From 1000-1600 this was a basilian convent, then around the middle of the 1700s it became the hunting lodge of the Bishop of Taranto, Baron of Grottaglie before becoming a farm around the middle of the 1800s when it was bought by the Marquess D`Ajala Valva dalla Chiesa. In 1998 it was bought by a well-known apulian architect who has transformed the place with a mix of ancient and modern architecture. The owner has since defined the building as: house, studio, a place to think, retreat, and guest house for passing friends. The property is completely surrounded by a high, centuries-old dry-stone wall, and beyond the grounds of the property you can see the whole of the countryside, stretching out into the distance with various types of agriculture, but mostly vineyards. The church next to the house is still in use, and they celebrate mass there on feast days, or when there are weddings. In a corner of the garden lies the swimming-pool (5 x 23 m), which is completely enclosed by its own dry-stone wall. The view from the rooms of the house is wonderful. This is definitely the sort of place where you can pass a completely tranquil holiday, not far from interesting cultural and historical sights. On the first floor is the old bishop`s apartment lying around the central patio, and has large terraces on the south side, and in one corner a large flight of steps leads to the courtyard which accesses the church with its 17th century ceramic floor. Grottaglie is just over 10 kms away, Martina Franca 18 kms, and the airport of Brindisi about 50.
Accommodation (600 sq meters):
GROUND FLOOR: Large living-room/salon (200 sq. m.) with dining area, 1 double bedroom (can be made into a twin on request) with bathroom with shower, kitchen with dishwasher.
FIRST FLOOR: large living-room, 4 double bedrooms (twins on request) with bathroom with shower.
Very large walled grounds with private swimming-pool.
Paid on site in cash: Obligatory cleaning during the week: 4 hours a day, 5 days per week for a total of 200 Euros per week. Cooking service on request
Bed and bath linen: One set of bed and bath linen per week included in the price.
Cots for babies under 2 yrs: Cot with bars available: free of charge.
Pool open: Jun 6, 2015 to Sep 19, 2015
Domestic pets: Not allowed
Final cleaning: Included
Security deposit: 1000 Euros - paid to the owner
Heating: Charged according to usage
Parking: Available
2016 Weekly Prices
Plus US$ 35 booking fee
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