Found on over an acre of lush vegetation, this trullo takes full advantage of the garden to add to its beauty, but it’s not the only card it holds. Only a few steps from the front door, you’ll find a private swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers – the perfect setup for enjoying lazy sunshine days in and around the water. A little further on, the pool house offers comfortable seating for afternoon nibbles and wine, but not before an alfresco lunch prepared in the stone barbecue.

Take afternoon walks in the garden to better admire the manicured hedges and olive groves or appreciate the landscape from the covered terrace at sunset. When you eventually venture inside, you don’t need to worry about severing your outdoor connection entirely, not when most of the living space comes with floor-to-ceiling windows and door leading out. Even in the bedrooms, you can open the doors to let the fresh air in or sneak out for a bit of late-night stargazing.

If you manage to tear yourself away from this private paradise, you can find the coast only minutes away or explore the historic Ugento, Gallipoli or Santa Maria di Leuca.

Home truths:
*The swimming pool – available between late April and early October – isn't fenced, so children will need to be supervised at all times
*For those with reduced mobility, there's a ground-floor bedroom and bathroom here
*Your host can provide a cot and high chair for free upon request
*Hen and stag parties are not allowed at this home
*There’s free parking here