
The peace and quiet of the glorious countryside! Perfect for large gatherings of friends or family who would like separate accommodation but at the same time plenty of places to be together: under the gazebo or inside Melograno, the large ground floor apartment.
What makes this property unique
Peace and quiet and SO MUCH space! Fig trees overflowing with produce to be picked...