Villa Gaia with pool, Galatina, Italy

A beautiful villa for 13-14 people which is perfect for friends or family. The villa has extensive gardens and a large swimming pool, but it is only 20 minutes from stunning beaches, so is ideal for people looking for a relaxing break in the heart of the gorgeous Salento peninsula.

This elegant property is laid out over 1 floor (plus a small mezzanine floor) with a deep, shaded veranda which looks out over the gardens and is protected by large, mature trees.

The spacious living room has high, vaulted ceilings and French windows which open onto the veranda. It is furnished with two sofas, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV and a piano. Adjacent to this is an open dining area, which also serves as an entrance hall. A short flight of stairs leads up to some bedrooms.

The separate kitchen is off the hallway and is another beautiful room, with vaulted ceilings, a pale stone floor and double glass doors leading out to the veranda. The kitchen is well-equipped with a cooker hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, Nespresso and coffee machines. There is also an attractive wooden kitchen table and chairs as well as a flat-screen TV.

The veranda has a very large dining table for up to 20 people, so relaxed dinners with family or friends are a must. There is also a smaller dining table next to the kitchen doors which is ideal for breakfast or just a cup of coffee, looking out over the villa’s extensive fenced gardens.

Across the shaded stone terraces and green lawn, the large swimming pool is surrounded by sun loungers where guests can relax after a refreshing swim. Next to the swimming pool is a tented gazebo where guests can enjoy a cool drink.

Sleeping
The villa has 6 lovely, separate bedrooms. Some bedrooms have French windows which open onto the terraces around the house. Four of the bedrooms have double beds and one has a large single bed. A sixth room has twin single beds, which can be joined. One of the bedrooms with a double bed also has a sofa which can be converted to a second double bed.

Bathrooms
There are 6 bathrooms in total and 3 are en suite. Each bathroom is equipped with a shower, basin, bidet and WC.

Additional
• Free Wifi • Outdoor swimming pool (open from June to end October) • Outside dining • Terrace • Private fenced garden • Air conditioning • Central heating • Satellite TV • Washing machine • Hair dryer • Waste disposal • Children’s cot €20 and highchair €20 on request if available • Private parking - car essential -

Note
Detached from the main building, inside the property, there is the home of the maintenance worker who will take care of cleaning the swimming pool and garden

Location
The villa is just 7 minutes from the historic town of Galatina, which is a hidden gem. Like Lecce (20 minutes) Galatina has a beautifully preserved Baroque town centre, with lovely churches and palaces. It is the perfect place to lose yourself for a few hours, exploring its restaurants, bars and boutiques. The weekly market takes place every Thursday morning and is well worth a visit to pick up the best and freshest local ingredients.

Although it is in the centre of the Salento peninsula, the villa is just 15 to 20 minutes from the stunning beaches such as Santa Maria al Bagno and the Lido Conchiglie, north of Gallipoli. The port of Gallipoli (the Beautiful City), which was founded by Greek settlers thousands of years ago, is 20 minutes away. Here you will find fascinating historical sites, ancient city walls and some of the best fish in Salento.

The city of Lecce, the “Florence of the South”, is famous for its wonderful Baroque architecture as well as its Roman ruins. It is a jewel of a city and well worth a visit. Not only for its long history but also for its excellent food and good shopping.

The closest airport is at Brindisi - 55 minutes away by car. Please note that the pool is open from the 24th of June 2024 to the 30th of October 2024