« Hidden among dry stone walls, century-old olive trees and the silence of the Apulian countryside. »
At the heart of the courtyard stands the olive tree that gives this place its name: a century-old tree, with the red ladder leaning against its trunk and lights strung through the branches for summer evenings. Three rooms, Lecce stone, star-vaulted ceilings. Not a hotel: a private home open to those who know how to slow down.
Breakfast in the courtyard under the olive tree's shade, silence after ten.
Each room is named after an olive cultivar grown on the estate.
n. 01DoubleRenovated exposed-stone house with authentic star-vaulted ceilings. Spacious living area with kitchen, dining zone and sofa. Double bedroom with stone vault. Full bathroom. Private pergola patio with sitting area, ideal for relaxing.
n. 02DoubleCharming studio with exposed-stone barrel vault. King-size bed and extra sofa. Equipped kitchen, modern bathroom with shower. Private terrace overlooking the Apulian countryside.
n. 03DoubleCharming house with star-vaulted ceilings and views over the Valle d'Itria. Finely restored exposed-stone interiors. Living area with kitchenette and sitting corner. Elegant double bedroom with refined details. Bathroom with decorative cement tiles. Panoramic private balcony.
We are in the heart of the Murgia dei Trulli. Within half an hour you can reach whitewashed villages, Ionian beaches and country roads among almond and vine groves.
We recommend exploring the valley without rushing. We prepare paper maps, suggestions for bakers, oil mills and local farmers — and a travel basket if you'd like one.
Baroque old town, Palazzo Ducale, Valle d'Itria music festival in summer.
The trulli village, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Best visited in the evening, after the tour buses leave.
One of Italy's most beautiful villages, with a view over the valley from the municipal garden.
The white city, overlooking the plain of monumental olive trees.
Pilone, Torre Canne and the coves of Capitolo — clear water and low rocks.
White lanes, benches and bombette at the butcher shops after sunset.
Scenes of ordinary daily life: bread in the morning, shade under the great olive tree, a window open to the silence.
Average rating 9.8 on Booking.com — but it's the stories we remember, more than the numbers.
“Large, beautiful and brand-new apartment with everything you need. Luigi was an extraordinary host — he replied immediately on WhatsApp and even showed up with warm pastries in the morning. A property that stays with you.”
“Absolutely everything. The host's warmth, the quality of the accommodation and finishes. Superb view from the terrace, very comfortable linen. And a big thank you for the croissants brought for breakfast! Private parking and a small garden — truly nothing was missing.”
“A beautiful house with a large garden and Luigi always available for any question. We were welcomed with treats in the garden and the fridge already stocked on arrival. A wonderful Italian family that does everything to make your holiday unforgettable.”
No booking engine. We reply personally, usually within a few hours, at most the following day.
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Via Valle d'Itria, 114
Martina Franca (TA)