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Trullo in olive grove with amazing view, A/C and private pool – family friendly

Family-friendly villa in Ceglie Messapica

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Trullo Mandorleto
Gazebo & pool area
Outdoor dining
Colours of Puglia
Swimming pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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  • Place, Itria Valley
  • Place, Piazza della Liberta
  • Place, Ostuni Cathedral
  • Airport, Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Trullo in olive grove with amazing view, A/C and private pool – family friendly

Mandorleto is a beautiful, spacious (150m2) trullo flanked by traditional lamias and panoramic views of ancient olive groves and medieval towns perched on the hills of Valle d’Itria - a perfect holiday home for families with children of all ages. The 2 Ha (5 acres) private property with century-old olive trees, fruit trees, and local flora lies 5km from Ceglie Messapica, the gastronomic capital of Puglia with some of the best restaurants in the region. The location is peaceful, very private and only a 10-minute walk from Seppunisi farm where you can buy excellent burrata, local mozzarellas, cheeses and other fresh dairy products 7 days a week. The terrain is gently undulating with narrow, stone-wall country lanes winding through olive groves and gardens with picturesque houses & trulli, a beautiful area for early morning/evening walks.

Highlight is the swimming pool area overlooking our olive grove and surrounding countryside. There is a spacious terrace with 6 comfortable sun beds, 4 deck chairs and umbrellas. Here you can soak up the sun or relax in the shaded gazebo on warm summer afternoons. There is a large, stone dining table with 6 chairs that can comfortably seat 8 overlooking the pool and courtyard in front of the trullo, an ideal spot for both day and night entertainment.

Mandorleto was fully renovated in 2012 using traditional materials to create an authentic trullo experience with modern comforts! Small archways, hidden alcoves, and domed ceilings give a mystical ambiance that only a trullo can generate. All floors are made from ‘Trani’ marble, a honey coloured stone from local quarries. Windows have mosquito netting, traditional outer grills and shutters that can be left open at night to let in air. Walls up to 2m thick ensure that temperatures inside stay pleasantly cool during hot summer months.

Mandorleto can comfortably sleep 6. There are 3 bedrooms – 1 master bedroom with double-bed 2,10m x1,60m; 2 bedrooms with 2 single beds each 1,90m x 0,80m. All bedrooms have air conditioners (installed October 2025) and low-noise standing ventilators. A baby cot and high-chair can be provided upon request. There are 2 bathrooms with walk-in showers, bidet, toilet, and wash basin. The living room with 2 sofas, lounger and fireplace is located in the main trullo. The spacious kitchen is bright and fully equipped for gourmet cooking with a second large fridge to keep drinks cool. There is a dining table that comfortably seats 6, a small seating area next to a wood burner and double-doors leading to a spacious, shaded terrace with large stone table for outdoor dining. The BBQ area is next to the terrace, a laundry room with washer & dryer is behind the kitchen, there is free Wi-Fi with strong signal throughout the house and swimming pool area. A secure parking area for 2-3 cars is located on our property.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT074003C200099156, BR07400391000057072

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 the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ceglie Messapica

Located in Ceglie Messapica, this villa is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rosa Marina Beach and Torre Canne Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Pomona Gardens Botanical Conservatory, or check out an event or a game at EuroSport Casalini 2001.
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Ceglie Messapica, Puglia

What's nearby

  • Itria Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Castle of Ceglie Messapica - 13 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Piazza della Liberta - 24 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Ostuni Cathedral - 26 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Museum of Preclassical Civilizations of Southern Murgia Hills - 26 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Ostuni Station - 29 min drive
  • Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪mi casa es su casa - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Osteria da Giuseppe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Pugliese - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Masseria Grieco - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Caffè 70 - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Trullo in olive grove with amazing view, A/C and private pool – family friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Trullo in olive grove with amazing view, A/C and private pool – family friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Trullo in olive grove with amazing view, A/C and private pool – family friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Trullo in olive grove with amazing view, A/C and private pool – family friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Trullo in olive grove with amazing view, A/C and private pool – family friendly located?

This family-friendly Ceglie Messapica villa is located in a rural location, steps from Itria Valley and within 6 mi (10 km) of Castle of Ceglie Messapica and Ducal Castle. Church of Santa Maria Assunta and Piazza Vecchia are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily Brawn

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Absolutely stunning

We could not be happier with the house and the pool. The views from the rooftops are staggering.The surrounding area is breathtaking with so many beautiful towns to visit and to have a fabulous farm shop in walking distance is heaven!Tgank you- we would love to come again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

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Great Trullo experience

Unique stay in a traditional Trullo style house; plenty of room, with style and character. A spacious kitchen and a nice sized pool. Situated about easy 10min drive from Ceglie Messapica town along a quite narrow but reasonably good road. A good base location to visit some of the towns in Val D’Itra
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

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Lovely comfortable property, great pool and gardens

This house was comfortable and spacious, well equipped and pool was great! Outside shady area next to pool is good but needs an extra layer of bamboo do that you don’t get sunburnt through the shade. Lovely comfortable seating by the pool. Great location close to beautiful towns to visit - Martina Franca, Ostuni, Alberabello, Monopoli etc. Really good pizzeria in closest village but you need to book - lovely open air village square dining area.We loved the roof terraces with panoramic views.All in all a great holiday and lovely property - only improvement would have been aircon which would have been great when the temperature got to 43 degrees. The fans in each bedroom were good.
Pool shade
Pool
Sunset from roof terrace
From roof terrace showing  trulli
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L., Marlborough UK

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Fun property very well equipped

The checking in and information pre holiday was superb and we knew exactly what to expect. The Trulli are split so one end has two bedrooms and a bathroom while the other end has another bedroom and bathroom. That was great for us as for our daughter and son in law could then have some privacy. The pool was wonderful and with temperatures often mid 30's it was lovely to cool down or just have an early morning swim There is a bar b q and one of the Ceglie supermarkets has fresh fish and gave us appropriate fish to cook. It's not a very touristy part which is nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roberta F.

Beautiful well-equipped comfortable retreat

We were enchanted with the beauty and comfort of this property, tastefully remodeled from several trulli into a picturesque vacation home. Complete with lovely garden, fruit trees and swimming pool with a lovely view of the countryside, Mandorleto is tastefully furnished with modern furniture and antiques. The bathrooms are great, and we loved cooking in the big kitchen. The complimentary olive oil from the property was a real treat! We did a lot of driving all around the area to see Ostuni, the ocean, Matera, Ceglie Messapica and even Lecce. Because the house is located in a warren of narrow country lanes, it would work better as a place to stay and vacation rather than drive around. We tended to eat lunch in whatever town we were visiting for the day, and then cook dinner in the trullo, rather than drive out again to nearby towns.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

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Beautiful, spacious and fabulous trullo in a very peaceful location. We had everything we needed during our stay, the beds were very comfortable and there were lots of places to socialise or find your own space (indoors and outdoors). Ceglie Messapica was a short drive away and offered lots of restaurants. Anthony was very welcoming and responded to any queries straight away. We would highly recommend this beautiful trullo. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mickael F.

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Accueil parfait, Anthony nous a présenté la maison et il était joignable facilement pendant tout le séjour avec une grande réactivité.Tous les équipements fonctionnaient très bien, en particulier le WIFI accessible depuis la piscine/ le jardin/ les chambres.Le book du Trullo nous a permis de découvrir la région et ses restaurants : merci à Ina et Robert pour tous leurs précieux conseils.Adeptes de la course à pied, nous avons même suivi le chemin de randonnée conseillé qui propose une boucle intéressante au départ de la maison.La piscine, très agréable, est adaptée pour nager. Elle est un peu fraîche pour le farniente.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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Wunderschön!!!!

Ein traumhafter Urlaub in ApulienWir hatten einen wunderschönen Urlaub in Apulien! Das Haus ist ein absoluter Traum – hochwertig eingerichtet, geschmackvoll dekoriert und mit viel Liebe zum Detail gestaltet. Besonders beeindruckt hat uns der herrliche Pool und der fantastische Blick – einfach alles hat gestimmt.Zugegeben, bei der Ankunft waren wir zunächst etwas überrascht von der sehr abgeschiedenen Lage. Doch schon am nächsten Tag hat sich dieses Gefühl vollkommen gewandelt. Die Ruhe, die Natur und die Umgebung haben uns schnell verzaubert, und wir haben uns vom ersten Moment an sehr, sehr wohlgefühlt.Auch der Empfang war äußerst freundlich, was den positiven Gesamteindruck noch unterstrichen hat. Die Umgebung ist wunderschön – wir haben viel entdeckt und erlebt, und dennoch blieb genug Zeit zum Entspannen.Wir würden jederzeit wieder unseren Urlaub hier verbringen. Vielen herzlichen Dank für diese unvergessliche Zeit!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stéphanie M.

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A lovely stay in the country side

From the beginning, months before our stay, the communication was always easy and very usefull. We had been welcome by Anthony, who gave us many tips and suggestions of restaurants, attractions and things to do in the area.The trullo is very well equiped and lovely decorated. Our family enjoyed the garden, the pool and the terrace. During our stay it was very hot but unfortunately no air conditionner in the house, just fans in each bedrooms…It was still very hot and I would say that this is the only negative point.If you want to have the impression of being alone, cut off the world, this is the perfect spot! The city of Ceglie Messapica is lovely and very good restaurants!We would recommend this place to any one but you must have a car!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilhelm S.

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Schöne Anlage für erholsamen Urlaub

Wunderschönes Feriendomizil. Haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Sehr gute Einführung und Betreuung durch Anthony. Sauber, gut gepflegt, Waschmaschine und Trockner funktionieren und Pool sehr sauber. Gutes Auto ist notwendig, die Straße zum Haus ist sehr holprig. Matratzen sind etwas hart, Topper wären gut.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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Excellent place to stay to explore Puglia

Very good welcome, efficient collection of keys and the best information book I’ve ever seen. Very comfortable and clean. Excellent views and sunsets from the roof
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

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Fantastic days in Puglia

We thouroughly recommend the villa. A great location out in the country and 10 mins from the Ceglie Messapica. Plenty of space in the Villa for the 5 of us and the facilities are excellent. The pool area was excellent and there are several eating areas. We used the barbeque a couple of times and for the other 6 nights visited local towns to eat. Very relaxing and great communication from the hosts. a big success....
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marieke M.

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Magisch!

Wat een prachtig huis op een magische plek! Zoveel ruimte in- en om het huis. Fantastisch! Het zwembad was ook heerlijk! We hebben ontzettend genoten van het verblijf in dit bijzondere huis. Een tip ter verbetering: Een airco in de slaapkamers zou het verblijf nóg geweldiger maken.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

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Magnificent Trullo in Tranquil Surroundings

This property was truly amazing, in every sense of the word. The information booklet sent in advance was very useful and told us so much about the area, which places were best to visit and some of the best places to eat. Hayley and Anthony, who met us and showed us round the wonderful Trullo, were very friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble for them. The pool was enjoyed by everyone, especially the children. Our favourite restaurant was Vino fritti e Cucina in Ceglie, but we also enjoyed Pizzeria in Pescarosa, being fairly close to the Trullo. Our favourite place that we visited was Alberobello, and we loved the beaches on the Adriatic coast. It was a wonderful holiday with many happy memories for my brothers 40th birthday. You have a fantastic home Robert and Ina. Thank you. Joanna & family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine R.

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Beautiful property

The perfect base to explore Puglia and relax by the beautiful pool area when you come back.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherina B.

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La Dolce Vita in Mandorleto, Ceglie Messapica

Mandorleto is a beautiful renovated trullo in a quiet area, surrounded by olive trees. The house is very nicely decorated and very clean. Lovely garden with various terraces and a swimmingpool with a marvellous view! Nice villages in the neighbourhood to visit as well as good Italian restaurants! We love it!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth V.

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Aangenaam verblijf

Mooi huis, alle comfort aanwezig. Ruim voor 4 volwassenen, mooie tuin met zwembad en verscheidene terrassen. Wat afgelegen maar hierdoor heel rustig. Wij genoten ervan!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernst Otto R.

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Geräumiger Trulli mit großem Pool

Wirklich schön in Einzellage in einem Olivenhain gelegener Trullo mit Außensitzplätzen die zu jeder Tageszeit die Möglichkeit bieten im Schatten zu sitzen. Viel Platz auch im Inneren, Ausstattung vollständig und schönes Ambiente. Zufahrtsstraße könnte besser sein, dafür kann aber der Vermieter nichts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthea P.

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Thank you!

We have a truly wonderful stay. The house is exactly what we needed - spacious, clean, peaceful, practical and beautifully placed in the countryside. It was fantastically helpful to be guided to the location by Hayley and Anthony (who are absolutely amazing). Our two children (6 and 8) loved every minute, as did we. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

audrey s., Reims

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Séjour extraordinaire

Nous avons passé de merveilleuses vacances dans cette maison , tout y est parfait ! L hôte est une personne à l écoute et adorable , et Hayley est au petit soin . Je recommande les yeux fermés cette endroit . Au calme , entourée de verdure et à quelques minutes de Cleglie , qui est un village extraordinaire. Merci à Robert et Ina ❤️
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

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Idyllic holiday

Fabulous property, great location for a restful time, the region is stunning, un-spoilt and local towns are beautiful. Food and wine was off the charts and so nice not to see The Red Lion or others of that ilk, just Italian through and through. Both coasts are stunning, Matera and Alborobello were amazing as was most of what we saw. The owners were very easy to deal with and the property hosts could not have been more accommodating if they had tried. The nearby pizza restaurant in the hills was charming, the food was very good, the location lovely and the staff were amazing!!! Overall a fantastic holiday, will be back in the future, could not recommend this place and region more highly!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronan F.

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Puglia in June

The Villa was a wonderful place to spend 10 days in June. Spacious and bright, with a lovely pool to dive into when the sun was shining. A fantastic base to explore the region from
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariska V.

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Heerlijke week gehad

We hebben een heerlijke week gehad in het huis. Verschillende terrasjes buiten om te zitten, het zwembad, goede bedden en koelte binnen. Snelle en goede communicatie met de eigenaren. Veel stadjes in de omgeving, restaurants en strand. Voor herhaling vatbaar!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

celine M.

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A wonderful house for family holidays

Grazie per tutti
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter B.

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geweldige locatie

Mooi huis, veel ruimte zodat iedereen zich terug kan trekken, fijne ontvangst. Omgeving is prachtig en veel rust.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Robert and Ina

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Robert and Ina are proud owners of Trullo Mandorleto since 2010. After traveling around the world for many years we finally found our piece of paradise in Puglia that we want to share with other travellers seeking relaxation amongst olive trees and everything else this beautiful region has to offer.

Why they chose this property

We immediately fell in love with Puglia during our first visit in 2010. The color contrast of green olive trees, dark red soil and azure blue sky was spectacular. Ceglie Messapica, known locally as ‘città della gastronomia’ for its excellent cuisine, is perched on a hill and surrounded by ancient olive groves and medieval towns, an ideal location for a trullo holiday home. There are over 60 excellent restaurants serving local dishes at affordable prices within a 10 minute drive and nearby famous towns like Alberobello, Ostuni and Martina Franca as well as beautiful clean beaches, all less than a 30 minute away.

What makes this property unique

Mandorleto with its 3-cone trullo, ‘lamias’ and Mediterranean garden, perched on a hill 300m above sea level, is the home away from home we fell in love with. The 2 Ha (5 acres) property with century-old olive trees, almond trees and local flora is very private and peaceful. The swimming pool with spectacular views of Valle d’Itria, summer breeze and sound of crickets is the place to be on warm summer days and at night when the stars and milky way seem to be within arm’s reach.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian, Dutch

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