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Self-catered holiday home in Puglia, Italy, near beaches

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A stone building with a large wooden door, flanked by ornate carvings and columns.
A garden with a stone pathway, trees, and outdoor furniture.
A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by chairs. A clock is visible on the wall, and there is a kitchen area with pots and pans hanging above the counter.
A spacious living room with a stone vaulted ceiling, a large wooden door, a sofa, a coffee table, and a potted plant.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bookshelf, a floor lamp, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Galatina, LE
  • Place, Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tarantismo Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of Saints Peter and Paul
    ‪5 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Galatina

Located in Galatina Historic Centre, a neighbourhood in Galatina, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria and Torre dell'Orologio are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Porto Selvaggio and Palude del Capitano Regional Nature Park and Aldo Moro Park. Dolce Mente Freddo and Museum of the Sea are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Map
Galatina, LE

What's nearby

  • Torre dell'Orologio - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tarantismo Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Church of Saints Peter and Paul - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lampada senza Luce - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Galatina Station - 13 min walk
  • Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il rosticciere - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mcdonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pasticceria Ascalone - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Leonado - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Rosticceria Moscara - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Self-catered holiday home in Puglia, Italy, near beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Self-catered holiday home in Puglia, Italy, near beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Self-catered holiday home in Puglia, Italy, near beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Self-catered holiday home in Puglia, Italy, near beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Self-catered holiday home in Puglia, Italy, near beaches located?

Located in Galatina Historic Centre, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Chapel of San Paolo and Torre dell'Orologio. Church of Saints Peter and Paul and Tarantismo Museum are also within 5 minutes. Galatina Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best compliment we can pay is that we happily returned for a second visit. A lovely home and a well appointed kitchen that home cooks will appreciate. Shaded seating outside when the weather is warm. Very welcoming hosts and Simone, who checked us in, was cheerful and knowledgeable. We’ll be back! Kim S.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed this lovely home with all its character. The city was very charming and friendly. We toured A LOT of Puglia from here. The kitchen was well appointed and we enjoyed cooking several meals here. The property manager, Simone and his partner, Amanda were absolutely awesome and took such great care of us. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent base for visiting Puglia and resting when necessary.

Pleasant city with quality services.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Perfect location
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house great location

A very comfortable property in the heart of old Galatina. Nothing negative to say, I would stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutel loved both Galatina as a town and this stunningly beautiful house. Galatina is perfectly located to explore all Salento. It is not too touristy yet super stylish & lively. The house itself is beautifully decorated & has a fantastic well equipped kitchen. The roof terrace is the perfect place to enjoy an aperitivo. To sum it up in one word: lush! Loved this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastisch mooi ingericht huis met een fijne tuin!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein historisches Gebäude mit stilvollem Ambiente. Die drei Schlafzimmer sind sehr komfortabel und elegant ausgestattet, wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt. Am Esstisch zu sitzen mit Blick auf die kunstvoll gestaltete Anrichte ist auch ein schöner Genuss, zumal das Kochen in der gut ausgestatteten Küche wirklich Spaß macht. Die Couchecke ist bequem und natürlich der Garten - eine Wohlfühloase in der Stadt.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thanks Michael! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and made it to Mariangela's farm. Hope to see you again some day. Jon and Rebecca
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10/10 Excellent

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
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thanks Margaret, we're so glad you had a great time. Come again soon! Jon & Rebecca x
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10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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!!
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10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house in a charming town and region.

Perfect for our holiday - beautifully presented and very comfortable.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thanks so much John, it was our pleasure to have you and Dorothy stay with us and we hope to see you again some day. Jon
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10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thanks Janice! Glad you enjoyed your stay at the house and see you again in Puglia some day soon! Jon
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10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thanks so much, Sandy and Brian! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again one day.
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8/10 Good

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
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