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From the moment we arrived, we regretted not having booked this lovely trullo house for longer than a week. It's very near the charming town of Cisternino, with it's intricate streets, abundant restaurants and commanding view over the valle d'Itria - and, also well located for edge of town supermarkets - e.g., an excellent Carrefour Express is 5 minutes away by car, and open seven days a week. Our arrival and departure was deftly handled by estate managers Anthony and Hayley, completely removing any unwelcome stress. The house is spacious - it has been expertly designed by its owners, both designers, to offer multiple areas in which to lounge, converse or dine, both inside and out - there's the right terrace for every time of the day! The kitchen is equipped with condiments so, after a quick shop, it's extremely easy to cook and to entertain. Bedrooms are in the lower ground floor, and well sheltered by the clever landscape design, so, even though we had mid to later 30 degree temperatures, the bedrooms, with fans, remained cool and comfortable. The pool is glorious, and has a sheltered and incredibly comfy seating area under a canvas-roofed pergola. It is almost completely private, although set in a open landscape of oleanders, cypresses and olive trees. We really couldn't recommend this property highly enough, and would love to return in the coming years.
We stayed at Trullo Terrabronzata in June 2022 for our first family break after lockdown and it didn’t disappoint. The house is stunningly styled, with beautiful tranquil outside space and is very well-equipped. The pool area is delightful and there are many different options for eating and relaxing out of doors to choose from, depending on the time of day and your desire for sun or shade. The location is wonderfully peaceful, yet 5 minutes’ drive from the shops and restaurants of Cisternino. We fell in love with Puglia, and there are many delightful towns in the area to visit, offering excellent restaurants. The owners Mark and Stephen were extremely helpful and hospitable, and we would love to return one day.
You know when you look back on a holiday and reminisce on the places you’ve seen, the beaches you swam on, the great food you had and where you put all your stresses behind you.... This holiday will always be remembered as “the one in the Trullo”. I almost don’t want to say how wonderful it was, as then I would be letting everyone in on the secret. From the warmest welcome on arrival (it was late and we’d been delayed), being shown around and feeling like Alice in Wonderland, then sleeping in comfy, tasteful bedrooms, having the joy of a fully equipped kitchen and using elegant tableware and finding ourselves relaxing by a beautiful pool and consequently not leaving the Trullo for 3 days! (apart from grocery shopping) Not like us at all! It was the place to be. It felt special to constantly be struck by a piece of art on the wall or a blown glass ornament, the little touches here and there and the scenery. The website pictures don’t lie. “It was lush”, according to our 2 adult kids. They are not prone to compliments! I wouldn’t recommend it for families with under 16s as there are too many breakables and the pool doesn’t have a shallow end but for 6 adults sharing good times and have a taste for nicer things than your average villa, the kids were right. “It’s Lush”. Jo W. London
TRULLO TERRABRONZATA, PUGLIA: NOT DOWN AT HEEL IN SOUTHERN ITALY Trullo Terrabronzata offers a taste of traditional Puglia with plenty of modern luxury, as Nicola Trup discovers When a stranger tells you "Meet me at the graveyard", you do wonder what to think. But in Cisternino, a small Italian town where street names have little meaning and there are few landmarks, the graveyard is a perfectly sensible rendezvous point and – as it turns out – very close to our destination. Trullo Terrabronzata is tucked away in gated grounds along a winding dirt track just outside town, and arriving late at night, as my friends and I did, you stand little chance of finding it yourself (hence the macabre meeting instructions). But it's this seclusion that's the main attraction. In the pitch black we couldn't tell if there were any neighbours, but on waking up the next morning we discovered we were surrounded by olive groves and beautifully kept gardens, with just a couple of rooftops visible beyond the trees. Peculiar to Puglia, the south-eastern region that makes up the heel of Italy's boot, trulli are whitewashed stone homes with conical grey roofs. You'll spot countless numbers of these curious constructions in the area, but Terrabronzata is a trullo with a difference. London-based interior designers, Stephen and Mark, bought this 17th-century structure in 2010, when it was little more than a shell. It has since been restored, extended and given a high-drama makeover: a Buddha statue headstands by the front door, miniature gilt-edged mirrors adorn one wall, and a red faux-snakeskin toilet and sink have been installed in the ground-floor shower. It's totally over the top, and totally wonderful. Trullo Terrabronzata: a very private pool The rooms The three bedrooms are in the basement, so they tend to keep cool, even in hot weather. Each has been decked out differently: the moss-green master bedroom has a four-poster and an en suite, the second double is a vision of purple, while the twin is almost Provençal – powdery blue, with ornate bed frames and framed prints. There's another bathroom down here, that's a total of three. On the ground floor, the very well equipped kitchen (complete with dishwasher, cafetière and enough dishes to throw a multi-course dinner party) adjoins an open-plan living area with sofas, a TV and dining table. There is wi-fi, but with what's outside you hardly need the distraction. As well as the garden, there are two terraces; on the upper is a huge table (ideal for sunny breakfasts) and cushioned seating, while the lower has a barbecue and another dining table. The pièce de résistance, though, is the pool. Deep enough for proper swims, it's completely private (save for the odd lizard) and has glorious countryside views. After a dip you can recline in one of the sun loungers or retreat to the shade of the cabana. Out and about I did mention the pool, didn't I? You could easily spend a whole week swimming, reading and eating at the trullo, but if you must leave, you can walk 25 minutes (or drive five) into the centro storico of Cisternino. The cobbled streets of the historic centre are lined with shops selling everything from locally made leather sandals to vintage knick-knacks – just don't visit mid-afternoon when everything closes for a few hours. You're not near a beach, but if you feel the call of the sea, the soft sand at Torre Guaceto nature reserve is pretty, uncrowded, and for the moment underdeveloped – although there were signs of building work during our visit. It's about 45 minutes' drive away; be sure to pack a picnic and plenty of water because there are no shops nearby. The food and drink Basics such as olive oil, salt, pepper and bread are provided (as well as cleaning products) and there are plenty of places to stock up on everything else. Incredible focaccia, cheese, and ham can be found at La Bonta del Fornetto (Via Ostuni, 46), while for drinks and other essentials stop off at supermarket Meta (Via Ceglie, 19). If you're here on a Wednesday, make the 20-minute drive to the nearby town of Martina Franca, where the market offers cheap, fresh fruit and veg. For a small town, Cisternino isn't short of places to eat out. Our favourites included Il Cucco (Corso Umberto I 137/141; 00 39 80 444 9064) a wine bar with delectable charcuterie and cheese boards; L'Era Glaciale (Via Santa Lucia, 9/11) for gelato; and Porta Grande (Via Basiliani 3; 00 39 080 444 9814) a restaurant serving hearty local dishes such as donkey stew.
| 28 May- 24 June /2022 | MID SEASON | £ 3150.00 ( 5% discount for NHS ) |
| 25 June - 2 Sep t/ 2022 | HIGH SEASON | £4000.00 ( 5% discount for NHS ) |
| 3 Sept - 1 Oct / 2022 | MID SEASON | £ 3150.00 ( 5% discount for NHS ) |
| 1 Oct - 17 Dec / 2022 | LOW SEASON | £ 2100.00 ( 5% discount for NHS ) |
| 17 Dec - 30 Dec /2022 | CHRISTMAS/ NEW YEAR | £ 3150..00 ( 5% discount for NHS ) |
| 31 Dec - 31 Mar 2023 | LOW SEASON | £2100.00 ( 5% discount for NHS ) |
| 1 April - 28 April 2023 | LOW SEASON | £2100.00 ( 5% discount for NHS ) |
| 5 Jan - 27 May 2022 | LOW SEASON | £ 2800.00 ( 5% discount for NHS ) |