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Trullo Alto |
Alberobello, Puglia, Italy |
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One-off feature |
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Historic trullo renovated to highest standard with pool, set in its own olive grove. Italian rural style. Beautiful views over vineyards and olives, yet just 5 minutes drive from restaurants, cafes and shops and 20 minutes to the sea and beaches. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Near the Sea / Beachfront / Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 3 |
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Guests:
| 6 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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The trulli is set into a hillside to give views over rolling countryside. Very private (one other trullo owned by the same owner is the only building within a mile), yet near all facilities. In the centre of Puglia is a small area, just 20 miles by 10, which contains buildings known as "trulli". These exist nowhere else in the world, and there are thought to be less than 5000 of them. Trulli are round stone cones, originally made without cement, which may or may not be attached to buildings. They relied on a stone "plug" at the top of the cone to support the tension of the cone. Pull the plug, and the cone imploded. This was done whenever Federal government tax inspectors appeared to levy taxes on buildings. All they would find was a pile of rubble that was miraculously restored to a trulli as soon as they had passed! |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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Puglia is famous for its food,its beauty and its history. The far south of Italy has long summers for enjoying the fresh produce at wonderful markets and restaurants that cost far less than even northern Italy or elsewhere. Every hilltop town has a medieval area that has been untouched for centuries with magnificent churches and paintings. Puglia is on two seas with dozens of uncrowded long beaches, usually only with Italians in them. It's where the Italians go on holiday for slow, lazy days. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Bari airport is served by BA & all the budget airlines. Brindisi by Ryanair. Naples airport is only 3 hours' drive away. There are large numbers of domestic flights from Rome & Milan. There is an excellent motorway within 30 minutes of the trullo and fast express Italian trains to Bari. |
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Nearest airports:
| Bari/Brindisi 70km |
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Nearest train station:
| Alberobello 5km |
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Car Hire:
| Essential |
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Nearest restaurant:
| 20 restaurants within 3 miles |
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Nearest beach:
| 7 beaches within 30 minutes drive |
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Nearest shop:
| Food shops within 5 minutes' drive |
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Nearest market:
| Within 5 minutes drive |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Mark Fox |
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Contact Phone No. |
0794 647 8509 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Art & Craft / Beach within 30km / Birdwatching / Cooking / Cycling / Walking
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Interior Facilities |
CD Player / Cot / Highchair / Dishwasher / DVD player / Linen provided / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
One spacious double bedroom with en-suite bathroom under a trullo cone! One larger twin room and one small twin/single room sharing a bathroom. Everything brand new, including handmade oak doors, windows and kitchen area. The living room is under a 10m high original arch stone ceiling, cool for the summer, heated with underfloor heating for cooler times.
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Garden / Garden Furniture / Parking / Swimming Pool / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
Literally an acre of space to explore or for children to enjoy. Large sun terraces, comfy sunlougers, a huge area by a full sized pool (shared with one other trullo). Compliant with EU safety rules on fencing. Even the BBQ is made of authentic local stone in the tradtiional shape. Full outdoor dining facilities and plenty of shade.
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Further Details |
We wanted to buy somewhere rustic, that felt deep in the country, yet only a few minutes from shops, restaurants and cafes, and with easy parking. This property ticks all the boxes. It is unique in its position and views. It is a five minute drive into Alberobello, about 5km away. Alberobello itself is a fascinating town, its centre consisting entirely of trulli. The population is only 7,000, so there are just a couple of main streets. That's enough to provide a supermarket, a couple of dozen restaurants, some wonderful traditional Puglian delicatessen shops and it's easy to get in and out of.
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Conditions of
Rental |
No smoking/pets. 30% deposit when booking, remainder due six weeks before departure, with a £200 damage deposit. Very flexible on changeover day to match flights.
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Other Information |
Child Friendly / No Smoking
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What visitors have said about Trullo Alto |
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A Beautiful trullo reonvated to a very high standrad. We would certainly recommend it to our friends and family.
Mrs Y, London, Jun 2008 
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The trulli is beautfully appointed and in a great location.
Family L, Hampshire, Aug 2008
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