Villa Lamia

The electric gate through which you enter is a revamped old bar that farmers once used to block outsiders from entering. The typical breccia driveway takes you toward the house, set within a grove of olive trees. As you arrive, a staircase with several terraces (and surrounded by a Mediterranean garden) accesses the large veranda, which serves as the heart of this house.

A large front door leads into the warm living room, where there is an indoor kitchen and a dining room. Immediately to the right is the first double bedroom, complete with an open bathroom and separate, concealed bathroom fixtures.

On the same level (next to the dining room) is a door leading to the second master bedroom (complete with ensuite bathroom) and two more doors leading out to the pergola. A large window above the dining table looks out toward the sea. Inside, behind the kitchen sink counter, is a staircase leading to the third master bedroom, with its ensuite bathroom and a utility room equipped as a guest laundry area.

The exterior is the centrepiece of Villa Lamia. Here you will find a large outdoor kitchen (equipped with a second outdoor refrigerator), a dining table with plenty of seating and outdoor sofas made of fine custom fabrics that wrap around the pool. Adjacent is an outdoor shower. In front of the pool, a staircase leads to the terrace where you can enjoy the sea view. Dotted around the house are several other relaxation areas with pergolas.

OVERVIEW

• one-hectare plot brimming with olive trees, stretching towards the sea
• elegant living room and a modern, fully equipped kitchen with a large dining table
• 3 double bedrooms, each with a private bathroom with shower
• all bedrooms have air conditioning, heating, and TV
• large covered patio surrounding the pool
• fully equipped outdoor kitchen complete with barbecue, a large dining table, a set of soft sofas, and sun loungers
• outdoor shower

With advance notice, we can arrange several activities and services for guests, with all of the following incurring a surcharge. These include daily housekeeping, a butler or an in-house chef and waiting staff. Rental cars and private drivers can also be organised, as can bike rentals, yacht charters and airport transfers. In the nearby Masserias it is possible to do wine tastings and olive oil tastings.

Included in the rates is the final cleaning and a change of bed linen and towels every four days.

Various activities are available at Villa Lamia upon request, such as yoga classes, personal trainers or food and wine tastings. We can also arrange for in-house chef dinners and cooking classes. Nearby, it is possible to do SUP excursions and boat trips or play football, padel, tennis and basketball.

The nearest beach is about 500 metres from the house. One of my favourite beaches is Pilone, which is free and with a historic tower.

Three highlights not to miss nearby are the historic town of Ostuni, a walk or cycle along the sea within Coastal Dunes Park and a visit to Monopoli or Polignano, perhaps by boat.

We arrange activities and experiences on request according to the needs of our guests.

Among them:

• Yacht charter
• Oil tasting in Masseria
• Wine tasting
• Tour in Ape Calessino
• Aesthetic treatments
• Ceramic workshop
• Taxi
• Rental car
• Rental bike