FAQ’s

The house

  • Casa Roverella sleeps 6 guests in 3 double bedrooms, each with [king-size] beds. It suits three couples, a family, or two families travelling together.

  • es. All living spaces and bedrooms are on a single floor, with direct access to the terraces and pool area.

  • The private infinity pool is 10 × 4 metres, with a shallow lounging shelf for relaxing or for children to play. A solarium with deckchairs, two umbrellas and an outdoor shower sits beside it.

  • Yes, the pool can be heated on request up to 25-27 degrees, for €250 per week. The swimming season normally runs from May to October.

  • The open-plan kitchen is fully equipped, with a terrazzo island, 4-zone induction hob, oven, dishwasher and Nespresso machine and milk frother. Outside, a shaded outdoor kitchen with sink, stove and a portable Weber barbecue sits next to a dining table for 6.

  • Yes. The house has air conditioning throughout, plus central underfloor heating for cooler months.

  • Yes. Casa Roverella has high-speed Starlink satellite Wi-Fi throughout the house and outdoor.

  • Yes. There is free private parking for 4–5 cars inside the property's electric gates.

  • A mid-week clean is included, and linen and towels are changed every 4 days.

  • Yes. There is a washing machine plus an iron, an iron-board and hairdryer in each bathroom.

  • A portable projector for movie nights indoors or under the stars, portable Bluetooth speakers, and an alarm system with outdoor cameras.

Families & groups

  • Yes. The pool has a shallow shelf where children can play, the grounds are fully private and enclosed by stone walls and electric gates, and a baby cot and high chair are available free of charge. Please remember the house is in open countryside, with a pool and cacti in the garden, so children must never be left unattended.

  • No, the pool is not fenced, so young children must be supervised at all times

  • The bedrooms, living area and pool are all on one level with step-free access, but the house is not specifically adapted for wheelchair users.

  • Pets are allowed only on explicit request and with the owner's permission. Please ask us before booking if you'd like to bring your pet.

  • Events are possible only when coordinated and managed by a trusted event planner. Please contact us in advance so we can discuss your plans

Location & getting there

  • Casa Roverella is in the Valle d'Itria countryside in Puglia, southern Italy, about 10 minutes by car from Ostuni, Cisternino and Ceglie Messapica. The house sits on 1.5 hectares of private olive and almond groves.

  • Brindisi airport (BDS) is the closest, about 36 km or 30–35 minutes by car. Bari airport (BRI) is about 95 km, roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Yes, we strongly recommend hiring a car. The house is in the countryside, and most towns, beaches and restaurants are a short drive away. Cars can be hired at either airport or at Ostuni train station.

  • Yes. We can arrange airport transfers and a private driver for day trips throughout your stay.

  • The Adriatic coast is about 20 minutes' drive away. Choose between wild beaches such as the Torre Guaceto nature reserve and Costa Merlata, or beach clubs near Polignano a Mare and Fasano.

  • Ostuni, Cisternino and Ceglie Messapica are about 10 minutes away, Martina Franca and Locorotondo about 30 minutes, and the trulli of Alberobello and the coast at Monopoli around 40 minutes. Lecce is about an hour south, and Matera is an easy day trip.

  • Yes. A small, well-stocked mini market and a café with a bakery are about 2 minutes away. Larger supermarkets are in Ostuni and Ceglie Messapica.

  • Yes. The house is surrounded by 1.5 hectares of its own walled grounds for total privacy, yet it is only minutes from the region's main towns.

  • May to October is ideal. June and September offer warm weather and quieter roads, while July and August are the liveliest and hottest months.