Cisternino hotels from HK$545

"Beautiful place, friendly staff, location is ok, close to Cisternina, a small and beautiful town."

"On arrival no one advised regarding an issue with the swimming pool. We were shocked to go to it and find the pool bright green in colour. We enquired at reception and were advised the pool was being tested routinely and it was safe for guests to use. Staff advised it had been like that for 6 days and was due to grass cuttings blowing into the pool. We did not use the pool as we had safety concerns. The next day I asked to speak to the hotel Director regarding my concerns but he was not on site and reception staff did not know when he would visit next. I asked if the hotel had informed the ASL (local health authority) of the bright green pool issue and the fact that it was open for use but I did not receive an answer. I suggested the pool needed to be closed for guest safety, a notice informing guests of the issue and further testing for bacteria. Within an hour my suggestions were implemented and they starting to drain the pool. I never did get to use the pool during my 4 day stay and I never did get to speak to the Hotel Director about the issue. The hotel itself is in a beautiful setting and the guest facing staff extremely pleasant. Actions by Hotel Management in responding to the bright green pool issue was not to my personal standard as in my view guest safety is their highest priority. The trip was spoiled not so much by the lack of use of the swimming pool (mistakes do happen) but the response to the issue and lack of availability to Hotel Management."

"Very characterful property set in quiet countryside. The approach to the property was quite difficult along an unlit,quite uneven narrow track. We arrived in darkness and almost crashed our hire car into the stone walls bounding the track. We did venture. Out each day but even in daylight we had drive extremely cautiously to navigate our way to the main roads. The outside space ,particularly the seating areas and barbecue area were very good so we cooked and ate in each evening.The pool was small but served it’s purpose to cool off during sunbathing."

"Property very clean had everything you nned was there communication to owner exerlent. Pool great all of family loved it.Only 5 minute drive to town.Would definitely stay again.Very homely "

"10/10. Beautiful property, perfectly presented - we cooked outdoors in the exterior kitchen and ate by gorgeous pool. Pietro was fantastic, gave us loads of local recommendations and was available for any questions. The location of Stewart’s house is great- in a quiet olive grove but minutes from Cisternino which is lovely and full of excellent places to eat. Plus 39 mins drive to Adriatic coast which is unspoiled - not a high rise or package hotel in sight. An hour or so the other way is the Ionian coast, also lovely.One word of warning, the entrance to the lane is quite tight so a small car is easiest - but we managed with the huge SUV the rental firm gave us and the water truck driver manages fine! Air conditioning would be nice in the bedrooms for the August heat but plenty of fans were provided.All in all - we loved the place and would recommend both the house and this beautiful corner of Puglia"