Villa Agreste - Holiday apartments with pool at Ostuni

Holiday apartments on grounds rich in history

The atmosphere is of a special kind at Villa Agreste, a country estate dating from the 18^th century and located in the midst of olive groves on a 20 hectare property near Ostuni. The preserved and restored underground oil mill is even older – it dates back to the 16^th century and envelops you in an atmosphere of bygone times.

The apartments – former outbuildings of the oil mill – were renovated, remodeled and turned into charming holiday apartments.

Each apartment includes a kitchen, a bathroom (WC, shower, bidet), free WiFi, an open fireplace as well as heating, which you can adjust yourself. The kitchen holds a special, free-of-charge surprise for you: homemade, cold-pressed olive oil to round off your meals.

As each apartment comes with a small terrace with outdoor furniture, you may also enjoy your meals out in the open.

Should you be in the mood for company, you might find some at the roofed patio with barbecue area and pizza oven. It is charmingly designed with small lemon trees and offers an ideal ambience for leisurely and pleasant summer evenings.

At Villa Agreste you can choose from among four holiday apartments, which are similar in lay-out and include the furnishing described above. The apartments differ mainly in size.

Holiday apartment Sole (max. 3 pers.)

Small, lovely, cozy: Holiday apartment Sole accommodates 2 adults and 1 child. The separate bedroom with double bed is accessible from the live-and-eat-in kitchen with sofa bed.

Holiday apartment Luna (max. 3 pers.)

Holiday apartment Luna sleeps 3 persons in a double bedroom and on a sofa bed in the live-and-eat-in kitchen.

Holiday apartment Cornucopia (max. 4 pers.)

Holiday apartment Cornucopia is located next to apartment Sole, is, however, a bit larger. Two double bedrooms, one with double bed and one with twin beds, sleep four persons.

Holiday apartment Girasole (max. 5 pers.):

Girasole, the sunflower, is the largest of the holiday apartments and includes a double bedroom as well as a bedroom for three with bunk bed and single bed. It comes with a small patch of garden for your use only.

Large property with pool

Children can feel free to explore the rambling premises. Horses grazing peacefully on the paddock underline the idyllic atmosphere. Palm and olive trees line the driveway to Villa Agreste.

Italian cuisine is irresistible, so should you be afraid of gaining weight during your holidays, go for some exercise along the 18-station fitness trail. Swim some laps in the 6 m x 12 m pool, which is also great for simply cooling off on hot summer days. The pool is open from June 01^st to October 10^th, from 09:30 h to 19:00 h every day (changes due to weather conditions possible).

If you prefer leisurely walks, go for a stroll round the premises along a ca. 4 km path. The low-traffic roads in impressive landscape are sure to appeal to cyclists. Two bicycles are available upon request and can be rented upon advance notice for € 10 per day per bike.

You can park your car on the fenced premises.

The sacred olive tree

Olive trees count among the oldest cultivated plants in the world and used to be considered sacred plants. Olive oil has been and still is a very important ingredient for a large variety of dishes, both salty and sweet, and has gained importance in the field of cosmetics and ointments.

Olive trees, which are so rich in tradition and history, also provide for the livelihood of Villa Agreste. The cultivation of olives and the production of olive oil on the estate are based on organic and environmental aspects and principles. According to an old Italian saying, sun, silence, dryness, rocks and solitude are essential for the growth of healthy and tasty olives. This special atmosphere is felt on the estate. Sustainability is also the principle which running and managing the country estate as a holiday accommodation is based on.

Upon request, you may take part in a wine and oil tasting within the historic walls of the old oil mill. Please ask family Iaia, who lives at Villa Agreste, for more information. Do not hesitate either to ask the owners for information about guided tours in the Salento and to turn to them with any other wishes or questions you might have.

Shopping for what you need at Ostuni

Ostuni, about 6 km from Villa Agreste, is called the white town of Apulia. The radiantly white-washed houses of this town at 218 m above sea level never fail to fascinate you. In the 10^th/11^th centuries, Ostuni developed upon remains of Messapian origin. When strolling through the labyrinthine alleys, allow for enough time to take in the town, the atmosphere, simply all the impressions waiting for you there.

At Ostuni you find several shopping facilities, restaurants, trattorie and bars.

Fun at the beach on Italy's Adriatic coast

Six kilometers to the east, the Adriatic coast awaits you with its beaches and bays and sea waters of exceptional quality. The Blue Flag, awarded by the FEE, has been flying along the coast for many years now. A bit further to the south from there, you come across "Riserva Naturale Torre Guaceto", a protected, 1100 ha coastal stretch, where you get to admire, amongst others, an impressive underwater world.

More information about the town of Ostuni