Modern family villa with large swimming pool, covered terrace and huge sea views

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pool

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Specchiola nr Carovigno Brindisi, Puglia

Specchiolla Beach6 min drive
Spiaggia di Pantanagianni Grande9 min drive
Torre Guaceto13 min drive
Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This stunningly designed villa, built in 2009, is situated in peaceful olive groves in the coastal resort of Specchiolla on the outskirts of Carovigno, and in easy reach of shops and restaurants. It is 20 minutes drive from Brindisi airport and 10 minutes from the beach and offers a fabulously different Italian holiday experience. The villa has an elevated outlook to the Adriatic sea with beautiful arched stone terraces and steps leading down to the pool which is surrounded by a ceramic tiled patio area. It has three double bedrooms, with king sized beds + en suites in two, and twin single beds in the other bedroom + separate bathroom. The air-conditioned & centrally heated villa has an open plan fully equipped modern fitted kitchen, dining room and lounge. The villa is set in 1.2 acres of olive groves, with figs and almond trees in a quiet rural area. A dry stone wall and fencing surround the property which also has an extensive roof terrace, where views overlooking the property are amazing. Our agent, Antonio, lives close by and is there to provide you with help and advise on many aspects of your holiday. So if you have problems or need help, please call him.

This area has such a lovely temperate climate that holidays at any time of the year are great. The temperature is mild compared with the cold British winters, and it is often possible to be sitting on the terrace enjoying breakfast in the winter, so makes an ideal early spring or late autumn break.

The early arrival of spring in March is also a wonderful time to visit. The olive groves are smothered in gorgeous yellow spring flowers, with grape hyacinths, and lilac coloured cyclamens growing wild and profusely and blossom on the almond trees that smells heavenly! Although the pool is not open until mid- May, there are wonderful beach and country walks to take and enjoy the sunny weather. It's a great place at any time of the year and can be a wonderful de-stressing break! There are so many interesting towns to visit and great places to eat,. The history of this region is extremely varied and intriguing due to the many invasions from other nations and their differing life styles. You could learn a lot by exploring the towns and villages in this lovely part of Italy, in temperatures that are very pleasant out of season and when you get to know the Italian people they make you feel very welcome indeed.

Property manager

Josephine Hale

Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Do not move any of the furniture in the villa. Do not run on the patio surrounding the pool, as it is very slippery when wet!

Do not lie on the dinners without first covering the cushion with a towel. Sun tab lotions leave stains on the cushions.

Please respect and take care of the villa as a it's a well lived family holiday home.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number BR07400291000037626

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carovigno

Located in Carovigno, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Alceste Castle and Quarry Amphitheatre San Giovanni are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Castle Dentice di Frasso and Castle Dentice di Frasso. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

Specchiola nr Carovigno Brindisi, Puglia

What's nearby

Specchiolla Beach - 6 min drive
Spiaggia di Pantanagianni Grande - 9 min drive
Riserva Natural Torre Guacceto - 10 min drive
Torre Guaceto - 13 min drive
Spiaggia di Penna Grossa - 19 min drive

Getting around

Carovigno Station - 12 min drive
Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪La Piccola Torre - ‬9 min drive
‪Anglani Bistrot - ‬10 min drive
‪Pastificio Al Mattarello- PASTA LIGORIO - ‬10 min drive
‪Le Croissant - ‬9 min drive
‪Bar Major - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Modern family villa with large swimming pool, covered terrace and huge sea views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Modern family villa with large swimming pool, covered terrace and huge sea views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern family villa with large swimming pool, covered terrace and huge sea views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern family villa with large swimming pool, covered terrace and huge sea views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern family villa with large swimming pool, covered terrace and huge sea views located?

This family-friendly Carovigno villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Specchiolla Beach, Al Gawsit Visitor Center and Maria Santissima di Belvedere Sanctuary. Riserva Natural Torre Guacceto and Libo Sabbia D'Oro are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Robert T.

18 Sept 2023

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

Away from it all

Enjoyed relaxing on the patio and around the large pool, amid the olive groves with views beyond to the sea.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

12 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful Villa

Everything you could ever want in a villa, the best guide book I have ever read in a Villa and excellent communication - we had such a lovely time

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ivanoe p.

23 Aug 2023

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

relax e piacere

favolosa

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine S.

7 Aug 2023

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

Spectacular villa!

We had an amazing stay at this incredible villa! The setting is incredibly picturesque with views of the sea and surrounding olive groves. The pool is gorgeous and the house itself is extremely comfortable and well-equipped. We particularly appreciated the shady patio/terrace area and the air-conditioning throughout. And the kitchen was stocked with lots of cutlery, crockery etc. We enjoyed every minute of our stay here and were very sad to leave. Highly recommended.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mrs s Chittock

22 July 2023

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

Great villa!

Beautiful setting, so peaceful. Everything in the villa that you need, home from home. Away from it all. Closest town for a couple of great little shops is only 5 minutes drive, next closest town 10mins with some lovely traditional restaurants. Ostuni only about 20mins by car well worth visiting. All in all a great holiday xx

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pascal B.

30 Aug 2022

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

Bon plan

La villa est parfaite, grande piscine, idéal pour les enfants. Bon contact avec le propriétaire qui vous donne toutes les informations pour faciliter votre séjour. Voiture indispensable pour visiter les alentours. Nous parcourons le monde avec parfois quelques surprises, mais là, pas de soucis, vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés. Je recommande fortement. Pascal

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo D.

30 Aug 2022

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

Lovely villa in a beautiful setting, with views of the sea.

We had a lovely holiday here, with family, before our nephew’s wedding nearby. Rob and Jo were so helpful throughout and quick to reply to any queries. The villa is extremely well-equipped - they really have thought of everything !

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik S., Dragoer, Denmark

21 July 2022

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed our two-week stay at Villa Diomedes. The location is slightly rural, but there are several towns within a short driving distance so this was not an issue. The Familia Superstore in San Vito is 6 km down the road and features specialty departments for meat, cheese and seafood, and we also enjoyed the well-stocked kitchen for home cooking. The main attraction (beyond the well-appointed 3 bed/3 bath villa itself) is clearly the large pool and terraces with a view of the Adriatic. The natural reserve and beaches of Torre Guaceto is about 15 minutes away by bike and highly recommended - we were please to find three bikes in the cellar, since the best beaches are very difficult to reach by other means. Take the route via Contrada Bufaleria and SP 37, which is the safest! You don't want to be on SP 35 on a bike... Amongst other drive-to attractions in the region we would highlight Ostuni (15 minutes), Lecce, Alberobello and Polignano a Mare (all 40 mins) and Matera (1H 45 mins) as the most interesting, but this is clearly a matter of taste. Planning, check-in and communication with the owners and caretaker was easy, friendly and super responsive and definitely in the top league of VRBO! We highly recommend this.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

28 June 2022

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

Lovely Holiday with friends

The property is in a superb location with amazing views over the pool and olive groves down towards the sparkling Mediterranean Sea ! Lots of places to relax either round the pool or on the shady veranda’s , which was very welcome as we had exceptionally hot weather for early June ! Villa was very comfortable too ! Josephine is a very helpful owner and sorted any hiccups we may of had quickly through a very friendly Antonio who looks after the property for her ! Specchiolla is very convenient for a small but well stocked supermarket and bakeries too , we frequently visited a family bakery called “Dolce & Salato “ which has very helpful and friendly owner and staff too , bread and focaccia is delicious ! We all had a lovely time thank you !

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette J.

17 Sept 2021

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Ein sehr schöner Urlaub

Die Villa Diomedes ist ein wirklich schönes und gut ausgestattetes Ferienhaus. Es entspricht voll der Beschreibung bei fewo-direkt. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt dort sehr genossen. Für den Strandaufenthalt empfiehlt sich der Strand im Naturschutzgebiet Torre Guaceto. In der Umgebung gibt es viele schöne Orte zu besichtigen, z.B. Carovigno, Oria, Ceglie Messapica und natürlich Ostuni (allerdings recht touristisch) sowie die schöne Barockstadt Lecce. Ansonsten lässt es sich wunderbar an dem tollen, großen Pool entspannen. Vielen Dank für den schönen Aufenthalt!

Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simona C.

24 Aug 2021

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Fantastica vacanza

Bellissima casa e posto spettacolare!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John P.

16 Aug 2021

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Excellent

Très bon séjour, la villa est conforme et dispose de tous les services pour passer de belles vacances.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien C.

12 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful Villa

The villa is wonderful in a very quiet area with large swimming pool but not so far from beaches and cities centre (Ostuni for example). Local beaches are all different and few minutes by car ! It’s a perfect location for a family or group of friends (3 bedroom, 3 bathroom). Thanks also to Antonio and Silvana for the welcome and assistance if needed! Definitely a place to go!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Alberto C.

31 July 2021

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

Bellissima vacanza!

La villa è davvero splendida! Ancora più bella che in foto. Ricca di ogni comfort, con dettagli curati e attrezzatura completa per ogni esigenza. Purtroppo la connessione a internet era assente per quasi tutta la giornata. Consigliamo, se i proprietari desiderano continuare ad affittare la casa anche agli Italiani, di tradurre tutte le istruzioni (attualmente solo in inglese) e di fare in modo di poter vedere anche altri canali televisivi oltre alla BBC.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maurizio F.

11 July 2021

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

Vacanze rilassanti

Trascorso un bella vacanza con amici in questa deliziosa villetta in mezzo agli ulivi in una zona tranquilla ma a pochi chilometri di macchina da servizi e spiagge. La piscina, pulita e ben tenuta, consente un bagno rilassante a sera quando si torna dalle belle escursioni che offre la Puglia. Ogni camera dotata di bagno. Casa molto ben attrezzata. Silvana e Antonio, che ti accolgono, molto gentili e attentissimi alle esigenze degli ospiti. Mi sento di consigliarla senza riserve. Un solo piccolo suggerimento alla proprietaria: per la clientela italiana è opportuno che si vedano i canali TV italiani e non solo la BBC. Un appunto a VRBO: per correttezza avvertire che il pagamento in sterline comporta delle commissioni di cambio (sia pure molto contenute).

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

25 Aug 2020

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

Lovely relaxing getaway

Second stay at this lovely villa in rural Puglia. Much appreciated chance for everyone to relax, eat great food, and play in the pool.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

5 Aug 2020

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

Fabulous Villa with huge pool

This is one of the best villas we have ever stayed in, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (one shower cubicle was small but others were great), and the pool area was perfect with the biggest pool for a single family. The kids absolutely loved it and didn’t want to get out. The villa is quite remote in a quiet area but only a 5 min drive to the local beach town with good restaurants and a little supermarket for essentials. Larger supermarket about 15 mins drive away. We visited a local beach which had soft sand and clear water, it was reminiscent of the Caribbean. Plenty of day trips to be done with lovely towns to visit. Highly recommend.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

14 Sept 2019

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

Great summer holiday in August

We had a fantastic holiday at this property which is in a very peaceful location. The villa was clean, comfortable and well equipped. It is well located for sightseeing and day trips. We would thoroughly recommend this villa .

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

22 Aug 2019

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

Relaxing Puglia stay

Lovely house with a great pool with a diving board for jumping off, and a massive garden. Good relaxing location, only a five minute drive to the sea. Also very convenient as only 20 minutes away from Brindisi airport. We really loved this villa and would definitely recommend it for families looking for a spacious villa with a big pool.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margaux K.

1 Aug 2019

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

Vacances parfaites

Nous avons passé une semaine de vacances incroyables au sein de la ville de Joséphine. Tout était parfait, de la piscine à la villa, de l'emplacement de la villa aux alentours... Nous n'avons rien à redire, tout était présent et tout a été rendu facile par Joséphine et Antonio sur place. Merci !!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

10 July 2019

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

Fantastic Villa

Be aware of the rough track to villa an SUV advisable

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

28 Aug 2018

Lovely villa in secluded location with big pool and great amenities - table tennis and boules court

We had a fantastic time - there for 2 weeks with 3 late teens and us, so made lots of use of the pool and table tennis and they could play their music without disturbing any neighbours! The three bathrooms were also a positive, although the shower in one is very small (for a 6ft 2" 20 year old!). Plenty of family room in the open plan sitting/dining/kitchen area and comfortable seating and dining on the terrace. Well appointed kitchen with all you need to be able to cook/serve family meals as well as both charcoal and gas BBQs outside. The fold up beach beds were great to take to the beach and a real plus point. Although the villa is secluded, it has easy access to main roads which quickly get you out into the Puglia region where there is plenty to see and do. Would happily stay again!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lucy G.

12 Aug 2018

Wonderful pool and villa!

We really enjoyed our two weeks at this lovely villa and pool. It's in a very relaxing and peaceful setting with a stunning view over the olive groves to the sea. We absolutely loved sitting on the terrace for our meals, or to relax and enjoy the view. The pool was brilliant, and we all enjoyed using it. Our two children (11 and 14) spent a great deal of time in the pool! We really enjoyed using the full size table-tennis table and new boules court too. During our stay, we enjoyed trips to the Zoosafari at Fasano, the Castellana Grotte caves which are amazing - we recommend the English speaking full 3k tour of the caves. Plus we visited Alberobello and a few of the local beaches. The villa is very comfortable and well equipped, and the agent Antonio was very helpful too. Also the owners have been very helpful by sending us lots of useful info, and keeping in regular contact when required.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca d.

31 Aug 2017

Excellant

Everything was excellent. Booking was easy. Josephine answered emails quickly and pre arrival information was excellent. Location was perfect. Antonio the manger was helpful and punctual The house and pool are gorgeous . The kitchen was well equipped . Beds comfortable, bathrooms very nice. Large table tennis table available. Good sea view Absolutely everything for a perfect holiday We would love to return

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia L.

24 Aug 2017

Perfect Villa

In nearly 30 years of staying in villas, this is the nearest to perfect that we've found. It is modern with a design sensitive to the area. It has a new kitchen, decent size bedrooms and best of all a good size pool. The view of olive groves and beyond them the sea is terrific and it is secluded. We couldn't have wanted for more. The service from both the owner and Antonio the local representative was excellent.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Josephine Hale

My husband and I have loved Italy all our lives and when the opportunity came up we looked for a property that we would love to own in this country. Puglia was an untried area for us, so we took a trip with my husbands sister and her partner to explore this part of Italy. What we discovered was a lovely rural countyside, with a gentler pace of life and warm and generous people. After looking at several properties we were taken to this lovely site by a good agent, who we now happily call a friend! We fell in love with it and decided to have our villa built as close to our specification as the laws in Italy allow.. Since embarking on this adventure I have retired from my busy job as the Head of a Procurement Department in the NHS and am now catching up on millions of tasks at home that have waited too long! My most favourite past-time is painting. I studied art at the Cambridge School of Art for 4 years and have taught Calligraphy at the West Suffolk College since 1990. Now most of my paintings are of Italy! My husband retired in 2016 and now we both but look forward to our trips to the villa in spring and autumn. We manage two trips each year but spend most our our time doing the garden or working in the villa to make it more attractive and comfortable for us and our guests. We manage the bookings ourselves but have employed an Italian couple who live close by the villa to organise the cleaning, gardening, pool and maintenance and the welcoming for our guests.

Why they chose this property

Because the plot has wonderful elevated views of the sea, it is quiet, and in a rural location and the prettiness of its position among the olive trees, captivated us. In the spring the ground under the trees is covered with wonderful wild flowers and the sound of bird song fills the air. It is truly a magical place.
We also designed the villa to our own specifications within the rules and regulations of Italian law, so it is ideal for a family to stay in. Many of our guests have said they prefer to stay in the villa instead of going to the beach as the pool is great, and the surroundings are extremely relaxing.
We began planting our cacti garden in 2015 which we positioned down the steep bank on the right hand side of the pool which is fenced off by the edge of the pool patio. It was hard work digging and planting on the slope as we struggled to stop ourselves sliding down but with the aid of some large rocks placed strategically down the slope by our agent Antonio, we managed to plant a number of interesting and colourful specimens. Some of the rocks were flat so that they can be used as stepping stones making it easier to weed the plot.It seems to be flourishing and we will add to it every year until it is complete. We hope you will enjoy it.

What makes this property unique

It is very close to Brindisi Airport, just 20 minutes drive away and also only about an hour away from Bari Airport. It is close to the beach and to many nice coastal restaurants; it has lots of historically interesting towns. The most captivating sight are the many little trulli's that pepper the countryside. These little dwellings are now incorporated into many homes owned by Italians and other nationalities who love this part of Italy.
We love the tranquility of the area, its unique beauty has enthralled us, along with the lovely weather and the friendly people.
You can't fail to love it once you have visited it!