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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 585 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Breakfast available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Cisternino, Puglia

Church of San Nicola Patara7 min walk
Bishop's Palace7 min walk
Pomona Gardens Botanical Conservatory9 min drive
Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale)47 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We had a lovely stay in Angelita's house. It is a ten minute (uphill) walk into Cisternino, which has a beautiful old to...

Ian E.

Sep 11, 2018

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Charming Stone Villa - walking distance to Cisternino- Jacuzzi in the orchard

Built in 1927, this charming villa 2 bedrooms villa, has been restored to details in 2007, and it is located in the countryside in the heart of Itria Valley, quaint and peaceful though just on the outskirt of the charming village of Cisternino (only 7 minutes on foot). The villa is gated and it is surrounded by a front garden, with a shaded parking space, and a back garden with Hot Tub (Jacuzzi) in the orchard.

2 bedrooms: one extremely spacious master bedroom, with a California King size bed and 1 guest room with twin beds that when needed can became a king size bed.
Common rooms feature an ample living room with open kitchen (fully equipped) with dishwasher. One full bathroom with oversize shower, blow dryer. And there is also an additional lounge room with a wooden fireplace that overlooks the back garden.

Going in the garden you will find a patio are with a table that can sit up to 8 guests, great for enjoying your meals surrounded by the countryside. In the backyard it is possible to relax in the Jacuzzi, sunbathe in the solarium, pick all the fruits that the garden offers directly from the trees and ... don't forget the BBQ!!
The fire pit in the garden will create a romantic atmosphere and it will be great to roast marshmallows!

COOKING CLASS: Do you want to learn how to make home made pasta, polpette or focaccia? Nonna Maria (Mom ) will be more than happy to show you how!

The villa has unlimited High Speed WiFi.

I enjoy sharing with our guests the beauty and the tastes of Itria Valley: from food to art and history. We can enjoy the visit of a real olive mill and learn how to taste extra virgin olive oil, likewise with wine and cheese. You should also try the "bombette" small meat bombs Cisternino is famous for.
Art and history belong to our land too, a visit to Ostuni, Martina Franca, Alberobello, Locorotondo are a must and, if I may, also a visit to a breathtaking villa-museum located in the Apulian town of ceramic (one best kept secret)!
Tour bikes, horse riding, or tennis match can also be organized for you.
We will do our best to make your vacation a special one.

Property manager

Angela Rita Amati

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Check out before 11:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The Jacuzzi will be open and ready to use from June to September. Out of this period, please inquire before booking.

When heating is on it will be calculated at the end of the staying ( the daily cost is around €15).

Important information

You need to know

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

Property Registration Number BR07400591000021529

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cisternino

Located in Cisternino, this villa is in a rural area and on the beach. Trulli of Alberobello is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Torre Canne Beach and Rosa Marina Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Zoosafari, or check out an event or a game at EuroSport Casalini 2001. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.

Cisternino, Puglia

What's nearby

Church of San Nicola Patara - 7 min walk
Norman Swabian Tower - 7 min walk
Bishop's Palace - 7 min walk
Pomona Gardens Botanical Conservatory - 9 min drive
Zoosafari - 30 min drive

Getting around

Fasano Cisternino Station - 19 min drive
Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Da Tonia - ‬8 min walk
‪Al Vecchio Fornello - ‬7 min walk
‪Micro - ‬8 min walk
‪Bar Fod - ‬7 min walk
‪El Gringo steakhouse - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Stone Villa - walking distance to Cisternino- Jacuzzi in the orchard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Stone Villa - walking distance to Cisternino- Jacuzzi in the orchard?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Stone Villa - walking distance to Cisternino- Jacuzzi in the orchard?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Charming Stone Villa - walking distance to Cisternino- Jacuzzi in the orchard located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cisternino villa is within a 10-minute walk of Church of San Nicola Patara, Norman Swabian Tower and Bishop's Palace. Enoteca Semeraro is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Ian E., Brisbane

11 Sept 2018

comfortable home near town

We had a lovely stay in Angelita's house. It is a ten minute (uphill) walk into Cisternino, which has a beautiful old town centred around the Piazza. The kitchen was well appointed and there is a basic barbecue in the garden which we used on a couple of occasions. This is the type of barbecue which actually requires lighting a fire and this seems to be the done thing here as at around 7.30pm there smoke everywhere. The backyard has a number of fruit trees and as such my wife enjoyed fresh figs with her breakfast every day. Angelita's Mum, Maria came around one day and taught us how to make Orecchiette from scratch, which was a delight. In town, the locals all hit the streets at about 6.30pm and from 8pm it gets quite busy. We tried one of the Carne al Fornelli (barbecuing butchers) and it was a fun experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jörg L.

10 Aug 2023

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

Fantastic house with garden in a great place!

We loved our stay at Angelita's place. It was a great getaway with a regional feel yet still close to everything you'd want from your holiday in a small town in Puglia. Cisternino is amazing in our view and definitely worth a stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chiara C.

26 Apr 2023

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

Fantastic stay

We loved staying in this beautiful villa in Cisternino. Angelita, the host, was super friendly, giving us loads of helpful advice on what to do and see in the area. We also had an amazing cooking lesson in our villa, I would definitely recommend it!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Lasse R.

16 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa Cecca Cisternino

Excellent location both with regard to the local surrounding and the wider Puglia-area with relatively short driving distances to places of interest. The owner/hostess was extremely helpful to fulfill our small wishes during our stay. Also active in recommending restaurants and places to see and visit. The wifi network worked well both inside and outside the villa. The garden area is large and could do well with a thorough cleaning now that the leaves are falling off the treas.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb S., Cuyahoga Falls

14 Sept 2022

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

Amazing

This property was perfect in ever way. Our host was extremely helpful with suggestions for restaurants and tours. We highly recommend this place and we would definitely cone back.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

monika n.

27 Aug 2022

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

Fantastisches Feriendomizil in Apulien

Von vorne bis hinten alles perfekt und nur zum empfehlen: Sehr herzliche Vermieterin, die uns verschiedene Köstlichkeiten zur Begrüßung in den Kühlschrank gestellt hat. Geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Haus mit großem Garten Whirlpool im Garten Sagenhafte Augendusche Das Obst von den Bäumen darf gegessen werden-Feigen, Weintrauben, Zwetschgen- ein Traum Von Cisternino können viele umliegende Orte schnell erreicht werden. Wir kommen wieder:-)

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martina B.

13 Aug 2022

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

einfach toll 🥰

Sehr nettes Haus, sehr geräumig, sehr gepflegt und sauber! Einfach zum Wohlfühlen! Tolle Lage! Das Zentrum mit tollen Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten ist in ein paar Gehminuten bequem erreichbar! Die Gastgeberin war immer hilfsbereit und gut erreichbar. Ein toller Urlaub, wir kommen sehr gerne wieder! 😃

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pasquale L.

30 Aug 2021

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

Vacanze a Cisternino

Abbiamo passato delle vacanze meravigliose nella casa vacanza a cisternino. Un bellissimo giardino con jacuzzi. Dei Alberi di Frutta da godere. La casa era pulita e ordinata. Una Tv grande con wifi. La proprietaria Angela e' una donna gentilissima e cortese, che ci portava marmelade e dolci fatti in casa. Tutto in uno abbiamo trascorso un bell tempo a Cisternino.

Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fabrizio T., Bologna

30 Aug 2020

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

Soggiorno in relax

Strategic position for the centre of the country and for the beautiful beaches and/or enchanting neighboring towns. Very welcoming house, well maintained, equipped with all possibile comforts, large veranda in which enjoy the garden and a relaxing Jacuzzi. Welcome and courtesy of the host, friendliness and unique hospitality:welcomed with homemade desserts, fresh fruits, cheese tastings and drinks, guided in a suggestive oil tasting and greeted with excellent homemade almonds. Absolutely highly recommended!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Harald S.

31 Aug 2019

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

Absolut empfehlenswert

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Das voll ausgestattete Haus mit traumhaften Garten bietet absolute Privatsphäre. Der historische und sehr hübsche Stadtkern von Cisternino ist zu Fuß in 5 Minuten erreichbar. Herausragend ist die Gastgeberin Angelita, die sich extrem um das Wohl der Gäste bemüht, jederzeit ansprechbar ist und weiterhilft. Bei Ankunft haben wir im Kühlschrank verschiedene lokale Spezialitäten vorgefunden, vielen Dank dafür und die schönen Tage in diesem tollen Haus.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Romain T., Jurançon, FRANCE

11 Aug 2019

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

Charming place

Angelita is very kindfull with her guests, the house is well equiped and places close to the center of Cisternino. Special thank you for the visit of the oil factory.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susanne W.

27 June 2019

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

wunderschönes Haus

Ein tolles Haus am Fuße des Belvedere in der Nähe der Altstadt von Cisternino. Hier hat man alles um sich wirklich wohl zu fühlen. Eine riesige Terrasse, Yaccuzzi, Außendusche und Grill, umgeben von Palmen und Feigenbäumen sind das Highlight. Alles war sehr sauber, die Küche gut ausgestattet. Angelita ist eine sehr herzliche und liebe Vermieterin. Der Kontakt war jederzeit unkompliziert und freundschaftlich. Bei Ankunft war der Kühlschrank voll mit Lebensmittel und Getränken. Vielen Dank dafür! Wir kommen wieder!!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

28 May 2019

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

Villa stay

Thanks for a wonderful stay we loved it.

8/10 Good

Scott M.

24 Oct 2018

A very nice cottage at the edge of Cisternino.

A very clean and welcoming cottage with an enormous garden which in Scottish terms would be a croft. The house is a 3 minutes walk up hill to the Centro Storico in beautiful Cisternino. The owner Angelita was very helpful and friendly, suggesting top eating spots, places of interest and help in getting a taxi for a night out in Martina Franca when we left the car. Her mother very kindly dropped some polpette over to the cottage which were delicious. This was a great place stay in a beautiful part of Puglia.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

13 Oct 2018

Lovely home and property

We loved staying in this home and the hostesses were very generous with their time. Not only did they provide food for weary travelers but came back the next day to provide a delicious lunch of pasta and meatballs. We enjoyed traveling along the coast one day and then took a trip to Matera. We loved all the fruit trees. It was the Perfect place for us to relax before we headed to Bari for a cruise. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

HERVE ET DOMINIQUE L.

16 July 2018

sejour en juin à CISTERNINO

Nous avons passé un agréable séjour dans la maison d'Angelina, qui nous a reçu avec beaucoup de gentillesse et de bonne humeur. La maison est tres agréable, avec un grand jardin planté de fruitiers,et d'oliviers. Tout est propre, et bien equipé. Nous avons beaucoup visité les villes alentours, toutes aussi belles les unes que les autres, et bien sûr, un peu de plages pour se baigner, même si un peu de pluie et d'orages présents la 2ème semaine... Bref, des vacances réussis! encore merci à Angelina pour son accueil .

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

James M., London

31 May 2018

Beautiful home - Exceptional town - Wonderful host

My partner and I had an absolutely fantastic stay here. This beautiful family villa offers space, privacy, authenticity and luxury. The historic home, front drive and terrace are clean, airy, and secluded. It is decorated in the highest taste, with all the necessary facilities and amenities. The expansive grounds and driveway abound with pretty pathways, fruit trees and grapevines, and the large jacuzzi and seating make for a luxurious and peaceful resting space. The old town centre is a mere 5-10mins walk away. Angelita is a wonderful host who is generous, quick to respond and full of excellent recommendations about the local area and region. Getting to know her was a pleasure: the cooking lesson with her mum, and the tour we joined Angelita on at the local olive grove, were highlights of the trip. Cisternino itself is one of the prettiest towns in the region. Brilliantly located, and full of excellent bars and eateries, it has commanding views of the valley and is (somehow) slightly overlooked by tourists. I cannot recommend this place highly enough.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eveline M.

24 May 2018

Ein sehr schönes und charmantes Feriendomizil

Wir hatten das Ferienhaus zwei Wochen gebucht und unseren Aufenthalt rundum genossen. Das Landhaus ist geräumig und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Vor allem der riesige Garten hat es uns wirklich angetan. Die Vermieterin Angelina ist einen perfekte Gastgeberin. Wir kamen sonntags an und hatten den Kühlschrank voller Köstlichkeiten für das Frühstück. Sehr zu empfehlen.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Richard R., Amberg Germany

10 Dec 2017

Warm weather and people!

The house was in a great location near town but close to other sights in the area. Angelita was very accommodating and helped us get hot tub ready and arranged tour of olive oil mill. House was stocked some nice local food and drinks. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Didier F.

10 Aug 2017

Une super semaine dans les Pouilles

Cette semaine passée à Cisternino a été réjouissante, nous avons été très bien accueillis par Angelita qui a été très disponible et nous a donné de bons conseils pour les visites et choix de restaurants. Angelita a une énergie folle et ce fut un grand plaisir de la rencontrer. Le gîte est très agréable et on s'y sent bien, un grand merci pour tout !

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

25 Apr 2017

Homely holiday house in convenient location

Very comfortable house with lovely gardens to the front and rear, fruit trees, hot tub and feeling of space throughout. Wonderful host in Angelita who could not have been more welcoming or helpful - fabulous welcome basket, made excellent restaurant reservations for us and made helpful suggestions on activities for children. Within pretty easy walking distance of many excellent restaurants and bars in Cisternino. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

13 Oct 2016

Lovely home, gracious owner

The rental was as expected and the owner was even more gracious than expected. Angelita arranged for us to attend a fascinating tour of an olive oil production facility and provided delicious breakfast items (I think her mother made the large fruit pastry). The house is quiet and close enough to walk into the old town for dinner. Cisternino is well positioned to easily visit other parts of Puglia. A minor suggestion is to improve the lighting in the house.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

12 Oct 2016

Beautiful home and base for Puglia adventure

We had a wonderful 5 night stay at Casa Cecca. Angelita is a very responsive and friendly host. We were checked in promptly and efficiently on arrival and immediately felt at home in the beautiful house. Well equipped for all our needs. Close proximity to Cisternino but without having to drive and park in town. The back garden and terrace with hot tub are simply wonderful. Angelita arranged an olive oil mill and cheese making factory visit for us which were great fun. All in all our few days at Casa Cecca were the highlight of our trip across Italy. Highly recommend!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Remco J.

24 Mar 2016

lovely place

Really nice house with a beautiful garden! The owner is also very nice and helpful and provides great customer service. I would recommend this house to all of my friends and relatives. And another big plus is the area, it isnt that touristic!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mario Thomas

2 Mar 2016

Wonderful week in southern Italy

Very nice house in Apulia, Angelita the owner is very sympathic and she is always there to help. Thank You Angelita, for your hospitality and the great food! We would recommend this clean house with an big garden to all our friends!

About the host

Hosted by Angela Rita Amati

I was born and lived in Cisternino until I went to University in Rome- Law degree
Afer Rome I went to the United States where I attended a Master in Criminal Justice, after the graduation I came back to my beautiful Puglia , because I wanted my son to grow up here. It's 15 years since I have been back, with a break of 9 months in Dominican Republic because of my husband's job, great experience!
Food, extra virgin olive oil, wine, cheese, ceramic, are my passion and I like to share them with my guests!
If you would like to learn how to cook typical Apulian food just let me know and Mom (not me) will show you how to do it!

Why they chose this property

Casa Cecca is the house where I was raised by Zia Cecca and Zio Pietro. They where a great couple, and amazing people. Everybody who has ever visited Casa Cecca, has always felt immediately at home. Casa Cecca is a welcoming house, friends and relatives from all over the world have always known that in Casa Cecca they would find nice people, great food, beautiful scenery and, if needed, some very good advices!

What makes this property unique

Staying in Casa Cecca is pleasant, relaxing, just walking distance to the village of Cisternino (less than 7 minutes on foot) and still in the countryside. You can pick fruits in the orchard, relax in the Jacuzzi, enjoy the countryside or just roam around our beautiful area.
Coming back from the sightseeing or the beach you may have dinner in the back porch enjoying the view of the countryside.
After dinner you may just go up in Cisternino and have a "gelato" in one of the many bar and cafè in the old town.
Cisternino is very lively especially at night, but calm and relaxing during the day.
The location of the villa is quite strategic, it allows to enjoy a vacation that goes from "slow" to "vivace": relax at home or sightseeing the surrounding cities: Ostuni, Locorotondo, Alberobello, Martina Franca.

Enjoy unlimited High speed WI-Fi connection!