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A delightful trullo with pool in a secluded location in the heart of Puglia.

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A clear pool with a sandy beach, surrounded by trees and stone buildings with conical roofs.
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Steps leading from car park to trullo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Ceglie Messapica, BR, Puglia
  • Place, Castle of Ceglie Messapica
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Ducal Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Church of Santa Maria Assunta
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A delightful trullo with pool in a secluded location in the heart of Puglia.

Completely restored in 2017 and tastefully decorated, Trullo La Gioia is a stunning five-cone trullo which sleeps 6 (2 doubles + 1 double/twin, all with en-suite shower rooms).

Trullo La Gioia is located 8 km from the atmospheric town of Ceglie Messapica and 10 km from the beautiful town of Ostuni (known as "la città bianca"). Both of these towns are well served by excellent restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, weekly outdoor markets, etc. The nearest beaches are 15 km / 30 minutes away and there are a number of charming historic towns within easy reach: Martina Franca, Cisternino, Locorotondo, and Alberobello.

In a completely rural setting, surrounded by 5 acres of olive groves and fruit trees, the trullo is the perfect place to get away from it all.

Overlooking the trullo there is an idyllic private pool with sunloungers and deckchairs with views of the surrounding countryside.

There is a spacious shaded veranda to the side of the trullo with a large dining table and a comfortable seating area with sofas and cushions. Here you can enjoy eating alfresco and relaxing with a coffee or an aperitif.

Inside there is a spacious kitchen/diner, a utility room, and a delightful living room with an open fireplace.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Bookings are normally Saturday to Saturday.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT074001C200103401, BR07400191000060330
Property # 8525279
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 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 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

About the area

Ceglie Messapica

Located in Ceglie Messapica, this villa is in a rural area and near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rosa Marina Beach and Torre Canne Beach. Zoosafari and Centro Culturale la Luna nel Pozzo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling.
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Ceglie Messapica, BR, Puglia

What's nearby

  • Castle of Ceglie Messapica - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Ducal Castle - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Church of Santa Maria Assunta - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Piazza Vecchia - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Basilica di San Martino - 16 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Ostuni Station - 33 min drive
  • Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Masseria Grieco - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Osteria da Giuseppe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Alter Gusto - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coco Dal 1994 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A delightful trullo with pool in a secluded location in the heart of Puglia. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is A delightful trullo with pool in a secluded location in the heart of Puglia. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A delightful trullo with pool in a secluded location in the heart of Puglia.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A delightful trullo with pool in a secluded location in the heart of Puglia.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A delightful trullo with pool in a secluded location in the heart of Puglia.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A delightful trullo with pool in a secluded location in the heart of Puglia. located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is 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

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our stay at the trullo was wonderfully relaxing.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hana T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful víla in the most perfect setting. We absolutely loved our stay and want to definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful trullo and location.

Me and my family had a wonderful stay at this beautiful trullo. Location was also perfect, in the heart of the Puglia.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute fantastic trulli (as on the pictures) with a wonderful and wide garden - perfect to enjoy your time and relax! Check-in/check-out seamless. Thank you Marina & Peter!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect trullo

We had a lovely relaxing week here, everything perfect, we didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A truly wonderful Trullo!

We had a wonderful relaxing holiday at this Trullo. The outdoor space, pool and vista were stunning and the pictures of the indoor spaces did not do it justice. A great central location to visit many parts of Puglia. Peter & Marina were extremely helpful & approachable. We highly recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

renato f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

if you want to really experience the Puglia way of life

A trullo totally updated . great land around. amazing view on valley of olive trees. the external bbq dining area and the surronding around the swimming pool are just perfect. locations is great to visit around. perfect for 4 adults and 2 kids or young adults. as each room get his own bathroom . 1 master bedroom with a small lobby area or working place and his bathroom 1 bedroom with a 2 persons bed and a nice bathroom with an external entry perfect for late clubber 😀 1 bedroombwith 2 twin beds . large kitchen . all the rooms are perfectly decorated no brainer .rent it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingmar T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous house in wonderful surrounds. Wonderful pool. The pictures are 100% accurate. Picked figs and plums off the trees around the property. Bought fresh milk and cheese and great olive oil and prosciutto at the dairy a 10 minute drive or 1.5 hr walk away. We were a couple plus two single adults. Three bedrooms, each with their own bathroom, was perfect. Not large but perfect size for us with multiple outdoor areas. Beautifully and minimally furnished. All you need to be able to cook yourselves. We ate lunch or dinner at the house every day. Peter is a wonderful remote host always instantly communicating any issues. There are 3x5 litre bottles to fill with drinking water in any of the nearby towns. Staying in early September we were blessed with sunny days, 27-29 degrees every day. Rarely more than a gentle breeze. We drive off most days to explore the nearby towns, as well as those further away like Lecce and Matera, and returned to laze by the pool with an apero before dinner. Absolutely recommend staying here provided you are happier being in the countryside surrounded by olive trees rather than in a town.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolle Zeit

Das Trullo war super ausgestattet und wunderschön. Alles war sauber, super gemütlich und einladend. Der Pool war der Wahnsinn. Der Kontakt mit den Vermietern vorab und vor Ort war einwandfrei. Das Trullo ist etwas abgelegen, so dass man auf jeden Fall einen PKW benötigt. Die umliegenden Städtchen sind wirklich hübsch und bieten viele gastronomische Angebote.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morti

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Authentischer Trulli in wunderschöner Lage

Sehr gut ausgestattete Unterkunft, sehr sauber. Gemütliche Zimmer mit ausreichend Platz. Tolle Außenanlage mit vielen unterschiedlichen Sitzplätzen. Wunderschöner Pool. Absolute Ruhe. Dennoch nur ein paar Fahrminuten zu den umliegenden Dörfern. Sehr gute Auswahl an Restaurants. Naturstrand in 30 min Entfernung. Sehr netter Kontakt zum Vermieter.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thierry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Propriété de rêve dans un océan d’oliviers

En première impression, celle d’un ensemble de trulli parmi les plus beaux de la région. La décoration intérieure est de très bon goût. La maison est très bien équipée et les aménagements extérieurs (détente et lieux de repas) sont fort plaisants. Une mention particulière pour la piscine qui est grande et bien entretenue. Enfin un grand merci pour Peter et Marina, ainsi qu’Adriano, leur gérant sur place, pour leurs conseils et réponses à nos questions. En résumé: une location qui nous a enchantés et recommandons vivement.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Conny K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ein wunderbarer Ort

Wir haben 2 entspannte Wochen an diesem traumhaft schönen Ort verbracht! Der Trullo ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet und bietet mit dem wunderbaren Pool eine gute Abkühlung an heißen Tagen. In der Umgebung gibt es viele schöne Städte zu besichtigen, die sich sehr für einen abendlichen Stadtbummel eignen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esteban U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Trulli

We had a great experience within an excellent location and excellent property. Peter and Marina's Trullo is in top shape and in an enviable location. My family and I had a superb two week holiday and we will gladly come back again. I would recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful trullo

A remarkable trullo set in beautiful and tranquil countryside. Fantastic pool and outdoor dining area, with the spacious and clean villa providing an ideal base to relax or act as a base for exploring the wider Puglia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Floor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

1 woord: Prachtig!

Bij aankomst konden we alleen maar ohhh en ahhhh zeggen. Wát een schitterend vakantieverblijf! En schoon en goed toegerust. Alles wat een keuken nodig heeft, is er. Het zwembad is top, maar ligt wel in de volle zon. De grond er om heen is groots. Olijfbomen, kersen- en vijgenbomen. Wij hebben een toptijd gehad. Een absolute aanrader.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Besonderes Trulli in schöner Umgebung

Wir haben den Aufenthalt in dem wunderschönen Trulli von Marina und Peter sehr genossen. House-Manager Adriano war immer erreichbar und hilfsbereit! Das Haus und das Design waren genau so, wie wir es uns vorgestellt haben - modern, gemütlich und für Apulien typisch. Die Fotos könnten die Schönheit noch besser rüberbringen, aber so waren wir positiv überrascht :) Mit insgesamt zwei Familien (4 Erwachsene/4 Kinder) hat das Haus alles geboten, was man für einen gelungenen Sommer-Urlaub braucht. Alle Zimmer waren dezent und geschmackvoll eingerichtet und boten genügend Stauraum. Alle drei Doppelzimmer haben ein eigenes Bad. Die Matratzen und Kissen mögen wir etwas weicher, aber das ist immer Geschmacksache. Durch die Moskitonetze an einigen Fenstern kann man auch nachts mit Frischluft schlafen. Das Haus genießt durch das große Grundstück quasi eine Alleinlage, doch sind die wenigen Trulli-Nachbarn nicht weit entfernt (und auch sehr nett und hilfsbereit, wenn man sich auf italienisch verständigen kann, ansonsten mit Händen und Füßen klappt es auch). Der Garten ist sehr schön angelegt, mit Hängematte und Hängesitz im Olivenbaum. Man sollte beachten, dass ein Doppelzimmer nur von außen mit einem eigenen Eingang zugänglich und nicht mit dem weiteren Komplex verbunden ist. Wir konnten es mit den Kindern aber gut lösen. Der Pool war der Hit bei allen und es gab bequeme Liegen. Er ist etwas abfallend, liegt erhöht mit tollem Blick auf das Trulli sowie Umgebung und bietet mit 11x5 Metern genügend Platz zum toben und entspannen. Er wurde während unseres Aufenthalts einen Morgen durch eine externe Firma gereinigt. Der Lounge-Bereich mit gemütlichen Polstern lud zum Verweilen ein und die Bänke mit Tisch wurden für jegliche Mahlzeiten am Tag genutzt. Wir grillen gerne und der Bereich hätte noch etwas schöner und einladender gestaltet werden können. Viele schöne Städte sowie das Meer sind innerhalb von ca. 30 Minuten per Auto erreichbar. Ohne Auto geht es hier nicht! Einkaufen und beim Bäcker waren wir in Ceglie Messapica (ca. 15 Minuten, bei italienischer Fahrweise ca. 10 Minuten ;) ). Mehr als einmal haben wir sehr freundliche Erfahrung mit zuvorkommenden Einheimischen machen dürfen. Ceglie Messapica, Ostuni, Cisternino und Alberobello sind eine Reise wert. Mehr haben wir leider in der Kürze (1 Woche) nicht erkunden können. Überall kann man herausragend essen! Was unseren Trulli-Urlaub rund gemacht hat. Vielen Dank!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Puglia at its best!

We were a group of 6 people (3 couples) and really enjoyed our stay in the Trullo a lot. The house was even more beautiful than on the pictures. The rooms were great, even though it got a little warm during the night (but it was an exceptional hot week, so I'm sure most of the time this isn't a problem). Other than that, everything was perfect. We especially loved the outdoor areas (the pool, dining area and grill, and lounge area) and the super well equipped kitchen. We immediately felt at home in the Trulli and were super sad to leave after the week! Hope to return one day! Thank you Marina & Peter :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trullo La Gioia was magic

When I first walked in Trullo La Gioia I have immediately realized that the pictures did't give justice to Marina and Peter property. The interior space was bigger that appeared to be in the pictures and especially the kitchen was larger than expected: it has enough room for a big round dining table. The furnitures match perfectly the authenticity of the property, all beds were extremely comfortable and the general interior was very well kept. The laundry room was a great bonus and allowed us to storage luggages and to clean clothes and towel when needed. The best part was definitely the outdoor space: a large piece of land with beautiful vegetations like many figs and olives trees. The outdoor space is inclined with different levels: lounge area with comfy lounge sofa where to relax. little higher is possible to find the dining table covered by a verande made of canes. The best part was definitely the pool from where is possible to admire the nice trullo architecture and part of Itria valley. The atmosphere was magic: I could just hear the noise of the wind making the entire experience a perfect gateway to relax and recharge. Obviously great sleeping due also to the temperature kept cooled by the thick walls and cones of the Trullo. Internet was working fine. It's possible to have a good phone reception close to the pool, which was perfect for us since we just wanted to unplug. Overall we had a great experience and I would definitely come back again. Thanks Peter and Marina.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Una settimana in un luogo incantevole

Trullo bellissimo, fornito di tutto. Proprietari disponibili, attenti e gentili. Consigliato per chi vuole un soggiorno all'insegna del relax, senza rinunciare alla possibilità di raggiungere in breve tempo i gioielli della Valle d'Italia.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mauro t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magico relax

Splendida vacanza in tipico trullo con piscina
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

The Trullo was really nice, nicely furnished, nicely equipped with all you need and had enough space for a family with 3 teenagers. We very much loved the outside sitting area. We really enjoyed our stay and would be happy to come back.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So wonderful it should be a secret!

Absolutely amazing trulli villa: superbly positioned, not overlooked at all, glorious grounds, fabulous accommodation and just so smart. So much space and great pool. Wonderful. Very responsive owners and local support. A super region to explore: so much to see. We will return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful rural retreat

A stunning trullo property in the heart of Puglia. The property has been refurbished beautifully without losing the authentic Italian style.. The main house has two lovely bedrooms with en-suite and a generous sized lounge area and kitchen/diner. The third bedroom is attached with its own entrance and has a large double bed and en-suite. There is not a lot of storage space for clothes and is overall a little small. Outside there is a lovely shaded patio and eating area with BBQ and then there is the magnificent pool area which is set higher up in the very extensive grounds. We spent a lot of time at the pool and out two youngish grandchildren (7 & 4) had a whale of a time jumping splashing and just messing about. The also enjoyed Lizard spotting and playing hide and seek in the grounds. The fact that the property is very rural is its only downside as the nearest town for shopping is Ceglie Messapica which is about 8km away but that is a small price to pay for the chance to enjoy such a fantastic holiday is such a beautiful setting.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sonja T.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

trullo

wunderschöne trullo in toller lage. schöne strände 1h entfernt. leider nicht so sauber, wie erwartet. bei starkem regen läuft wasser in die trullo. nach beschwerden beim vermieter, kein entgegenkommen seinerseits. langes warten auf rücküberweisung der kaution.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Es tut uns sehr leid, dass Sie den Trullo nicht so sauber wie erwartet vorfanden. Wir haben ihr Feedback an die Putzfrau weitergeleitet und seitdem haben keine Gäste Probleme gehabt. Danke auch, dass Sie uns über die vom Regen verursachten Probleme informiert haben. Wir werden uns in den kommenden Wochen um eine Lösung kümmern. Was die Kaution angeht – diese wird automatisch 7 Tage nach Ende des Besuchs zurücküberwiesen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominique F. F.

Superbe Trulli

Nous avons passé 15 jours en juillet, dans le ravissant trulli de Marina et Peter, nous avons pu profiter des figues et des amandes fraîches (des légumes de Tonino le voisin :-) ), du calme de la maison et de la piscine, et avons beaucoup apprécié le confort et la décoration de la maison. Nous avons sillonné la région des Trulli, Martina Franca, Monopoli, et apprécié les petites commerces de Ceglie Messapica (panificio moretto via Milano). Un charmant accueil de Marika, la correspondante de Marina et Peter en leur absence, aux petits soins pour nous.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Marina

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Marina is originally from Rome but moved to the UK after she completed her language degree and currently works for the University of Oxford. Peter also studied languages at University and has worked in publishing for the last 30 years.

Why they chose this property

We came on holiday to Puglia for the first time only a few years ago and loved the area so much that we decided to create a holiday home by completely restoring an old trullo. This type of farm building is unique to Puglia and we were delighted to be able to preserve a building which represents an important part of the region's cultural heritage.

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English, French, Italian, Spanish

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