Valentina's Enchanted Italian Escape

La casa di Valentina is a typical house in San Vito dei Normanni. It is a hidden gem, you will sleep under vaulted roofs, have a private garden and be just a few metres from Castello Dentice di Frasso. You'll reach the beaches of the Torre Guaceto Reserve just 10 km away and be within walking distance of shops, trattorias and bars. Enjoy four beds, a double bedroom and a kitchen with dishwasher. You can dine al fresco, relax on the beach loungers or reach the historic centre 200 m away. And when you want to explore the hinterland you will be just as close to Ostuni the renowned 'White City' and Alberobello, a Unescu heritage site. The accommodation this house is on the ground floor completely, there are no stairs, so it is comfortable and convenient for families with small children; for outdoor dining you have a veranda overlooking the garden; while you are relaxing on the beach beds, your children can play freely in the enclosed garden; you will have a double bedroom and a double sofa bed in the entrance hall; the two rooms are separate; you will have a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher; two bathrooms, one with shower and one with toilet; this house offers air conditioning, a heating system, a fireplace and a smart workstation so it can be lived in all year round; a high chair is offered on request; 100 m from this house is another accommodation 'Casa Carmen', Code C045, ideal for group holidays. Sleeps: 2+2. Guest access It is on the ground floor completely, as follows: entrance with double sofa bed, n.1 dining room with fireplace, TV, sofa, n.1 double bedroom, n.1 bathroom with shower and n.1 service bathroom with toilet and sink. Outside: enclosed garden, veranda with dining table, washing machine. Parking space: free parking in the public street in front of the house. Interaction with guests On your arrival we offer personalised check-in on the spot. During your holiday we are available for you 7 days a week also by instant messaging. The agency offices are open for you Monday to Saturday. We are 10 minutes away and are happy to offer you information about the area and all the personalised assistance you need to organise your holiday. And if anything goes wrong, we have a maintenance team ready to step in. Location overview San Vito dei Normanni is a town in Alto Salento of about 20,000 inhabitants. The town grew up around the Dentice di Frasso Castle, a treasure trove of history where the King of Italy, Victor Emmanuel III, stayed. The town extends around the castle. In San Vito dei Normanni you can visit: The medieval Castle Dentice di Frasso with the prince himself; the Papal Basilica 'Santa Maria delle Vittorie'; the Caves of St Biagio in the rock village; Antiqua - a large antiques market in the former stables of Prince Fadda where you will find unique and rare items; the Mandolin Club in Piazza Orologio. Affiliated trattorias: 200 m from Trattoria Nonna Mena, typical, family-run cuisine, listed in the Slow Food Guide, and Xfood the first social restaurant in Apulia run by disabled people; Spesa in Masseria: 2 km 'Masseria Correo' fresh cheeses, homemade pasta, meat from local farms; cafés, markets and restaurants 200 m away meat and meat cookers: 200 m braceria in piazza castello Eating at the masseria: 6 km Masseria Carrone typical cuisine and Podolica meat from pasture farms. Movida and waterfront: 15 km away Ostuni historic centre: 10 km Brindisi seafront and sea crossing by boat: 20 km away Art and craft workshops: 35 km in Grottaglie Quartiere delle Ceramiche Amusement parks: 500 m 'Villa comunale' playground 25 km 'Zoo Safari di Fasano 30 km 'Aqua park Egnazia Snorkelling: 15 km 'Torre Guaceto Reserve'. Also accessible to children from 12 years of age; Kite surfing: 15 km in Apani at Guna Beach; Boat tours: 25 km to the port of Villanova boat trips Boat excursion to see dolphins: 40 km to Taranto Tennis court: 3 km away in San Vito dei Normanni Beaches Free and equipped beaches: 8 km Lido Specchiolla 13 km Lido Pantanagianni 14 km Torre Santa Sabina 20 km from Costa Merlata, green water coves Nature Reserves: 11 km to the Torre Guaceto Protected Marine Area 25 km to the Torre Canne - Torre S. Leonardo Coastal Dunes Regional Park A tour of the surroundings For those of you who love to visit ancient villages and renowned nearby towns during your holidays, here are our recommendations on the most popular destinations with distances (as the crow flies) from the property: Ostuni 10 km, Brindisi 19 km, Ceglie Messapica 27 km, Cisternino 37 km, Martina Franca and Locorotondo 38 km, Zoo safari di Fasano 38 km, Lecce 57 km, Alberobello 47 km, Monopoli 48 km, Polignano a Mare 57 km. Nearest airports Brindisi (Bds) 20 km, Bari (Bri) 100 km, Napoli Capodichino (Nap) 350 km, Roma Ciampino (Cia) 522 km and Roma Fiumicino (Fco) 550 km. Basic information - Pets allowed: none - is located in: Complex - type of apartment: Granny flat - type of building: Detached house - Floor on which the object can be found: Ground floor - Total number of floors in the building above the ground floor: 0 - Number of bedrooms: 1 - Number of bathrooms: 2 Top features - WiFi - air conditioning: Everywhere - heating: Everywhere - garden: For sole use Sleeping bedroom 2 - double bed (more than 1,80 m width) in the living area - double sofa bed for 2 people Bathroom bathroom 10 - basin - toilet bathroom 2 - shower - basin - toilet - hair dryer Cooking/Living - coffee machine: espresso coffee pot - fridge/freezer: freezing compartment, fridge - stove: gas hob - oven - electric kettle - dishwasher - number of dining tables: 2 - number of seats: 4 Entertainment - TV: TV For children - high chair Utility - washing machine: For sole use in the object - iron - smoke alarm - carbon monoxide alarm Sustainability - Waste recycling Outside area - veranda - outdoor furniture Surroundings - Nearest town centre: 200 m - Grocery store: 250 m - going out: 200 m - restaurant: 250 m - train station: 20,0 km - airport: 20,0 km - motorway: 7,0 km - port: 20,0 km - distance public transport: 200 m - beach: 7,0 km - shingle beach: 7,0 km - grass beach: 7,0 km - sandy beach: 7,0 km - water (sea, lake, etc.): 7,0 km - sea: 7,0 km - playground: 500 m Distinctive features - Heritage-protected