Le Sette Valli

A Home Between the Mountainous Rock and the Sky

A renowned Italian architect helmed the stunning restoration of this original work of architecture by local craftsmen, taking things back to the essentials and modernizing the facilities to today's comfort, on behalf of a Puglian family with a reverence for design. 

The result has gained deep respect. Elle Decor wrote, “Le Sette Valli is a declaration of love to the traditional architecture of rural Puglia, the opera of an architect…" and the home has also appeared in the hallowed pages of Architectural Digest Italia.

A whitewashed structure on one hectare of terraced hillside, Le Sette Valli is a typical mid-1900s Puglian style home with vaulted ceilings in every room, attached to a charming trullo, built 100 years earlier. Valley and sea views are to be copiously indulged here.

The Puglian country lifestyle is famous and also part of the ethos, with plenty of places to partake, including the small outdoor kitchen, grill and dining room. Dip into the plunge pool and sunbathe or nap on the rooftop terrace, and pick a basket of treats from the olive, fig, cherry, pear, and pomegranate trees that envelop the land.

Welcome to the Valle d’Itria, the ultimate good life destination, and a perfect home base to explore the picturesque towns of Puglia and the creamy beaches of Salento.

This villa has two bathrooms and one bedroom, sleeping up to four people plus a baby in a crib. The bedroom has a queen bed plus another single bed separated by a 2.2m high wall, and a full ensuite bathroom with shower, toilet, bidet, and double sink. The living room has a sofa and daybed for one, in addition to space for baby cot which is available upon request. The living room is connected to the trullo which has ensuite bathroom with shower, toilet, and sink.

Additional features

Features consist of private, gated, on-site parking, wifi, air conditioning and heating, linens and towels, weekly cleaning, welcome pack and toiletries, a washing machine, hair dryer, iron, baby cot and highchair on request.

Optionally, for an additional charge, you may opt for pool heating, additional cleaning, scheduled meal delivery, an on-site chef, on-site cooking or yoga classes. Private tours can also be arranged.

Around

A truly unique cultural experience, this area of Italy offers amazing food, wine and miles of beautiful Adriatic coastline. Located just 30 minutes from the famous “White Town” town of Ostuni, the house is immersed in nature with stunning views, but close to a main road. It is also just a short drive to the charming little fishing harbor of Savelletri and some of Puglia’s loveliest beaches on the Costa Merlata.

Ideally placed for exploring the enchanting Valle d’Itria, the villages of Martina Franca, Cisternino and Locorotondo are some of the most well preserved and fascinating in Puglia. The amazing Torre Guaceto nature reserve is a half hour south and includes both a widely protected marine and wilderness area perfect for exploring the coastal beauty. Don’t miss the charming old town of Polignano a Mare with breathtaking cliffside views of the Adriatic. Located across the valley from a large road, SS172, one is surrounded by trees and beautiful views, please note that traffic can be heard at the property.

Wine tasting and summer festivals are also held nearby, and you're just two minutes away from the local pizzeria, cafe and grocery in Laureto. In just ten minutes, you can enjoy a Michelin-starred meal at Due Camini at Borgo Egnazia.

Location

Puglia, Italy. Closest airport: Brindisi (BDS) is 45 minutes' drive, Bari (BRI) is “un’oretta” (under one hour) from the property.

Best time to visit

Spring through fall