Price	Starting from € 2800 per week (more information)	Price on request.
Sleeps	5
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	3
Accessibility	This property is not specifically suited to less mobile guests.
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Santacroce

Natural materials and a pared-back colour palette have been used to transform this four-coned building into an exquisitely stylish and comfortable holiday house

This unique and stylishly restored four-cone Puglian property is surrounded by olive and citrus groves. As well as its peaceful rural location, it is close to both the pretty white towns of the Itria Valley and the stunning Adriatic coast.

Trullo Santacroce is the fabulous result of an inspired restoration by a team of dedicated experts. They sought to renovate the building using traditional materials and methods, keeping its old feel while ensuring modern-day comfort and style to serve guests’ 21st century needs.

Inside, there is a Scandinavian aesthetic thanks to a pared-back colour palette of creams and whites with a soft black for the kitchen cupboards and any fixtures and fittings. Natural materials such as light wood, stone, woven grass, rope, linen and cotton continue the Scandi aesthetic, creating a tactile and calming interior where guests can comfortably relax in style. Architecturally, each niche, arch and curve has been cleverly appropriated, from the perfect shower ‘cubicle’ to a cosy reading nook with the required lighting, all celebrating the building’s rich history.

Outside, the detailing is equally exacting, balancing style, comfort and function. The beautiful pool is lined in a dark colour which when the water is still, offers a perfect reflection of the building.

Holidays are for eating, sleeping and occasionally doing, and guests’ needs are ably catered for here, both inside and out. However, the exquisite location also makes the property rich in venturing opportunities. Whether it’s beach days or marveling at Baroque architecture, dining out on the delicious local produce or enjoying a vineyard tour and tasting, there is a little something for everyone.

Rooms description

Bedrooms

The two en-suite bedrooms share the same minimal yet warm design as the rest of the property, thanks to the use of natural materials and a simple colour palette. The bedrooms have high ceilings, large double beds and smooth floors that are perfect for bare feet. One of the rooms has a single built-in day bed that could accommodate another guest, while the wardrobe is a simple hanging rail.

Bathrooms

The en-suite showers make excellent use of the building’s alcoves and the black of the high-spec fixtures and fittings pairs beautifully with the simple arched glass doors.
There is a third shower beside the pool.

Kitchen

The small but perfectly equipped kitchen has sleek matt black cabinetry that runs the length of one wall where there is a big square window behind the sink halfway along. With a traditional stone floor and natural-coloured walls, it is sophisticated and sparing, while simultaneously offering everything guests will need during their stay. There is also an outdoor kitchen with a wood-fired oven.

Living rooms

The living room is a sophisticated mix of tradition and modernity, informed by the room’s architectural features. A small fireplace has a sculptural form and the mantelpiece and a niche next to it are used to display local ceramics. An alcove has been repurposed as a cosy seating area and the round wooden dining table and accompanying chairs are designer Italian pieces that fit and flatter the space. Guests will be drawn outside to a large and comfy built-in corner sofa, to the loungers by the pool or to dine in the shade next to the outdoor kitchen.

Facilities

Amenities

private pool, air conditioning, espresso machine, hob/stove, oven, fridge with freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, iron+board, television, wifi, central heating, cot, high chair, barbeque, hairdryer

Accessibility

This property is not specifically suited to less mobile guests.

Outside

The property lies in amongst the citrus and olive groves of the Itria Valley and is surrounded by a traditional stone wall. By day, the beautiful southern Italian light shows off the careful restoration of the property’s cones and the sharp silhouette of the steps leading to the roof, which are artfully lit by night. The landscaping surrounding the building includes olive and cypress trees as well as Mediterranean cactus, with paths of light gravel and a smooth stone pool surround. The dark-lined pool with its infinity edge is the garden’s centrepiece and acts as a reflecting pond. The corner sofa, outdoor kitchen and shaded dining table offer guests a sophisticated outdoor living space and enough room to socialise together or seek solitude for a snooze or to delve into a good book.

Availability & Pricing

weekly prices

from 1 September 2024 to 30 September 2024	€ 3570
from 1 October 2024 to 31 October 2024	€ 3430
from 1 April 2025 to 30 April 2025	€ 2800
from 1 May 2025 to 31 May 2025	€ 3080
from 1 June 2025 to 30 June 2025	€ 3570
from 1 July 2025 to 31 August 2025	€ 4690
from 1 September 2025 to 30 September 2025	€ 3570
from 1 October 2025 to 31 October 2025	€ 2800

Final cleaning: EUR 220
Extra cleanings only available on request
Extra cleanings & linen change: EUR 200 per week

Security deposit: EUR 750,00 to be paid to SU before arrival as specified in the booking confirmation.

Deposit: 30% upon booking, balance 30 working days before arrival.

CIN: IT074003B400095962

Sustainability

For every booking we make on this property, we will plant a tree through our charitable partner, Trees for All.

Arrival & Departure

Saturdays arrival as of 4 PM - 7 PM and departure latest 10 AM.

Leisure & Activities

Activities

The Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve and the breathtaking beaches of the Adriatic are a short drive from the villa, as is the Mediterranean coast. The property is also close to lots of interesting towns and villages with a wide choice of restaurants, bars, shops and stunning Baroque architecture. For a round of golf, the nearest course is San Domenico, at Savelletri di Fasano, 40km away.

Specials

We would be delighted to help you plan the details of your stay at Trullo Santacroce in advance. The following are available on request: private chef, regional cooking classes, nanny, driver, boat rental, massage therapist, yoga instructor and tourist guide.

More information

Please take a look at our SpecialPuglia Tips.

Surroundings

Location

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Surroundings

Trullo Santacroce lies in the heart of Puglia, just 13km from the charming white city of Ostuni, where the Itria Valley becomes Northern Salento. Head to the famous trulli villages of Alberobello and Locorotondo, or discover the restaurants, maze of small streets, and market stalls of Martina Franca, Cisternino, Ostuni and, nearest to the property, Ceglie Messapica. For those feeling the lure of the sea, the villa is equidistant from both coasts, with the crystal-clear water and rocky coves of the Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve on the Adriatic only 34km away. To the north is Polignano a Mare (62km), a town built on limestone cliffs where its famous viewpoint, the Balconata sul Mare, offers incredible sea views and is home to occasional high-octane cliff-diving competitions. Discover coastal Monopoli (55km) with its Baroque castle and cathedral, or head down the coast to Lecce, otherwise known as the Florence of the south (85km), which is cited as one of the most beautiful cities in the south of Italy and heralded for its Baroque splendour.

Travel

Air The nearest airports are: Brindisi[BDS] (49km) and Bari[BRI] (112km). Train The nearest train station to the property is at Ceglie Messapica. There is car rental available at the station. Road The motorway exit closest to the property is at Ceglie Messapica.

Distances

Ostuni (13km); Martina Franca (18km); Cisternino (19km); Locorotondo (24km); Alberobello (32km); Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve (34km); Monopoli (55km); Polignano a Mare (62km); and Lecce (85km).

Your villa and Covid-19

To prevent any possible spread of Covid-19 and to enable you to enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday, all our villas are cleaned to the highest standard possible, and according to the latest Italian health and safety regulations.

Perfect hygiene: to ensure an exceptional level of hygiene in all our villas, we’ve worked with our owners to create a Covid-19 villa management protocol. Based on recommendations from the World Health Organisation, and in compliance with current Italian national law, this protocol goes above and beyond our usual rigorous cleaning standards.

Prior to arrival, your villa will have been fully sanitised, including all surfaces, objects, kitchen items, curtains, sofas, throws, pillows, toys, and in and around the pool. You are welcome to ask for a detailed list of the entire cleaning procedure we do after each departure and before welcoming new guests to the property.

The owner of this house has complied with the following standards:

To ensure the necessary information concerning social distancing and the use of masks is available to all guests
To guarantee availability of and accessibility to hand hygiene systems with hydro-alcoholic solutions and soaps in all inside areas of, and pertaining to, the villa
To guarantee cleaning and disinfection of all areas according to national authority guidelines. Further information is available on request
For the swimming pool: to guarantee the efficacy of the water treatments, while respecting legal limits (the parameter for free active chlorine in the pool is between 1.0 – 1.5 mg/l; combined chlorine ≤ 0.40 mg/l; pH 6.5 – 7.5 or equivalent oxygen)
For air conditioning systems: to guarantee the air re-circulation function is switched off and, according to the manufacturer’s instructions, with the plant in off-mode, to clean the air filters of the heating/cooling plants that use heat pumps, fan coils and convectors, at the end of each stay