You will often hear it said that Puglia is the "heel of the Italian boot". That's more wrong than it is right, because about 2/3 of the land area of Puglia isn't in "the heel" at all! More accurately "the heel" is Salento. Anyway, we've put the science bit at the bottom of this page, because what you really really want to hear about is why it's such a great place for a holiday!

If we had to sumarise it in one word the word would be sunshine! But we don't, so in the next few days we'll give be giving you some great reasons why you should consider holidaying in Salento.

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A modern, exceptionally spacious, ground floor apartment in a pleasant, architect-designed, building. The Olive Grove is located just South of the "citta" of San Vito dei Normanni in the Alto Salento region of Puglia (Apulia), Southern Italy. It's only 20Km of very straight uncongested road from Brindisi Airport, within an easy drive of the new Taranto Airport at Grottaglie, and only about an hours drive from Bari Airport.

The master bedroom can be used as a comfortable family room, having a double bed, two single beds, and a cot.  The second bedroom has two single beds. These two bedrooms and the bathroom (with seperate shower and full-size bath) lead off from a small annex on a well-lit and impressive open plan floor area.

The communications are first-class, with DECT phone, a Broadband Internet connected computer provided for your exclusive use, and a toll-free Wireless Access Point for your own laptop or PDA. There's even your own Voice Over IP phone so you can make unlimited zero-cost international calls home. Satellite TV keeps you up to date with world events, or entertains you in your own language, and the DVD & CD players both have a well stocked library of discs.

EASY TO FIND
Finding places on Puglia's, narrow, winding roads can be difficult - especially so when it's dark and you are tired after a long journey. 'No problemo' with The Olive Grove, as the drive joins the totally straight Appian Way North-South. In fact almost the entire quick run from Brindisi Airport is on two segments of the ancient Via Appia.

We are equally centrally placed, so you have access to both the Adriatic to the East and Med (Ionian) seas to the West.  As you can easily see in both directions from our location, you don't need to gamble on the best coastline for weather.

Take a pleasant drive down to the historic city of Lecce and further on to the cape, explore the interior of Southern Italy, Basilicata etc., or travel north a short way to the World Heritage Site and truli country of Alberobello, the hilltop town of Ostuni, or simply laze in the San Vito sunshine. The nearest Adriatic beaches are only about 6Km outside of San Vito. Enquire about bicycle availability.

For more ambitious tourers, from the port of Brindisi you can take a ferry to Greece or The Balkans. Alternatively take the autostrada to Sicily, the Amalfi coast, Naples, or Rome - all within easy reach. We'll welcome you back with a glass (or three) of one of the 'trulli' excellent local wines.

PAYMENT
We accept payment directly in either Euros, UK Pounds, or US Dollars - so once payment is made you are protected from any changes in exchange rates.

SINGLE PERSON OCCUPANCY (Not High Season)
For persons travelling alone we offer a single person occupancy reduction of EUR175 per week (or pro-rata) off normal rates. High Season is strictly excluded from this.

MINIMUM BOOKING
The minimum booking period is two days except in High Season when the minimum booking period is one week.

TALK TO US
Call The Olive Grove (Yes, that's our Skype username) free on Skype, or telephone us on the above number.  Someone is on hand to discuss your needs for several extended periods on most days.

Pricing

Description Start End Price  
Low Season 31/01/2008 05/04/2008 EUR500.00 per Week 
Easter 05/04/2008 19/04/2008 EUR750.00 per Week 
Mid Season 19/04/2008 05/07/2008 EUR750.00 per Week 
High Season 05/07/2008 27/09/2008 EUR900.00 per Week 
Mid Season 27/09/2008 25/10/2008 EUR750.00 per Week 
Low Season 25/10/2008 20/12/2008 EUR500.00 per Week 
Christmas/New Year 20/12/2008 03/01/2009 EUR750.00 per Week 

Facilities

Amenities/facilities

hob/stove
oven
fridge
microwave
washing machine
iron
digital terrestrial tv
telephone - for local area (0831) use only
internet access
central heating
cot
barbecue
private pool (for sole use of guests)

Central heating is available at EUR70 per week. This is compulsory during the months October to March.

The apartment is on the ground floor of our home. It has it's own entrance, a patio area to the front, large gardens for you to relax in, where ample seating is provided.  Feel free to help yourself to any of the fruit on the trees.

Because the apartment is attached to our family home we are available to give advice if needed - but equally will respect your privacy if that is what you prefer. A basic welcome pack of groceries is supplied on arrival. If you wish us to do a more comprehensive 'shop' then just ask, and we will try to accomodate your request.  We can also provide light refreshments for your arrival. Single person occupancy (Not High Season). For persons travelling alone we offer a single person occupancy reduction of EUR175 per week (or pro-rata) off normal rates. High Season is strictly excluded from this.
Minimum booking: The minimum booking period is two days except in High Season when the minimum booking period is one week.

Changeover days are flexible.
Please vacate by 11a.m on departure day.  A later departure time is possible if the apartment is not booked for later that day.
Arrival time 4 p.m.  If you arrive before this time the apartment may not be ready for you.

Guest Comments

'Had a great time, thank you very much and a lovely place you have here!'

'A great place for our holiday and property viewings, will be back, thanks again'