Sleeping only two guests, Trullo del Fico is a rare find. Diminutive villas of such character and quality are few and far between, and this is one of our Italian favourites. Sitting just outside the delightful town of Locorotondo in Puglia’s Valle d’Itria, this converted trullo is a couple’s dream getaway.
This private villa is single storey but across split levels, both inside and out. Everything in Trullo del Fico is the ideal size for two. The simple interior and furnishings retain the old stone features and rustic charm but provide all the creature comforts you could possibly want on your villa holiday. Your cosy, country kitchen and lounge area are well-appointed and welcoming, with a home-from-home feel about them. And the double bedroom is impossibly romantic. Featuring an arched alcove and dressing room, air conditioning, patio doors and generous bathroom next door, it’s a delightful mix of quaint and quirky.
Step outside into the dazzling Puglian sunshine from either your bedroom or kitchen and discover what else Trullo del Fico has in store. Your pool terrace is a good size and wraps around the attractively shaped, private pool, Complete with a whirlpool feature for added luxury, it’s all yours for swimming, splashing, relaxing and cooling off. Everything has been taken care of at Trullo del Fico; both your sun loungers and al fresco dining area are shaded by luxury canopies, and your barbecue area is furnished with a work surface and sink, making meals outdoors practical, as well as wonderful. When it’s time for a well-deserved snooze, retreat to the comfort of your sun lounger, attempt a few chapters of your book, and then yield to the heat and peace of the afternoon.
A shaded dining terrace is waiting for you at the far side of the pool, compete with built-in barbecue, table and chairs. Pool-side lunches and dinners (and breakfasts?) will be some of your favourite take-home moments, especially as beyond the stone wall, you have stunning views of the neighbouring olive grove and hills in the distance. With shops, bars and the pretty hilltop town of Locorotondo just two kilometres away, Trullo del Fico, as its Latin name suggests, really is the greatest.
What Oliver loves...
- Trullo del Fico is Italy’s answer to the chocolate box cottage. Age, charm and character ooze from every whitewashed nook and cranny.
- This ancient trullo is a romantic holiday venue, just waiting for a lucky couple to complete the picture.
- Your double bedroom features stone arches, air conditioning and patio doors leading directly out to the sun terrace and pool.
- The whirlpool feature in the pool is a luxurious bonus.
