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Modern 4 Bedroom Villa, with private pool, set within secluded Olive Groves

Modern 4 Bedroom Villa, with private pool, set within secluded Olive Groves

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Pool | Outdoor pool
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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Overview of Modern 4 Bedroom Villa, with private pool, set within secluded Olive Groves

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Carovigno, Brindisi
  • Popular LocationSpecchiolla Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSpiaggia di Pantanagianni Grande8 min drive
  • Popular LocationTorre Guaceto11 min drive
  • AirportBrindisi (BDS-Papola Casale)18 min drive

Space details

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 8
1650 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    2 single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 double bed
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
Bedroom 4
    1 double bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower
Bathroom 3
    Shower

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Modern 4 Bedroom Villa, with private pool, set within secluded Olive Groves

VILLA ULIVO, or the Villa of Olive Trees, takes its name from its location, being nestled within nearly 2 acres of its own private olive groves, famous within this region of Italy. With its own private swimming pool.

Set back from a quiet road, behind a private gate and down its own private drive, it is located under 30minutes drive from the modern Brindisi airport, and an hour from Bari. Although the villa is believed to date back to the 1930's it has recently been completely remodelled, creating a wonderfully versatile, spacious, modern and stylish property.

With four double bedrooms and three shower-rooms, air-conditioning throughout, it very comfortably sleeps up to eight adults. In addition to the modern, well-built and well-appointed kitchen, it also has a generous lounge that opens out directly onto the 40 ft terrace overlooking the pool, and BBQ - fantastic for al fresco dining in the summer!

There is also a large pagoda below the pool area where you can enjoy views across the land. A private massage under the pagoda can also be arranged at your convenience by the villas local visiting masseuse. (payable locally).

The villa also has a private chef available to cook for you at the villa, or you can enjoy a cookery lesson outside in the outdoor kitchen for a local charge.

As Puglia's popularity has grown to be all year destination we have recently installed modern gas central heating as well as an open functioning fire place, which means the villa can be enjoyed all year around, whatever the weather.

For the more active and working with the local stales horse riding can be arranged on site and further afield, again payable locally.

Villa Ulivo is only 3 kilometers from an area known as Torre Guaceto and its location in a nature reserve makes it one of the best beaches in the Puglia region. The towns of Carovigno, Ostuni are within an easy ride and are renowned for their culinary excellence.

This is comtemporary living in True Italy!

Property manager

Russell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Swimming 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

  • Unit size: 1650 sq ft (153 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: children swimming MUST be accompanied

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Property Registration Number LL761SZJ20198755472

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

Contemporary Stylish Living True Italy Villa Carovigno
Modern 4 Bedroom Villa set Within Secluded Olive Groves
Modern 4 Bedroom set Within Secluded Olive Groves Carovigno
Modern 4 Bedroom set Within Secluded Olive Groves
Contemporary Stylish Living IN True Italy

About the area

Carovigno

Located in Carovigno, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Castle Dentice di Frasso and Castle Dentice di Frasso are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Riserva Natural Torre Guacceto and Torre Guaceto. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.

What's nearby

  • Specchiolla Beach - 4 min drive
  • Spiaggia di Pantanagianni Grande - 8 min drive
  • Riserva Natural Torre Guacceto - 9 min drive
  • Torre Guaceto - 11 min drive
  • Spiaggia di Penna Grossa - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Carovigno Station - 10 min drive
  • Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Piccola Torre - 8 min drive
  • Anglani Bistrot - 8 min drive
  • Pastificio Al Mattarello- PASTA LIGORIO - 8 min drive
  • Le Croissant - 8 min drive
  • Bar Major - 7 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous week in Puglia!
We have just returned from a fabulous week in Puglia. Villa Ulivo was the perfect base in which to explore this lovely region. Very close to the likes of Ostuni, Brindisi as well as the beach and a nature reserve! The villa itself is beautiful and stylish. We were met by Antonio who manages the villa and he was extremely hospitable, kind and professional. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he clearly takes great pride in his work in managing the villa, which we found to be extremely comfortable – a real tranquil haven to retreat after a busy days site seeing. The kitchen is well equipped and modern, we found the four bedrooms very spacious and the large lounge enjoys a fabulous view over the grounds and olive trees beyond. We even managed a BBQ during a stay which was lovely this time of year. A couple of evenings it was a little chilli – so the villas central heating system was welcome and very effective. The owners have clearly invested in the property given the condition and we appreciated the little touches like the welcome basket on arrival. We would whole heartily recommend Puglia and without doubt Villa Ulivo as the perfect base to enjoy this fabulous region! We can’t wait to come back to Villa Ulivo and Puglia.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Caroline C.

Disappointing
The villa was unfortunately not at all what we expected and certainly not as reflected in the website photos. It has clearly once been beautiful and I am confident that with a little love and care it could be so again but this is certainly not the case currently. On entering the villa there is a terrible smell of sewage, which we discovered was due to the toilet in the small bathroom not being sealed correctly. This meant the bathroom was unusable and left us with only 2 for 5 people. The inside walls need re-painting and a number of things need fixing or replacing - the door to the pool bedroom does not close, the main bathroom shower tray is cracked as are some of the tiles which provides a breeding ground for germs, the bathroom mirror is rusted as is the broken bin. The sofa in the living room was very worn and had tears in the leather. All of the towels provided were old and faded. The kitchen was modern with new appliances and very well equipped. Regarding the outside of the property, the villa looks tired and needs repainting. The garden/pool furniture was very old and worn - two of the sun loungers were badly torn with age so were unusable which left us with only 4 for 5 people. The bed under the pergola was dirty and damp, as were the chairs by the outdoor cinema screen. When we reported these problems to the owner, Russell, he was very responsive and said that he would look into it. He also covered the cost of our meal on the first night, which was appreciated. Antonio, the property manager, was very helpful in trying to sort out some of the problems and even arranged for his wife to prepare a traditional Puglia meal on our first night to make up for the private chef not being available. He also came to our rescue quickly when we were without hot water and heating for the first 24 hours. The heating remained not working for the duration of our stay so on the chilly evenings we had to use the air conditioning units to warm the rooms slightly. The bedrooms would benefit from some duvets or extra blankets for this purpose. I don't like leaving negative reviews but feel obligated to share our experience so anyone considering booking this villa in the future is aware of the problems we encountered.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a treat!
A lovely house, with a fantastic pool, for a great holiday! We spent two weeks here in August. The house is well equipped, - with plenty of the things you need to cook, BBQ, relax and entertain yourself on holiday. The setting is fantastically private - the only person we met anywhere near the house was a local farmer asking if he could harvest some carob pods from under the tree! And it is well laid out, so that you can choose to be in the full sun by the pool, or use the verandah at the back of the house which provides deep shade and comfortable seating all day. The house is very well located. Only 10 minutes drive to a lovely supermarket with beautiful fresh veg, meat and fish. Also 10 mins drive in the other direction to local beaches and towns for pizza and gelato. The local manager Antonio couldn't do enough to help us. One day we experienced a huge electrical storm that blew the hob in the kitchen out of service. He had replaced it less than 48hrs later! Thank you so much for having us, and highly recommend it to others looking for a base as they enjoy this region.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noora K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
My friends and I really enjoyed our stay at Villa Ulivo - it’s beautiful and the pictures don’t do it justice. It’s so easy to get around and explore all regions of Puglia - Ostuni is a 20 minute drive up and it only took us around an hour and 30 minutes to get to the southern region. Russell is friendly, responsive and very accommodating. Although we very much enjoyed exploring Puglia, we had a great time lounging by the pool, having barbecues and enjoying the sunset at the villa! I would definitely stay here again :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was super great
Great house
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

daniel o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay at villa, excellent amenities, everything there you would need, excellent facolitied
We really enjoyed our stay at villa, will plan to go back again. D&T

6/10 Okay

Victoria W.

Not perfect but we love it
We have stayed here twice and have had great holidays. It’s secluded which suits us. An easy 5-10 minute drive to San Vito (Monday market, supermarkets) and similar to Carovigno (great fish shop, bakeries and green grocer) to get your shopping and go out for an ice cream. There is nothing within walking distance from the property but the beautiful terrace for your evening aperitivo meant we didn’t miss this. The new kitchen is attractive and well equipped (along with every holiday property ever it could benefit from sharper knives or a steel- amazing knife shop in Ostuni near Pink Lady Cafe if you decide you need to buy your own - but) we enjoyed cooking every night. Issues occurred with the electrics repeatedly tripping if we tried to use the oven and hob at the same time which was frustrating but we learnt to deal with it and the manager of the property was going to look into it. The washing machine damaged several items of clothes and on inspection was found to have a hole in the drum, I expect this will have been dealt with quickly. The house could benefit from an up to date guide with proper details of location of rubbish dump and collection, doctors/hospital, how to use the alarm etc. The beds and bedding are disappointingly not in keeping with the high spec of the rest of the house, they are cheap and tired and as a result pretty uncomfortable. We all had disturbed nights sleep. The setting is beautiful. Eating breakfast, lunch and dinner on the terrace looking across the pool to the olive groves is a joy. The unheated pool is such a luxury. We were in it daily even in May, when it was bracing but refreshing. Watching swifts diving for insects was a happy part of our evening ritual. Overall we would recommend this villa, we have returned and would again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

David E.

Comfortable and secluded
We finally arrived at Villa Ulivo at 10 o’clock at night, due to taking a wrong turning in the dark despite the clear directions. The owner’s agent, Antonio, was there to show us around the villa. We were pleased to find a chilled bottle of Prosecco in the fridge and a welcome pack of food. The villa is comfortably furnished, and there’s ample space, both inside and out. The kitchen has most appliances, including a dishwasher and washing machine; a microwave would be a useful addition. The bedrooms are simply furnished and have air-con that’s welcome at night. The two shower rooms are small but adequate. The living room has a generous sized leather sofa on which we enjoyed watching DVDs on the flat screen TV. The large swimming pool is kept crystal clear and is flanked by olive trees and aromatic bushes of lavender, sage and rosemary plus some aloes. It’s generally private and peaceful apart from the intermittent barking of dogs a few km away and the occasional activity of tractors. There is a neighbouring house—with its own sports pitch, bizarrely—but this seems to have been abandoned. The outside seating area is perfect for chilling out during the day in between dips in the pool and getting some sun. There’s also a gazebo-like area (perhaps once used for al fresco video screenings) that’s excellent as a spot for lunch. The Familia supermarket in nearby San Vito dei Normanni is comparable to a large supermarket in the UK and has everything one needs for self-catering. Specchiolla has some beach clubs, but most appeared closed during our stay in mid-September. The one-way system in Specchiolla takes some getting used to. We stopped by the three-star Hotel Belvedere in Specchiolla between checking out from the villa and leaving for the airport. La Lampara in Specchiolla is an unprepossessing but decent seafood restaurant with a fresh fish counter. Ostuni has an attractive, white-painted old part with a cathedral but parking is a nightmare and there’s the usual urban sprawl around it. Restaurants in Ostuni are aplenty, but those in the main piazza are pricey. We enjoyed some unusual but delicious vegetarian Puglian food at Garibaldi. I’m afraid we succumbed to feeding a malnourished black cat and her three young kittens that had made the villa their home. Future guests are sure to encounter them and it’s better that they’re healthy and get used to people. We’ve left the bowls behind. But the cats should really be spayed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Madeleine B.

Great place!
We had a lovely week near Caravigno. The villa is modern and comfortable and the location is quiet (apart from a lot of dogs barking two or three times a day about a kilometre away.) Antonio met us at the villa and showed us round. We didn't need his help during the week but I'm sure he would have been great had we done so. There are neighbours but we didn't see anyone and enjoyed having privacy and the chance for the children to be as loud as they wanted. We enjoyed visiting Ostuni (40 minutes away) and Martina Franca (about an hour) and were regulars at Lido Bianco beach at Specchiolla. (avoid Laguna Blu, the first beach club you come to like the plague! Keep driving, go,past Hippocampo pizzeria and Lido Bianco is the next building on your left. 15-20 euros in July for 2 sunbeds and an umbrella. The only bad thing is you're not allowed to take any food in- the restaurant is good though.) We loved the pool at the villa too- refreshing and clean and had lovely barbecues in the evenings. Plenty of restaurants in San Vito and Caravigno although you must book in July. The transfer from Brindisi is really easy- about 20 minutes by car and Russell provided great instructions which we should have followed, rather than letting our sat nav try to take us down a so-called short cut!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Beverley B.

An Easter hideaway
Everything you need, a house made for enjoying the hot summers and the luscious outdoors. In a lovely rural location with two towns and the beaches just 10 mins drive away. The bedrooms are well appointed and had surprisingly comfortable beds. The Kitchen has all the facilities and things you need, and the bathrooms are clean. Like lots of properties in this part of the world they are built to make the most of the outdoors which is perfect for the summer. In the off season however, there are a few improvements which could be considered to make it more comfortable. We were there very early in the rental season so the house was, as expected cold (22 degrees and sunny during the day). It was very difficult to heat up the large lounge with the single AC/heater unit and the dining room (which only has a small table two chairs) has no heating at all. The bedrooms were a little more manageable but still required us to sleep in multiple layers. We were met warmly by Antonio and his wife Angela. Antonio responded promptly when we had an issue with the hot water arriving with a plumber on a Sunday.. On sunny days the property is at it's best with its lovely outdoor space. Plenty of sun loungers, two dining spots and an outdoor sofa. The pool is a good size and surrounding area is planted with Lavenders, Rosemary and Sage. Further afield, Lecce is 45mins drive and well worth a visit, Ostuni is 20mins and Bari airport 90mins.