Villa Efata

As featured in Marie Claire in 2023

Lying in between the village of Cisternino and the city of Ostuni, just 15km inland from some of Puglia’s finest beaches, you will find Villa Efata. This contemporary three-bedroom home sits in extensive private gardens and offers views over the surrounding hills and the azure sea.

The villa is a spacious and welcoming family home which is filled with natural light and a neutral colour palette throughout. The inviting rooms are dressed with carefully selected furniture, vintage pieces and art works which line the walls and surfaces to create a cosy home from home. The heart of the home is a large open-plan room with a well-equipped kitchen, a dining space and a sitting room where armchairs are gathered around a feature fireplace. This fireplace can also be seen from the other side where guests can unwind in a sitting room filled with comfortable sofas.

When you wish to get a good night’s sleep, there are three bedrooms to choose from. There is a master bedroom with a double bed and a fantastic en-suite bathroom where you can sink in to the freestanding bath after a busy day out. The other two bedrooms are equally lovely; there is one double and one which can be set up as a twin room or a double room, offering flexibility to your group, these rooms have access to either an en-suite bathroom or a family bathroom. All three rooms also open out on to a terrace which is the perfect place to sip your morning coffee overlooking the panoramic vistas surrounding the home.

Outdoors, the gorgeous garden spans over 5000m2 and comprises of three patios as well as a large roof terrace and lawned spaces. The garden is equipped with a summer kitchen, ideal for cooking al-fresco on a balmy evening. You can dine outdoors at the atmospheric dining table and unwind with a glass of wine on the outside sofas under the pergola. On a hot afternoon, you can cool off with a dip in the private pool.

When you wish to head out for the day there are plenty of options. You could do a spot of shopping or go out for lunch in the nearby village of Casalini or explore the historic sights and winding streets of Ostuni which is 7km away. You are also well-positioned for day trips to the famous Trulli towns Alberobello (26km away) and Locorotondo (17km away).

If you prefer to relax at a beautiful beach then you will be spoilt for choice as Puglia’s coastline is lined with incredible beaches, from tiny swimming coves to serviced beach clubs. The closest sandy beach is just over 15km away!