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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 6 115 sq m
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Ostuni / Brindisi, Puglia
- Piazza della Liberta11 min drive
- Ostuni Cathedral12 min drive
- Pilone Beach25 min drive
- Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale)47 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1 - with air-conditioning
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 - with air-conditioning
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3 - with air-conditioning
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
'Soul of Puglia' - A Rural Gem 3BR/3BA, A/C, WiFi, Hilltop w/ POOL & Views
TrulliRoccia - "Soul of Puglia"
OUR POOL will open early in 2025 (April vs May)
3 bedrooms, 3 ensuite bathrooms. Magnificent private pool for your exclusive use. Air-conditioning throughout.
PRIVATE 10m x 5m IN-GROUND POOL for your exclusive use. EARLY POOL OPENING in 2024 (April vs May). Pool is OPEN throughout OCTOBER.
Wood-burning Pizza Oven
TrulliRoccia is a rare, romantic and sympathetically restored trulli that has the ‘Soul of Puglia’ running throughout every cone and rock of its ancient construction. It will embrace you and captivate your heart from the moment you make your final approach to the property and step through the door.
Rare, because this well-appointed trulli has been sensitively restored to include three (3) ensuite bathrooms for each of the three (3) generously sized bedrooms, along with two sitting rooms/lounges, dining room and kitchen, should you choose to dine in. Air-conditioning throughout.
Total interior is 115 square meters / 1000 square feet. A plethora of original features – such as numerous 'niche', stone arches, working fireplace. alcoves and a wood-burning pizza oven, etc – will unfold as you settle in to a very special stay at TrulliRoccia.
As the Puglian lifestyle is centred around ‘outdoor living’, the property has a walled and outside shaded dining area (in addition to inside dining for six). And plenty of additional stone terracing for basking in the sun. There is a poolside shaded pergola and yet another poolside dining area, also for six (6)
As Sandy, one of our recent guests has written:
"We first visited Trulli Roccia last year in Spring .. then again in Summer ... .Our first experience was a holiday and then fell in love with it so much that we returned for our honeymoon a couple of months later .
It is an absolute haven and as I write this I can remember the tranquility ...the early morning swims in the most perfect of pools whilst the most beautuful butterflies I have ever seen flew around the many stunning flowers in the garden and grounds"
Set in nearly one hectare (2 acres) on a hilltop with stunning vistas, TrulliRoccia will wrap you up in the ‘Soul of Puglia’ and envelope your mood. Its idyllic setting will challenge your senses -- vistas, birdsong, olive and fruit trees. You will be surrounded by countryside and magnificent views pocked by distant trulli cones poking through the olive groves and majestic hilltop masseria – providing maximum tranquility, serenity and relaxation for you and your family or travel companions. . ., making it oh so easy to leave the world behind.
Still, you will be ideally located for convenient access (10-15 min by car) to the beautiful Puglian hilltop towns of Ostuni, Cisternino, Martina Franca and Ceglie Messapica . . . each with its own unique character – and type of mozzarella! Ostuni's beaches are only minutes drive away.
Further afield, excursions to UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Alberobello (35 min) and Matera – a ‘must’ in our opinion – (1 hr 45 min), as well as the beautiful baroque city of Lecce (1hr 20 min) or Otranto (1 hour 45min) or Gallipoli (1 hour 30 min)
Kitchen has all modern amenities, including dishwasher.
Separate dining room with seating for six (6)
Shaded outdoor veranda for al fresco dining. Shaded poolside pergola. And poolside dining area in addition.
WIFI, iPod docking station, kettle, toaster, microwave, iron, ironing board
Utilities: central heating, dishwasher, laundry washer, 2x fridges/freezers, 4-ring stove, coffee makers, kettle. All kitchenware.
Recent guest Angela, from the USA, writes in her review:
"Would you like to try something so incredibly different while visiting the Puglia region of Italy? Then TrulliRoccia is the place to stay. Location was perfect to take daily trips to surrounding towns. We really had no idea what to expect. After looking at the photos, we knew it would be beautiful and unique. But once you step through the front door, it brought everything to life. TrulliRoccia was spotless and as well appointed as a home can be."
We encourage you to please read through our guest reviews for more information. Thank you.
Rooms:
Master Bedroom (double) w/ensuite bathroom
Bedroom Two: Double (which can be made to two singles) w/ ensuite bathroom
Bedroom Three: Double w/ ensuite bathroom
Two lounges / living areas, one with additional ‘chillout’ alcove
Kitchen with separate Dining Room
Dining Room with comfortable seating for six (6)
Shaded outdoor dining area – with seating for six (6)
Separately outside, there is a BBQ and working wood burning pizza oven
Shaded poolside pergola.
Poolside dining area with table and seating for six (6)
Sun loungers X6
Linens and Towels provided.
How to get there and travel times::: Bari Airport: 1 hour 10 minutes.
Brindisi Airport: 40 minutes.
Ostuni beaches: 25 minutes.
Lecce: 1 hour 20 minutes
Matera: 1 hour 30 mintues
(SEE BELOW FOR AIRLINES SERVICING BARI or BRINDISI)
Puglia - Surrounding Countryside: Our trulli is ideally situated for easy exploration of Puglia, its countryside / the Valle d'Itria and beautiful towns / villages of Ostuni, Martina Franca, Cisternino, Ceglie, Locorotondo --- many of which you can see from our hilltop position. The World UNESCO site of Alberobello is only a 15 km drive through the rolling countryside of the Apulian hills.
Beaches: there are plenty of beaches and beachcombing to discover in the area, from unspoilt white sand stretches to secluded coves; with or without facilities ie beach bars, beach clubs. Here's a sampling: Torre Canne, Torre Guaceto, Villanova, Torre Pozella, Costa Merlata, Pilone, Boscoe Verde.
Further afield, the beautiful baroque city of Lecce or the hauntingly beautiful Matera is 1.5 hours drive and make for scenic and enjoyable day trips, exploring their well-preserved architecture and many art galleries and cafe's.
Bari and/or Brindisi airports are served by most airlines. Please check websites for up-to-date schedules:
** NEW in 2020: DUBLIN/BRINDISI non-stop with Aer Lingus on Tues and Sat **
UK: RyanAir, EasyJet, British Airways, Lufthansa, Alitalia (from London). Ryanair direct from Manchester & Liverpool. EasyJet LGW to Brindisi. AirBerlin from LGW AirBerlin (Spring/Summer only). From LondonCity, Alitalia (connecting Rome or Milan).
IRELAND: AerLingus to Brindisi. Ryanair to Bari
GER: RyanAir or AirBerlin (from Dusseldorf, Koln, Nuremburg, Munich or Frankfurt Hahn). Lufthansa or Air Dolomti from Munich. Eurowings from Hamburg
AUS: Eurowings (Vienna to Bari)
SWITZ: Helvetic (from Zurich or Bern), Easyjet (Geneva), AirBerlin (Zurich)
FRANCE: Ryanair (Paris Beauvais & Bourdeaux) Volotea (Marseille)
NORTH AMERICA (one-stop service to Bari):
New York: AirBerlin, Lufthansa (via Munich), Alitalia (via Rome)
Boston: Lufthansa (via Munich), Alitalia (via Rome)
Chicago: Alitalia (via Rome), AirBerlin (via Berlin)
Los Angeles: Alitalia (via Rome), Lufthansa (via Munich)
NL: RyanAir (from The Netherlands / Eindhoven).
BEL: RyanAir, Jetairfly (from Brussels).
ESP: RyanAir (Madrid, Barcelona, Seville)
DEN: Ryanair (Billund)
SWE: RyanAir (Stockholm)
HUN: WizzAir (Budapest)
POL: WizzAir (Warsaw)
Toronto: Alitalia (via Rome), Lufthansa (via Munich)
OUR POOL will open early in 2025 (April vs May)
3 bedrooms, 3 ensuite bathrooms. Magnificent private pool for your exclusive use. Air-conditioning throughout.
PRIVATE 10m x 5m IN-GROUND POOL for your exclusive use. EARLY POOL OPENING in 2024 (April vs May). Pool is OPEN throughout OCTOBER.
Wood-burning Pizza Oven
TrulliRoccia is a rare, romantic and sympathetically restored trulli that has the ‘Soul of Puglia’ running throughout every cone and rock of its ancient construction. It will embrace you and captivate your heart from the moment you make your final approach to the property and step through the door.
Rare, because this well-appointed trulli has been sensitively restored to include three (3) ensuite bathrooms for each of the three (3) generously sized bedrooms, along with two sitting rooms/lounges, dining room and kitchen, should you choose to dine in. Air-conditioning throughout.
Total interior is 115 square meters / 1000 square feet. A plethora of original features – such as numerous 'niche', stone arches, working fireplace. alcoves and a wood-burning pizza oven, etc – will unfold as you settle in to a very special stay at TrulliRoccia.
As the Puglian lifestyle is centred around ‘outdoor living’, the property has a walled and outside shaded dining area (in addition to inside dining for six). And plenty of additional stone terracing for basking in the sun. There is a poolside shaded pergola and yet another poolside dining area, also for six (6)
As Sandy, one of our recent guests has written:
"We first visited Trulli Roccia last year in Spring .. then again in Summer ... .Our first experience was a holiday and then fell in love with it so much that we returned for our honeymoon a couple of months later .
It is an absolute haven and as I write this I can remember the tranquility ...the early morning swims in the most perfect of pools whilst the most beautuful butterflies I have ever seen flew around the many stunning flowers in the garden and grounds"
Set in nearly one hectare (2 acres) on a hilltop with stunning vistas, TrulliRoccia will wrap you up in the ‘Soul of Puglia’ and envelope your mood. Its idyllic setting will challenge your senses -- vistas, birdsong, olive and fruit trees. You will be surrounded by countryside and magnificent views pocked by distant trulli cones poking through the olive groves and majestic hilltop masseria – providing maximum tranquility, serenity and relaxation for you and your family or travel companions. . ., making it oh so easy to leave the world behind.
Still, you will be ideally located for convenient access (10-15 min by car) to the beautiful Puglian hilltop towns of Ostuni, Cisternino, Martina Franca and Ceglie Messapica . . . each with its own unique character – and type of mozzarella! Ostuni's beaches are only minutes drive away.
Further afield, excursions to UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Alberobello (35 min) and Matera – a ‘must’ in our opinion – (1 hr 45 min), as well as the beautiful baroque city of Lecce (1hr 20 min) or Otranto (1 hour 45min) or Gallipoli (1 hour 30 min)
Kitchen has all modern amenities, including dishwasher.
Separate dining room with seating for six (6)
Shaded outdoor veranda for al fresco dining. Shaded poolside pergola. And poolside dining area in addition.
WIFI, iPod docking station, kettle, toaster, microwave, iron, ironing board
Utilities: central heating, dishwasher, laundry washer, 2x fridges/freezers, 4-ring stove, coffee makers, kettle. All kitchenware.
Recent guest Angela, from the USA, writes in her review:
"Would you like to try something so incredibly different while visiting the Puglia region of Italy? Then TrulliRoccia is the place to stay. Location was perfect to take daily trips to surrounding towns. We really had no idea what to expect. After looking at the photos, we knew it would be beautiful and unique. But once you step through the front door, it brought everything to life. TrulliRoccia was spotless and as well appointed as a home can be."
We encourage you to please read through our guest reviews for more information. Thank you.
Rooms:
Master Bedroom (double) w/ensuite bathroom
Bedroom Two: Double (which can be made to two singles) w/ ensuite bathroom
Bedroom Three: Double w/ ensuite bathroom
Two lounges / living areas, one with additional ‘chillout’ alcove
Kitchen with separate Dining Room
Dining Room with comfortable seating for six (6)
Shaded outdoor dining area – with seating for six (6)
Separately outside, there is a BBQ and working wood burning pizza oven
Shaded poolside pergola.
Poolside dining area with table and seating for six (6)
Sun loungers X6
Linens and Towels provided.
How to get there and travel times::: Bari Airport: 1 hour 10 minutes.
Brindisi Airport: 40 minutes.
Ostuni beaches: 25 minutes.
Lecce: 1 hour 20 minutes
Matera: 1 hour 30 mintues
(SEE BELOW FOR AIRLINES SERVICING BARI or BRINDISI)
Puglia - Surrounding Countryside: Our trulli is ideally situated for easy exploration of Puglia, its countryside / the Valle d'Itria and beautiful towns / villages of Ostuni, Martina Franca, Cisternino, Ceglie, Locorotondo --- many of which you can see from our hilltop position. The World UNESCO site of Alberobello is only a 15 km drive through the rolling countryside of the Apulian hills.
Beaches: there are plenty of beaches and beachcombing to discover in the area, from unspoilt white sand stretches to secluded coves; with or without facilities ie beach bars, beach clubs. Here's a sampling: Torre Canne, Torre Guaceto, Villanova, Torre Pozella, Costa Merlata, Pilone, Boscoe Verde.
Further afield, the beautiful baroque city of Lecce or the hauntingly beautiful Matera is 1.5 hours drive and make for scenic and enjoyable day trips, exploring their well-preserved architecture and many art galleries and cafe's.
Bari and/or Brindisi airports are served by most airlines. Please check websites for up-to-date schedules:
** NEW in 2020: DUBLIN/BRINDISI non-stop with Aer Lingus on Tues and Sat **
UK: RyanAir, EasyJet, British Airways, Lufthansa, Alitalia (from London). Ryanair direct from Manchester & Liverpool. EasyJet LGW to Brindisi. AirBerlin from LGW AirBerlin (Spring/Summer only). From LondonCity, Alitalia (connecting Rome or Milan).
IRELAND: AerLingus to Brindisi. Ryanair to Bari
GER: RyanAir or AirBerlin (from Dusseldorf, Koln, Nuremburg, Munich or Frankfurt Hahn). Lufthansa or Air Dolomti from Munich. Eurowings from Hamburg
AUS: Eurowings (Vienna to Bari)
SWITZ: Helvetic (from Zurich or Bern), Easyjet (Geneva), AirBerlin (Zurich)
FRANCE: Ryanair (Paris Beauvais & Bourdeaux) Volotea (Marseille)
NORTH AMERICA (one-stop service to Bari):
New York: AirBerlin, Lufthansa (via Munich), Alitalia (via Rome)
Boston: Lufthansa (via Munich), Alitalia (via Rome)
Chicago: Alitalia (via Rome), AirBerlin (via Berlin)
Los Angeles: Alitalia (via Rome), Lufthansa (via Munich)
NL: RyanAir (from The Netherlands / Eindhoven).
BEL: RyanAir, Jetairfly (from Brussels).
ESP: RyanAir (Madrid, Barcelona, Seville)
DEN: Ryanair (Billund)
SWE: RyanAir (Stockholm)
HUN: WizzAir (Budapest)
POL: WizzAir (Warsaw)
Toronto: Alitalia (via Rome), Lufthansa (via Munich)
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About the area
Ostuni
Located in Ostuni, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rosa Marina Beach and Torre Canne Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Pomona Gardens Botanical Conservatory, or check out an event or a game at EuroSport Casalini 2001. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ostuni / Brindisi, Puglia
What's nearby
- Piazza della Liberta - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
- Ostuni Cathedral - 12 min drive - 8.6 km
- Quarry Amphitheatre San Giovanni - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
- Rosa Marina Beach - 24 min drive - 18.5 km
- Pilone Beach - 25 min drive - 20.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cibus - 8 min drive
- La Taverna Dei Domenicani - 7 min drive
- Masseria Traetta - 12 min drive
- Caffè Centrale - 7 min drive
- Osteria da Giuseppe - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Steve & Glenn

We are both passionate about Puglia . . . it's cuisine & wine, the beaches and abundant sunshine. Having tired of London's grey skies, we divide our time between the UK and Italy.
But probably more important than what we can say about ourselves is what guests say, these excerpts taken from reviews that guests have posted about us and our house manager, Annie:
“Communication with the owners was great, as was their woman on the ground, Annie, who couldn't have been nicer or more helpful.”
“Glenn & Steve were a delight to deal with and all our questions were answered swiftly.”
“Liaising with the owners was really easy and the arrival process very smooth.”
“Owners Glenn and Steve, who live in nearby Ostuni, complete the picture, offering local knowledge and tips for the best food, wine and sites the gorgeous region has to offer.”
“Annie and Glenn were great hosts, really liked meeting both of them and getting all sorts of advice on the type of places we would most enjoy, villages, restaurants, beach clubs and so on.”
“The owners were fantastic, great communication an very helpful. . . Thank you Glenn & Steve.”
“cheers to Glenn and Steve for the thought that’s gone into every element of this property. We’re coming back!”
“The property has been beautifully restored, Glenn and Annie really went out of their way to help us too.”
“First class service from the very first enquiry until the end of our stay. Thank you Glenn and Annie for helping us have such a relaxing, stress free holiday.”
“A big Thank You to Glenn for being a very helpful and friendly host!”
“Glenn & Steve could not of been more helpful and we will be eternally grateful for all the running about they did for us in the run up to the reception at Trulli Roccia,nothing was to much trouble.”
“We also have to thank you for the personalized service. For the suggestions you provided to make the anniversary occasion, something we will never forget, we are forever grateful"
But probably more important than what we can say about ourselves is what guests say, these excerpts taken from reviews that guests have posted about us and our house manager, Annie:
“Communication with the owners was great, as was their woman on the ground, Annie, who couldn't have been nicer or more helpful.”
“Glenn & Steve were a delight to deal with and all our questions were answered swiftly.”
“Liaising with the owners was really easy and the arrival process very smooth.”
“Owners Glenn and Steve, who live in nearby Ostuni, complete the picture, offering local knowledge and tips for the best food, wine and sites the gorgeous region has to offer.”
“Annie and Glenn were great hosts, really liked meeting both of them and getting all sorts of advice on the type of places we would most enjoy, villages, restaurants, beach clubs and so on.”
“The owners were fantastic, great communication an very helpful. . . Thank you Glenn & Steve.”
“cheers to Glenn and Steve for the thought that’s gone into every element of this property. We’re coming back!”
“The property has been beautifully restored, Glenn and Annie really went out of their way to help us too.”
“First class service from the very first enquiry until the end of our stay. Thank you Glenn and Annie for helping us have such a relaxing, stress free holiday.”
“A big Thank You to Glenn for being a very helpful and friendly host!”
“Glenn & Steve could not of been more helpful and we will be eternally grateful for all the running about they did for us in the run up to the reception at Trulli Roccia,nothing was to much trouble.”
“We also have to thank you for the personalized service. For the suggestions you provided to make the anniversary occasion, something we will never forget, we are forever grateful"
Why they chose this property
TrulliRoccia's hilltop countryside setting provides wonderful views and a sense of being 'away from it all" . . . yet is conveniently located for exploration of the nearby hilltop Puglian towns of Ostuni, Cisternino, Martina Franca, Locorotondo and Ceglie Messapica.
Further afield, excursions to Alberobello, Lecce, Gallipoli, Otranto and Matera are easily within reach.
TrulliRoccia itself is 100% authentic and filled with a plethora of original architectural features, sympathetically restored to provide our guests with the modern conveniences expected for an enjoyable and comfortable villa holiday in Puglia.
Further afield, excursions to Alberobello, Lecce, Gallipoli, Otranto and Matera are easily within reach.
TrulliRoccia itself is 100% authentic and filled with a plethora of original architectural features, sympathetically restored to provide our guests with the modern conveniences expected for an enjoyable and comfortable villa holiday in Puglia.
What makes this property unique
>> 3 bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom
>> two lounge areas and separate dining rooom. Plenty of space indoors and out for maximum comfort, relaxation and private/quiet time apart from your travel companions
>> large 10m x 5m private pool for your exclusive use. With shallow areas for the little ones.
>> generous poolside dining and lounging areas, including a poolside pergola and two alfresco dining areas
>> an original wood-burning pizza oven, including the utensils (and instructions of use) to try your hand at traditional pizza & bread making and slow-cooking techniques
>> two lounge areas and separate dining rooom. Plenty of space indoors and out for maximum comfort, relaxation and private/quiet time apart from your travel companions
>> large 10m x 5m private pool for your exclusive use. With shallow areas for the little ones.
>> generous poolside dining and lounging areas, including a poolside pergola and two alfresco dining areas
>> an original wood-burning pizza oven, including the utensils (and instructions of use) to try your hand at traditional pizza & bread making and slow-cooking techniques
Languages:
English, French, German, Italian, Polish
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