Under The Puglian Sun Ostuni, Apulia

Property Description

For those that want to get in touch with nature, this rebuilt farmer’s shack in the Puglian countryside is the perfect getaway. Though you’re still just a five-minute drive from the supermarkets, restaurants and winding old streets of San Michele Salentino, and the UNESCO trulli houses of Ostuni are a twenty-minute drive (perfect for a day trip).

It’s all about escaping the everyday and embracing the landscape here. Surrounded by acres of olive groves and fruit orchards, you’ve got a natural larder to play with – perfect for cooking alfresco in the outdoor kitchen. The entire living space is designed to be outdoors, with the lounge sofas sets around a fire pit and the full kitchen shaded by bamboo and looking out into the olive grove. There’s a swimming pool for cooling off, a hammock strung beneath a century-old olive tree and an outdoor shower tucked away too.

The only thing you’ll find inside is the bedroom and bathroom. It’s a world of sleek concrete in here, with a desk should you fancy a spot of writing (there’s no Wifi, it’s time to take it easy). There’s a small sofa should the weather take a turn, and it’s set by the picture-frame window so you can still enjoy a glimpse of the rust-red land. But this place is designed for living outdoors, under the warmth of the southern Italian sun.

Home truths:
*In a remote location, having a car is recommended and there is parking available on the driveway
*Your host can provide a travel cot for infants, just ask
*There is no air conditioning so it might get hot inside in summer, but there are fans
*This place is designed for an away-from-it-all break in nature so there's no Wifi (but you can use the Wifi at the host's nearby home if necessary)
*There's no indoor kitchen in this home, only an outdoor one