Ray & Annie love their home in Italy and, of course, think it’s very special and everyone else agrees. They love the location, the trullo’s architecture, the character the luxury and personal touches, and the incredible pool – they say it’s Puglia at its very best – and who are we to disagree! We all love the cats, too.

In a really stunning spot, with charming views over open countryside, to the wooded valley beyond, this is our very own home in Italy. It is difficult to find such remarkably large cones in a trullo and the tasteful accommodation is extremely spacious and comfortable, particularly suitable for adults, with three double bedrooms, three shower rooms and a fabulous private pool. It is ideal for one couple wanting something special, or for up to 6 guests, who we hope will treat our home with as much tender, loving care as we do. We never move any of our lovely “bits and pieces”, believing that everyone should be able to enjoy them, as we do, so please be respectful of its superb quality and beauty.

Approached down a long driveway, the extensive grounds are dotted with fig, almond, cherry, pomegranate and olive trees. Guests may also see cereal crops and are welcome to help themselves to any fruit and nuts in season. Ray’s passion for gardening, and Domenico’s care when we’re not around, has provided Trullo Azzurro with the most beautiful gardens, oozing with Mediterranean plants, ornamental trees and palms, and full of colour much of the year. There is also a pergola parking area.

From the lovely, large, beautifully furnished terrace/piazzale, with built-in barbecue, for al fresco dining, there is just a glimpse of blue, through the gardens and over the dry stone wall. In a very private and amazingly sheltered spot is our wonderful pool. With views from its sunbathing terraces to die for, photos simply cannot do it justice – it is so fabulous.

We have lots of regular guests at this trullo and everyone loves it as much as we do. They also love (and feed – thank you all so much!) our “adopted” cats, Figlia, Smooch, Little Smooch and Stringy. Our stock of our neighbour’s wine (and honesty box) – ridiculously reasonably priced, has proved to be very popular – very popular, indeed! Another big hit is our olive oil - extra virgin, cold press and as organic as it gets, it is Pugliese oil at its best.

Smoking – Smoking is prohibited. If any members of the party smoke, please choose one of the other trulli.

Anyone can restore a trullo…..but, after being in Puglia for more than twenty years, few do it with our passion, energy and knowledge, and our hearts have definitely ruled our heads. With respect for their unique structure, character and style, we restore them to a high standard, with stone floors, stone cones and sympathetic use of local and traditional materials. We use only the best local Pugliese craftsmen and we skimp on nothing. Spacious, with superbly fitted shower rooms with large showers, they have tasteful furnishings, and are decorated with Sicilian and Pugliese ceramics, and local artists’ paintings. They have central heating, wood-burning stoves, with wood for guests to use, free of charge, and mosquito nets. They are full of those little extra touches, which make places so special, and we have done our utmost to ensure that they feel more like a real home, than a holiday home. Each trullo has a lovely terrace (piazzale), with built-in barbecue, and so much outside space that it is a real treat.

3km from Cisternino, in a rural setting of rolling countryside, dry stone walls and mature olive trees, all five of our trulli are surrounded by extensive grounds and the charm of their location cannot be overstated. Ray has indulged in his passion for trees, transplanting huge olive trees and planting native and ornamental trees and shrubs. Many of our guests have loved picking fresh figs for breakfast, walnuts and almonds to munch on, and even pomegranates.

Our pools are magnificent. Trullo Azzurro, very much our own home and already very special, has the most amazing pool – in a sheltered spot and totally private. Trullo Melograno and Trullo Noce share a beautiful, large pool. In the most idyllic location, with fabulous views, it is landscaped into the grounds and “hidden” behind dry stone walls. A real slice of paradise, the tranquility of this spot is difficult to find in a modern world.

Featured on Italian television as “the best examples of renovation in the Itria Valley”, Trullo Mandorla and Trullo Zingaro, set in over two acres of olive trees, almonds (mandorla), figs and oaks, are really fantastic and extremely private from one another, with masses of outside space. We have gone overboard on the "piazzale" (each trullo has two), so that guests can follow the sun (or shade), until the very last rays disappear - pure heaven.

■ Highly recommended for early and late bookings and all year round

■ Wood-burning stove, with wood provided, free of charge

■ Central heating included for early, and late bookings; other times supplement payable

■ Twice-weekly clean included (0900-1300), included

■ Towels and beach/pool towels provided

■ Sunbeds

■ Dishwasher & washing machine

■ TV/DVD/Hi-fi/CD/cassette in snug

■ Private pool with sunbathing terraces; 3/4-30/10, weather permitting

■ Safe & Mosquito nets

Special Offers:

No special offers available at this time

Transfers / Car Hire:

Car Hire Included

Recommended Airports:

Brindisi & Bari approx. 1 hour(s)