Villa Viola

Tastefully furnished in a Mediterranean style, this villa is spacious, light and airy offering the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday with plenty of outdoor space for playing; the large swimming pool is at the heart of two acres of grounds, surrounded by tall palm trees, maritime pines and the typical Mediterranean flora providing a pleasant shade during the hottest hours of the day.  After a lazy day, you can work up an appetite with a game of tennis on the private court, then choose one of two delightful pergolas for an al fresco barbecue.

This villa offers the rare opportunity of a village location, a lovely sandy beach and promenade only a few hundred metres away. Leave the comfort of your private villa for a stroll among the few shops and restaurants of this lido to experience Italy's genuine beach lifestyle. A quick stop for breakfast with cappuccino and pasticiotti is a must, as you head to the beach, where well-equipped beach clubs await for a chance to swim in the crystal clear waters of San Cataldo.

Within a five-minute drive is the WWF protected area of Le Cesine; a holiday destination for many celebrities, featuring two of the best beach clubs along the coast (namely Cesine beach and Ultima Spiaggia).

Today many fortified towers, originally built to defend the coast from pirates, identify some of the most renowned marinas, such as Torre Rinalda, Torre Specchia and Torre dell'Orso. A 15-minute drive will take you to the magnificent Baroque city of Lecce, offering trendy restaurants and elegant boutiques. Another gem along the southernmost strip of the Adriatic coast is the walled town of Otranto, historically known as the “gateway to the East” for its strongest links with the Greeks and the Byzantine Empire. Still off the beaten tracks of mass tourism, the old town with its winding lanes and quaint vaulted shops preserves much if its original charm. The Aragonese castle is at the heart of the town and its turrets and ramparts offer the best view of the beautiful marina. Many concerts and festivals animate the Apulian summer evenings throughout Salento; be sure not to miss local displays of pizzica and taranta folk dancing.

Accommodation:
Ground Floor:
Large living room, (TV/CD), fireplace, French door to garden.
Second living room, French door to garden.
Dining room, fireplace, French door to garden.
Fully equipped kitchen/ breakfast room.
Shower room, WC.
First Floor:
Living area/large hallway, French doors to terrace, outdoor furniture.
4 x double bedrooms (1.60m), air conditioning,  ensuite shower rooms, WCs. French doors to terrace.
Family suite - double bedroom (1.60), air conditioning, ceiling fan, French doors to terrace, adjoining twin bedroom for children (accessed only through the double, 2 x 0.70m), air conditioning, ceiling fan, French doors to terrace, ensuite bathroom, WC.
Twin bedroom (0.80m), air conditioning, French doors to terrace. Bathroom, WC.
ANNEX - service room for staff only.
Grounds:
Large mature grounds, lawn areas, palm & maritime pine trees shrubs. 2 x large covered terraces, outdoor dining facilities, portable gas BBQ and built-in BBQ. 16m x 7m pool (depth: 1.30m to 3.50m, ladders). Pool house, indoor shower and WC, double outdoor hot shower.
Private tennis court.
Outdoor dining facilities by the pool house. Ample parking for 4/6 cars.

Location:

Lido in San Cataldo 5 minutes' walk
Lecce 10km
Otranto 32km
Gallipoli 45km

AIRPORT
Brindisi 48km
Bari 169km

HARBOUR / FERRY
Otranto 32km

SHOP/RESTAURANT
Shops | restaurant 300 metres

BEACHES
Sandy beach & clubs 400 metres