Centro Storico
Apulia - Val d Itria - Locorotondo |
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The white washed hilltown of Locorotondo, in the middle of Valle d'Itria joined the Club of 'The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy' in 2001 and its scenic promenade has been described as the most beautiful balcony in Murgia dei Trulli. In the historical centre of this lively hilltop town, closed to traffic, we have discovered a number of wonderfully restructured apartments for weekly rental offering a unique opportunity to experience at first hand the wonderful village life in an 'undiscovered' hilltown.
Features- Experience the evening passeggiata and daily rythm of life
- Exceptional quality accommodation
Description The apartments, sleeping from two to five people, offer very comfortable accommodation in the heart of this charming hilltop town which has retained its traditional way of life and culture. We stayed at a lovely two bedroom apartment and were thrilled to have found such a wonderful base for exploring Locorotondo and the surrounding Itria Valley, a magnificent country punctuated by trulli and fortified manor houses, known as Masserie. The Centro Storico rental apartments have been refurbished with great care, leaving the original features and structure intact, but incorporating all the modern comforts of this era. The styling of the apartments has followed traditional styles and each apartment has a dining/kitchenette area, air conditioning and heating, satellite flat screen TVs and surrounding sound system, a safe, and hairdryers. Wandering through Locorotondo is a delight: you can peek down whitewashed alleys to see old women preparing homemade pasta in the cool of their open doorways; join the locals taking their evening stroll (passeggiata) between piazzas; sit down at one of the restaurants in town for a simple but delicious meal, accompanied by the robust local red wine, without having to worry that, walking back to your apartment, you cannot find your doorway... Handmade tableware and high quality bed linen, plush bath towels and courtesy sets are also provided, as well as daily cleaning service with change of towels.
Position The historical centre of Locorotondo is a no car zone, so access to all of the apartments is by foot from the large public carparking area (no charge). The furthest apartment is not more than 200m from the nearest road point from the point of view of luggage transfers. Distances - Alberobello (famous Trullo town) - 8 km
- Cisternino - another hilltop town - 10 km
- Ignatia excavations - 15 km
- Ostuni - a larger hilltop town - 20 km
- Castellana Caves - 20 km
- Nearest beaches - 20 km
This locality
The town seems out of a fairytale: tiny streets, paved with shiny white stone and lined by lime washed houses, creates a great contrast against the blue sky and the intense colour of bright geraniums adorning almost every balcony. All around you can feel the sense of order, respect and mature civility that surrounds small treasures of art and simple Mediterranean architecture. > more
Seasons and prices
* Prices in other currencies are quoted at current daily exchange rates. An exact quotation will be provided on receipt of a query or request.
Within the circular perimeter of the historical centre, this luxury apartment for a group of four, has been furnished with valued antique pieces and rich furnishings. The apartment, spread over two levels, has high vaulted ceilings and the original features including white stone paving have been painstakingly restored.
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Occupying two levels and with a small courtyard, this three bedroom apartment is ideal for groups of five travelling together. One bedroom with ensuite has a separate entrance and the intercommunicating doors can be sealed off if required adding to its flexibility and the two bathrooms have jacuzzi tubs with combined showers. The two sections can also be requested separately.
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Casa Terrazzo is a wonderfully restored traditional two storey, two bedroom townhouse in the midle of town, with a very pleasant rooftop terrace from which one can enjoy charming rooftop views over the rooftops to the Church dome and surrounding countryside.
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Overlooking the promenade and adjacent to the panoramic piazza, Casa Focolare is a typical narrow, two story town house with pitched roof and tiled in the white polished limestone 'chianca' of the area. Ideally an apartment for two people, it can also sleep four in relative comfort.
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Special Notes for Centro Storico rental apartments 2012 prices are provisional and may be revised, however most owners will accept bookings at 2011 prices until the new prices are confirmed. Please send an enquiry and we'll respond with a firm quote. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions in respect to additional charges and extras applicable to rental villas and apartment accommodation. Refundable security deposit A refundable security deposit of €100 is payable on arrival at the apartment (can be in equivalent $US or £GBP). The deposit will be refunded on final inspection excepting in the event of damage or for the deduction of extras. Notes regarding the rental accommodation - Shorter period rentals and discounts for smaller groups are available in some periods. Please send us a query and we'll advise the availability and price these options.
- The rental price includes all expenses of energy, cleaning and linen. The apartments are cleaned daily with a change of towells.
- Late arrival fees - we will endeavour to accommodate, but cannot guarantee to satisfy requests for late arrival. The cost of pre-arranged late arrival (if available) will be advised at the time of booking. Unforeseen delays resulting in out of hours arrivals (if available) will incur a charge of € 50.00 payable to the local manager;
- Baby sitting services can usually be organised locally by the area manager;
- Our area manager is onhand to assist with bookings, advice and other assistance that may be required.
Our holiday villas and apartment accommodation to rent in Italy are serviced by trained English speaking area managers who are there to ensure that your vacation is pleasurable from the very moment of your arrival.
Nearby localities
Alberobello does not need much introduction as it is widely known as the home of the Trullo, a type of cylindrical construction in dry rock with a conical roof. Often constructed in series of trulli joined together with interconnecting rooms, the history of the trullo has more myth than factual history attached to it.> more
Martina Franca has a unique setting, dominating the Valle d'Itria, known as the Valley of the Trulli with its vineyards, small groups of houses, dry stone walls and open countryside. The climate adds to the appeal, and, due to its position 400 meters above sea level, a wonderfully mild temperature throughout the summer months is guaranteed. It is conveniently located between the Ionic and Adriatic seas, both of which are within excursion distance.> more
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