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N° 005 | 15th Century Watchtower

Italy > Puglia
users 10 bed 5 bath 4

A former watch tower transformed into a luxury villa in the rural countryside of Salento near the historical town of Nardo and only a short distance from the white sandy shore beaches

The villa was built in the 15th century. A fortified tower was built to protect the town from any incoming attacks on the Ionian Coast. This building has watched over its surroundings for more than six centuries. In the 17th century, it no longer served the purpose of a defensive function. The family of Tafuri-barons transformed it into a magnificent residence, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture. You can still find the family coat of arms inside.

A few years back, during a bike ride through the Galatone countryside, the current owners discovered the house that had been abandoned for several years. They immediately fell in love with it and brought it back to life by reviving its past splendor and adding all the comforts of the modern day. Additionally, they continued the farming that already took place here and replanted olive trees, and vineyards, and created a whole plantation of fruit trees.

The space 

This Baroque masterpiece offers space for up to 10 people, overlooking the countryside with vineyards, fruit trees, and an enormous blue swimming pool. This villa has everything that Plinius loves. A place with a soul and history perfectly combined with contemporary, Italian luxury. The house is set on two levels with the kitchen being the heart of the house with opening doors both to the back of the garden, where the swimming pool is located, and to the front of the house where you'll find a beautiful big table to host outside dinners.  There are four serene bedrooms in the house, of which two are located upstairs and two are located downstairs. An extra bedroom and bathroom are in the little building in the garden so that there is space for up to 10 people. Furthermore, there are spacious hallways with original fireplaces and cozy corners, so that everyone can find a little spot to read a book or chill out.

The surroundings 

Staying at this stunning Villa offers a complete change of scenery, far from the crowds of tourists, in a unique setting in a stunning garden with olive and fruit trees and a private swimming pool. The city of Nardo is small, yet very charming and only a 10 minutes drive away. We had an amazing lunch at a local Slow Food restaurant here. It is also just a few minutes from the Ionian coast, famous for its stretches of white sand and crystal clear sea, which might even give you the feeling you're in the Caribbean. The nearby baroque cities of Galatone, Galatina, and Nardo in combination with the amazing food and stunning beaches made us fall for this beautiful villa!  

Plinius loves 

Baroque: How this beautiful Baroque building has been renovated up to the highest standard by conserving the spaces and highlighting the beautiful Baroque details that this villa hosts.

Kitchen: The amazing kitchen which is the center of the house

Garden: Where you can pick your own fruits and vegetables from the magnificent garden and use them for fresh, organic cooking

Soap: We love the homemade "Marlo" soaps

Beaches: The marvelous beaches with sandy shores, all within a very short driving distance from the villa. 

Nardo; we fell in love with this little historic town which is only a 10-minute ride.


Extra Services 

Guided tours of the eclectic villas of the “Cenate” district in Nardo between the city and the sea, recalling Salento's most prosperous period. Horse riding, boat and bike rental, yoga or cooking classes, olive oil, and wine tastings. The services of a private chef on-site or private dinners can also be organized.

Weddings & other receptions

Photoshoot location

Nearest Airport

Brindisi: 45 min 

*Do you have any additional questions, or if you like to combine other destinations and properties within the area for your travel itinerary? Please do not hesitate to contact us at: info@plinius.homes

Prices & availability


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After the booking request is received we will confirm the availability and total price with the owner. You will then receive a confirmation and the total amount of your booking by email. A deposit of 30% of the reservation sum is requested upon confirmation (within 48 hours). The remainder must be paid no later than 60 days before the start of your stay. When booking within 60 days, the total reservation sum must be paid immediately. In case of cancellation more than 60 days before the start of the stay, 50% of the deposit will be returned*. In case of cancellation within 60 days, no refund will take place. *Applies to most properties, but not all. We therefore recommend cancellation insurance.

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Availability may not always be completely up to date, please do not hesitate to contact us at   info@plinius.homes

Prices 2025 | Price transparency: Plinius is transparent about the prices, we do not charge a booking fee or add any additional charges. 

1 November - 31 March | € 493 per night (€657 per night with daily maid service)

1 - 30 April | € 739 per night (€ 903 per night with daily maid service)

1 - 31 May | € 821 per night (€985 per night with daily maid service)

1 - 21 June | € 985 per night (€ 1.150 per night with daily maid service)

21 - 28 June | € 1.068 per night (€ 1.231 per night with daily maid service)

28 June - 26 July | € 1.313 per night (€ 1.480 per night with daily maid service)

26 July - 9 Aug | € 1.560 per night (€ 1.978 per night with daily maid service)

9 Aug - 23 Aug | € 1.983  per night (€ 1.889 per night with daily maid service)

23 Aug - 30 Aug | € 1.560 per night (€ 1.725 per night with daily maid service)

30 Aug - 27 Sept | € 1.231 per night (€ 1.396 per night with daily maid service)

27 Sept - 1 Nov | € 821 per night (€ 985 per night with daily maid service)

1 Nov - 1 Jan | € 493  per night (€ 656 per night with daily maid service)

 

*Min. stay 7 nights 

**These prices are for Self-catered (see additional services below)

 

Additional Services: 

With Daily Maid |  With Breakfast  |  With breakfast & daily maid | With Chef, one meal per day

**Rates include daily continental breakfast service for 2 hrs (08:30-10:30) plus cost of ingredients & final kitchen cleaning.

***Rates  include a cook at the property for lunch OR dinner plus the cost of ingredients. 
Both lunch and dinner service can be requested at an additional cost of € 150 per day. This service should be requested in advance.

NOTE: All prices are based on a maximum occupancy of 8 persons.
The use of the annex with a private bathroom for two more persons is subject to an additional charge of € 500 per week.

 

Included in the price: 

Final cleaning; cleaning and change of bath linen once a week  (preferably on Wednesdays)

Additional costs:

Security Deposit €1.000 - paid in full with last payment (will be refunded after stay)

Extra Information: 

The stairway leading from the ground floor to the top floor is steep and might not be advisable for small children or those with walking difficulties.

Please have a look at the different options they have on offer: 1. Self-catered | 2. With Daily Maid |  3. With Breakfast  |  4. With breakfast & daily maid | 5. With Chef, one meal per day

NOTE: All prices are based on a maximum occupancy of 8 persons.
The use of the annex with a private bathroom for two more persons is subject to an additional charge of € 500 per week.

CIN: IT075030B400085479

Contact: 

Do you have any additional questions, or if you like to combine other destinations and properties within the area for your travel itinerary? Please do not hesitate to contact us at: info@plinius.homes

 

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Amenities

Airconditioning Airconditioning
BBQ BBQ
Wifi Wifi

Eco sustainability

Car-free access Car-free access
Eco activities Eco activities
Eco-friendly Eco-friendly
Local economy Local economy
Recycling Recycling
Regional food Regional food
Towel change request Towel change request
Vegetable garden Vegetable garden
Waterflow reducers Waterflow reducers

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