Large villa with sea access (house D)
Castro - House
Availability and prices
Accommodation
Description
Nestled in a pinewood forest of 2.5 acres with direct access to the sea, this villa with five bedrooms and four bathrooms offers all you need for a relaxing holiday. You will immerse yourself in a corner of paradise where you will smell the scents of the Mediterranean and listen to seagulls and cicadas interrupted only by the sound of the waves.
This villa is located in an exclusive and unique estate consisting of several villas and trulli, separated from each other by a pinewood forest. It is known as "La Palombara" and was popular with VIPs in the seventies and eighties. At the end of 2019 we rediscovered this heavenly place and we chose to upgrade and redesign parts of it. It is now available for guests that are looking for a hideaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In the photo gallery you will find a map of the entire grounds. A private path that leads directly to the sea starts directly from the property. On your way to the sea, you will pass some picnic areas with breathtaking views. Once on the rocky beach, you will find four access points for swimming, diving, snorkeling or fishing in the crystal clear water of the Lower Adriatic Sea. Dolphins have been spotted from the picnic areas. (Caution: the path and access to the sea is not suitable for small children or people with disabilities).
The villa is on two levels. On the upper floor you’ll find one large double room with en-suite bathroom; one double and one single room sharing a bathroom; one single room with its bathroom; a kitchen and a large living room. On the lower floor there is a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The interior design is simple but functional; there is no TV nor air conditioning, but the thick walls and pine trees mitigate the heat of the summer sun. On the outside there is a shaded terrace and many spaces to relax, immersed in the vegetation.
A rooftop terrace, a barbecue and an outdoor shower complete the picture.
The well-known fortified village of Castro, with its bars, cafes, restaurants and a supermarket, can be reached on foot in just ten minutes. The walk is along a charming path under the ancient Messapian walls. For those who prefer sandy beaches to rocks, the enchanting sandy beach of Porto Miggiano is 5 km away; very charming are also the coves of Porto Badisco and the long sandy beaches of Alimini, north of Otranto.
🛏️ Sheets, duvets and towels are not included. If you don't want to bring them with you from home, regardless of the length of your stay, you can rent them for €20 per person. Beach/pool towels are not provided.
🧽 Final cleaning is not included and costs €100, unless you clean yourselves before departure.
🐶 Dogs and pets are allowed (max 2 dogs or pets, surcharge €60 per dog/pet). You will need to inform us in advance.
💰 We will ask you to pay a security deposit of €600 before arrival. The security deposit will be refunded within 7 days after departure, if there is no damage.
⚡ Electricity costs (and thus where applicable AC, hot water, heating etc.) are NOT included in the price and will be charged based on your actual consumption. The price per kW charged to guests was €0,31 on 15/06/2023, when this text was last updated, but as prices are fluctuating a lot and might hopefully decrease, your actual price per kW will be communicated a few days before your arrival based on the current market price.
We decided not to include electricity costs in the rent in order to: a) keep our rental prices stable compared to 2022, which is an ambitious goal given the 10%+ inflation and b) incentivate our guests to use electricity responsibly, helping us to reach our sustainability goals. Thank you for your understanding.
ℹ️ ABOUT US
We're Donatello, Francesco, Margje, Mégane, Michele, Nicolas, Olivier, Riccardo and Serena, a team of holiday enthusiasts with diverse backgrounds based between Italy, Greece and Switzerland. 🇮🇹 🇬🇷 🇨🇭
Our mission is to find the most unique holiday homes, refurbish them and make them available to people like you, who want to live the authentic Italian or Greek experience at a high (Swiss!) quality, without spending a fortune 😊
Please note we're NOT an agency: we fully manage our properties by ourselves.
ℹ️ By booking this accommodation, you accept that:
- We are obliged by law to verify the identity of all our guests. We will therefore ask you to upload copies of your IDs on our (secure) website to verify your identity before handing out the key code for the accommodation. Your personal data is treated in full compliance with EU data protection laws.
- Also, we are obliged to sign a rental agreement with our guests (one person per group). This will be done digitally and requires just a few seconds on your side. You can find a template of the rental agreement on our website.
- Parties, gatherings, events or loud music are not allowed at this property unless explicitly authorised beforehand by us in writing.
- In case the local municipality charges a tourist tax, we will ask you to pay this separately to us and we will transfer it to the local authorities as required by law.
This villa is located in an exclusive and unique estate consisting of several villas and trulli, separated from each other by a pinewood forest. It is known as "La Palombara" and was popular with VIPs in the seventies and eighties. At the end of 2019 we rediscovered this heavenly place and we chose to upgrade and redesign parts of it. It is now available for guests that are looking for a hideaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In the photo gallery you will find a map of the entire grounds. A private path that leads directly to the sea starts directly from the property. On your way to the sea, you will pass some picnic areas with breathtaking views. Once on the rocky beach, you will find four access points for swimming, diving, snorkeling or fishing in the crystal clear water of the Lower Adriatic Sea. Dolphins have been spotted from the picnic areas. (Caution: the path and access to the sea is not suitable for small children or people with disabilities).
The villa is on two levels. On the upper floor you’ll find one large double room with en-suite bathroom; one double and one single room sharing a bathroom; one single room with its bathroom; a kitchen and a large living room. On the lower floor there is a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The interior design is simple but functional; there is no TV nor air conditioning, but the thick walls and pine trees mitigate the heat of the summer sun. On the outside there is a shaded terrace and many spaces to relax, immersed in the vegetation.
A rooftop terrace, a barbecue and an outdoor shower complete the picture.
The well-known fortified village of Castro, with its bars, cafes, restaurants and a supermarket, can be reached on foot in just ten minutes. The walk is along a charming path under the ancient Messapian walls. For those who prefer sandy beaches to rocks, the enchanting sandy beach of Porto Miggiano is 5 km away; very charming are also the coves of Porto Badisco and the long sandy beaches of Alimini, north of Otranto.
🛏️ Sheets, duvets and towels are not included. If you don't want to bring them with you from home, regardless of the length of your stay, you can rent them for €20 per person. Beach/pool towels are not provided.
🧽 Final cleaning is not included and costs €100, unless you clean yourselves before departure.
🐶 Dogs and pets are allowed (max 2 dogs or pets, surcharge €60 per dog/pet). You will need to inform us in advance.
💰 We will ask you to pay a security deposit of €600 before arrival. The security deposit will be refunded within 7 days after departure, if there is no damage.
⚡ Electricity costs (and thus where applicable AC, hot water, heating etc.) are NOT included in the price and will be charged based on your actual consumption. The price per kW charged to guests was €0,31 on 15/06/2023, when this text was last updated, but as prices are fluctuating a lot and might hopefully decrease, your actual price per kW will be communicated a few days before your arrival based on the current market price.
We decided not to include electricity costs in the rent in order to: a) keep our rental prices stable compared to 2022, which is an ambitious goal given the 10%+ inflation and b) incentivate our guests to use electricity responsibly, helping us to reach our sustainability goals. Thank you for your understanding.
ℹ️ ABOUT US
We're Donatello, Francesco, Margje, Mégane, Michele, Nicolas, Olivier, Riccardo and Serena, a team of holiday enthusiasts with diverse backgrounds based between Italy, Greece and Switzerland. 🇮🇹 🇬🇷 🇨🇭
Our mission is to find the most unique holiday homes, refurbish them and make them available to people like you, who want to live the authentic Italian or Greek experience at a high (Swiss!) quality, without spending a fortune 😊
Please note we're NOT an agency: we fully manage our properties by ourselves.
ℹ️ By booking this accommodation, you accept that:
- We are obliged by law to verify the identity of all our guests. We will therefore ask you to upload copies of your IDs on our (secure) website to verify your identity before handing out the key code for the accommodation. Your personal data is treated in full compliance with EU data protection laws.
- Also, we are obliged to sign a rental agreement with our guests (one person per group). This will be done digitally and requires just a few seconds on your side. You can find a template of the rental agreement on our website.
- Parties, gatherings, events or loud music are not allowed at this property unless explicitly authorised beforehand by us in writing.
- In case the local municipality charges a tourist tax, we will ask you to pay this separately to us and we will transfer it to the local authorities as required by law.
3D Virtual tour
Special features
Garden
Internet
Parking
Garden views
Bedroom(s)
2 Double beds
4 Single beds
Independent kitchen (induction)
Refrigerator
Freezer
Dishwasher
Dishes/Cutlery
Kitchen utensils
Coffee machine
Toaster
Kettle
Kitchenware
Bathroom(s)
1 Bathroom with bathtub
3 Bathrooms with shower
Views
Garden
General
Accommodation Registration Number: LE07509691000000532
Garden
Garden furniture
Washing machine
Barbecue
Fireplace
Internet
Internet
Wi-Fi
190 m² Property
Step-free access
Pet-friendly
Pet-friendly
Dangerous breed dogs not allowed
Electric heating
Open-air parking the same building
Open-air parking the same building
2 spaces
Mosquito net/nets in the bedroom
Private entrance
Beach
Street parking
Dining area
Outdoor dining area
Private beach area
Budget
Family
Children welcome
Bbq / picnic area
Beach access
Barbecue grills
Outdoor shower
Kitchen supplies
Not supplied
Towels
Distribution of bedrooms
1 Double bed
2 Single beds
1 Single bed
1 Single bed
1 Double bed
Mandatory or included services
Internet Access: Included
Open-air parking: Included
Optional services
Baby high chair: € 20.00 /booking
Baby high chair
The price is for the whole stay or per month for bookings longer than a month. The price includes disinfection of the high chair before and after your stay. The high chair will be provided by a local supplier and you will find it in the house at your arrival.
Bed linen: € 20.00 /person
Cot/Crib: € 30.00 /booking
Cot/Crib
The price is for the whole stay or per month for bookings longer than a month. The price includes disinfection of the cot before and after your stay, as well as clean bed linen for the cot. The cot will be provided by a local supplier and you will find it in the house at your arrival.
Final Cleaning: € 100.00 /booking
Heating: Included
Pet: € 60.00 /booking
Your schedule
Check-in from 17:00 to 23:30 Every day
Check-outBefore 11:00
Security Deposit (refundable)
Amount: € 600.00 /booking
Payment method: Credit Card, Paypal, To be paid by bank transfer
With the last payment.
Comments
- Animals are admitted to this accommodation, except for dangerous animals.
- Step-free access.
- Step-free access.
Booking conditions
From the booking date until 16 days before check-in, there is no cancellation penalty
Cancellation policies
In case of cancellation the following charges will apply
From the booking date until 16 days before check-in
0% of the total prepayment amount
From 15 days before until check-in
100% of the total prepayment amount
No-show
100% of the total prepayment amount
Map and distances
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Distances
Rock beach - Private Rock Beach
50 m
Town centre - Castro
500 m
Shops - A&O Castro
800 m
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- 5/5Accommodation
- 5/5Location
- 5/5Value for money
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Es ist einfach traumhaft schön gewesen. Es ist alles vorhanden, was man benötigt. Ich kann es ohne Einschränkungen empfehlen!
Bei Fragen stand das Team von WowHomes jederzeit zur Verfügung. Einfach großartig!
Es ist einfach traumhaft schön gewesen. Es ist alles vorhanden, was man benötigt. Ich kann es ohne Einschränkungen empfehlen!
Bei Fragen stand das Team von WowHomes jederzeit zur Verfügung. Einfach großartig! |
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Hello Rico and thank you for your nice review and for your stay! It was a pleasure hosting you. Kind regards, Olivier & the WowHomes team
Hello Rico and thank you for your nice review and for your stay! It was a pleasure hosting you. Kind regards, Olivier & the WowHomes team
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La maison est calme, agréable et reste fraîche malgré de fortes températures. L’environnement est magnifique et surtout l’accès mer privé est inestimable dans cette région où les plages sont bondées. L’eau y est transparente et les poissons nombreux.see more
La maison est calme, agréable et reste fraîche malgré de fortes températures. L’environnement est magnifique et surtout l’accès mer privé est inestimable dans cette région où les plages sont bondées. L’eau y est transparente et les poissons nombreux. Nous avons passé un tres bon séjour ! Merci à Olivier et son équipe
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Très belle maison de vacances dans un environnement magnifique de pinède en bord de falaise. La descente à la mer privative depuis le domaine permet des bains de mer sans la foule présente partout l'été dans les Pouilles, un vrai plus. Mais mieux vausee more
Très belle maison de vacances dans un environnement magnifique de pinède en bord de falaise. La descente à la mer privative depuis le domaine permet des bains de mer sans la foule présente partout l'été dans les Pouilles, un vrai plus. Mais mieux vaut remonter (pas mal de marches quand même) pour le farniente pas idéal dans les rochers. La maison est très agréable à vivre et la terrasse est super ! Nous y avons passé d'excellents moments. L'équipe de Wow Home est très réactive et il est facile de communiquer. Le village de Castro est à une courte distance à pied, que ce soit du vieux village perché ou de la marina en contrebas. Nous avons de superbes souvenirs de la semaine passée ici et recommandons le séjour dans cette villa.
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Fantastico! Tutto curato nei minimi dettagli!
Angela (Italy)
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La casa, gli spazi esterni, era tutto rispondente alla descrizione sul sito. Le istruzioni sull'utilizzo della casa e delle dotazioni erano chiarissime. La comunicazione veloce ed efficace in merito ad ogni necessità. In tutto traspare la cura e la psee more
La casa, gli spazi esterni, era tutto rispondente alla descrizione sul sito. Le istruzioni sull'utilizzo della casa e delle dotazioni erano chiarissime. La comunicazione veloce ed efficace in merito ad ogni necessità. In tutto traspare la cura e la passione nella gestione, la volontà di offrire con serietà un servizio eccellente. Accesso al mare e paese a portata di piedi, si può dimenticare la macchina. Quiete e silenzio, organizzazione rispettosa dell'ambiente. Barbecue fantastico. Il luogo ideale per staccare la spina, ma volendo lavorare la connessione ad internet è buona. Bello anche che gli animali domestici siano i benvenuti. Trovare acqua fresca in frigo e una prima dose di detersivi e sapone mani permette di sistemarsi con relax senza dover correre a fare acquisti appena arrivati.
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Davvero difficile trovare qualcosa da migliorare!!! Se proprio dobbiamo trovare qualcosa, suggerirei di aggiungere dei coperchi in più alla già ottima dotazione di stoviglie, soprattutto per evitare schizzi che possano sporcare la cucina durante la csee more
Davvero difficile trovare qualcosa da migliorare!!! Se proprio dobbiamo trovare qualcosa, suggerirei di aggiungere dei coperchi in più alla già ottima dotazione di stoviglie, soprattutto per evitare schizzi che possano sporcare la cucina durante la cottura. Un suggerimento minimo che propongo solo perché ho constatato che wowhomes si impegna davvero per la perfezione.
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Pasquale (Airbnb)
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Sono stato insieme alla mia famiglia 14 giorni nella villa D. Posto immerso nel verde e con ampi spazi fino ad 8 posti letti e con molteplici bagni suddivisi su due livelli. Elettrodomestici IGNIS praticamente nuovi e cucina elettrica, ci siamo trovasee more
Sono stato insieme alla mia famiglia 14 giorni nella villa D. Posto immerso nel verde e con ampi spazi fino ad 8 posti letti e con molteplici bagni suddivisi su due livelli. Elettrodomestici IGNIS praticamente nuovi e cucina elettrica, ci siamo trovati benissimo, posto spettacolare con discesa a mare tramite delle scale in un posto magnifico, Olivier è bravissimo nella comunicazione e sempre molto disponibile, le persone che fanno da manutenzione sempre pronti a chiedere se c'è bisogno di qualcosa. Essendo un posto wild bisogna convivere con insetti e vermi che ogni tanto fanno visita all'esterno e all'interno della cada, quindi sconsiglio a chi danno fastidio queste tipologie di incontri, questa l'unica nota che può risultare negativa. Per quanto mi riguarda consiglio questa soluzione e probabilmente ci ritornerò next year
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Matteo (Airbnb)
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CASA BELLISSIMA, IN UN CONTESTO MAGICO. DISCESA AL MARE SUGGESTIVA E SPAZI TRA LE ROCCE RICAVATI ANCHE PER SOSTARE SUGLI SCOGLI. OLIVIER ANCHE SE DA REMOTO È STATO SEMPRE PRESENTE
CASA BELLISSIMA, IN UN CONTESTO MAGICO. DISCESA AL MARE SUGGESTIVA E SPAZI TRA LE ROCCE RICAVATI ANCHE PER SOSTARE SUGLI SCOGLI. OLIVIER ANCHE SE DA REMOTO È STATO SEMPRE PRESENTE
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