Luxury villa to rent in Cisternino, Puglia, Italy

A great retreat for large groups.

Beautifully restored Puglian Trulli set on a private estate, perfect to rent as a whole, sleeping 22 in total.

Set amongst olive groves, vineyards and soft hills.

All amenities: huge gardens, covered and sheltered outdoor areas (sliding glass walls) for the shoulder months. Both trullo have independent saltwater pools, summer kitchens and al fresco dining. They share a padel court, fitness areas, and children’s play space.

Professionally run, the excellent team of staff can organise just about everything. Ideally located for the coast and for Ostuni and of course lovely Cisternino.

Luxury villa to rent in Ostuni, Puglia, Italy

Panoramic Views from beautifully renovated Trullo with new Lamia.

Discover the beauty of a traditional Trullo, meticulously restored by Belgian owners who specialize in design. This stunning property features a newly renovated Trullo and a brand new Lamia, offering a perfect blend of authenticity and modern luxury.

Nestled on a gated estate, the house is surrounded by lemon trees, olive groves, and a vineyard, creating a serene and picturesque environment. The tropical garden with cacti adds to the unique charm of the property. Enjoy the convenience of a golf cart for use on the estate.

The Trullo stands elegantly beside the Lamia, boasting a private courtyard that can be used as an outdoor working space. The property offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Itria Valley, an authentic 16th-century Aia in front, and an infinity pool with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen next to it.

Located just a stone’s throw away from the charming villages of the Itria Valley, this property is perfect for a family or a small group of friends seeking a luxurious and tranquil retreat.

A luxury house to rent in Puglia, Italy

Nestled in a beautiful estate between ancient olive trees, old cherries and vineyards.

The house sleeps 4 people in 2 suites. The master suite has its own private garden, an outdoor bath and shower and a private pergola area.

The larger Trulli contains the main living area with the breakfast kitchen. A gorgeous custom-made spiral staircase leads to a small loft, perfect to snuggle up for an afternoon nap and can convert into a queen bed for extra guests or children.

Trullo Petrarollo has a fabulous rooftop terrace with breath-taking views of the Adriatic Sea. An ideal place for sunsets or romantic dinners and a fun alternative to al fresco dinning by the pool.

This is just a small selection of the properties we represent around the world. We continue to travel the world looking for new, unique and exceptional estates to add to our presentation. So do call, we’d love to talk.

A luxury house to rent in Puglia, Italy

No less than 35 hectares of gardens, woodland and Mediterranean oak wood surround Masseria di Giardini.

Masseria Giardini Pistola sits in “The Garden of Pistola” as the owner likes to call it. And where the house has access. Guests can visit and enjoy the sights and smells of the Puglian countryside. There is no less than 35 hectares of gardens, woodland and Mediterranean oak wood surrounding the estate.

That is over 3 buildings that Masseria Giardini Pistola accommodates up to 20 guests in 9 double bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms. Therefore, Masseria Giardini Pistola is an ideal country house for large gathering holiday villas.

The main house, The Curmesa  is home to the largest indoor common areas at the masseria and four magnificent en-suites.

Then, there is Masseriola, composed of four en-suites. Three bedrooms are each built inside restored trulli (traditional Apulian huts made of dry stone with a conical and dark roof). Where as the fourth en-suite of the Masseriola is a restored pagliaro, a quaint private courtyard, large indoor living and dining room and a private outdoor patio.

Lastly, with its two bedrooms and its own pool, the Garden Trulli is for those who want a private experience.

The bedrooms are a fine combination of luxury and simplicity. All 9 bathrooms have a large ceramic roll top or large stone baths as well as walk-in showers.

Whether it’s indoor or outdoor, in a big or smaller committee, the dining options are endless. There are three home style kitchens alongside places to dine, these include: a garden terrace dining area, poolside dining under the pergola overlooking the main pool, outdoor dining table in the main courtyard. As well as the main dining room which seats up to 22, and an upstairs dining room.

The House Chef will prepare and leave a cold lunch each day and will be back for the evening meal, should you wish, it may be the other way round… 

Among the many attractive features, we need to mention the BBQ area and a wood fire pizza oven. Should you wish to escape this dream house, long stretches of sandy beaches with shallow turquoise waters are only a short drive away. 

This is a beautiful house, built to the highest standards and in a wonderful location – perfect for those wishing to enjoy the food and culture of this very traditional part of Italy. You will be beautifully looked after by the dedicated team.

A luxury villa to rent near Ostuni, Puglia, Italy

A traditional stone building restyled and restored in the heart of rural Puglia, with an outdoor kitchen and a pool perfumed with lavender.

A beautifully restored villa set in five acres of olive groves, Villa Luccio offers a truly authentic experience in the heart of rural Puglia.

The restoration was carried out under the guidance of acclaimed architect Andrew Trotter, who took the ruin of a traditional old lamia (a rectangular stone building with a curved ceiling common across Puglia) and transformed it into a charming, relaxed villa that can comfortably sleep six.

Two large double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and super-king-size beds lead off the formal lounge but have doors that also open to the gardens. Beyond the lounge you’ll find an open-plan kitchen with all mod-cons and another relaxed living room with a fireplace.

Double glass doors lead to a large covered terrace with an outdoor kitchen, a dining area and a chill-out space with pergolas for shade. From the terrace it’s a short walk through the olive trees to a large swimming pool with lavender on one side and sun loungers on the other. The pool is protected by a curved wall with two outdoor showers.

A few yards from the main house is a separate studio that has its own double bedroom, en-suite shower room and sun terrace – perfect for teenagers who want a little independence.

A luxury villa to rent near Ostuni, Puglia, Italy

A beautifully designed villa with a cinema room, a Turkish bath and a spacious roof terrace with views of the Adriatic.

Handsome Villa Thistle comes from the same architect and owners behind the magical Masseria Moroseta hotel in eastern Puglia, between Monopoli and Brindisi.

Like the hotel, the villa has been built with local materials using traditional methods and is light and linear, with a wonderful roof terrace that boasts views of the Adriatic.

Inside is a large living room and dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, a cinema room and even a Turkish bath. The master bedroom has a veranda with an outdoor tub and a private garden with an open-air shower.

There are two further bedrooms in the main house, one with a double bed, the other with two singles. These share a bathroom, though if you don’t need the beds, the twin room can be used as an additional cosy living room. The fourth double bedroom is in the traditional stone lamia (country cottage) on site, which has its own large bathroom.

Outside is a long pool, an outdoor kitchen with a barbecue and a wood-fired oven, and plenty of space for lounging, reading and taking in the sunsets.

The house is surrounded by a hectare of land strewn with olive and almond trees and feels very private. Though help is at hand should you need it, with everything from private chefs to yoga instructors available on request.

We especially like the sound of their blind tasting menu, in which expert local chefs bring a selection of dishes and accompanying paired wines to the villa for you to try, using fruits, vegetables, herbs and products sourced from local organic growers, and drawing inspiration from a mix of Mediterranean and modern global cooking styles.

A luxury villa to rent near Ostuni, Puglia, Italy

An elegant, private villa surrounded by ancient olive groves yet only a stone’s throw from one of Italy’s most beautiful and under-the-radar beaches.

Two classic Puglian structures, a conical trullo and a rectangular lamia with a high curved ceiling, have been beautifully converted into this elegant four-bedroom villa, which sits surrounded by eight acres of rich red soil and twisted, ancient olive trees.

Much of the original stonework has been preserved, lending a real sense of history and authenticity, though modern and welcome touches have also been added, like glass patio doors from the bedrooms to the terrace, a high-tech kitchen and a gorgeous, infinity-edged lap pool.

Look up from the pool and you get a true sense of how open and arid the Puglian countryside can be. The sunsets here are breathtaking and the views have a dreamlike, desert quality. Yet remarkably you’re only 7km away from a protected nature and marine reserve and one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy – Torre Guaceto.

While the rest of the surrounding coastline is now covered in bars, hotels and restaurants, this patch of sand and sea has remained blissfully free from development and offers wonderful opportunities for swimming, sunbathing and spotting plant and animal species not normally seen in this part of the world.

A luxury villa to rent near Ostuni, Puglia, Italy

A contemporary, minimalist take on a traditional Puglian cottage, just ten minutes from the coast and surrounded by fruit trees.

Designed by architect Andrew Trotter, this is a contemporary take on a traditional Puglian lamia or small country cottage. Interiors are rustic and minimalist, sparsely furnished but bright and airy, the thick white walls helping to keep the rooms cool and quiet. In truth it wouldn’t look out of place if perched on a Greek island.

The entrance leads to an open-plan living space marked by a fireplace, beyond which is a fully equipped kitchen with a wonderfully destressed antique wooden table. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms ensure amply space and privacy for a family of four or friends travelling together.

Outside on a raised terrace is a small private pool that looks out upon acres of olive trees, almond trees, fig and pear trees.

The coast is a mere ten-minute drive away while the nearby village of Ostuni practically begs to be explored, its gothic cathedral and labyrinthine tangle of whitewashed houses rising high above a plateau that’s been carpeted in olive trees.

A luxury villa to rent near Ostuni, Puglia, Italy

A four-bedroom villa lovingly restored by an Australian fashion and interior designer, surrounded by hills and centuries-old olive trees.

Set amid olive groves, hills and rolling meadows, Casa Olive lies between the hilltop town of Ostuni and the Adriatic coast, just over half an hour’s drive from Brindisi international airport.

Though it’s a tranquil place where you can enjoy Puglia’s wide-open landscapes, many of the area’s main tourist sights are within easy reach: the trulli of Alberobello, the charming circular town of Locorotondo, baroque Martina Franca with its summer opera festival, and the lush Itria valley, to name just a few.

The villa itself has been lovingly restored by Australian fashion and interior designer, Collette Dinnigan, and has a total of four bedrooms, three in the main building and one in the guest house. All have heating for the winter and air conditioning for the summer and come with king-size beds with aloe vera mattresses.

Interiors are unsurprisingly alluring, a mix of pale exposed brickwork, terracotta tiled floors and lime-washed white walls with contrasting timber furniture. The country kitchen complete with barrel-vaulted brick ceiling and farmhouse furniture feels especially authentic.

Outside is a small pool, hemmed in by bushes but with sun loungers at two ends and clear views of the hills. 

A luxury villa to rent in Salento, Puglia, Italy

A beautifully renovated masseria with really good outdoor living facilities.

Casa Giada is located in a tranquil olive grove in the south of Puglia, in an area called Salento. The name Casa Giada, which literally translates as ‘House of Jade’ or ‘House of Precious Stones’, reflects the owner’s Chinese roots as well as the surrounding colours of the land.

Salento is in the heel of the Italian boot, a region drenched in sunshine all year round and famed for its art, history, hospitality and exquisite Mediterranean cuisine.

Set in two hectares of land and constructed from locally mined stones, the main house consists of a spacious lounge, divided into a TV area and a library, and three equally sized en-suite bedrooms.

A fully equipped kitchen leads out to an outdoor dining area with a pizza oven and barbecue station, which borders the pool. There is also a great wine cellar, stocked with a fantastic selection of Italian wines.

A separate building off the swimming pool houses the master bedroom, which includes a seating area, a dressing area and a spacious bathroom.

The house has a 24-hour cooling system for summer and heating for the winter, so is a perfect year-round destination.