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Farm house rental in Alberobello, Apulia - Puglia, Italy |
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Trullo Patrizia (Ref:
13842)
Self catering farm house in Alberobello, Italy |
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Review submitted by Denis
from Southampton
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(Submitted:
21/10/2009) |
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| "We had a late holiday (first two weeks in October) and were extremely lucky with the weather for the first week. The second week was cooler and we found the villa to be very cosy in the evenings with the central the heating on.
The landscape and walks around the villa were very good with no occupied properties nearby.
The pool was lovely and bigger than appeared in the photograph.
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Review submitted by Alister
from London
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(Submitted:
01/09/2009) |
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"Absolutely superb: a beautiful property finished to a high standard. The photos dont quite do it justice (especially the pool, which is larger and deeper than we were expecting).
We were a party of six adults and we were very comfortable. In less perfect weather we might have wished for a bit more living space, but as the sun shone for almost the whole week this was not an issue at all. The smallest bedroom is pretty small, and got very hot at night - but this was easily solved with an extra fan.
Its located conveniently close to Alberobello, but far enough away that youre completely on your own (you will need a car). Alberobello itself is perhaps a little bit twee, but it comes to life at night and Locorotondo and Martina Franca are both splendid and within easy reach.
Donatella, the property manager, was incredibly welcoming and friendly - we didnt need to contact her during the week, but Ive no doubt she would have been helpful if we had.
The local ingredients are fantastic and the kitchen is well-equipped. We enjoyed cooking there so much that we only went out for dinner once.
One final point: if you bring a sat-nav you will not regret it! The owners directions are extremely clear and accurate, but if you find yourself leaving Alberobello by a different road or approaching from another direction it would be easy to get confused by the twisty lanes.
Overall, an extremely memorable and enjoyable week - many thanks!"
Owner reply:
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Many thanks for a great review - and for the fan!
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Review submitted by Jenny
from South Perrrott
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(Submitted:
30/08/2009) |
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"Trullo Patrizia has been beautifully rennovated to a high standard with a great deal of care and attention being made to detail. It is in a lovely location where you can escape from it all and spend real quality time with your family. We were also very fortunate with the weather.
As I did not know the area I was looking forward to the girls exploring the 5 acres of land. However, unfortunately the snake in the driveway eating a lizard put a stop to that!
The pool was very well maintained and it was good to know that Donatella was on hand if required.
Thanks again for a great holiday."
Owner reply:
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Many thanks for your kind comments (though they dont seem to be reflected in the rating).
Snakes (mostly grass snakes) are around when the weather is hot and dry but will "run" away when they see you.....
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Review submitted by Loretta
from Watford
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(Submitted:
14/10/2008) |
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"The Trullo is gorgeous. Beautifully restored and looked after.
The area is very quiet and peaceful so if youre looking for a complete break this is the place for you.
Alberobello is a good base to tour the area. The market is wonderful for fresh food and everybody was very friendly.
Downside - the pool was absolutely freezing, so we couldnt use it and without cushions the sun loungers are very uncomfortable. One final point...DO NOT even rinse your mouth with the water. The owners need to ensure this is the first thing renters are made aware of. Leaving it to chance that they find it the page in the manual beforehand is not sensible.
Ive been to many countires where tourists are warned not to drink the water, but it is ok to brush your teeth etc. It isnt in there.
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Owner reply:
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Many thanks for your review and kind comments.
As stated on the website, the pool is not heated and is normally closed in October, when you stayed.
If the weather is cool then the pool will be cool too!
But from May to September it is warm............
We send a letter to every guest with the key, stating that you should buy bottled water, pehaps you didnt read it?
However, the water provided in the property IS local drinking water and is safe, though we prefer not to drink it.
We use it for brushing teeth etc - perhaps you had a stomach bug from the journey?
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Review submitted by Michael
from Richmond
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(Submitted:
09/09/2008) |
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| "Fantastic property, beautifuly presented with a superb pool area. The location is also very good, being rural but within about 10 minutes drive of Alberobello.
I would unreservedly recommend this property to friends and colleagues.
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Review submitted by Steve
from Reykjavík
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(Submitted:
25/06/2008) |
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| "We have rented many houses in recent years and have usually been reasonably satisfied. However I can honestly say that Trullo Patrizia is by far the best vacation property we have rented. After finding the place in the dark at two in the morning (that takes SatNav, average map skills and a lot of luck) the perfectly presented and squeaky clean villa is a wonderful reward. In the morning the panorama over the surrounding countryside is equally impressive from the sunny terrace as from the perfectly crafted infinity pool. The house is modest in size and lightly equipped compared to others we have occupied but we found the rooms with their vernacular form and construction perfect for our family of five. The lack of excessive kitchen stuff enabled us to concentrate on our holiday rather than grand dining. Local restaurants served the majority of our gastronomic needs. Villa Rentals allows us to rate the villa from one - five stars. Trullo Patrizia deserves six.
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Review submitted by Martin
from Waltham Abbey
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(Submitted:
24/11/2007) |
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| "We were absolutely stunned by the exceptionally high standard of this beautiful conversion. Although 'trulli' are everywhere to be seen in this part of Puglia, Trullo Patrizia really stood out as a classy place to stay. The interior appointments were tastefully designed and of the highest quality - comfy beds, excellent kitchen, thoughtful media provision (take your iPod!) and great bathrooms. The pool is beautiful, especially when lit up at night, and the setting of the trullo in an olive grove is magnificently peaceful. We couldn't recommend this property more highly! Thanks Alan & Carol."
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Review submitted by Carolyn
from Sydney
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(Submitted:
05/11/2007) |
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| "Four of us stayed at Trullo Patrizia in October 2007 for three days only & wished it could have been longer. This beautiful property has been sympathetically restored to, not only fit in with the surrounding environment but also be extremely comfortable. We did have some difficulty initially finding the trullo & decided it was probably not a good idea to try to approach it or leave by car at night as it is somewhat isolated.This meant we had some delightful long lunches in the surrounding countryside & stayed in at night. The trullo has a well equipped kitchen & so it was not difficult to make a light meal in the evening.
Had it been warmer we would love to have availed ourselves of the beautiful pool.
Trullo Patrizia really surpassed our expectations & we would recommend it to anyone."
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Review submitted by steph
from turin
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(Submitted:
28/09/2007) |
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| "Trullo Patrizia is the perfect setting for a relaxing and private break.Beautifully restored, the trullo is exceptionally spacious and ideally located for all the regional places of interest and great beaches.The swimming pool is a wonderful addition and fantastic for the children,who had to be forcibly removed at the end of the day!A great holiday,thanks!"
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Review submitted by Nick
from Bradford
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(Submitted:
11/09/2007) |
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>Was it good value for money?
The property both myself and my wife thought was good value for money and offered very relaxing and homely comforts, with all we expected from our stay in Trulli Patrizia. The benefit of having a lovely swimming pool and fantastic facilities made our stay even more enjoyable.
>Did it meet your expectations?
The property was very good and did offer all we expected of our stay. The only negative aspects we felt of our stay were the outside area and the ability to relax and enjoy food outdoors. The lighting of the seating area was very poor and limited the ability to eat out in the evening under sufficient lighting to see the food we had prepared.
The only other downside were the amount of flies at the property. We have been regular visitors to this part of Italy and never experienced the level of flies. A usefull addition would be to add a fly curtain across the front door to stop flies entering the property. At one point we had over 40 flies in our bedroom when trying to sleep.
>Was the description accurate?
The property, appearance and conversion of the trulli were all very good and made our stay very enjoyable. The provision of a swimmign pool allowed you to relax and cool down when the sun was at it most heated.
>Would you recommend it to a friend?
We would certainly recomend the property to freinds and family as a perfect place to stay and enoy the wonderfull sights, sounds and the Itria Valley.
>Were you adequately looked after during your stay?
Donatella was very helpfull when we needed her help when the lights in the main living area were not working. Her fantastoc english and promptness always made you feel that if you needed any help it was available.
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Owner reply:
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Thanks for your review!
We'll consider how we can provide more lighting, though no-one has mentioned it before. Most people use candles - very romantic!
We haven't had any complaints about flies and we have just returned recently ourselves, without any problems.
Trulli are designed to stay cool but you have to close the doors and windows!
There are two doors forming an "air lock" into the property and nets at all the windows, so no reason for flies to get in, unless you leave the doors all open at the same time!
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Review submitted by John & Julia
from Headley, near Epsom, Surrey
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(Submitted:
01/08/2007) |
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"Trulli Patrizia has been retsored with no expense spared. The result is a very high class property that offers very comfortable accommodation, the peace and quiet of the countryside and the luxury of a well-maintained private swimming pool.
It's the perfect place to relax and unwind, The sun was hot, but the trulli was a cool and inviting escape when needed. It was also nicely furnished and equipped throughout.
And, to cap it all, the property is only five minutes drive from Alberobello, the undisputed capital of the trulli region. It is also ideally situated with it's central location to explore the heel of Italy with ease.
The owners were very helpful and their local managers also. You would find it hard to fault the whole experience.
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Owner reply:
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Thanks for an excellent review!
It's so nice to know that the property is appreciated by thoughtful clients!
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Review submitted by Rachel
from Cheltenham
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(Submitted:
22/06/2007) |
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| "Beautiful building, sympathetically renovated to high standard. Fabulous pool and lovely private location."
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Review submitted by Andrew
from Montreal, Canada
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(Submitted:
08/06/2007) |
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| "Trullo Patrizia is a wonderful property in which to unwind and relax. The house is beautifully restored and furnished - with great attention to architectural details and lighting. The rooms are comfortable and the bedrooms are spacious and well appointed with good bedding. The quiet, private location and the ambiance of the property make for a memorable stay. The location of the pool takes advantage of the surrounding countryside with the added bonus of being able to have an unobstructed view from the deep end. Not having it fenced allows the pool user to gaze endlessly over the wonderful, changing horizon. Everything about the Trullo is very well attended to - pool cleaning every several days, with a manager who is only a quick phone call away.
Absolute peace and quiet , but with everything you need all within a few minutes drive. A beautiful place - calm and tranquillity restored."
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Review submitted by Alistair
from Aberdeen
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(Submitted:
08/05/2007) |
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"Beautiful quiet location and property. The Trullo has been sympathetically restored and is in great condition loved it. Small caution, if you have small children the pool is not fenced. Surrounding area is very pretty with excellent food and wine, friendly people, lots of history and easy access. You definitely need a car. The wild flowers in Spring are fantastic.
Thoroughly recommended"
Owner reply:
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Thanks for your excellent review!
This is the first comment about fencing of the pool - we'll see what feedback we get and consider this for the future.
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Review submitted by Paul
from Kent
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(Submitted:
21/10/2006) |
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"Very quiet rural farming area.
Trullo recently renovated, beautifully,
furnished to a high standard.
In it,s own 4 acre setting.
Good size pool.
Pool too cold for a couple of oldies like us.70f most days in Sept.
Would have like it heated.
A car is essential to get to the nearest town Alberabello and elsewhere.
It is essential that you follow the owners directions to the letter.It was dark when we arrived and we spent several hours trying to find the Trullo.
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Owner reply:
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Thanks for your review!
The pool is normally perfect on hot days (up to 41C in Summer) so we have not put in any heating.
We do provide explicit instructions on how to find Patrizia and have added Google maps so you shouldn't get lost in future!
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Review submitted by Lisa
from Trullo Patrizia, Italy
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(Submitted:
09/10/2006) |
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| "Beautifully restored property, wonderfully rustic location."
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Review submitted by Patrick
from Sandwich
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(Submitted:
28/08/2006) |
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| "Lovely location, especially if you like it realy quiet. Pool is truly fabulous."
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Review submitted by Ruth
from Isle of Wight
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(Submitted:
02/08/2006) |
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"The Trullo was very pretty and the swimming pool was fantastic. The pools looks inviting, is well maintained and a good size. The remoteness of the property is great if you want to get away from it all but tricky in terms of having to drive everywhere, inviting friends over or getting lost luggage delivered!
Our local friends were suprised at how spacious and modern the trullo was. Our two year old daughter was catered for with a cot and she enjoyed exploring the land around.
The local contact is attentive, friendly and speaks perfect English.
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Owner reply:
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Thanks for the review.
We don't think you can regard the property as remote - it is only 3
miles from the town of Alberobello.
This is close enough for shopping and restaurants, but far enough to
provide a quiet and private location.
There are virtually no trullo properties with pools within walking
distance of towns!
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Review not verified by RentalSystems*
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(Submitted:
14/07/2006) |
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| "Have just returned to the U.K. after spending a wonderful week in this beautifully restored trullo
The location is peaceful and the superb pool added to a relaxing break.
The nearby picturesque town of Alberobello has plenty of good restaurants and is a unique town to explore.
We very much look forward to our return visit"
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Review submitted by Susan
from New Jersey, USA
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(Submitted:
24/05/2006) |
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"This is an excellent property. The quality of the restoration is extrenely high. The setting is gorgeous--sitting on the patio watching the sunset behind the olive trees, yet close enough to town and roads for easy day trips. The house is comfortably furnished. While the pool wasn't finished when we were there, it looks like it will be great for future renters. The house projects a feeling of tranquility."
Owner reply:
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Thanks for a great first review!
The pool tiling took a little longer than planned due to bad weather this Spring, but it is now complete for future guests!
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