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Beach nearby
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5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12350 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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mottola, Puglia
  • Place, Castle Massafra
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Chiatona Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Norman-Swabian Castle of Gioia del Colle
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa

An ancient two-floor villa surrounded by a garden park, a pinewood and a beautiful swimming pool with outdoor spaces under the shade (Includes BBQ area). The house has five bedroom and four bathrooms, two living rooms (1 with sofa beds) with fireplaces, and a large fully equipped kitchen. Two bedrooms are furnished with queen beds, one with one queen and a single bed, one with 2 single beds and one with a single bed, plus a living room with 1 queen sofa bed and 1 single sofa bed are available, for a total of 12 (+1) people. It includes wi-fi, a flat TV and a charming second floor terrace.

Matera, a town nearby, is the 2019 European capital of culture! The perfect place to visit an experience the Mediterranean and Puglian culture.

The Villla is next to the town of Mottola: A small town on a hill with an ancient medieval center. You can find all types of services, shops, supermarkets, banks, bars, restaurants and churches on this small town (3 min away by car)

The surroundings: Alberobello, an Unesco world heritage site, is just an hour away from the house. Other impressive cultural sites include the medieval legacy of Castel Del Monte in Andria, the beautiful cathedral of Trani, or the charming old center of the port-city of Taranto. Many other worthwhile destinations are: Barletta, Ruvo di Puglia, Martina Franca, Matera, Monopoli, Ostuni (all between 30 min to 2 hour away).

Natural sites: The "Parco Regionale della Terra delle Gravine" is just minutes away from the property, good for sightseeing the natural landscape of the region with the archaeological sites in between the calcareous rock formations. Farther away (about an hour away) you can deep yourself into the grand caves "Grotte di Castellana" or even go for a safari at the Fasano Zoo.

Beaches (golf and horse riding): The nearest beach is Castellaneta Marina, at about 15-20 minutes' drive on the Ionean coast. A beautiful Mediterranean beach, preserving its natural dune system, and where you can find horse riding and golf amenities close by. On the East, the Adriatic coast is just 40 min away, filled with many other turquoise water beaches.
At this vacation home, you'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus laundry facilities and an arcade/game room. A private pool and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • 31.8 mi (51.2 km) from Zoosafari and 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from The Trulli of Alberobello
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. Public spaces have free WiFi. The family-friendly vacation home also features a garden and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,767 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Holiday Comfortable Renovated Ancient Villa House

Holiday Comfortable Renovated Ancient Villa mottola

Holiday Comfortable Renovated Ancient Villa

Comfortable Renovated Ancient

Holiday in a Comfortable and Renovated Ancient Villa mottola

Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dragos C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect holiday

I had the best holiday with my whole family in this extraordinary place. Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Prosper B.

Mottola

Interesting
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay in Puglia

La Torre holiday house near Mottola in Puglia was a great place to stay. It was a lovely old house, set in large peaceful grounds, with a great swimming pool. The house was spacious and well-equipped and each room was provided with good quality fans to ensure more comfortable sleep in the summer heat. The town of Mottola was just a short 5-minute car ride away and had easy access to supermarkets, traditional shops, restaurants and pizzerias. The host was responsive to communication through messaging on Vrbo, and the care-taker, Pepino, was quickly on hand to help with any problems or questions. Pepino was very friendly and made us feel most welcome at La Torre. We definitely want to return next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heaven at La Torre

What a sensatonal place, the pictures didn't do it justice. My family and I as well as extended family loved the house, swimming pool and grounds. Thank you for allowing us into your beautiful home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful family villa

A really lovely rustic Italian villa in a great location for visiting surrounding area. The dogs loved the extensive gardens. We had a fantastic stay. However, this is an old villa; it needs some attention. Particularly the showers and the cooker. We got used to the noise from the busy road being there for so long.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aoife O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Italian Experience

A really charming, family friendly home offering both indoor and outdoor comfort! The home was really well equipped to meet all our needs. The pool and shaded outdoor areas were the highlight for our family (the sunshine helped of course). Our family of 7 were very comfortable in this lovely home. The caretaker, Pepino was a gentleman and most helpful. We made day trips to Matera, Noci, Alberobello and our location was perfect for this. We would recommend highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bogdan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

House with the history

We spent one of the best holidays in our lives in this house. A house with history and a unique atmosphere, a large swimming pool and an even larger garden. Close to the surrounding towns (Taranto, Martina Franca, Alberobello). The lack of wine glasses, salt and pepper and dishwasher tablets could be a bit of a problem. The water in the pool is clean, but probably contains too many chemicals (goggles are recommended). You can hear the traffic, but it does not disturb your rest.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Olwen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely spot to rest with plenty of room.

This is a large restful property in a lovely peaceful setting with a great pool, deep enough for diving at one end. It is close to Mottola which has supermarkets, as tourist information office and some excellent eateries. ( Try the Pizzaria in the town centre. It's excellent).We had a very restful family time at this traditional villa. Peppino, the caretaker was an absolute star, and always very helpful and clear, despite having to communicate with us via a translator app. The many rooms are well prepared by Dominica, the housekeeper, and we really enjoyed her home made cheeses too. The bedrooms have comfortable beds and bedding, and the villa's kitchen is well equipped. Both she and Peppino were there to greet us and very welcoming. The only drawbacks were that the place is somewhat tired , and would benefit from attention to the quirky electrics. Also the water is lovely and hot in the showers, but in some the water pressure is pretty weak. When you first arrive it's a little difficult to find the back entrance, which you have to drive into to reach the property. Tip: It's very soon after the first 'road hump' sign on the road from Mottola to Noci, just after the white gates of another property. By the way, currently the cot is not available (Sept 2022), so take a travel cot if you have an infant. The nearby beaches are fantastic, the little 'white' trulli towns most picturesque, and the pine forests great for a shady stroll. The Grottes at Castelaneta are well worth a visit too. We very much enjoyed our week at La Torre.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

A great location to explore the region. Wonderful winery tour, beach visits, and seeing Matera and Ostuni. We got a taxi from Bari to mottola and used La dolce vita Noleggio Auto for our car hire. They were so helpful, even showed us the way to La Torre, and recommended local restaurants and a gelateria, both worth the visit. La Torre could do with a little TLC. The house, gardens and pool are all brilliant, but the beds are not the most comfortable and the fans in the upstairs bedrooms are very clunky and noisy. I did, however, live the rustic feel to the place, and Pepino deserves a mention for his efforts in getting us into the property and sorting out a problem that arose with the wifi
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing pool

A family holiday for 10 in a fantastic villa. Very spacious with great facilities and furnishings. Absolutely amazing pool which we spent loads of time in.Table tennis table was also well used. Very attentive and helpful owner who responded almost instantly to our messages. Mottola itself is a beautiful unspoilt small hillside town with a weekly market. Overall a memorable holiday in a fabulous location

10/10 Excellent

Marnie and Michael G., Rapid City, SD. USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our needs.

Christina’s family villa was perfect for our family get-together in Puglia. The home is exceedingly spacious and the grounds are splendid. Cristina kept the beautiful pool open into November for us. The men in our group took some invigorating morning swims although November is a bit late for warm water temperatures in the pool. From “La Torre” we took day trips to explore Alberobello, Polignano a Mare, Taranto, Metaponto, and Matera. We also enjoyed several winery visits. We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the regional wines we tasted. Although Cristina was not on hand to welcome us to her estate, she had her rental agent, Dominica and her caretaker, Peppino, on hand to greet us. If you do not speak Italian, be prepared to spend some time using translation apps to communicate during the check in
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

Beautiful old character house with amazing pool

My family had a great time at this property. Near to the town and good access to main roads for sightseeing. Pool was big and spotless and the garden were lovely.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joanna Z.

Beautiful holiday home, amazing place to stay

We have had the most incredible two weeks in Puglia, staying at this fantastic property. Le Torre is a beautiful old property with so much space for the 8 of us. The rooms are well appointed and the pool and outdoor area are incredible. The pool is the largest we have ever had the fortune to use in a holiday home. The children loved exploring the gardens, relaxing on hammocks and play area. We were warmly welcomed upon our arrival and continued to be visited by Peppino ensuring our comfort and needs were met throughout our stay. Close to Mottola, it is a 30 minute walk into town or 10 minutes in a car. The house is also well located to explore this lovely region of Italy. I cannot recommend this property enough, we are sorry to leave and hope that in the future we can visit again. Thank you
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Lance S.

Superb Area

Good pool. Cherry tree and alfresco areas. Interesting house with history. I am 6ft 1 and their are low beams and doorways. We had to buy wine glasses. Gives you a feeling of the Southern Italy life style. Some good restaurants in Matolla and around. Have the Antipasti
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Katherine P., Montreal

Comfortable and interesting

Our extended family (12 people, 3 generations) spent the month of July 2016 at La Torre and enjoyed it very much. The rooms are well furnished and all the utilities worked without trouble. The villa is located in a rural setting, but there are a number of interesting places and beaches within 40 minutes driving. The swimming pool is lovely, and Peppino the caretaker was very helpful. He came to our rescue when the kitchen sink blocked up. We would happily return to this villa for another holiday n the future.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great

One of the best holidays of my life
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2015

8/10 Good

Cedric M.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario P.

Liked: Cleanliness

great destination in the heart of Apulia

Perfectly equipped holiday destination for up to 10 people. A magnificent 19th-century tower with a large pool in a private park.
Stayed 35 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frans C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A fantastic experience

We loved the place. It is spacious and surrounded by trees. It is very central. Pino kept us well-supplied with logs for all three fireplaces. There are some minor inconveniences: hot water tends to be intermittent upstrairs while internet reception is hopeless (except in sitting room) though that seems to be the case in the whole georgraphical area. We still recommend it highly
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Vjollca P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Landgut

Die Unterkunft ist romantisch und sehr großräumig. Dies betrifft den Garten, besser Park und die Unterkunft. Wir haben den Aufenthaltsraum der wie ein Rittersaal wirkte kaum genutzt. Überall ist viel Platz. Aus der rustikalen Küüche kann man direkt in den Garten treten. Der Turm ist 800 Jahre alt. Einfach romantisch. Peppino, der Hausmeister ist goldig und ständig bemührt und hilft mit Rat und Tat. Er spricht allerdings nur italienisch was wir auch getan haben. Es gibt aber auch eine paar Mankos. Ohne Klimaanlage nur mit Ventilatoren ist es im Hochsommer in der Nacht vor allem in den Turmzimmern schon grenzwertig schwierig. Direkt unter dem Schlazimmer im Anbau brummt das Hauswasserwerk sobald jemand auf die Toilette geht. In der Nacht ist das einfach zu laut. Die Strasse vor dem Haus ist ab morgens ordentlich frequentiert aber sie stellt aufgrund der Einzäunung für Kinder keine Gefahr dar. Manche Matratzen dürften etwas besser sein. Ein tatsächlich großes Problem war der Pool, sauber aber sauer. Es brannte in den Augen und die Haut war gereizt. Dann half nur Cortisonsalbe. Peppino hat alles erdenkliche versucht aber es half nichts. Hier muß unbedingt Abhilfe geschaffen werden. Alles in allem eine schnuckeliges Anwesen wo man niemanden stören kann. Wenn einen der lange Weg zum Meer nicht stört, was man ja bei der Buchung weiss und bei einigen Dinge die für den Süden nicht untypisch sind ist es prima. Aufgrund der genannten Mankos dürfte der Preis etwas günstiger sein.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Silvia U.

Familienurlaub

Die Lage des Hauses ist sehr schön, leider stört der ständige Autolärm der direkt am Haus vorbei führenden Schnellstraße. Die Spielgeräten für die Kinder im Garten sind leider sehr ungepflegt und teilweise defekt, sogar sehr gefährlich für die Kinder. Was uns aber wirklich sehr gestört hat sind die Bäder, leider konnten wir aufgrund starker Geruchsbelästigung ein Bad überhaupt nicht benutzen und bei zwei anderen Bädern kam nur sehr spärlich Wasser an der Dusche, ein angenehmes Duschen war leider nicht möglich. Auch waren die Fugen in der Duschen ziemlich verschimmelt und eine Toilette ist gar nicht richtig abgeflossen. Aber der Pool ist supertoll 👍, immer sauber und ordentlich gepflegt von Peppino. Die Villa ist auch sehr schön eingerichtet mit vielen alten Möbeln. Wenn die Bäder renoviert wären wäre das die perfekte Ferienvilla für unsere große Familie.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jet S., Voorburg, Holland

Beautiful property next to busy road

the house is lovely: lots of character, nice big kitchen and lots of bedrooms. Also the outdoor facilities are charming : big pool and beautiful garden. But the house is situated near a very busy SS-road, day and night traffic noise. The occupants of the bedrooms in the "tower"definitely needed earplugs to sleep.... Still we had a wonderful week, Mottola is a charming city with good and affordable restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Oliver V.

Erholsamer Aufenthalt in einer alten Villa mit schönem Pool

Ältere Villa auf einem sehr großen Grundstück gelegen. Sanitär Anlagen sind in die Jahre gekommen. Aushängeschild der Villa ist mit Sicherheit der große Pool.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roland S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Traumhaftes Anwesen

Wunderschöne Villa eingebettet in einen schönen Garten mit traumhaften Swimmingpool! Das ursprüngliche Anwesen atmet Geschichte und an die angrenzende Straße gewöhnt man sich sehr schnell. Der Service von Peppino (Besorgung von Fisch oder Fleisch und Tippgeber für Sightseeingtouren) ist besonders herzlich. Und jeden Mittwoch erhält man frische, selbstgemachte Milchprodukte - ein Traum! Besonders herzlicher Kontakt mit Besitzerin des Anwesens Vielen Dank für den wunderschönen Urlaub!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Nathalie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superbe séjour dans les Pouilles

Nous avons passé une semaine entre amis avec nos adolescents de 12 à 15 ans. La propriété est superbe. Même si la maison ne dispose pas d’une décoration contemporaine, elle est tout à fait fonctionnelle et très propre. Domenica y veille. La route à l’arrière de la maison est un peu passagère mais elle s’oublie vite. La piscine est juste incroyable : très spacieuse et bien entretenue par Peppino ; le parc paysager avec ses arbres fruitiers est un vrai havre de paix propice au repos avec hamacs à disposition. La situation géographique permet de visiter tant le littoral de la côte adriatique que celui de la mer ionienne et également les petits villages dans les terres comme celui d’Alberobello qui est à faire. Chouette séjour dans les Pouilles !