Villa Cenate is a simple yet cosy southern Italian villa, set within luscious, private grounds lined by foliage and palm trees. A home-like abode offering privacy and style within a characterful dwelling, brimming with local charm.
Securely set behind a gated entry, offering private parking and a lagoon shaped pool, this home offers pristine outdoor spaces, with a generously proportioned patio dotted with loungers and parasol, ideal for evening drinks or sumptuous lunches at the local pace.
The immaculately maintained lawns offer ample space for picnics, games and frolics, whilst a relaxed dining veranda sets the scene for lively group meals, or a game of table football whilst the air fills with dinner aromas.
The interiors are traditional, with rustic allure and understated style. An immaculately equipped kitchen makes self-catering effortless. An open plan living-dining room provides a natural interplay between indoor and outdoor living via the French windows, whilst the interiors are unfussy, genteel and homey. With timber furnishings, accents of burnt orange and exposed stone walls, contemporary fireplace and eclectic artwork, Villa Cenate is not short of character.
Four double bedrooms are graciously finessed, executed for serenity and restoration. Naturally understated, they offer crisp quality linen, soft ambient lighting and individual colour quirks whether these be sunset oranges or deep crimson.
It's just a couple of minutes drive to the nearest town where you will find wonderful restaurants serving traditional cuisine in the beautiful old quarter; make sure you sample some of the local wine which is known to be the best in this region!
A little further afield, head to the stunning beaches of Torre Suda with it's rocky coves or the glorious and sandy Baie Verde or explore fascinating local villages and towns full of history and charm including Gallipoli, Specchia and Lecce.
Villa Cenate epitomises simplicity, unadorned ease of day-to-day life and the opportunity to reconnect as a group within sublime surroundings, with ample space to spread out, and enjoy this home, gardens and the spectacular region beyond.
Features:
Villa Interior
Ground Floor
- Well equipped kitchen with coffee machine, microwave, small breakfast bar, kettle, dishwasher, blender, gas hob, oven and fridge freezer
- Open plan living/ dining room
- Two double sofa beds
- French windows leading to patio
- Dining table and chairs
- Utility room with washing machine/dryer
- Modern bathroom with WC and “his and hers” sinks and hydromassage shower
- Bedroom with double bed
Interim floor (3 steps)
- Two double bedrooms
First Floor
- Master bedroom with double bed
- Bathroom
Outside Grounds
- Private lagoon shaped pool
- Fully fenced private garden (4500m²)
- Covered veranda
- Outdoor dining area
- Barbecue
- Loungers and parasols
- Table football
- Private parking
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning in some rooms
- Heating
- Television
- Modern fireplace
- Hot tub/jacuzzi
- Mosquito nets
- Alarm
Location:
Villa Cenate is nestled just outside the town of Melissano, conveniently located with excellent road connections leading north towards Gallipoli as well as south towards the marina town of Santa Maria di Leuca.
Melissano (1.5km) is a small town in southern Salento, close to the Ionian coast, where you will find your nearest shops and facilities. Melissano has a historical centre dating to Byzantine times and is known for producing some of Puglia’s best wines. The town has some excellent restaurants serving traditional local cuisine in its beautiful old quarter.
The town of Taviano (4km) is also just a short drive away, known for its production of flowers as well as olive groves and vineyards. It is a town full of history with beautiful architecture and again some brilliant restaurants which are especially popular with locals from this region.
The nearest beaches are along the Ionian coast around 8km away – Torre Suda offers crystal-clear waters and a rocky coastline, ideal for snorkelling as well as swimming. Further north, the popular and idyllic sandy beaches of Baia Verde, just south of Gallipoli, offer clear shallow waters which are ideal for children as well as great nightlife as the day draws to a close.
Further south, don’t miss the Marina di Pescoluse, known to be like a beach from the Maldives with its white sand and turquoise waters. Indeed, across the southern part of Salento you will find many glorious beaches, both on the Ionian and Adriatic side, from pretty rocky coves to long stretches of sand plus beach clubs offering sunbeds, parasols, pedalos and idyllic restaurants with glorious views.
The island town of Gallipoli (17km) is a great place to visit, not only for its fascinating historic sites but also its great market. Enjoy magnificent views as you explore the narrow lanes on the island and enjoy relaxing in a pavement café or dining in one of the brilliant restaurants serving the freshest fish.
Lecce (55km) is also a great city to explore with fantastic shops, sight-seeing and historic ruins. Not to mention the many wonderful white-washed villages and beautiful towns that can be discovered across the southern half of Salento such as Specchia (22km), one of Italy’s prettiest towns and the historic lined streets of Muro Leccese and Maglie, both around half an hour away.
Terms & Conditions:
Security deposit?
€100 paid in cash to the owner upon arrival and refunded upon departure, subject to full inspection.
Arrival time?
5.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Check-in outside this time may be subject to an extra cost. Please enquire for more details.
Departure time?
10.00 a.m.
Energy costs included?
Yes.
Linen & towels included?
Linen and bath towels included.
Pool towels included?
On request.
Changeover day?
Saturday from end-June - mid-September. Flexible during all other periods.
End of stay cleaning included?
Extra €200, payable locally. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or garbage disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.
Smoking Allowed?
Strictly no smoking inside the villa.
Insurance?
It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property.
Minimum stay?
7 nights from end-June - mid-September. 4 nights during all other periods.
Heating costs included?
Yes.
Internet access?
Wi-Fi connection included.
Pets welcome?
On request only and with prior agreement with the owner.
Other Ts and Cs?
The pool is not fenced, so children should be supervised when outdoors.
Tax?
Italian Visitors Tax payable locally in cash (typically costs €1-€10 per adult per night - please enquire if exact amount is required).
Property Licence Number?
IT075044C200036529
Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed
