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19th Century architecturally unique luxury house 15 Minutes drive from beaches

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

19th Century architecturally unique luxury house 15 Minutes drive from beaches

Bagnolo is a simple working village in the fertile Salento area of Puglia; benefiting from an artisan patisserie/ ice-cream parlour, three restaurants/ pizzerias, two simple bars, a butcher, two mini supermarkets and a pharmacy. It's well placed to explore the southern part of the Salento.
The quality and price of the food is very good wherever you go. During July and August concerts, religious, cultural and food festivals take place every evening across the region. In a two week period it would not be difficult to visit a different beach every day within a maximum of 30 minutes drive, the closest being the white beaches of Alimini, only 15 minutes away.
If you are looking for a relaxing time in an architecturally unique setting free from tourists then please consider my house for your holiday. I do my utmost to make your stay of the highest quality and actually take genuine pleasure in knowing that my guests discover this amazing place and it's people.

Property manager

Alex Di Re

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Swimming nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1076 sq ft (100 sq m)

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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Bagnolo del Salento, Apulia

What's nearby

  • Otranto Waterfront - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Otranto Cathedral - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Alimini Lakes - 18 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Baia Dei Turchi Beach - 24 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Alimini Beach - 29 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Bagnolo del Salento Station - 6 min walk
  • Papola Casale Airport (BDS) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Naif - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Prosit Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zenzero - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Le 3 Forchette - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kris Cafè - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 19th Century architecturally unique luxury house 15 Minutes drive from beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 19th Century architecturally unique luxury house 15 Minutes drive from beaches ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 19th Century architecturally unique luxury house 15 Minutes drive from beaches ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 19th Century architecturally unique luxury house 15 Minutes drive from beaches located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Palazzo Baronale Capece, La Cutura Botanical Garden, and Maglie Duomo. Madonna Addolorata Church and Corigliano d'Otranto Castle are also within 6 mi (10 km). Bagnolo del Salento Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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19th Century architecturally unique luxury house 15 Minutes drive from beaches Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mehdi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location
Quite unique old house in a quiet village in a beautiful area of Puglia Clean, modernly refurbished, convenient Can only recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

Stunning property in a real gem of a village
What a pleasure it has been to not only stay at Martano House in Bagnolo del Salento but also to make the booking in the first place. Alex provided us with real hands on information about the house, village & surrounding area, as if he was walking around on holiday with us. We were fortunate enough that on the day we arrived that the village had a weekend of festivities….or perhaps that’s coz we had arrived!! It was an amazing sight, with music, lights, fireworks, singing & dancing. The house was perfect, more like staying in someone’s home rather than a holiday rental. The kitchen was a chef’s delight with proper utensils for proper Italian cooking, but of course there are also the local restaurants / pizzerias if slaving over a hot stove is too much like hard work. The work put in to renovate Martano House is stunning, from the vaulted ceilings, to the walk-in fireplace shower. A real treat to stay at and explore the wonderful Salento Puglia region of Italy. We will be back.

8/10 Good

Angelika M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Entspannung
Das Haus von Alex war persönlich eingerichtet nicht die übliche Ikea Norm Möblierung. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.Einzig die Beleuchtung in den Räumen wäre verbesserungsfähig ( vernünftige Nachttischlampen zum lesen zb )
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lionel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour dans un village du Salento
La maison d'Alex est un très bel exemple d'architecture villageoise locale, les voûtes en pierre sont magnifiques ! La communication avec Alex est top, tout est très clair et la maison est très bien équipée notamment pour la cuisine. Le village de Bagnolo est par ailleurs très bien situé pour explorer toute la région. L
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfektes Haus für den Individualurlaub der Familie
Was für tolles Haus für den Urlaub mit der Familie! Wir waren zu viert da; aber auch für sechs Personen ist bestens Platz. Die Lage mitten im Städtchen hat sehr viel Charme; die Nächte auf der Dachterrasse sind magisch. Die Ausstattung erfüllt in jeder Hinsicht der Erwartungen und übertrifft sie in vielen Bereichen. Wichtig im Sommer mit bis zu 42 Grad ist auch, dass tatsächlich alle Räume (außer das Bad) separat klimatisierbar sind. Das erhöht das Wohlbefinden und schafft die Chance, unnötigen Energieverbrauch zu vermeiden. Der Kontakt mit dem Vermieter Alex war immer gut und schnell, sehr informativ und sehr nett. Vielen Dank!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kty N., LYON, FRANCE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un séjour de rêve
Nous avons passé un tres beau séjour dans une location extraordinaire, XVIIIeme, avec pierres apparentes et voûtes, totalement équipée, le tout dans une magnifique région. L’accueil d’Alex le propriétaire, a été tres attentionné et à toujours été tres réactif sur nos contacts. Je recommande vivement!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maurizio Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bellissimo. Tutto perfetto!
In questa estate di covid-19 siamo stati i primi ospiti italiani in un appartamento che di solito viene dato in affitto a inglesi. Appartamento con una sua personalità, l'arredamento è curato e personalizzato (no ikea finalmente!!), tante stanze, una corte interna una terrazza dove è possibile mangiare alla sera con vista sui tetti e sulla chiesa del paese. Ottima assistenza di Alex prima e durante il soggiorno, con consigli su dove mangiare, sulle migliori spiagge da vedere nelle vicinanze. Posizione fantastica per le spiagge di sabbia e di roccia (15 minuti la bella spiaggia di sabbia di Alimini) e per Otranto (25 minuti). Uno dei migliori appartamenti nei quali abbiamo soggiornato in Puglia in uno dei paesini più piccoli e molto accoglienti. Un gioiellino. Ci torneremo. Bravo Alex!

10/10 Excellent

Stefan S., USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wondeful place, perefect host
We, two adults and three kids, had a wonderful time at an authentic and well maintained house. If you are looking for a real South-Italian village (church, two coffee bars, everything for daily life in walking distance, nobody speaking English:)), if you still want to explore superb beaches (just 15 MIn by car) and the entire Apulia-region, this is the place to stay. Alex is a very mindful and attentive host, easy to communicate with and most helpful. I highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Isobel bowling

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
We had a wonderful week with fabulous weather. The property was perfect, hidden behind a little piazza and within a short walk of all the amenities. It was a great base for the area and the local beaches and towns were fascinating with wonderful food. We would highly recommend both the area and the property. Alex was an excellent host checking in with us to make sure all was ok. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lilian K., Frankfurt, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Inmitten des Salento: Ruhe, Erholung, Ursprünglichkeit und luxuriöser Chrame - Extraklasse!
Wir waren 10 Tage in diesem wunderschönen Haus in Bagnolo del Salento - allein der Ortsname erweckte bei uns Träume - und so war auch der Urlaub - traumhaft schön! Das Haus ist sehr gut eingerichet, die Betten sehr bequem, die Küche sehr großzügig zum Kochen, die Dachterrasse sehr schön um Abends den Sternenhimmel über dem Dorf zu geniessen, das Restaurant um die (Haus-)Ecke von bester Qualität. Hervorzuheben ist die schnelle und reibungslose Kommunikation mit Alex, dem Besitzer - er hat uns zahlreiche Tips gegeben und auch zu einem lokalen Kochkurs verholfen, der sehr gut war. Schöne Strände wie die Baia Turqua sind in 20 Min. zu erreichen, ebenso Otranto, Galatina - es wird einem garantiert nicht langweilig und Bagnolo war unser Ruhepol. Wir kommen bestimmt wieder! Vielen Dank für Alles, mille Grazie :-)
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erhard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exclusiv wohnen mitten im Salento
Alex ist ein hervorragender Gastgeber. Die K ommunikation mit ihm funktionierte zu jeder Zeit hervorragend. Die Bilder des Inserates entsprechen genau der Realität. Wir betraten das Haus und fühlten uns sofort zu Hause, sehr geschmackvoll und liebevoll bis ins Detail. Erwähnenswert erscheint uns noch die unglaubliche Hilfsbereitschaft und Freundlichkeit der Menschen im BdS. Wir können die Unterkunft zu 100 Prozent weiterempfehlen. Ankommen, sich wohlfühlen und am liebsten bleiben!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gottfried S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschöne Wochen in Bagnolo del Salento
Wir verbrachten zu viert 2 Wochen in der Ferienwohnung von Alex Di Re in Bagnolo. Schon im Vorfeld hat uns Alex mit allen nötigen Informationen versorgt und darüber hinaus mit vielen interessanten Zusatzinformationen für unseren Urlaub . Die Wohnung selbst ist sehr schön hergerichtet, so wie in der Beschreibung, die Fotos geben einen sehr guten Überblick über die Wohnsituation vor Ort. Die Lage der Wohnung innerhalb Bagnolos ist ideal. Direkt neben der Kirche liegend, erreicht man innerhalb von 2 Minuten eine sehr sympatische Bar (für ein italienisches Frühstück oder auch abends für einen Aperetiv), einen kleinen Supermarkt, die Restaurants (Tipp: Restaurant TOTO, 50 Meter, gleich um die Ecke). Bagnolo selbst liegt etwa 15 Minuten mit dem Auto vom Meer, d.h. man braucht zwar immer das Auto um dort hin zu kommen, den großen Touristenströmen entgeht man aber komplett, was wir als sehr angenehm empfunden haben, zumal die Leute in Bagnolo sehr freundlich und ausgesprochen hilfsbereit sind. Etwas italienisch ist allerdings von Vorteil. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen und uns sehr schnell heimisch gefühlt. Die Kommunikation mit Alex während des Aufenthalts, falls nötig, war sehr schnell, unkompliziert und immer mit einem Schuss Humor. Wir können die Wohnung und auch alles andere sofort bedingungslos weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

KIKO M., Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love it
We fell in love with Bagnolo from the first moment when we arrived to the main piazza.It has the magic calming atmosphere. There is everything what you need:small supermarket,two bars,post,pasticceria with fresh delicious pastries,nice restaurant(Toto)... It's close to the beaches.small villages,15 min. drive to Otranto and 30 min. to Lecce. Alex's house is in the center of the village,two minutes from main piazza.It's beautiful ,clean and comfortable.The roof terrace is really nice for relaxing and evening aperitivo. The communication with Alex was great and easy.He gave us plenty of recommendations for a nice local restaurants,beaches and places to see. We can't wait to be back :) Highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

marianne k.

Fantastic Place to Stay
We enjoyed our stay very much. The home is beautiful and we enjoyed the authentic character of this tiny town. The place has everything in it that you can want and has a generous and thoughtful layout designed for both social moments and period of thought and relaxation. Our hosts were both relaxed and attentive to our needs and I can heartily recommend it as a place to stay. As for the proximity to the bells, it was a source of some amusement!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Stunning Property
The property is absolutely beautiful, tucked away in its own private courtyard just behind the main thoroughfare, only a few minutes walk from the shops and restaurants and yet very private. The roof terrace was our favourite spot at the end of the day, sitting with a glass of wine and literally being in the sun until it disappeared. Highly recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stefan L.

Thank you !
Alex is as nice and welcoming as a friend who would be expecting you to 1/ Feel yourself at home and 2/Share the best of the great emotions you will get in the really authentic Bagnolo and the fantastic Puglia region (wonderful and true people, mind-blowing beaches, generous sun, great and diverse collection of villages/city and natural areas, and overwhelming food and wine quality). It all worked 100% for us. Thank you Alex and à bientôt...
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

Being Italian for a week
Staying in Alex's beautiful house in Bagnolo del Salento was a real tonic. Bagnolo itself is a tranquil, 'local's' town, where no-one speaks English but you still feel at home. And the house itself is just beautiful - an obvious labour of love to restore by someone with excellent taste. A fantastic mixture of the old and new, with all mod cons and perfectly clean. It's a great base from which to explore southern Puglia, and to 'become Italian' for a week! Such a beautiful region, with so many unspoilt places to visit - in fact . . . don't come here, you'll hate it!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect
We enjoyed a week with our family in this beautifully restored house. The roof terrace is great for relaxing/ dining/ listening to the surprisingly chirpy church bells. We were grateful for the efficient air conditioning on the hottest days. Bagnolo is a quiet village, away from tourists, but has everything you need - pastry/ice cream shop/ bar/ supermarket/ post office/ vans selling produce/ restaurants all on or near the main square by the house. There was always space to park in the small square by the house. Le Tre Forchette restaurant has a beautiful garden to dine out in. Alex was a very attentive host both before and during our stay,- easily contactable by phone or email - providing extensive information about the house and the area. We enjoyed visits to the towns of Otranto, Gallipoli, Lecce, Maglie and the beaches at Alimini, Porto Badisco, Castro Marina and Santa Cesarea terme. In short, a week wasn't long enough - fantastic house, great food, great beaches, beautiful towns. Thank you Alex!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Superb!
We were absolutely bowled over by this lovely property in the middle of the delightful village of Bagnolo del Salento. The house itself has been beautifully restored to a very high standard which far exceeded our expectations. Bagnolo itself is about a 20 minute drive from the nearest beach and is a haven of peace, tranquility and old fashioned charm. The village patisserie and restaurants are an easy stroll away and the food is great. The beaches are busy in August (surprise!) but we just learned to get up early to get a good spot. The owner of the property (Alex) provided lots of detailed info about the area all of which was useful, up-to-date and accurate and helped us get the most from our holiday. In short, we enjoyed it so much we've already booked to go again next year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

margaret d.

A warm welcome to a lovely visit
The house is very stylish and is equipped to a high standard. Alex was an excellent host,providing lots of helpful information before our stay and available on the end of a phone if we needed help while we were there. The village is well provided with good food shops and 2 very good restaurants. It is easy to reach nearby towns with more shops and restaurants. Alex will tell you about the best beaches!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

WILL S., berkhamsted

perfect base for wonderful holiday
Beautiful house. Wonderful roof terrace. Well positioned for local towns, restaurants, the beaches and rocky coast and coves. We had an amazing holiday. Alex was extremely thoughtful and clearly was keen that we enjoy our stay as much as possible. Nothing to fault, everything to recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Badri Narasimhan

Fabulous property and a great host.
We went looking for a Puglian holiday and this was absolutely perfect. The property is all that is mentioned on the website. It is well designed, with all the amenities that we required. The terrace is especially lovely! Alex is a great host and was always available to answer any questions we had. The "introduction" guide he provided was very helpful. This was a great holiday!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A Wonderful Place
We spent a relaxing week in Bagnolo with our 15 year old son. The house is a wonderful space in a lovely village that gives the essence of a simpler time. The quality of the house refurbishment is excellent giving modern facilities, but retaining an undoubted charm and the master bedroom is very special, with its vaulted ceiling and walk-in shower in the ensuite. The village is untouched by tourism and very few of the locals speak much English, which is not to say that they are unfriendly or uncommunicative - quite the opposite, making language no barrier at all. There is a restaurant in the village, within about 100 meters of the house called Tre Forchette (Three Forks) which is well worth a visit and is surprisingly reasonable for the quality of food and presentation. You will need a car to visit the local area and there are plenty of beaches within 30 minutes. We particularly enjoyed trips to Otranto (vibrant in the evenings), Gallipoli and Lecce.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfetto
We had a wonderful stay in Bagnolo. This property is a gem. It has been beautifully renovated and is clean, comfortable and spacious with a fantastic kitchen. The property is well positioned for exploring the Salento region of Puglia and provides the perfect mix of beach and culture. Alex is also an amazing host, providing a lot helpful information and always on standby to help with any questions or needs. He could not have been more helpful and accommodating. We are hoping to return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

DAWN E.

Experience the real Italy
We stayed in this beautifully decorated and well equipped house in October 2014. The house is located in a stunning village with wonderful friendly artisan shops to hand. Before venturing out to the fine selection of easily accessible beaches and medieval towns, we breakfasted on the roof terrace overlooking the church. In addition to various sites to visit, we felt that we experienced the real Italy. From watching the farmers harvesting their olive crop, to sampling delicious produce from shopkeepers,to purchasing trays of fish from the fishermen in Gallipoli. Access to this world was made easier because Alex, the owner, provided maps and superb information on the region and thus ensured that we had a truly relaxing holiday.