Galatina Vacation Rental apartment: Galatina

Character 16th Century Apartment in Puglia, Featured on 'A Place in the Sun'

Galatina apartment rental - Local beach on the Ionian Coast (Sant'Isidoro)
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Description Apartment, 70 m²,
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4, 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath
Amenities near the ocean, town, terrace, balcony, air-conditioning, DVD
Rates per property
Must pay in British Pounds
£45 - £60/night 
£265 - £495/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$75 - $100/night 
$443 - $827/week 
Jim Cullingford or Paul Nuzzo
Speaks: English
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Photos and Description of the Galatina vacation apartment rental Self-catering apartment in heart of the Salento, near Adriatic/Ionian beaches

Escape to Italy: The 1 bedroom apartment is located in a 16th century palazzo in the historical heart of Galatina. It featured on Channel 4's A Place in the Sun with Amanda Lamb in 2007 (watch online now on Channel 4's '4oD') and has since been beautifully refurbished by award winning 'Puglia Estates' (also seen on TV). It sleeps 2 to 4 people, is self catering and is a perfect base for exploring the Salentine Peninsular. The property boasts original vaulted ceilings, 2 private roof terraces (spectacular views), a balcony over the cobbled streets, and right outside the door are shops, restaurants, cafes and gelato (ice-cream) shops open all year round! Stunning local scenery and only a short drive to either the Adriatic or the Ionian Seas make this an ideal location to take it easy and enjoy the dolce vita. There are miles of beaches, acres of olive groves, and gallons of fantastic wine! The apartment has heating/air-con, DVD/CD, projector, fridge, freezer, dishwasher & washing machin
Galatina apartment rental - Lower (Private) Roof Terrace leading off Kitchen

Lower (Private) Roof Terrace leading off Kitchen
Galatina apartment rental - Exterior of the 16th century Palazzo in Galatina

Exterior of the 16th century Palazzo in Galatina
Galatina apartment rental - Kitchen/diner with double doors onto roof terrace

Kitchen/diner with double doors onto roof terrace
Galatina apartment rental - Top (Private) Sun Terrace with views over Galatina

Top (Private) Sun Terrace with views over Galatina
Galatina apartment rental - Beautiful Lounge with balcony & vaulted ceiling

Beautiful Lounge with balcony & vaulted ceiling
Galatina apartment rental - Bedroom with vaulted ceiling & ensuite shower room

Bedroom with vaulted ceiling & ensuite shower room
Galatina apartment rental - Local beach on the Ionian Coast (Sant'Isidoro)

Local beach on the Ionian Coast (Sant'Isidoro)
Galatina apartment rental - Galatina's Basilica San Pietro (only 2 mins walk)

Galatina's Basilica San Pietro (only 2 mins walk)
Galatina apartment rental - Salento Peninsular (Galatina in the very centre)

Salento Peninsular (Galatina in the very centre)
Galatina apartment rental - Near-by Santa Caterina on the Ionian Sea

Near-by Santa Caterina on the Ionian Sea
Galatina apartment rental - 1st Floor: Showing bedroom, lounge and shower room

1st Floor: Showing bedroom, lounge and shower room
Galatina apartment rental - 2nd Floor: Showing kitchen and lower roof terrace

2nd Floor: Showing kitchen and lower roof terrace

Location: Italy

Nearest Airport: Brindisi at 70 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Brindisi at 70 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Galatina at 1 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 12.0 Kilometres
Car: recommended
Located in the historical Centre of Galatina (a Cittá d'Arte), the property is within 5 minutes walk of the town's restaurants, cafes, bakeries, shops (not forgetting the gelato ice-cream shops) and fine examples of the beautiful churches the town is famous for. Further afield the bustling, baroque provincial capital, Lecce, is only a 20 minute hop away. Or, if you prefer the sea, sand and amazing fish restaurants (not to mention underground grottos, fishing villages and beautiful coastal walks), Galatina is also within easy reach of the Ionian (Gallipoli, Santa Caterina, Porto Cesareo) and the Adriatic (Otranto, Torre dell'Orso, Castro) coastlines. Alberobello, the home of the trulli, Ostuni, the White City, and Sta. Maria di Leuca, the 'Lands End' of Puglia, are also just a day trip away. Having said this, why not find your own secluded paradise by exploring the fabulous country/coastal roads. Bicycles are available to use (for free!) from Galatina's Tourist Information Office.

Availability Calendar

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Changeover Day: flexible
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Rental Rates for this vacation apartment rental in Galatina, Italy

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Low Season 09 Oct 3, 2009 - Dec 18, 2009 £265 £45 - £45 - - 2 Nights
Xmas 2009/10 Dec 19, 2009 - Dec 31, 2009 £345 £55 - £55 - - 2 Nights
Low Season 2010 Jan 1, 2010 - May 28, 2010 £275 £45 - £45 - - 2 Nights
Mid Season 2010 May 29, 2010 - Jul 2, 2010 £360 £60 - £60 - - 2 Nights
High Season 2010 Jul 3, 2010 - Aug 27, 2010 £495 - - - - - 1 Week
Mid Season 2010 Aug 28, 2010 - Oct 1, 2010 £360 £60 - £60 - - 2 Nights
Low Season 2010 Oct 2, 2010 - Dec 17, 2010 £275 £45 - £45 - - 2 Nights
Xmas 2010/11 Dec 18, 2010 - Dec 31, 2010 £360 £60 - £60 - - 2 Nights

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (British Pounds) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • 2011 prices available on request.
  • (1) The prices above are for the whole apartment and assume an occupancy of two people. The surcharge for extra occupancy is £5/€6 per person per night.
    (2) We accept Paypal (credit/debit cards), bank transfers or personal cheques.
    (3) All the prices listed include cleaning, bed linen, towels, gas and electricity.
    (4) Changeover day: Saturday in high season, flexible in low/mid season.
    (5) A non-refundable deposit of £100/€150 per week is required at the time of booking, with full balance payable four weeks prior to occupancy.
  • Food packs and special requests may be available. Please contact us for further details.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation apartment rental in Galatina, Italy

Property Type:
  • apartment
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 70 m²
Location Type:
  • near the ocean
  • town
Theme:
  • romantic
  • historic
General:
  • air-conditioning
  • central heating
  • linens provided
  • hair dryer
  • local maps
  • restaurant dining guide
  • towels provided
Kitchen:
  • grill
  • dish washer
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • hob
  • oven
  • washing machine
Living Room:
  • sofabed
  • comfy seating for 4 people
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 4 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath
  • 1 - Toilet, Shower, Equipped with fantastic shower and modern fittings.
    2 - Toilet, Conveniently situated on the top floor.
  • The luxury shower room is accessible from the bedroom AND the lounge area, making it perfect (and private) for either a couple using it as an en-suite, or extra guests staying in the lounge area. Many guests spend most of their time using the kitchen and gorgeous, private outdoor roof terraces, hence the 2nd floor cloakroom proves extremely convenient, and again useful for extra guests.
Bedrooms:
  • 1 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people
  • Bedroom - 1 Queen, with aircon, en-suite and beautiful antique wardrobe
    Lounge - 2 Sleep Sofa /Futon, both double sofabeds, with aircon and balcony
  • This apartment is ideal for a romantic get away, with a cosy bedroom and ensuite shower room. Alternatively, the property is also suitable (and comfortable) for 4 guests (2 couples, or a couple and 2 individuals).
Entertainment:
  • books
  • games adults
  • games kids
  • DVD
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • CD
Outside:
  • terrace
  • balcony
  • 4 garden chairs
  • 2 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • long term renters welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • children not allowed
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
Local Activities:
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
  • water skiing
  • roller blading
Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • caves
  • churches
  • groceries
  • marina
Notes: (1) Kitchen is fully-equipped for self-catering, including all necessary cooking equipment. (2) Lounge includes speakers for guests' MP3 players/portable music players, DVD player (which also plays CDs), and an LCD projector for that cinematic experience (inside or on the roof terrace!). (3) Cleaning is provided at the start and end of each tenancy free of charge.

Further details for this vacation apartment rental in Galatina, Italy

Additional Information: Why not watch the show featuring the property, right now! It can be watched on-line using Channel 4's '4 on demand' service. A link to the show can be found on the owner's website (see link below). As with many old properties in Italy, there are lots of steep stone stairs between floors (the ceilings are very high), some low doorways and very high roof terraces with waist high walls. As a result, the apartment may be unsuitable for people of reduced/impaired mobility or young children (under 10). It is the guests' responsibility to ensure the safety of their children. Having said this, the apartment is full of character and original features, and the high terraces afford spectacular views of Galatina and the surrounding area. Smokers are welcome, but we do request that guests only smoke outdoors on one of the two private roof terraces.

Welcome Packs: Paul, one of the owners of the apartment, now lives in Puglia. As a result he may be able to provide welcome food packs or special requests. Why worry about finding a supermarket on the first morning of your arrival, when you could just wake up and enjoy some real Italian coffee and the wonderful local produce on the roof terrace? How about adding that romantic touch by arriving to a chilled bottle of Prosecco (perfect for your first evening, watching the Italian sun set whilst sat on the top sun terrace), or maybe some flowers perhaps. Please contact us for prices and availability.

Festivities, Concerts and Markets: During the summer months, Galatina and the surrounding towns host many open air concerts, festivals and fabulous markets. More information can be found on the owner's website (see link below) and on the internet. Try searching for 'feste a Galatina' on Google, and then clicking on 'Translate this page' if necessary. More likely than not however, you'll just wander into the old town square one night and hear wonderful live music or get swept up in a local festival with lights, parades, music and dancing!

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this vacation apartment rental in Galatina, Italy

Rating
5 out of 5

Everything you need and all top quality!

Northern Pete London
Review Submitted: August 19, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
I have just returned from staying at Jim and Paul's appartment in Galatina. First of all, the town. As soon as I arrived in the Piazza de San Pietro and got my first glimpse of Galatina, I knew it was going to be a great place to stay. Beautiful baroque churches, palazzos and all the shops you could need and more. A genuine, well conserved, deep South Italian experience.

As for the appartment, it was everything you see in the pictures and more. Very well finished with great attention to detail. Comfortable bed, very effective air-con, central but quiet, two great terraces to choose from and everything else you want to take on holiday but don't have room for; beach umbrella, coolbag etc. What I really liked was that no expense or thought had been spared. You didn't need to go out and buy loads of loo roll, dishwasher tabs, olive oil etc, it was all there. If you go in summer, you will live in the kitchen and first roof terrace till late in the evening. A suberb place to stay which I will recommend and return too!

Galatina is well placed for great excursions to either coast. All trips can be done in about an hour. Try Gallipoli, Sta Maria de Leuca, Porto Badisco, Porto Selvaggio and Torre Ulizzo.

I am really fussy when choosing holidays off the internet, trust me this place and its surroundings are top-notch. I actually preferred this region, The Salento, to the area that we went on to next, around Ostuni and Martina Franca. I will be back soon. Thank you Paul and Jim for being so professional in every respect.
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Rating
5 out of 5

fantastic visit in wonderful Galatina

Claudia281298 Newcastle NSW Australia
Review Submitted: November 18, 2009 Date of Stay: October 2009
My sister and I adored Galatina. Exploring the town center provided us with many hours of amusement -- drinking coffee and eating rustici, visiting with shopkeepers, getting lost and finding ourselves again (and again), trying to sort out the customary closing hours, using our meagre Italian phrases and so on.


We were astonished at the range of shops in such a small town and basically shopped ourselves silly. We had a wonderful time!

We used the local train to take day trips to Lecce and Otranto and that worked just fine for us. I know there's lots and lots of exploring to be done in the region (and we'd love to be able to do that in beach weather someday), but we totally enjoyed our car-less visit.

The apartment was everything we expected -- your web site does an excellent job of presenting it and it is really lovely. The bed was comfy, bedding plentiful, the place wonderfully roomy! We cooked a couple suppers and really appreciated being able to make tea, do our laundry and spread out. We also appreciated the basics on hand in the kitchen -- cooking oil, tea, etc.

We would both love to return someday and to bring our husbands and families."

Claudia & Nancy: Oct/Nov 2009
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Rating
5 out of 5

Real Italy in a wonderful apartment

Stephen & Sue Kendal - Cumbria
Review Submitted: September 30, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
My wife and I stayed in this apartment during the first two weeks in September and I only have positive things to say. We are regular renters of privately owned accommodation, often using holiday-rentals, and found this probably the best we have ever stayed in.

The apartment itself, notwithstanding the steep stairs, had all you could want, even inducing us to dine in on a couple of evenings. There was also many extras provided, beach chairs, umbrella, cool bag for example. Jim & Paul have set their stall out to provide an apartment where you really feel comfortable and at home.

Customer service, both prior to and during our holiday, was almost to the point of "what more can we possibly do for you". The apartment itself was all you could want and Galatina a lovely town to stay in. There were plenty of good quality restaurants in the town and close by.

For those who like the beach, both the Ionian and Adriatic coasts are close by and if you like your culture, Lecce only 30 mins drive away.

If you like your holidays sampling local food and culture this is the place for you!
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Rating
5 out of 5

High Quality & Perfect Honeymnoon

Mark & Katherine London
Review Submitted: August 23, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
We stayed for a week during August 2009, and really loved it. The apartment is furnished to a very high standard and makes a perfect base for exploring the beautiful town of Galatina and the region of Puglia.
Galatina is a small but vibrant town, and makes a perfect relaxing getaway. We strongly recommend it.
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Rating
5 out of 5

A wonderful experience from start to finish

Ken & Chris Highbury, North London
Review Submitted: August 19, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
As the title says, this was a wonderful experience from start to finish.

We've never before come across property owners who were so helpful and obliging in ensuring that all our needs we met, and this helped to ensure a great holiday.

Galatina is a lovely town, within 30 minutes drive of both the Adriatic and the Ionian, and even closer to Lecce, with its delightful historical centre.

The apartment is just a couple of minutes walk from the town centre, and bars, restaurants and shops for the essentials are therefore close at hand. Inside, the high vaulted ceilings and air conditioning ensure comfortable conditions even on the hottest days (temperatures outside reached 34/35 during our stay in August).

The sofas in the living room are exceptionally comfortable, and we slept well throughout our stay. The double doors from the kitchen onto the lower roof terrace make eating outdoors very easy, and the views from the upper terrace across the town and surrounding countryside are excellent. We were even treated to a grandstand view of a firework display from a neighbouring town during our stay.

The only downside to the accommodation - pointed out by the owners in the advertising for the apartment - are the rather steep stone stairs that lead both from ground to living/sleeping level, and then again to kitchen and roof. For this reason alone, there would be concerns about having small children in the apartment, or people with mobility problems.

This reservation aside, we'd have no hesitation in recommending Jim and Paul's property - comfortable, exceptionally well located, and very reasonably priced.
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