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)
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
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
Pizzeria Ristorante K2 - 3 min drive
La Cremeria Gelati - 4 min drive
Blues Cafè - 4 min drive
Il Rifugio dei Vip - 3 min drive
Pizzeria 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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10/10
I had the best holiday with my whole family in this extraordinary place. Highly recommended
Dragos C.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10
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.
Alan S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
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
Frans C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
8/10
Interesting
Prosper B.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
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.
Aoife O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10
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!
Lisa V.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
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.
Bogdan P.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
10/10
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
Marnie and Michael G.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
8/10
Die Unterkunft ist romantisch und sehr großräumig. 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 Küüche kann man direkt in den Garten treten. Der Turm ist 800 Jahre alt. Einfach romantisch. Peppino, der Hausmeister ist goldig und ständig bemührt 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 Einzäunung für Kinder keine Gefahr dar. Manche Matratzen dürften etwas besser sein. Ein tatsächlich 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 für den Süden nicht untypisch sind ist es prima. Aufgrund der genannten Mankos dürfte der Preis etwas günstiger sein.
Vjollca P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
6/10
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.
Timothy C.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2024
8/10
Die Lage des Hauses ist sehr schön, leider stört der ständige Autolärm der direkt am Haus vorbei führenden Schnellstraße. Die Spielgeräten für die Kinder im Garten sind leider sehr ungepflegt und teilweise defekt, sogar sehr gefährlich für die Kinder.
Was uns aber wirklich sehr gestört hat sind die Bäder, leider konnten wir aufgrund starker Geruchsbelästigung ein Bad überhaupt nicht benutzen und bei zwei anderen Bädern kam nur sehr spärlich 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 Bäder renoviert wären wäre das die perfekte Ferienvilla für unsere große Familie.
Silvia U.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
8/10
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.
Jet S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
8/10
Ältere Villa auf einem sehr großen Grundstück gelegen.
Sanitär Anlagen sind in die Jahre gekommen.
Aushängeschild der Villa ist mit Sicherheit der große Pool.
Oliver V.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023
8/10
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.
Olwen W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
8/10
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
Wendy H.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
10/10
Wunderschöne Villa eingebettet in einen schönen Garten mit traumhaften Swimmingpool! Das ursprüngliche Anwesen atmet Geschichte und an die angrenzende Straße gewöhnt man sich sehr schnell. Der Service von Peppino (Besorgung von Fisch oder Fleisch und Tippgeber für Sightseeingtouren) ist besonders herzlich. Und jeden Mittwoch erhält man frische, selbstgemachte Milchprodukte - ein Traum! Besonders herzlicher Kontakt mit Besitzerin des Anwesens Vielen Dank für den wunderschönen Urlaub!
Roland S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
8/10
Nous avons passé une semaine entre amis avec nos adolescents de 12 à 15 ans. La propriété est superbe. Même si la maison ne dispose pas d’une décoration contemporaine, elle est tout à fait fonctionnelle et très propre. Domenica y veille. La route à l’arrière de la maison est un peu passagère mais elle s’oublie vite. La piscine est juste incroyable : très spacieuse et bien entretenue par Peppino ; le parc paysager avec ses arbres fruitiers est un vrai havre de paix propice au repos avec hamacs à disposition. La situation géographique permet de visiter tant le littoral de la côte adriatique que celui de la mer ionienne et également les petits villages dans les terres comme celui d’Alberobello qui est à faire.
Chouette séjour dans les Pouilles !
Nathalie D.
8/10
Belle propriété un peu vieillotte, dans son jus mais propre. Immense piscine, dans un immense parc
Seul point noir l’absence de climatisation
Excellent rapport qualité prix
François K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10
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
Tim H.
10/10
Wir waren mit 9 Personen für 10 Tage im La Torre und haben uns sauwohl gefühlt!
Das geschichtsträchtige Gebäude nimmt seine Gäste sofort "in die Arme", so habe ich mich auf jeden Fall gefühlt.
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 Käse (Danke, Cristina!!!!) waren kuschelig und entspannend.
Cristina ist eine wundervolle Gastgeberin und Peppino war der gute Geist, der dafür gesorgt hat, das draußen alles läuft.
Wir danken unserer lieben, großzügigen Gastgeberin Cristina!
Andrea D.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019
10/10
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 ´ s nachts Wat geluidshinder geeft.
Anne-Marie V.
8/10
La villa est vraiment incroyable avec un petit côté rustique mais rempli de charme. Tout est très 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 très sympathiques et toujours disponibles.
un seul bémol : la route fréquentée qui borde la maison.
Sandrine v.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
10/10
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 âge) et dès 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 très 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 très 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 ( plutôt 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 âge à un coût plus que raisonnable, vous pouvez foncer sans hésiter, vous ne serez pas déçus.
Roels
roels s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10
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.
Lisa O.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10
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