The Mountain House Villa
3 Bedroom
2 bathroom
Sleeps 5-6

Fresh mountain air in a tranquil location of landscapes, olive fields, sunsets and neighbouring Trullo, all giving the unique feel of Puglia. White stoned washed semi detached villa with traditional Italian wooden shutters set in a courtyard, lined with seasonal flower pots, garden, and fruit trees with ample out door living space.

Beautifully furnished, spacious semi detached villa, with garden, patios and sea facing terrace which offers stunning coastal views where lunch and evening meals can be enjoyed al fresco.

This property is bright and airy and consists of a secured courtyard giving ample parking facilities and a small garden with a front patio area and front terrace with sun-awning all offering excellent additional out door living space.

On entering a big spacious living room with two beautiful large sofas, and open log fireplace, with patio doors leading to the sea view terrace, where meals will defiantly be enjoyed.

large kitchen and in door dining area, family size bathroom, master-bedroom with king size bed, double-bedroom with two single beds and en-suite, further single room with small double bed, all with ample wardrobes space, all newly furnished.

Offering the comforts and space for families, children, couples, or friends to go and enjoy a home in the sun and sample the beauty of Puglia.

Location
'Selva' di Fasano ('the mountain of Fasano') is ideal for those who enjoy the mountain air and a touch of village Pugliese life, set 5km above the beautiful valley of Fasano and the Adriatic coastline beaches unspoiled and natural, with cooling light airy coastal winds that lends its waters to surfer’s paradise.
Mountain air and landscaped Trullo’s and Piazza's 'Selva' has all the qualities of Puglia. From the finest Pugliese cuisine restaurant set within restored Trulli or freshly baked pizzas and barbecued meats. Selva is an ideal location for exploring the heart of Puglia with the neighbouring towns of Locorotondo, Alberobello, Martina Franca and the famous Ostuni. With the added local family attraction 5 minutes away Fun Fair Park and Zoo Safari and the Dinosaur Park at Castellana Grotte, and for shopping Cassmassima offers a day out shopping and eating in the Italian European ‘Auchan’ mall. And for those who like adventure an over night ferry crossing from Bari into Montenegro or crossing over to the west-side of Puglia to the Ionio Sea and the Golf of Taranto an hours drive away.

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Sometimes known as Apulia, Puglia is also known as the ‘Heel of Italy. It is a land of lush Olive trees, vineyards, rich brown and red soils, mild wet winters and hot dry summers, and of friendly, open people, with ready smiles.

Puglia’s history is a complex weave of colonisation, invasion and a continual struggle for independence and the Greeks, Romans, Turks, Saracens and Spanish have all laid claim to parts of Puglia through it’s history. Puglia historically produced much of Italy’s pasta, and today it still produces over half of it's olive oil. It's rich fruity red wines, particularly those from its Salento region are also becoming popular.

Lunch is something to be enjoyed and lasts from between 1pm and 4:30pm. Most businesses and shops, except for restaurants of course, are actually closed during this period, so you need to take this into account when planning your day. Cisternino old town The architecture of Puglia is at once simple, yet stunning and the old quarters provide many insights into the different civilisations that have influenced their architecture. Roman, Greco and Messapian features are often seen side by side and Cisternino is particularly pretty.

From a distance, many of the towns appear as beautiful ‘walled’ villages. Many of the houses are painted white to reflect the hot summer sun and indeed Ostuni, located between Bari and Brindisi, is also known as the ‘White City’.

Puglia is the home of the Trulli, simple yet beautiful limestone dwellings with conical roofs, many dating back to the 15th century. Highly sought after by both local residents and well to do outsiders, they have almost a fairy tale quality about them.

Puglia, like much of southern Italy, has in the past been considered a poor relation to the more northerly regions such as Tuscany. It’s cuisine, the now delightful Trulli, and even the distinctive style of furniture, known as Arte Povera, all originate from the need to make do with little material wealth. Today however, the picture is very different and the many trendy stores and boutiques tucked away inside most towns and villages attest to the growing wealth of the region.

Today Puglia is flourishing, as improved transport links, it’s favourable climate, the beauty and unspoilt nature of it’s countryside and beaches, and it’s warm, inviting people make it a favourite destination for many discerning holiday makers.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apulia
http://www.trullipuglia.com/pugliafood.htm

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