Alberobello Vacation Rental villa: Alberobello

This property is landscaped and maintained beautifully. The home and pool sit on a rise and the view at night is beautiful. The villa itself is spacious, with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Great for a large group who wants some privacy. Nice maps with walks and information on beaches and towns to visit were in villa. The surrounding towns are easy to reach and each one has something of interest. Steve, who manages the property, is just great. I would definately return. Oh, there are cherry trees all around with amazing cherries!

It’s not often that you get exactly what you want but this was the holiday we had hoped for – I did not want to feel like a British holidaymaker in a holiday home using shops which were stocked just for visitors and this area is not typical Brit territory - the shops were for the locals but we were made very welcome and found plenty to please.
The property was better than the description because it is hard to describe the character of the house and the atmosphere of the location. I liked the fact that the all the contents are fresh, new and well maintained and exceptionally clean. It is a rustic home but the showers were modern and powerful and the kitchen well appointed including a dishwasher and freezer and there is tv, video and cd player so all the family were happy. With children it was very useful having a washer provided as well. The furnishings are good quality so the simple farmhouse feels like a luxury holiday home. The location is quiet and peaceful but not isolated. All around the property the views are wide open and beautiful especially at night when the distant lights sparkle. We dined outside at night, it was really quite magical. The landscape is rocky and sunbleached with vines and olives and it felt very foreign after England which was a welcome contrast - the Trulli which are evident all around lend an exotic feel. The local shops had fantastic fresh food and we dined very well with little effort on the local produce. Restaurants were not expensive and we tried quite a number from the suggested list in the details provided – the children were made welcome. Walking in Alberobello at night was a pleasure - many families out promenading with young and old alike eating ice cream - it felt very safe and very sociable. We did not go to any bars but joined the locals drinking coffee and beer outside in the market square.
Local markets had great bargains, clothes, shoes, antiques and food. We spent a lot of time by the pool (again really nice and clean) and on bikes and reading in the shade. There were lots of books on offer in the house which was a thoughtful touch and typical of a holiday home where no corners appear to have cut.
The local roads around the area are easy to navigate and the aurostrada was almost deserted – quite a shock after the M1 and M25.
After this holiday we were sad to leave, it had been a real change of pace with a simple lifestyle and one I would happily recommend