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Lelou Creative Trulli

Castellana Grotte, Bari, Puglia, Italy

Subtly Sophisticated

Stone arches create a curvaceous retreat inside this immaculately restored trulli and lamia estate in Puglia. The beautifully restored exposed stone of the property sets it apart from the region’s typical trulli, homes usually brightly whitewashed and transformed into vivid conical standouts on their rugged rural plots.

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This home’s stacked limestone structure has been left natural, allowed to shine in all its rustic-chic glory, the slight hint of gold in its pale stones imbuing the space with added warmth. A haven of simple sophistication, the home reserves its bright whitewash for its spacious outdoor kitchen and dining pergola by the pool (with a woodfired pizza oven and barbecue), and for the massive ceiling beams that shade its outdoor breakfast bar. Inside, the mood is clean-lined and peaceful, with perfectly-sized furnishings including loveseats, a stylish wood farm table, and four-poster beds tucked artfully into the tight vaulted volumes.

AROUND

The trulli/lamia complex sits approximately five kilometers outside of Castellana Grotte, a town and karst cave system that extends over 120 meters below ground. The caves are a major attraction in the area, though far less visited than the famed white village of Alberobello, a classified UNESCO World Heritage site home to thousands of trulli structures, that’s a quick 10-kilometer drive. When it comes to touring, the region is rich and varied. This is Puglia, land of trulli homes and whitewashed villas, labyrinthine villages, crystalline waters and fragrant herbs, not to mention olive oil, fresh seafood and stellar garden-to-table gastronomy, The region offers a world of possibilities, from the culinary to the cultural, with towns like Monopoli with the Roman ruins of Egnazia only 20 kilometers away, the picturesque villages of Cisternino, Locorotondo, and the white town of Ostuni also nearby. The pretty port of Polignano a Mare is also easily accessible, as are the region’s Adriatic beaches, offering crystalline waters, deep, rock-backed coves, and relatively empty sands.

LOCATION

Castellana Grotte, Bari, Puglia, Italy. Nearest airport: Bari (64km); Brindisi (76km)

BEST TIME TO VISIT: April to October

Overview	Linen, towels, basics in the kitchen (pepper, oil, salt), welcome pack on arrival. There is no TV, but there are books and nice wooden board games (chess, checkers, backgammon) inviting guests to slow down and disconnect. Outside amenities: wood-fired oven, private terrace, patio, balcony, barbecue.
Air Conditioning	Yes
Heating	Central
Kitchen	Freezer, coffee maker, toaster, hand blender, oven, kettle, fridge, induction cooker, dishwasher, kitchen towels, all sized pots and pans, glasses and wine glasses
Internet	Yes
Washer	Yes
Pool	Private pool with sunbeds, umbrellas and outdoor shower
Free Parking on Premises	Parking lots
Shampoo	Toiletries

Bedrooms	3
Bed Type	3 doubles
Kitchen	Freezer, coffee maker, toaster, hand blender, oven, kettle, fridge, induction cooker, dishwasher, kitchen towels, all sized pots and pans, glasses and wine glasses
Bathrooms	3
Accommodates	6
Kid-Friendly	Families welcome
Pet Friendly	Pets are welcome on request

Min. Stay	3 nights
Check-In	4-8:00 PM
Check-Out	10:30AM
Cleaning	€200
Tax	No taxes (Rate includes tax)
Sec. Deposit	€1000
Sec. Deposit Due	Deposit required at check-in with cash
Sec. Deposit Returned	Refund of deposit by owner within 7 days after stay
Cancellation Policy	Strict50 The guest will receive a refund if the booking is canceled within 24 hours of making the reservation (grace period). After that, the 50% deposit payment is non-refundable. The final payment is due 60 days before arrival day and after that is non-refundable.All refunds are subject to a credit card fee of up to 3.5%.
Notes	There is a minimum stay of 3 nights with the exception of the months of June up to and including October and the Christmas period when the minimum stay is 7 nights. Late check-out (10:30AM-7:30PM) is subject to availability, with an additional charge of €200. Early check-in is upon request and subject to availability at no extra cost. For an early check-out (before 06:30AM), a surcharge of €50 must be paid For late check-in (after 8:00PM) a surcharge of €50 must be paid. A tourist tax of 1.50 euros per person per night (children up to 12 years free) must be paid in cash on the day of arrival.

Lelou Creative Trulli

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