Borgo Eterea, a villa rental in Ostuni, Puglia

A Trullo, Lamia and Villa Complex in Puglia with Room for 10 Guests

A five-bedroom villa that’s at once a meticulous renovation and new construction built according to timeless local techniques, this spacious complex combines a three-bedroom villa, a two-bedroom trullo, and a two-bedroom lamia. Each ensuite bedroom opens to the complex’s courtyard that features a central saltwater swimming pool, outdoor shower, and two pergolas, in addition to the outdoor kitchen/barbecue entertainment pergola.

Common areas are in the main building, with the kitchen built adjacent to a dining pergola, a fireplace in the indoor living/dining room, and oversized glass doors flooding the serene space with natural light. Throughout the property, interiors feature a bright palette accented by a singular color pop—seaside blue, sage green, or terracotta red. Natural stone is the property's starring material, with light woods as an accent.

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Located in the heart of the Valle d’Itria’s famed magical white village of Ostuni, the generous property makes a great base for exploring the region with family or friends. The crystalline waters of the Adriatic Sea and its rock-studded, coved beaches are only about 15 minutes’ drive from the villa, and the town of San Michele is also nearby. The nature reserve of Torre Guaceto offers another place to soak up the Italian sunshine, and the nearby port towns of Polignano a Mare and Monopoli are worth visiting. The Costa Merlata, a rugged coastal zone of dramatic cliffs and hidden coves near enchanting Ceglie Messapica's historic center is worth a visit, and the beach of Torre Sana Sabina is a regional favorite. The area is famed for its dry-stacked, conical trulli homes, formerly agricultural storage units that today stand mostly as fairtytale private getaways dotting the hilly rural landscape. The trulli are concentrated in and around Alberobello, a UNESCO-classified location that’s also a quick trip away. Other picturesque villages of note nearby include Cisternino and Locorotondo.