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Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa

Family-friendly holiday home in Mottola

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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
Pool
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, ping pong, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 123767 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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

Family-friendly holiday home in Mottola
Laundry facilities, an arcade/games room and a garden are available at this smoke-free holiday home. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a balcony. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a private pool and a fireplace. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, bidets and hairdryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Cristina Sansonetti

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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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

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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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site 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

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Holiday in a Comfortable and Renovated Ancient Villa mottola

About the area

Map
mottola, Puglia

What's nearby

  • Chiatona Beach - 20 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Rudolph Valentino Museum - 25 min drive - 25.8 km
  • The Trulli of Alberobello - 39 min drive - 35.3 km
  • Trullo Sovrano - 40 min drive - 35.3 km
  • Zoosafari - 60 min drive - 50.4 km

Getting around

  • Massafra Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘPizzeria Ristorante K2 - ‬3 min drive
  • â€ȘLa Cremeria Gelati - ‬4 min drive
  • â€ȘBlues CafĂš - ‬4 min drive
  • â€ȘIl Rifugio dei Vip - ‬3 min drive
  • â€ȘPizzeria Piazza XX settembre - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Chiatona Beach, Ionian Sea and Rudolph Valentino Museum. Carnival of Putignano and Damati are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Holiday in a comfortable and renovated ancient villa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dragos C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect holiday

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Frans C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Prosper B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mottola

Interesting
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aoife O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Bogdan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Vjollca P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Landgut

Die Unterkunft ist romantisch und sehr großrĂ€umig. 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 KĂŒĂŒche kann man direkt in den Garten treten. Der Turm ist 800 Jahre alt. Einfach romantisch. Peppino, der Hausmeister ist goldig und stĂ€ndig bemĂŒhrt 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 EinzĂ€unung fĂŒr Kinder keine Gefahr dar. Manche Matratzen dĂŒrften etwas besser sein. Ein tatsĂ€chlich 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 fĂŒr den SĂŒden nicht untypisch sind ist es prima. Aufgrund der genannten Mankos dĂŒrfte der Preis etwas gĂŒnstiger sein.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Silvia U.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Familienurlaub

Die Lage des Hauses ist sehr schön, leider stört der stĂ€ndige AutolĂ€rm der direkt am Haus vorbei fĂŒhrenden Schnellstraße. Die SpielgerĂ€ten fĂŒr die Kinder im Garten sind leider sehr ungepflegt und teilweise defekt, sogar sehr gefĂ€hrlich fĂŒr die Kinder. Was uns aber wirklich sehr gestört hat sind die BĂ€der, leider konnten wir aufgrund starker GeruchsbelĂ€stigung ein Bad ĂŒberhaupt nicht benutzen und bei zwei anderen BĂ€dern kam nur sehr spĂ€rlich 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 BĂ€der renoviert wĂ€ren wĂ€re das die perfekte Ferienvilla fĂŒr unsere große Familie.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jet S., Voorburg, Holland

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Erholsamer Aufenthalt in einer alten Villa mit schönem Pool

Ältere Villa auf einem sehr großen GrundstĂŒck gelegen. SanitĂ€r Anlagen sind in die Jahre gekommen. AushĂ€ngeschild der Villa ist mit Sicherheit der große Pool.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Olwen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Roland S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traumhaftes Anwesen

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

8/10 Good

Nathalie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superbe séjour dans les Pouilles

Nous avons passĂ© une semaine entre amis avec nos adolescents de 12 Ă  15 ans. La propriĂ©tĂ© est superbe. MĂȘme si la maison ne dispose pas d’une dĂ©coration contemporaine, elle est tout Ă  fait fonctionnelle et trĂšs propre. Domenica y veille. La route Ă  l’arriĂšre de la maison est un peu passagĂšre mais elle s’oublie vite. La piscine est juste incroyable : trĂšs spacieuse et bien entretenue par Peppino ; le parc paysager avec ses arbres fruitiers est un vrai havre de paix propice au repos avec hamacs Ă  disposition. La situation gĂ©ographique permet de visiter tant le littoral de la cĂŽte adriatique que celui de la mer ionienne et Ă©galement les petits villages dans les terres comme celui d’Alberobello qui est Ă  faire. Chouette sĂ©jour dans les Pouilles !

8/10 Good

François K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Conforme et bien situé

Belle propriĂ©tĂ© un peu vieillotte, dans son jus mais propre. Immense piscine, dans un immense parc Seul point noir l’absence de climatisation Excellent rapport qualitĂ© prix
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Andrea D., Köln

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderschön!

Wir waren mit 9 Personen fĂŒr 10 Tage im La Torre und haben uns sauwohl gefĂŒhlt! Das geschichtstrĂ€chtige GebĂ€ude nimmt seine GĂ€ste sofort "in die Arme", so habe ich mich auf jeden Fall gefĂŒhlt. Der Pool war auch Anfang Oktober gut zu nutzen und sehr sauber ( wie auch der Rest des Hauses) Barbecue hatten wir auch, das funktionierte auch hervorragend. Die Abende vorm Kamin mit Wein und KĂ€se (Danke, Cristina!!!!) waren kuschelig und entspannend. Cristina ist eine wundervolle Gastgeberin und Peppino war der gute Geist, der dafĂŒr gesorgt hat, das draußen alles lĂ€uft. Wir danken unserer lieben, großzĂŒgigen Gastgeberin Cristina!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Authentieke villa van meer dan 100 jaar oud in Mottola

Prachtig domein met speeltuintje voor de kinderen , een schitterend groot zwembad, een groot terras met pingpongtafel , een uitstekende BBQ, een groot huis waar ruimte is om met 12 personen te verblijven . Gelegen aan een drukke weg wat ÂŽ s nachts Wat geluidshinder geeft.

8/10 Good

Sandrine v.

Une villa pleine de charme

La villa est vraiment incroyable avec un petit cÎté rustique mais rempli de charme. Tout est trÚs propre. L'extérieur est incroyable avec cette immense piscine bien entourée d'ombre, parfaite pour se prélasser. Les nombreux équipements extérieurs permettent d'en profiter à tout moment de la journée. Les personnes qui s'occupent de la maison et du jardin sont trÚs sympathiques et toujours disponibles. un seul bémol : la route fréquentée qui borde la maison.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

roels s.

Une Villa extrémement agréable

Nous avons séjourné dans la "Torre di Mottola" cet été du 08 au 15 juillet et le moins que l'on puisse dire c'est que nous avons passé une semaine excellente. Nous étions 3 familles de 4 personnes (6 enfants en bas ùge) et dÚs notre arrivée, nous avons été accueillis chaleureusement par Pepino et la gouvernante. La demeure est magnifique, un vieux manoir gardé dans son jus, une déco à l'ancienne mais un intérieur trÚs propre cependant. Une piscine juste superbe de plus de 10 m de long avec un bassin de différentes profondeurs , transats, salons de jardin, petit patio pour déjeuner le midi, barbecue. On s'est régalé !!! Le petit plus pour les enfants est qu'il existe de nombreux endroits ombragés par de beaux arbres. La propriété est positionnée sur un terrain trÚs spacieux et située à tout juste 5 mins en voiture de toutes commodités. Niveau sorties, vous ne trouverez pas les plus belles plages des pouilles ( plutÎt dans le salento) mais quelques visites sont réellement à faire: Alberobello et Matera par exemple. Pour conclure, si vous cherchez une villa top pour un groupe de familles avec des enfants en bas ùge à un coût plus que raisonnable, vous pouvez foncer sans hésiter, vous ne serez pas déçus. Roels
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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