Trullo del Fico

Sleeping only two guests, Trullo del Fico is a rare find. Diminutive villas of such character and quality are few and far between, and this is one of our Italian favourites. Sitting just outside the delightful town of Locorotondo in Puglia’s Valle d’Itria, this converted trullo is a couple’s dream getaway.

This private villa is single storey but across split levels, both inside and out. Everything in Trullo del Fico is the ideal size for two. The simple interior and furnishings retain the old stone features and rustic charm but provide all the creature comforts you could possibly want on your villa holiday. Your cosy, country kitchen and lounge area are well-appointed and welcoming, with a home-from-home feel about them. And the double bedroom is impossibly romantic. Featuring an arched alcove and dressing room, air conditioning, patio doors and generous bathroom next door, it’s a delightful mix of quaint and quirky.

Step outside into the dazzling Puglian sunshine from either your bedroom or kitchen and discover what else Trullo del Fico has in store. Your pool terrace is a good size and wraps around the attractively shaped, private pool, Complete with a whirlpool feature for added luxury, it’s all yours for swimming, splashing, relaxing and cooling off. Everything has been taken care of at Trullo del Fico; both your sun loungers and al fresco dining area are shaded by luxury canopies, and your barbecue area is furnished with a work surface and sink, making meals outdoors practical, as well as wonderful. When it’s time for a well-deserved snooze, retreat to the comfort of your sun lounger, attempt a few chapters of your book, and then yield to the heat and peace of the afternoon.

A shaded dining terrace is waiting for you at the far side of the pool, compete with built-in barbecue, table and chairs. Pool-side lunches and dinners (and breakfasts?) will be some of your favourite take-home moments, especially as beyond the stone wall, you have stunning views of the neighbouring olive grove and hills in the distance. With shops, bars and the pretty hilltop town of Locorotondo just two kilometres away, Trullo del Fico, as its Latin name suggests, really is the greatest.

Set in a quintessentially Italian landscape, this charming villa for two couldn’t be better placed for exploring the sights, sounds, tastes and history of Puglia.

Locorotondo is one of the most reputed white towns in the Valle d’Itria and, happily for you, it’s just two kilometres away. It’s also where you’ll find your nearest supermarket, café, shops and restaurants. So-named because it seemingly coils around the side of the hill, Locorotondo is well known for producing pretty lace products, ideal for souvenirs and gifts.

Follow signs to the Centro Storico for cobbled side streets, tucked-away restaurants, boutique gift shops and a feeling that you’ve stepped back in time. Visiting the impressive churches, exploring the alleyways and partaking in a cooling drink on Piazza Vittorio Emanuele will only take a couple of hours, but you’ll want to come back. Discovering exactly which Spumante or Primitivo wine you like best – both locally produced – is an excellent excuse for a return trip.

Alberobello and Ostuni, Unesco world heritage sites, Martina Franca and Cisternino can all can be reached within a half-hour drive from Trullo del Fico, meaning you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to day trips to Puglian towns.

If a day at the beach is in order, you’re only twenty-five minutes to the protected marine and dune reserves at Parco Naturale Regionale Dune Costiere. There’s also a string of seaside towns along this picturesque coastline well worth a visit, including Torre de Can, Torre San Leonardo and Brindisi.

The Trullo

Interior (split-level)
- Fully-equipped kitchen with dining table for four guests
- Small lounge with sofa and TV
- Double bedroom with wardrobe in the alcove
- Bathroom with shower, bidet and WC
- Small witting desk
- Utility area with washing machine and sink, accessible only from outside

Outside Grounds

- Salt-water pool with whirlpool (8m x 4 m) Open approximately beginning-May to end-October 
- Poolside shower
- Garden
- Al-fresco dining area
- Barbecue
- Pergola
- Sun loungers

Facilities

- Air-conditioning (bedroom only)
- Internet TV
- DVD player
- Hairdryer
- Free standing fansAt Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:

- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport transfers

Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.

Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfill your requests!

Security deposit
€500 charged to clients’ credit card before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection.

Arrival time
4.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. Check-in outside this time may be subject to an extra cost. Please enquire for more details.

Departure time
10.00 a.m.

Energy costs included?
Extra €100/week for energy and heating, payable locally in cash.

Linen & towels included?
Yes.

Pets welcome?
Not allowed.

Other Ts and Cs
Air-conditioning is featured in the bedroom only.

Please note home security devices may be installed at the villa, please enquire for further information.

Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are not allowed.

Changeover day
Flexible.

End of stay cleaning available?
Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.

Smoking Allowed?
Outside only.

Minimum stay
7 nights in high season. 5 nights during all other periods.

Heating costs included?
Extra €100/week for energy and heating, payable locally in cash.

Tax
Italian Visitors Tax payable locally in cash (typically costs €1-€10 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required).

Internet access?
Wi-Fi internet access included.

Pool opening dates?
The pool is open approximately beginning-May to end-October. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.

Property Licence Number
Requested