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22 best villas in Puglia for 2026

Our pick of authentically charming addresses in rural Italy​Our pick of authentically charming addresses in rural Italy 

The best villas in Puglia

Our pick of authentically charming addresses in rural Italy

22 best villas in Puglia for 2026
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Borgo Silentio, OstuniLuca and Valentina, from Lombardia and Friuli Venezia Giulia respectively, came on a group vacation to Puglia and fell in love with the romance of its countryside: the vineyards, the red earth and the bohemian lifestyle. Their first intention was to purchase a vacation villa, but after purchasing Trullo Silentio in 2016, the abandoned, neighbouring Masseria stole their hearts, and from there, they decided to open their villas to guests. Masseria Silentio (sleeps eight) and Trullo Silentio (sleeps six) have all the elements of a bucolic escape in the countryside. At Trullo Silentio, bougainvillaea frames the outdoor pergola, and beneath, a stone-seated living area creates an idyllic spot for reading a book or gathering with the whole crew. Both are furnished with restored antique finds from the markets and local suppliers: copper kitchenware hanging on the walls, terracotta amphoras and ceramics placed on shelves and smaller knick-knacks to fill in the spaces. Both villas have large swimming pools, outdoor barbecues and countless seating areas to live in at various moments throughout the day. In 2024, La Selvaggia, their third villa, will also be available for rent. Lucrezia WorthingtonSleeps: Eight
Price: From around £1,950 for a four-night stayCheck availability at Airbnb
Coki, Martina FrancaThis classic Trulli-style villa combines a rustic aesthetic with state-of-the-art amenities, affording it the Airbnb Luxe stamp of approval. Within the charming abode are three rooms with queen beds (two that are split-queens), each with beautiful stone-adorned private ensuite bathrooms – one featuring a stand-alone stone bathtub. Elsewhere, the mezzanine level has a queen bed and an ensuite bathroom, while another room is equipped with a sofa bed, along with an ensuite bathroom and a private entrance. Guests can gather in the atmospheric kitchen, with its curved ceiling, wooden beams, a stone basin, high-end appliances and a long table with seating. The other heart of the house is the outside terrace, where a long swimming pool (which can be heated upon request) is flanked by a shaded alfresco dining area, and surrounded by various lounges and beautiful manicured gardens. Lauren BurvillSleeps: up to 10
Price: From about £62,000 per month (with a month-long minimum)Check availability at Airbnb
The Thinking Traveller

Casino Doxi Stracca, Alezio

This lavish villa was originally an 18th-century aristocratic residence owned by the Doxi Stracca family, 10 minutes from Gallipoli and its beaches. It was recently restored by Italian architect Paolo Genta Tarnavasio, creating harmony between its historical elements and contemporary influences. Upon entry, marvel at the striking chapel with its ornate baroque façade, which faces a sleek, 18-metre swimming pool with chessboard-patterned tiles. On the other side, an impressive arch marks the entrance to a charming inner garden flanked by two grand Mediterranean pine trees. There are two parts of the residence: a main manor house and a smaller country mansion with four and three double bedrooms each, sleeping 14 guests total. The villa offers a daily cleaning service and breakfast every morning. However, there is also a spacious kitchen for those who wish to cook their go-to meals, which can be enjoyed in the various alfresco spots. During your stay, make the most of this favourable location and visit the nearby towns of Nardò, for its compelling baroque architecture and Gallipoli, to witness insatiable sunset views and fish-based dinners. Lucrezia Worthington

Sleeps: 14
Price: From around £8,013 per week

Trulli del Trappeto, LocorotondoWithin minutes of the picture-perfect Locorotondo lies Trulli del Trappeto, a charming villa where you can relish the quietude of the Itria Valley’s countryside. Olive, fig and pomegranate trees rim this smart villa with its duck grey-coloured shutters and whitewashed seven trulli cones. Architecturally, the villa indicates its history as a former olive mill, but inside, there is a mix and match of styles, from rattan carpets and lighting to vintage chaise longues and ethnic style bed frames, harmoniously contrasting with the contemporary artwork. It sleeps up to 11 people with three double, two twin and one single bedroom, ultimately catering for more than one family. Outside is a large saltwater pool shaded under the olive trees, with stone day beds to perch and breathe in the beauty. As the sun sets, crack open a beer or a glass of wine and get creative with the pizza oven or retreat to the ancient cellar that has been converted into a cosy, convivial area and pop on a movie on the Bimi projector. Lucrezia WorthingtonSleeps: 11
Price: From around £1,000 per nightCheck availability at Welcome Beyond
The Thinking Traveller

Palazzo Napoli, Presicce

Here’s one of the most sensitive restorations we’ve seen for a while, layering ancient Italian history with a cool new contemporary flourish. Vaulted ceilings, frescoes and stone floors nod to its 16th-century origins, while modern interventions, including artisanal ceramics, sculptural lighting and sleek tiled bathrooms, bring a fresh, considered edge and a burst of colour to pep up the creamy stone walls. Spaces flow from the grand entrance hall through to intimate sitting rooms and airy bedrooms opening onto sun-soaked terraces. Outside, a walled garden makes the place to catch some rays with a book, with a selection of lawns leading onto shaded corners and a striking pool for cooling off in the summer heat. It’s an elegant and atmospheric home for all – hen parties, annual big family gatherings and destination weddings alike.

Sleeps: 10
Price: From £4,727 per week

Villa Maia, Monte AbeleHigh above the Itria Valley, where olive groves stretch forwards towards the Adriatic, this roomy four-bed villa sits serenely under the Italian sun. It’s a slower pace of life here, and days involve blissfully little after starting out with a welcome cup of tea on a sun-warmed terrace before slowly taking a lap in the scenic outdoor pool (it’s heated in the warmer months, so you’ll not have to skip a swim), where its own outdoor bar and views over the vineyards set the tone for lazy afternoons. Inside, the bedrooms are extra-calming in breezy bright hues, and there’s a selection of beautifully aesthetic living spaces full of tactile materials dressed in the same muted, contemporary palette. Lavishly, the home has its own private spa, outdoor gym and even a working vineyard, with tastings in the cellar on request. But come evening, it’s all about suppers cooked in the outdoor pizza oven, served up on the long table in the fading Puglian light.Sleeps: Eight
Price: From £9,584 for a three-night stayCheck availability at Oliver’s Travels
The Thinking Traveller

I Trulli delle Sette Sorelle, Monopoli

Seven conical roofs stitched together into one beautiful home – this trullo feels storied, unique and effortlessly homely all in one. The interiors unfold in a series of cool, curved spaces, where whitewashed walls meet textured furnishings and glimpses of the glittering sea beyond. The star, however, is the outdoor area, where shaded terraces make the spot for long lunches, pockets of garden are scented pleasingly with abundant fresh herbs, and an infinity pool angled towards the horizon makes the spot for sundowners and morning swims alike. If you can tear yourself out, it’s worth venturing out to explore Monopoli’s coastline, only a short drive away.

Sleeps: Two
Price: From £2,925 per week

La Buca del Diavolo, Castiglion FiorentinoHidden among its own 33-acre grounds, just minutes from the quaint walled city of Castiglion Fiorentino, this is a 16th-century property with newfound modern sensibilities. A sensitive renovation has seen the introduction of central heating, Wi-Fi, and even a tumble-dryer, but it’s still the ancient charms that win you over, as ever. Old stone walls, Renaissance arches and centuries-old beams are now paired with understated furniture that blends in seamlessly with the wider locale. Outside, an inviting shiny blue pool overlooks mile upon mile of olive groves and hills carpeted with trees – sit outside a while while the pizza oven heats, or the barbecue sizzles on a long, golden evening. This is a blissfully secluded spot, yet well positioned for exploring local gems, including the nearby towns of Arezzo and Cortona, just a short drive away.Sleeps: Six
Price: From around £1,326 for a four-night stayCheck availability at Airbnb
The Sunshine PalaceHere’s one made for socialising, with room for 12 across seven bedrooms – and the dog can come too. Throughout the well-manicured grounds, there are three buildings to meander around, including a creamy soapstone villa with gentle curves, a traditional trullo that epitomises this area’s unique architecture, plus another three-bed cottage. The garden, drenched in sunlight all day, is the heart of the space. Evenings unfold around the soapstone grill set to music playing softly from the outdoor sound system. There are two pools, so set up on a lounger downstairs by day, then up to the rooftop pool in the evenings for lazy sundowners with incredible views. The whitewashed town of Ostuni lies just ten minutes away, but you’ll hardly want to leave – just ask, and you can have personal chefs, cooking classes, massages, yoga, and wine tastings directly at your villa.Sleeps: 12
Price: From around £7,795 for a five-night stayCheck availability at Plum Guide
La Casina della Quercia, Val d’OrciaShould you be gazing across the rolling hillsides of the Val d’Orcia towards Monte Amiata, you might not immediately spot this secret cottage hidden among the folds. But you’ll be pleased you discovered it. Inside, antique furnishings and locally crafted finishes bring plenty of old-world charm and warmth, not least thanks to the crackling fireplace that forms the centrepiece of its cosy living room. It isn’t the largest space, but it has everything you need to hide away from the world for a while, including a fully-equipped kitchenette for whipping up suppers ready to enjoy on the patio with a show from the area’s famous golden sunsets. The grounds here are really special. Surrounded by 400 olive trees and fragrant herbs, you can wander under jasmine arches over to shady picnic spots nestled beneath centuries-old oak trees – expect nobody but the occasional roe deer for company.Sleeps: Two
Price: From around £1,326 for a four-night stayCheck availability at Airbnb
Abode of LoveWith a striking red-and-white frontage, this is no crumbly stone trullo, inside nor out. Surrounded by emerald green swathes of Puglia’s rolling hillsides, this historic jewel pairs heritage features with thoroughly modern touches. The doors, curved walls and floors are all characteristic Italian design, zhuzhed up with a striking modern palette and paired with the likes of luxe velvet sofas, a sleek colour-drenched handleless kitchen and sculptural stools in eye-popping red. There’s a gym space for morning pilates and a pool for leisurely afternoon swims, plus a concierge ready and waiting to attend to your every whim – ask for their local recommendations. You’ll want a car to get around here, but it’s only a short drive before you reach those glittering azure waters at the coast.Sleeps: 12
Price: From around £17,427 per weekCheck availability at Plum Guide
Casa RosmarinoOwner Alba is a painter/decorator, and every corner reflects her tasteful eye for colour and detail. There’s room for eight across four bedrooms (prepare to fight over the master, which has incredible views and its own bathroom in the tower), a cosy living room with a crackling fireplace and a big kitchen ready for hosting your own Italian feasts. All that and without even mentioning the view. Head outside to the jasmine-covered patio, where a hot tub, infrared sauna and hammock await, all with panoramic fairytale views as far as the eye can see. You’ll arrive to a hamper of wine and coffee, and massages, cooking classes and wine tastings are available as you please.Sleeps: Eight
Price: From around £1,331 for a four-night stayCheck availability at Airbnb
The Thinking Traveller

Corte Gea

Idyllic isn’t a strong enough word to describe this villa, which nestles seamlessly into the Puglian landscape, studded with centuries-old olive trees, wide grassy plains, and scattered crumbly stone trulli. The home’s surroundings ground you in history, but head inside and it’s reassuringly modern, with designer interiors featuring poured concrete floors (perfect for padding around barefoot in the summer heat), a creamy palette of neutrals, and hotel-worthy marble bathroom finishes. A statement hanging fireplace in the open-plan living space means you’ll be equally happy here in the off-season as in the warmer months. Head through the sliding doors and you’ll find an expansive terrace with a deep cobalt blue pool, from where to lounge with a book before supper at the outdoor dining table, all set to a backdrop of hazy Italian countryside.

Sleeps: Six
Price: From £5,116 per week

Casa M, CisterninoSituated just outside the ‘Orange Flag’ town of Cisternino (an accolade awarded to small towns for excellence in tourism, hospitality and environment), this elegantly designed, modern-aesthetic villa is perfectly placed as one of the best villas in Puglia.With just three double bedrooms, this is one of the more compact rentals on our list, but the floor-to-ceiling windows, ample outside space and expansive countryside views give you everything you need to feel spacious in your mind, body and soul. Despite having a chic contemporary design throughout, there are still nods to the Italian character this region is so well known for, in the carved benches, dry-stone wall features and sumptuous furniture, not to mention the leafy almond trees that fill the garden space surrounding the lengthy swimming pool. Unlike many other villas in Puglia, this one has been built with step-free access, making it a great choice for guests with mobility issues. The ground floor rooms and bathrooms have no steps or thresholds higher than 5cm, and if you need extra help, these areas can be even more easily accessed by lift or ramp. If you’re not taking yourself out to the nearby Ostuni coastline for dinner each night, you can take advantage of the private chef service that’s available (for breakfast, lunch and dinner) 3 days a week.Sleeps: Six
Price: From about £6,000 per weekCheck availability at Airbnb
Cjase Madràc, FasanoWhen you picture the dream Italian vista, you’ll likely conjure up something pretty similar to this villa and its surrounding countryside views. The stone arches, tiled floors, wooden shutters, lemon and olive tree groves and thyme and eucalyptus scented gardens make up the archetypal Puglia getaway, in a region just a day trip away from Lecce – an area often referred to as ‘the Florence of the South’. Everything about this place, including the traditional Apulian ‘welcome dinner’, comes together to create an immersive retreat for the senses that is bound to leave you revitalised, inspired and undoubtedly not wanting to ever go home! With three double bedrooms (one ensuite) this is one of the best villas in Puglia to rent when holidaying as a family, or with a couple of close friends. The history of this building is clear, and the careful restoration has kept much of the old-world charm intact, creating a bridge between eras – combining the very best of traditional Italian life with up-to-date appliances, fixtures and fittings, such as air conditioning, wi-fi and coffee machines, for the epitome of comfort. The outside areas are also a highlight, with covered patios providing the ideal spot for taking breakfast or lunch, hidden alcoves with cosy love seats and of course the emerald infinity pool that looks out over the verdant countryside and distant sea views.Sleeps: Six
Price: From about £3,686 for a five-night stayCheck availability at Airbnb
Masseria Paride, FasanoIf Trulli houses have stolen your heart, you’ll be thrilled to read that these aren’t just for looking at – you can stay in them too. The Masseria Paride villa, near the estate of Fasano, Puglia, showcases all the characteristics of Aplian Trulli, with the conical roofs, exposed stonework, whitewashed walls, arches and external stairways. But, while it still looks just like a postcard-perfect 14th-century dwelling, this 10-bedroom villa and guesthouse has been renovated to perfection, fitted with two fully-equipped kitchens, a heated infinity and plunge pool, air conditioning, sound systems and even an electric car charging station.If you love cooking your own food, you can make the most of the manicured, aromatic and vegetable garden, as well as the outdoor pizza oven – ideal for an evening of alfresco dining with friends and family on one of the many covered or uncovered outdoor areas. If you don’t fancy that, it’s still worth sitting out in the 3-hectare garden among the sun-drenched herbs, purely for the lush sensory experience. The estate consists of a main villa, which sleeps 16 in eight ensuite bedrooms, and a guesthouse large enough for four people in two ensuite double bedrooms, with space in the courtyard for up to 10 cars. When staying at the property, you’ll be situated just over 4km away from the World Heritage Site of Alberobello and 20km from the coastal town of Monopoli, where you’ll find beautiful beaches, castles and museums for your dose of culture. The nearest city is Fasano, an area known for charming Italian cafes, picturesque landscapes, and medieval architecture.Sleeps: 20
Price: From about £12,00 per weekCheck availability at Home in Italy

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