Villa Fumarola is a wonderful place all year round which offers lots of things to do for the whole family. The pool is open from mid-April through October. The central garden and pool area are shared with the other house on the plot (a traditional Trullo which sleeps 4 people). Garden, pool and pool area (with large shaded dining area) are very generously sized, in order to offer enough space to each party, in case both houses are occupied. The pool is 10 x 10 meters with ample surrounding area. Each of the two houses has its own outside dining area and barbecue. We are confident we can recommend this property to anyone, including families with small children (our own kids grew up here). The property is a tranquil, safe and child-friendly environment, the pool is protected by a fence. The garden has a great variety of fruit and olive trees, some hundreds of years old. There are many attractions in the area: Lots of little towns with wonderful historical centers, Unesco heritage sites like Alberobello (just 15 minutes by car) and Matera, Lecce with its amazing baroque, lots of beaches on both coasts, countless typical restaurants for all budgets...Upon arrival you will find your complimentary Welcome Kit with useful information about the area, such as restaurants, places to see, things to do etc. We have spent so much time exploring this enchanting area and love sharing our findings and insight with our guests. It is our absolute priority to make out guests' vacation here a truly special one. The property is self-catering and accepting our guests' privacy is paramount. But in case you would like our help with anything at all, we will be more than happy to assist. Whether it's tips for restaurants, horseback riding for all levels, discovering the countryside by bike, picking your favorite beach out of hundreds of miles of coastline, exploring the before mentioned amazing towns and villages, learning all about local wines, olive oil and other local could go on and on...Fact is you are spoilt for choice here and one vacation won't be enough to take it all in, so we will be delighted to help you plan your bespoke ideal vacation and make it a truly special one. This is how we intend our role as hosts. Looking forward to welcoming you!
The Villa, a recent build, has been designed to interpret the original style of the local architecture without trying to look like an ancient building. This is expressed in the small windows towards the front and the inclined outer walls. It is very spacious and light. All bedrooms have their own access to the garden. Equipped with aircondition and underfloor-heating.
Our commitment: Host responsibly in order to promote a more sustainable way of travelling.
1) Save energy
- Solar panels on the villa‘s roof supply some of the energy we use for warm water, heating, air conditioning, pool etc.
- Help us save energy by using a few simple tricks without, of course, compromising on comfort. Just follow our easy instructions you will find inside the houses.
2) Fight waste
- Separate household waste to help recycle as much as possible. Just follow our simple tips which you will find upon arrival.
- Reusable shopping bags provided.
Refillable bottles for shampoo, shower gel and hand soap.
Most of our detergents are organic and sourced from a tap refill store in Martina Franca.
Our tap water is of good drinking quality (regularly tested). So no need to buy plastic bottles.
3) Shop local products
- Shopping guide for Zero-KM-Food
- List of local markets for fresh farming produce
