A truly romantic villa with stunning new swimming pool for 2024 set in three and a half acres of delightful Italian garden. Within walking distance of the historic city of Oria which really comes alive in the summer evenings with it's many 'feste' and the famous "Torneo dei Rioni" in August. The villa provides very comfortable, spacious and traditional Puglian style accommodation for one or two families in four double/twin bedrooms with all the necessary amenities nearby and in a quiet, rural setting but with the advantage of being within walking distance of the small town of Oria. A brand new 6x12 metre swimming pool has been recently completed for the 2024 season, featuring a 3 square metre shallow water tanning ledge at one end, where young children can enjoy supervised use of the pool. The rest of the pool is a constant 1.4 metre depth. The pool is surrounded by a sunbathing terrace, with a large shaded pergola at one end, creating a gorgeous space for poolside relaxation in sympathy with the origins of the villa. Air conditioning is provided in all the bedrooms and in the living room and there is plenty of hot water at all times. Clean and safe filtered water suitable for drinking and cooking is available in the kitchen. A satellite link provides a stable internet connection and Wifi is available throughout the villa. A large desk in the ingresso makes a convenient working area if you require it. A large courtyard containing a terrace and citrus garden surrounds the South and West sides of the villa, creating a spacious outdoor dining area where guests can relax in peace and tranquillity. Two lockable gates make the courtyard a very secure space for young children to play outdoors. Shaded dining is provided for both large and small groups and diners will enjoy the intoxicating scent of bougainvillea, hibiscus and jasmine, mixed with citrus tones, especially in the evening.

During your stay we will be living in Casa Picola, a nearby property within the grounds and will be available and happy to help with any problems or questions that may arise during your stay. We speak English but are learning Italian and also speak a little French and will welcome the opportunity to practice both languages. For all other situations there is Google translate.

ORIA Oria sits midway along the final section of the ancient “Via Appia”, connecting the port cities of Taranto (35 minutes by car) and Brindisi (25 minutes by car). The city skyline is dominated by its Swabian castle and the bright ceramic tiles of the cathedral dome. The labyrinthine streets of the old town are punctuated by small artisanal shops and the cozy piazzas buzz with conversation beneath the umbrellas and awnings of cafe’s, bistro’s, pizzeria’s and gelateria’s. Old traditions live on here, with many of the city’s inhabitants taking advantage of the cooler evening temperatures to take a “passeggiata serale” (evening stroll) and enjoy a chat with family and friends they meet on their way. There is an abundance of choices when shopping for groceries, with numerous family run bakeries, butchers, fishmongers, greengrocers, delicatessens and wine shops dotted around the city, along with several supermarkets inside the city and on the outskirts. There are also two market days when stalls of all varieties are set out on the street. Oria boasts some excellent restaurants and pizzerias with prices to suit all pockets, serving a mix of traditional Pugliese dishes and more contemporary Italian fare, which can be washed down with a fantastic range of the region’s wines. The usual summer entertainments come to a standstill in the first week of August as medieval fever grips the city for the annual “Torneo di Rione”, a feast of colourful costumes flags and pageantry commemorating the marriage in 1225 between Frederick the second, Holy Roman Emperor, and Isabella the second of Jerusalem. After a week of festivities and ceremonies, seemingly involving everyone in the city, there is a grand parade and a tournament where teams of athletes from the four quarters of the city compete over a series of tricky obstacle courses for bragging rights for the next 12 months.