Museum of Preclassical Civilizations of Southern Murgia Hills
12 min drive
Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale)
47 min drive
Room options
About the area
Ostuni
A family-friendly stay in Ostuni awaits you at this villa. You'll be 6.1 km (3.8 mi) from Piazza Vecchia and 6.1 km (3.8 mi) from Castle of Ceglie Messapica. .Villa features a private pool, a washer/dryer and free WiFi. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. 3 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
Museum of Preclassical Civilizations of Southern Murgia Hills - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
Ostuni Cathedral - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
Piazza della Liberta - 15 min drive - 11.0 km
Archaeological and Natural Park of Santa Maria di Agnano - 18 min drive - 13.7 km
Pilone Beach - 30 min drive - 21.7 km
Getting around
Ostuni Station - 21 min drive
Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
Osteria da Giuseppe - 7 min drive
Movida Cafè - 7 min drive
Arrosteria Borgo Antico - 8 min drive
Cibus - 8 min drive
Il Brillo Parlante - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
'Soul of Puglia' - A Rural Gem 3BR/3BA, A/C, WiFi, Hilltop w/ POOL & Views
TrulliRoccia - "Soul of Puglia"
OUR POOL will open early in 2025 (April vs May)
3 bedrooms, 3 ensuite bathrooms. Magnificent private pool for your exclusive use. Air-conditioning throughout.
PRIVATE 10m x 5m IN-GROUND POOL for your exclusive use. EARLY POOL OPENING in 2024 (April vs May). Pool is OPEN throughout OCTOBER.
Wood-burning Pizza Oven
TrulliRoccia is a rare, romantic and sympathetically restored trulli that has the ‘Soul of Puglia’ running throughout every cone and rock of its ancient construction. It will embrace you and captivate your heart from the moment you make your final approach to the property and step through the door.
Rare, because this well-appointed trulli has been sensitively restored to include three (3) ensuite bathrooms for each of the three (3) generously sized bedrooms, along with two sitting rooms/lounges, dining room and kitchen, should you choose to dine in. Air-conditioning throughout.
Total interior is 115 square meters / 1000 square feet. A plethora of original features – such as numerous 'niche', stone arches, working fireplace. alcoves and a wood-burning pizza oven, etc – will unfold as you settle in to a very special stay at TrulliRoccia.
As the Puglian lifestyle is centred around ‘outdoor living’, the property has a walled and outside shaded dining area (in addition to inside dining for six). And plenty of additional stone terracing for basking in the sun. There is a poolside shaded pergola and yet another poolside dining area, also for six (6)
As Sandy, one of our recent guests has written:
"We first visited Trulli Roccia last year in Spring .. then again in Summer ... .Our first experience was a holiday and then fell in love with it so much that we returned for our honeymoon a couple of months later .
It is an absolute haven and as I write this I can remember the tranquility ...the early morning swims in the most perfect of pools whilst the most beautuful butterflies I have ever seen flew around the many stunning flowers in the garden and grounds"
Set in nearly one hectare (2 acres) on a hilltop with stunning vistas, TrulliRoccia will wrap you up in the ‘Soul of Puglia’ and envelope your mood. Its idyllic setting will challenge your senses -- vistas, birdsong, olive and fruit trees. You will be surrounded by countryside and magnificent views pocked by distant trulli cones poking through the olive groves and majestic hilltop masseria – providing maximum tranquility, serenity and relaxation for you and your family or travel companions. . ., making it oh so easy to leave the world behind.
Still, you will be ideally located for convenient access (10-15 min by car) to the beautiful Puglian hilltop towns of Ostuni, Cisternino, Martina Franca and Ceglie Messapica . . . each with its own unique character – and type of mozzarella! Ostuni's beaches are only minutes drive away.
Further afield, excursions to UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Alberobello (35 min) and Matera – a ‘must’ in our opinion – (1 hr 45 min), as well as the beautiful baroque city of Lecce (1hr 20 min) or Otranto (1 hour 45min) or Gallipoli (1 hour 30 min)
Kitchen has all modern amenities, including dishwasher. Separate dining room with seating for six (6)
Shaded outdoor veranda for al fresco dining. Shaded poolside pergola. And poolside dining area in addition.
Utilities: central heating, dishwasher, laundry washer, 2x fridges/freezers, 4-ring stove, coffee makers, kettle. All kitchenware.
Recent guest Angela, from the USA, writes in her review:
"Would you like to try something so incredibly different while visiting the Puglia region of Italy? Then TrulliRoccia is the place to stay. Location was perfect to take daily trips to surrounding towns. We really had no idea what to expect. After looking at the photos, we knew it would be beautiful and unique. But once you step through the front door, it brought everything to life. TrulliRoccia was spotless and as well appointed as a home can be."
We encourage you to please read through our guest reviews for more information. Thank you.
Rooms:
Master Bedroom (double) w/ensuite bathroom
Bedroom Two: Double (which can be made to two singles) w/ ensuite bathroom
Bedroom Three: Double w/ ensuite bathroom
Two lounges / living areas, one with additional ‘chillout’ alcove
Kitchen with separate Dining Room
Dining Room with comfortable seating for six (6)
Shaded outdoor dining area – with seating for six (6)
Separately outside, there is a BBQ and working wood burning pizza oven
Shaded poolside pergola.
Poolside dining area with table and seating for six (6)
Sun loungers X6
Linens and Towels provided.
How to get there and travel times::: Bari Airport: 1 hour 10 minutes.
Brindisi Airport: 40 minutes.
Ostuni beaches: 25 minutes.
Lecce: 1 hour 20 minutes
Matera: 1 hour 30 mintues
(SEE BELOW FOR AIRLINES SERVICING BARI or BRINDISI)
Puglia - Surrounding Countryside: Our trulli is ideally situated for easy exploration of Puglia, its countryside / the Valle d'Itria and beautiful towns / villages of Ostuni, Martina Franca, Cisternino, Ceglie, Locorotondo --- many of which you can see from our hilltop position. The World UNESCO site of Alberobello is only a 15 km drive through the rolling countryside of the Apulian hills.
Beaches: there are plenty of beaches and beachcombing to discover in the area, from unspoilt white sand stretches to secluded coves; with or without facilities ie beach bars, beach clubs. Here's a sampling: Torre Canne, Torre Guaceto, Villanova, Torre Pozella, Costa Merlata, Pilone, Boscoe Verde. Further afield, the beautiful baroque city of Lecce or the hauntingly beautiful Matera is 1.5 hours drive and make for scenic and enjoyable day trips, exploring their well-preserved architecture and many art galleries and cafe's.
Bari and/or Brindisi airports are served by most airlines. Please check websites for up-to-date schedules:
** NEW in 2020: DUBLIN/BRINDISI non-stop with Aer Lingus on Tues and Sat **
UK: RyanAir, EasyJet, British Airways, Lufthansa, Alitalia (from London). Ryanair direct from Manchester & Liverpool. EasyJet LGW to Brindisi. AirBerlin from LGW AirBerlin (Spring/Summer only). From LondonCity, Alitalia (connecting Rome or Milan).
IRELAND: AerLingus to Brindisi. Ryanair to Bari
GER: RyanAir or AirBerlin (from Dusseldorf, Koln, Nuremburg, Munich or Frankfurt Hahn). Lufthansa or Air Dolomti from Munich. Eurowings from Hamburg
AUS: Eurowings (Vienna to Bari)
SWITZ: Helvetic (from Zurich or Bern), Easyjet (Geneva), AirBerlin (Zurich)
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 1,238 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Note from host: NO PETS PERMITTED
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: Baby travel cot available upon request
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.
Property Registration Number BR07401291000016291, IT074012C200052710
We should mention
All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
On-site cash transactions can't exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
soul Puglia' Rural Gem 3br/3ba Hilltop Trulli House
Are there any beaches close to 'Soul of Puglia' - A Rural Gem 3BR/3BA, A/C, WiFi, Hilltop w/ POOL & Views?
The closest beach to 'Soul of Puglia' - A Rural Gem 3BR/3BA, A/C, WiFi, Hilltop w/ POOL & Views is Torre Canne Beach (16.5 km).
Does 'Soul of Puglia' - A Rural Gem 3BR/3BA, A/C, WiFi, Hilltop w/ POOL & Views have a pool?
'Soul of Puglia' - A Rural Gem 3BR/3BA, A/C, WiFi, Hilltop w/ POOL & Views has a pool.
What luxury perks are available at 'Soul of Puglia' - A Rural Gem 3BR/3BA, A/C, WiFi, Hilltop w/ POOL & Views?
This property features an outdoor pool, as well as a private pool and a fireplace.
Is 'Soul of Puglia' - A Rural Gem 3BR/3BA, A/C, WiFi, Hilltop w/ POOL & Views family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that 'Soul of Puglia' - A Rural Gem 3BR/3BA, A/C, WiFi, Hilltop w/ POOL & Views is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a private hot tub at 'Soul of Puglia' - A Rural Gem 3BR/3BA, A/C, WiFi, Hilltop w/ POOL & Views?
No, but there is a private pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at 'Soul of Puglia' - A Rural Gem 3BR/3BA, A/C, WiFi, Hilltop w/ POOL & Views?
No, 'Soul of Puglia' - A Rural Gem 3BR/3BA, A/C, WiFi, Hilltop w/ POOL & Views does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at 'Soul of Puglia' - A Rural Gem 3BR/3BA, A/C, WiFi, Hilltop w/ POOL & Views?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at 'Soul of Puglia' - A Rural Gem 3BR/3BA, A/C, WiFi, Hilltop w/ POOL & Views?
No, pets are not allowed.
'Soul of Puglia' - A Rural Gem 3BR/3BA, A/C, WiFi, Hilltop w/ POOL & Views Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 79 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 79 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 79 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
julia c., London
21 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Chilled family holiday
We had a wonderful time, it was fun to stay in the trullo, the pool & garden were lovely, beautiful towns close by to explore.
julia c.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rachel S.
21 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely charming villa
A beautiful Trullo with great charm and in a central location for the best destinations in Puglia. It has everything you need and is very comfortable for up to 6 people. Neil helped us find the Trullo as it is a little off the track!
Rachel S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Larry N.
17 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Trulli
Lovely, interesting, a bit awkward as all trullis must be, beautifully decorated and well supplied with all we needed. Hosts are responsive and their helper Neil was great.
Larry N.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Chuck M.
28 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Staying in a Trullo
We had a great stay, the place was charming and had a nice place for outdoor sitting when the weather was warm. The only drawback was it was very difficult to get to and from
Chuck M.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
sarah r.
12 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
Great place, particularly in summer months, with a great pool.
sarah r.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Neil M.
25 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Trulli amazing
We had an amazing stay. The trulli house was great and we loved making use of the pizza oven. Thank goodness for Hazel - we would not have found it without her.
Well placed for travelling around up to 1 hour away.
Neil M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Renata C.
22 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Trullo
We loved our stay at the Soul of Puglia. Beautiful views, comfortable bedrooms, plenty of areas for entertaining and an amazing swimming pool.
Renata C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Conrad W.
16 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic Trullo
A perfect place to relax, unwind and enjoy the peace and quiet of the surrounding countryside with views looking across to Ostuni. To have so much privacy and space with figs, plums and prickly pears to pick and eat every day whilst staying in the most well appointed Trullo. Great pizza oven and large pool with outdoor areas to enjoy. Such a wonderful time.
Conrad W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Margaret B.
24 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay
We had a wonderful and relaxed week here, enjoying the outdoor space but also the cool interiors too!
The property is very well maintained and designed… and is just as it looks online.
The track to the house is bumpy so a decent car is advised!
Margaret B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Paul B.
21 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa in the heart of Puglia
We were fortunate to stay in a lovely 3 bedroom en suite villa with AC and a large pool in a gorgeous setting. We were in fact quite spoiled and will return again.
Paul B.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dennis B.
4 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice Trullo in a countryside setting
It sets in a beautiful countryside setting with an excellent outside patio & pool area. The hilltop setting makes for excellent views, especially after dark from the pool area. Due to being there mid-June & being in the countryside come prepared with your mosquito repellent.
The kitchen is very equipped, as we did most of our meals at the villa we enjoyed it, plus the extra refrigerator is a great plus and we had a great pizza feast one night with the pizza oven.
We enjoyed the peace & quiet of being out in the countryside, however it does make for a bit of a drive to get out and sightsee. We took advantage of the nice train station in Ostuni to cut down on the driving for some of our day trips to Leece, Bari, Monopoli and my wife's favorite Polignano a Mare.
One thing we didn't catch when we booked, is there is no TVs so bring your tablets...there is good wifi.
We did have one issue with the whole-house air-conditioning that required a follow-up contact & a few days to get resolved, however once it was working - it worked well.
Dennis B.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
lew w.
14 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific Trullo Experiene
It's just as you see in the pictures. The trullo(i)- it's really three trullos- is clean, well-appointed and has a stunning outside area.
The management, including the owner- a very friendly and accommodating Glenn and the house manager, Hazel, is very professional, friendly and helpful.
lew w.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
jacek E M.
10 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Dream place
Amazing
jacek E M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jane H.
14 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property, in a quiet rural location!
We have absolutely loved staying at this property, the trulli looks even better in person. Inside there were 3 large living spaces, plenty of room for six people. As well as three good sized double bedrooms each accompanied by an on suite. The trulli had everything that we needed inside as well as outside. The pagoda by the pool was especially useful and good comfy when you needed a bit of shade. The swimming pool was large and beautiful, it was surrounded by 6 sunlougers each with with overhead canopies.
The town ostuni was picturesque and roughly a 25 minute drive into the centre, we enjoyed eating there most nights. With many different recommendations from the owners and Hazel. Hazel who greeted us on arrival has been amazing and very helpful answering any questions that we had as well as Steve and Glen. Thank you for such a lovely stay, would love to come back!!❤️❤️
Jane H.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
2 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
dream in Puglia
A perfect getaway in the middle of nature. Everything was just perfect. We loved the house, the pool, the garden... and it's not far from the sea and nice towns.
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Annick R., België
8 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect. Just perfect.
This is a super well equipped trullo with a massive pool and plenty of relaxing areas full of shade. Tasteful decoration with eye for detail. Annie,our lovely contact person was extremely helpful, answering all our questions. In one word: a heavenly spot on earth. Do not hesitate to book!
Annick R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Amy S.
17 Jun 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Trulli
What a wonderful stay at TrulliRoccia. Such a beautiful house and lovely places to visit all within easy reach. Thank you also to the lovely hosts who were so accommodating, helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend!
Amy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Renate B.
29 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschönes trullo
Wir haben den Aufenthalt im Trullo sehr genossen. Es war alles vorhanden,was das Herz begehrte! Super ausgestattete Küche, geschmackvoll eingerichtete Zimmer, Außengrill, Swimmingpool- mehr geht eigentlich nicht! Was man allerdings berücksichtigen muss ist die Anfahrt über sehr holprige Straßen, dafür hatte man aber auch die absolute Ruhe... wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen!
Renate B.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sylvain R.
9 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Impeccable
Hébergement très dépaysant. Bien équipé et fort bien placé pour visiter les Pouilles.
Sylvain R.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
david s.
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Overpriced
Nice property but… pics online are almost 10 yrs old, and currently it is different.
The swimming pool is not maintained properly same for interior such as bathroom. And a clog in the drain and asked 3 times - Neil came and did what he could but I gave up and ended up taking shower in a different bathroom.
Air con is outdated and very noisy, lack of maintenance overall
a bit sad for the price definitively.
david s.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Johnny W.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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Det er en virkelig dejligt sted, hvor man kan slappe af og nyde Syditalien. Man skal ikke lade sig afskrække af den lidt kringlede grusvej, der fører ind til huset.
Johnny W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cédric V.
31 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
The propriety is well equipped, the chek-in and the assistance when needed was easy to get. Overall the propriety is really nice, the Trulli is clearly well preserved and the ambiance is special. We had an excellent time! (Only thing is the road to get there that is bumpy but it's not that long.)
Cédric V.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tim E.
4 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Anlage
Sehr schön eingerichteter Trullo in traumhafter Anlage
Tim E.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Manuela K., Germany, Munich
3 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Trullo surrounded by Olive trees
We loved the quiet location in the countryside a lot. To live in a Trullo was a fantastic unique experience although it took a while to not hit our heads. The pool and outside area invite to enjoy and relax and are lovingly designed. We were very pleased about the fig trees we benefited during our stay in August. Hazel helped us to access the Trullo which is a challenge due to the narrow and bumpy off-road for roughly one kilometer which we had to master with our own car (SUV). Supermarkets are reachable after a ten minutes drive. We used the bigger Carefour market (20 minutes) at the entrance of Ostuni due to the selection. The cleaning team could have done a better job but Hazel took care immediately - thank you.
Overall it was a great stay and we can strongly recommend the Trullo.
Manuela K.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne K.
20 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay in trulli
We had such an amazing time. The road to the truli was a bit bumpy. 10/15 min drive to Ostuni and grocery store.
We would love to come back another time!