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Villa Dorica (Apartment)
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| Home: | 463 | | |
| Sleeps up to: | 6 (2 bedrooms) | | |
| Rates: | € 640 - € 970 | Access: | |
| Nearest beach: | Pilone: 6 | Notes: | Pets allowed
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| Home description |
Villa Dorica is a 18th-century palazzo in the heart of Ostuni which has preserved the charme of ancient mansions. It overlooks the central park, so-called Villa Comunale in Southern Italy, and it is minutes on foot from the finest restaurants and the stylished bars in the medieval, whitewashed citadel of Ostuni.
The apartment on rent is a large, luxury 250 sqm flat on the first-floor of Villa Dorica, classically decorated, accessed through an imposing door which leads to a grand hall and a magnificent staircase. The apartment is very comfortably furnished with antiques and also boasts a terrace and a secluded garden to the rear. It has 6 large, high-vaulted rooms: Ante-room, large lounge with comfy armchairs, with a convertible sofa for two extra persons, dining room, large kitchen with oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, toaster and table and chairs; master bedroom with ornate antique wrought iron bedstead & double room with wodden twin beds, bathroom, laundry room.
Nearby Ostuni you can find a 18-hole golf course, horse-riding facilities, archeological and roman ruins and breathtaking architecture: the baroque city of Lecce is at 60 km, while lusty beaches are at just minutes by car . Ostuni is conveniently located at 30 min from Brindisi Int'l Airport and 1h drive from Bari Int'l Airport (both connected to London Stansted by Ryanair)
The Villa Fa |
 The Entrance Room |
The Lounge Room |
The Dining-Room |
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| The Puglia / Molise region |
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Ostuni is located in the High Salento in Apulia or the Heel of Italy, in Southern Italy, in an area famous for its wilderness and still uncontaminated wildlife, with villages full of Baroque and Romanic churches and palazzi. Ostuni is near the famous, medieval Castel del Monte, and Alberobello, the two UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Apulia.
The weather is generally very sunny and warm, mitigated someway by coastal winds, and you can expect gorgeous days from April to October included. Temperatures are in the range of 20-35
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| Ostuni area |
Ostuni, also known as The White City because of its whitewashed houses, sits high on the Mount of Ostuni looking out to the close Adriatic Sea. The city still preserves its medieval citadel, with narrow streets and typical architecture, and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding olive-tree countryside and sea. The modern city of Ostuni developed around the XVIII and XIX centuries at the basis of the medieval citadel and features beautifully elegant palazzi in the Neoclassical or Greek Revival Style, like our Villa Dorica.
Loads of entertainment, restaurants and bars in the old town. Shops open until the early hours of the morning in summer. Good selection of shops in the new town. Huge market on Saturdays. Antiques market on the 2nd Sunday of every month.
There are several lovely beaches around Ostuni, from sandy Pilone, to rocky Costa Merlata, and a stunning beach at Torre Guaceto, a WWF protected area, which becomes a naturist/nudist beach in the off-peak season. If you want to drive a little farther, you can encounter fabulous sandy beaches on the Ionian Coast, all usually within half and hour's drive.
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| How to get there |
| Nearest Travel Links |
| Airport: | Brindisi 30 |
| Railway: | Ostuni 2 |
| Ferry: | Brindisi 30 |
Villa Dorica is at about 25min drive from Brindisi Airport.
- Ryanair flights to Brindisi and to Bari - Villa Dorica is just 30 km from Brindisi Airport (80km from Bari Airport)
- Car hire available at Brindisi and Bari airports, from Hertz and other companies: Please note Ryanair has special fares with Hertz (€15/day)
- There are always local taxis available at Brindisi Airport: a trip Ostuni-Airport should be around € 60 (Please enquiry for a direct pick-up at a negotiated fare of € 50)
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| Activities near Ostuni |
Great for:
Cycling holidays
A winter sun break
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Good nightlife
City breaks
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Sports:
Watersports nearby
There is a golf course within 30 mins drive
Water park nearby
There are tennis courts nearby
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby
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| Facilities |
| Luxuries: | Internet access |
| General: | TV |
| Standard: | Iron, Hair dryer, Toaster, Kettle |
| Utilities: | Washing machine, Dish washer, Cooker, Fridge, Freezer |
| Rooms: | Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1), WCs (1), Solarium/Roof Terrace |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 10, Sleeps maximum of 6 |
| Other: | Linen provided, Towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Parking space, Private garden |
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Further details indoors:
Interiors are beautifully decorated and furnished with antiques while maintaning modern conforts. Large kitchen with oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, toaster and table and chairs. Large bathroom with shower and tub, plus small landry room with a washing machine. The solarium/terrace is also furnished with table and chairs and lounge furniture. Satellite TV provided |
Further details outdoors:
Table and chairs/sunloungers for al fresco breakfasts and evening meals in the Summer on the large terrace accessing the secluded garden. Both terrace and garden are on the same floor as the apartment.
Villa Dorica is just in front of the public gardens, on a large avenue, few meters away from the medieval citadel of Ostuni and close to the major attractions. Fine restaurants and shops are nearby. |
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| Further details |
40% down payment for confirming reservation; balance payable on the arrival day. 10%-Discount off the second week for 2-week reservations. EUR 50 surcharge does apply for final cleaning. Utilities included in the weekly price. Superior quality bed linens and towels provided.
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Prices listed are per property per week
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Quoted in |
Approx equivalent |
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Euro € |
British £ |
American $ |
Australian $ |
| April |
640 |
536 |
849 |
794 |
| May & June |
700 |
586 |
928 |
868 |
| July |
850 |
712 |
1127 |
1054 |
| August |
970 |
812 |
1286 |
1203 |
| September & October |
790 |
662 |
1047 |
980 |
Note: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Cleaning costs per booking: EUR 50
Refundable EUR 300 security deposit required with final balance payment.
We can accept payments by bank transfer or PayPal. For payment by PayPal, please add 5% of the amount paid for handling fees.
10% discount off the second week for 2-week reservations. Please enquiry for other promotions on long stays.
40% down-payment required to confirm reservation.
SPECIAL OFFER IN MAY: 11-17 MAY 2008 ONLY €560 (instead of €700).
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| Guestbook |
A really charming place... Thanks for everything. Kate P.
I loved your apartment, can't wait to come back... Cheers, Sandy D.
We had a great vacation, in a gorgeous place, with fabulous hosts. Tom R.
We had such a great time in Ostuni and Villa Dorica is a refined and tasteful house. The owner was so friendly and helpful, thanks for everything. Jean-Paul R
Thanks for everything, we loved Ostuni and your palazzo! Sandra and Paul
Great location, great food, and great accommodation. Ciao and see you soon. Stuart O.
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| Availability notes |
Availability
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| Contact owner |
Use of this form is restricted to genuine enquiries about renting this property.
Unsolicited commercial marketing is strictly prohibited.
This property has been advertised on the site since 06 January 2012.
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