Simply Wonderful in all respects

We had the pleasure of staying at Villa Valeria during the first week of September, and our experience exceeded all expectations. From the very beginning, Jackie from Puglia Holiday Rentals went above and beyond to ensure our vacation was nothing short of perfect. She was there for us, whether it was late-night chats during the booking process or warmly welcoming us at 1 am when our flight arrived (thank you so much Jackie!) . Jackie also provided invaluable recommendations for local restaurants and nearby attractions, enriching our trip with her insider knowledge. On our departure, our deposit was promptly returned the same day, a testament to the professionalism of the service. Upon our arrival, we were greeted with a delightful surprise - a well-stocked kitchen, complete with coffee, tea, milk, water, bread, wine, olives, and more. It was a thoughtful touch that made us feel instantly at home and meant we could have a very much needed cup of coffee the first morning and a snack before we had a chance to find a local shop! The villa itself, along with its meticulously maintained gardens, is nothing short of magnificent. If you're seeking luxury, style, and the convenience of being in the heart of town, Villa Valeria checks all the boxes. The grandeur of the property is complemented by its practicality, making it the perfect place to unwind. The swimming pool was a highlight of our stay, and we were pleased to see it regularly cleaned, while not heated, the water was still warm in Sept! We'd like to extend our gratitude to Giuseppe and Donatella, the friendly housekeepers who were always helpful and it was really good to have them live close by within the property. Jackie, Giuseppe, and Donatella truly made our stay memorable. The villa is secure, with ample parking, and conveniently located within walking distance of the charming center of Martina Franca. Our week was filled with exciting sightseeing, yet we couldn't help but wish for more time to relax by the fabulous swimming pool and explore the beautiful gardens. Rest assured, we're already looking at dates for our next visit - Villa Valeria has left a lasting impression, and we can't wait to return soon!

Marchent Family, Cambridge, UK, Sept 2023Sep 2023
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Thank you for your 5 star review of Villa Valeria. It was really lovely to read your comments and we are pleased we exceeded your expectations. The property, pool and gardens are amazing and with Martina Franca truly walking distance away, all our guests have had a fabulous time. We look forward to welcoming you all back again sometime soon.
Wonderful time

We had an absolute wonderful time at the Castle. Pool was incredible - we loved every minute of our Italian stay. Thank you for sharing an amazing space!

Jackie & Andre Zandveld, AustraliaJul 2023
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Thank you for your review of Villa Valeria. It was wonderful to meet you all and hear what you had enjoyed about Puglia and your stay at Villa Valeria. The property is unique and full of history but has the benefit of modern comforts, air-con being one of them.
An amazing week

An amazing week by the pool with our family and extended family. 30 degrees every day and loved having aperitvi in the old town.

Baz & Jodie CousinsJun 2023
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Thank you for your review of Villa Valeria. With the everything on your doorstep who wouldn't want to go out every night to eat!
What an amazing getaway!

We both explored Puglia and relaxed at the lovely villa. Jackie, G and Donatella took wonderful care of us. We will be back

Andrea, Chicago, ILJun 2023
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Thank you for your review of Villa Valeria. It was a pleasure to help you make the most of your stay. We were pleased you enjoyed the range of wines we supplied.
Villa Valeria, Martina Franca

Beautiful property and an amazing stay! Loved the whole region. Thank you.

Hamiltons, Melbourne, AustraliaJul 2023
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Thank you for your review of Villa Valeria. We too think the region is fab. One week is never enough time to find its treasures. We hope to see you again
Above expectation with a fab host.

What a special place and unique to stay! Although we adventured out on day trips each day to explore much of Puglia, we still made great use of the pool and outdoor lounging areas (even the table tennis). Basing ourselves here was a delight and it's just steps away to explore the central historic village (and a couple fantastic coffee bars). The property has absolutely everything you could possibly need/want, and so much more. Side note… Our flight was super delayed and late but our host, Jackie, warmly greeted us and ensured we would be comfortably settled in.

Cally BJul 2023
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Thank you for your 5 star review of Villa Valeria. We are pleased we exceeded your expectation. It was no trouble for us that you were late due to flight issues as you kept us updated all the time. WE are quite used to midnight arrivals. The pool and gardens are fantastic at the property and as you say everything was on your doorstep. Did you even bother to cook? We hope to see you again.
Great Villa - in Town - Walkable to Dinner & More

Fantastic villa in Martina Franca. Jackie at PHR did a great job with communication both prior to and during our June stay. She set up a dinner cooked for us at the villa as well as a cooking lesson, and we greatly enjoyed both. Also had laundry done by Dontatella - not inexpensive, but well done and worth it. As for the villa itself - it's even more impressive in person than in the pictures. Very large, well kept grounds. Fabulous, big pool (not heated). New, comfortable seating options around the pool. The kitchen had everything we needed. Beds are very comfortable and A/C worked great. Plenty of dining areas both inside and out. We enjoyed having some great restaurants, cafes, meat and cheese shops, all within a 10-20 minute walk while staying in a private villa. There is some street noise, but not really an issue, especially given the benefits of being in town. Martina Franca is a great central location for day trips throughout Puglia. We even did the easy drive to Matera one day. Minor recommendations - allow for payment by credit card, so don't have to do currency conversion and wire transfer (even if we have to pay the credit card fee). And better ping pong equipment at the villa (which was being ordered during our stay, but didn't arrive in time for us to use). All in all a fabulous, 5 star week - would definitely book with Jackie and PHR again for our next visit to Puglia.

BruceJun 2023
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Thank you for your 5 star review of Villa Valeria is sounds like you fell in love with the property ;-))... The property is fabulous and as you say just perfect for walking into town. Regarding payment; credit card payment is available via our advert on VRBO, however you chose to book direct with us and pay by wire transfer. By booking DIRECT this saved you over £500 on VRBO fees alone, well worth the small inconvenience we think. Apologies for the table tennis bats, when you mentioned this to us, the same day we went locally to purchase 4 new ones for you but they were out of stock. We now have 4 new bats ready for guest use. It was an absolute pleasure to host you and to introduce you to the fabulous wines of Puglia! We look forward to having you back
La maison et tres bien

un grand merci pour l'accueil et pour l'aide de Jackie, Giuseppe et Donatella. La maison est très bien et située près de la ville dans cette très belle région

MitauxMay 2023
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Thank you for your review of Villa Valeria. It was a pleasure to hear how you enjoyed eating out every day in the local town and enjoyed the modern comforts of this unique property. We hope to welcome you back again sometime.
Beautiful Mansion

Located in a beautiful area. We've greatly enjoyed ourselves and had quality time with the family, despite the rainy weather. Lovely beds and great service and restaurants. Astonishing how it feels like having your own private park by walking out of your gate and finding yourself in a busy city. Thank you all for your fabulous hospitality.

Fam StevensMay 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review of Villa Valeria. We are pleased the couple of rainy days didn't spoil your stay. All our guests love the enormous grounds and gardens with the huge pool and rave how the town is right on your doorstep when you are ready to explore.
We had a wonderful stay at Villa Valeria

to celebrate a family birthday. The 'Castello' - both inside and outside was beautifully furnished and there was ample space for a large family. Some of us even managed a swim in the huge pool, despite the temperature! Thank you to Jackie and Barbara for all their assistance.

L LindesayMay 2023
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Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was unfortunate the weather was a bit off during your stay. We generally find the month of May wonderful, especially with all the wild poppies in the fields etc. Villa Valeria is a big property and it is hard to show this in the photos, we are pleased you enjoyed the space it offers and all the wonderful character it has. You were our first guests to make good use of the brand new outdoor sofas and sun loungers around the pool.
Villa Valeria - Impeccable

We had an absolutely fabulous time in the villa and look forward to the opportunity to return. Everything was impeccable! Jackie was the best!! She helped with everything from cooking lesson to wine and gin delivery!! Could not ask for anything or anyone better. Thank you for sharing your villa with us!

Lisa DavissonOct 2022
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Thank you for your wonderful review. October is a great time to explore Puglia and with Villa Valeria being right in town there is no need to hire a car if you don't want to. We are pleased you make good use of the taxi service to explore other parts. I really enjoyed the challenge to suggest the best of the local wines to you and to hear afterwards which where your favourites. We hope you return soon.
Gorgeous Home

We had a lovely stay at this gorgeous home. Jackie was incredibly helpful and responsive to our inquiries and gave us great suggestions for things to do. This was an unforgettable experience that our group of seven will cherish for a long time ahead

Max Selver, USAOct 2022
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It was a pleasure to help you plan what to do in your short stay in Puglia. We are pleased you enjoyed your private cook, cookery lesson, wine tour, olive oil tour. I am not sure you could have packed much more in.
Fairytale castle with great service

We could not have asked for a more helpful host Jackie went over and above expectations helping us plan the week. She arranged restaurants for us for dinner, and even arranged a private cook to come to the villa to prepare two dinners based on local recipes The villa and grounds are impeccably maintained , and the location is central for day trips. The house is like a fairytale castle with spacious rooms, and comfortable furniture. Restaurants are walkable. Don't miss restaurant Coco Pazzo- the best meal in Puglia

Anthony F, USAOct 2022
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Thank you for your 5 star review of Villa Valeria. It was a pleasure to help you make the most of your stay in Puglia. You certainly packed a lot in during the week, you had some great weather. We loved showing you the different selection of wines from the region and not just sticking to the Primitivo and Negroamaro grapes. We hope to welcome you back again sometime.
The perfect destination in Puglia

It's difficult to describe how good this property is, marvellous, stunning, fantastic, all of them are correct. It's the enormity of the property and grounds that's difficult to comprehend until you actually walk around the place. I would strongly recommend not playing hide and seek here….it could go on for days!! The kitchen had everything that we needed and the 2nd fridge is a great addition. The outdoor seating and dining areas are large and comfortable as you would expect. The ones to the front of the property were used every morning for breakfast whilst the ones at the rear were used in the afternoon and evening times. We rarely sat inside although there are several large dining tables spread across 3 different rooms should they be required in the cooler months. The pool, which is the longest and deepest I've used for quite sometime, was very welcome on those 30 degree sunny afternoons. OUR HOSTS Jackie greeted us on arrival and talked us through all of the important stuff and then gave us great information about Martina Franca and the local area. She also booked a restaurant an olive oil tasting and a taxi for us, which we do thank you for. Giuseppe was rarely seen but kept the place clean and tidy at all times….I suspect he's a bit of an "early bird".. Finally there are some great restaurants, bars and cafes within 15 mins walking distance, we particularly liked Gotha with its little garden court yard eating area. We did a couple of wine tastings, one in M Franca and one just a short drive away (this one included food), both are well worth a visit.if you want to try the local grapes. All in all a brilliant week, thanks Jackie and Giuseppe for all your help during our stay.

D KeighleySep 2022
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Wow, thank you for your lovely 5 star review of Villa Valeria. The property is unique and with fabulous gardens, large pool and the town on your doorstep. A great combination of relax and explore without the need for a car. It was a pleasure to have you come and stay and we hope to welcome you back again soon for some more wine tasting!
Our “castle” in Martina Franca

Our extended family of six adults (three couples) enjoyed the privilege of staying in this remarkable property for five days this September. It would be difficult to overstate the quality and scale of this villa. It truly is a castle. The pictures can't capture the spaciousness of the interior, e.g. the height of the ceilings. We typically explored Puglia during the day returning to cool off in the pool in the late afternoon and cooking at home most evenings. The kitchen is more well equipped than any of the other seven rentals we've visited over the years. It's a nice bonus to have the second fridge! As noted in the property description there is no AC for the ground floor bedrooms so that would be a nice addition if a proper solution presents itself. Location was nice for short walks to village facilities and we easily visited Alberobello, Monopoli, Torre Canne, Polignano, Ostuni, etc. Jackie was very helpful and readily available. We appreciated her helpful hints and professionalism. Giuseppe keeps the property looking great and was always busy but never intrusive. All in all, a fabulous stay! Thank you.

W FrySep 2022
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Thank you for your 5 star review of Villa Valeria. We agree, it is really difficult to capture the full beauty and story of this property. We are pleased you found it well equipped and enjoyed the pool. UPDATE for future guests: for 2023 air-con is planned to be available in all bedrooms
Stunning villa

Our party of 4 couples, stayed here for 2 weeks in July/August. It is a simply stunning villa set in huge gardens with lots of places to relax, both in the sun and shade. The outside is definitely the star of the villa. There are so many places to sit and relax. The grounds are immaculate and the pool is a good size to actually swim in. However, some of the outside furniture was tired and needed replaced and a few more loungers would allow everyone to have one at the same time. We enjoyed having some of our meals out on the terrace where the table would easily sit 10. Inside, the 3 bedrooms upstairs were large and had air conditioning but 2 of them shared a bathroom. Unfortunately, the 2 bedrooms downstairs were very small and did not have air conditioning. We did request fans for these rooms but for the standard and quality of this luxury villa we would have expected these rooms to have air conditioning given the cost of it. This was a big disappointment especially in the heat of the summer. As a base, Villa Valeria was a really good base to explore the surrounding areas. Would recommend this for a large family or group of friends staying in this area.

LesleyAug 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to post your review of Villa Valeria and we are pleased you appreciated the outside space and discovered some of the beauty of Puglia. Around the pool area where you find the sun loungers there is also seating for at least 8 people. The sofa and chairs down by the pool are of an older style and in character with the villa, we were not aware attention was required and we will attend to this. The rattan furniture for al fresco dining and the sofa and armchairs is modern and very comfortable. Villa Valeria is unique and not purpose built, each room has its own character. The two bedrooms downstairs do not have air-con at present and this is clearly stated in our description. Bedroom 1 also has the benefit of having a separate wardrobe area by the entrance to the en-suite. Bedroom 2 is the smallest of all the rooms and our photos clearly show this. Thank you for recommending Villa Valeria to future guests, it was a pleasure to have you come and stay with us.
Five star service and dreamy holiday home

The service that Jackie provided was really friendly and efficient. She told us that the photographs of the house we were renting didn't do it justice. When we arrived we were blown away by the house. It is a wonderful place to relax and close to the lovely old centre of town. The outdoor area of the house is extensive with several areas in which to sit either in shade or sunshine. One evening we used the services of a cook(recommended by Jackie) and had a most memorable meal. We will definitely return.

Sally KeenanAug 2022
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Thank you for your 5 star review of Villa Valeria. The property is so stunning it is difficult to capture the magic of it in a photograph or even 10. We are pleased you were happy with the level of service we provided and enjoyed the private cook service at the property. Our favourite place is on the veranda looking out to the pool and gardens. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Quality castle, gigantic pool, within walking distance of excellent restaurants and beautiful Martina Franca

An amazing place. Absolutely enormous. Really clean. Quality furniture and fittings, everything works. Great pool. Easy to walk into the town which we did 4 out of 7 nights for dinner. Martina Franca has a beautiful centre. Lovely other places in Puglia to visit too from this central location. Jackie, who is lovely and really helpful, will initially meet you and give you recommendations and will even arrange reliable taxis if required. She is always on hand on WhatsApp throughout the week. We'd recommend this place to friends and family and may well come back for more ourselves.

Steven FarrarJun 2022
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Thank you for your 5 star review of Villa Valeria in Martina Franca. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and went into town to eat a few nights. There are so many restaurants in town, it is always great to recommend places to eat according to your taste. We love the different areas to relax in, both inside and out at the villa. Everyone raves about the pool and gardens and we love them too. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Absolutely Amazing Villa

We came to Puglia for our daughters wedding weekend in Cisternino. After the wedding 8 of our family stayed at Villa Valeria for a week. The pictures look stunning on this site - but you can't appreciate the scale. The Villa is behind private automatic gates and up a long drive. The grounds are amazing. Lovely and green - like an oasis! Yet you are right in the town for easy walks to restaurants, the main square and the fantastic weekly market. The bedrooms are spacious and well spaced from each other. We loved sitting out listening to the birds singing in the trees. This Villa really is a Gem!!

Lisa SymesJun 2022
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Thank you for your 5 star review of Villa Valeria. All our guests rave about how great it is to be in town with a private pool, beautiful gardens and everything on your doorstep. It's great to try a different restaurant every night without having to drive.
Villa Valeria right in town

Like staying in a fairy tale, immaculately clean, fantastic grounds and activities. Loved the pool and walking around the property. We have local family so it was convenient location for a quick travel to visit them. Overall amazing. Couldn't have asked/wanted anything more. Thank you and we have made some amazing family memories

JA FL, USAJun 2022
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The property is really wonderful and makes a big impression on arrival. The are pleased you were happy with the service we provided and enjoyed exploring everywhere.
Villa Valeria - in the heart of town

Loved the property. Just on edge of Martina Franca, car hire very reasonable. Great to arrive back to such an idyllic place after visiting lovely places.

J HigginsMay 2022
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Thank you for your 5 star review of Villa Valeria. This such a beautiful property and made even more perfect by the lovely grounds and pool with the town of Martina Franca right on your door-step
Villa Valeria, Martina Franca - Perfect family vacation in a beautiful home and surroundings!

We spent a week with our family of 6 at Villa Valeria. The house is spacious and comfortable. The location is great with a 10 minute walk to the historic center of Martina Franca. The grounds around the house are a park in itself, a real treat and luxury knowing you are in the city itself. Jackie of Puglia Holiday Rentals helped us navigate anything we needed assistance with and communicated promptly. We highly recommend staying here with your family, exploring Puglia from this location and booking a private dinner with Sophie Grigson through Jackie.

Irma JansenSep 2021
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Thank you for your 5 star review Centro storico is just 10 minutes away on foot as you say. This property is just perfect for those who want to have all the facilities of a town within walking distance, but also to have a beautiful house, private pool and stunning outdoor space to enjoy. We hope to welcome you back again sometime.
Wunderschöne Villa (Wonderful Villa)

Fast schon ein kleines Schloss, mitten im Ort. Großer Swimmingpool, der einmal nicht nur ein Planschbecken ist. Schöner Garten, sehr gepflegt. Durch die Lage ist es leider nachts recht laut. Sehr guter Grill lädt zum Barbecue ein. Mobiliar teilweise alt und gediegen.

ClausSep 2020
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Thank you for your review, we too love the castle-like feel of the property. All our guests rave about how big the pool is and make good use of the gas BBQ. The furniture compliments the building from its stunning stained glass window in the main sitting room, to the antique panelling and chandeliers etc. It adds to the character of the property. Our past guests have commented how Villa Valeria is the only property in Puglia of this quality, truly in town and within walking distance of everything, with a fabulous pool and gardens. Being in town there is bound to be some noise at times compared to being out in the countryside. We think this is well worth while the compromise to be able to walk down the driveway and out into the town to explore on foot. There lots of places to explore in the well established gardens of the property and we particularly like sitting on the veranda over looking the pool. It was a pleasure to have you come and stay with us.
Lived in martina franca three years never knew it was there.

My lovely wife and I got married here in September and it was amazing. 

Jackie and Sheree organised it for us and with the help of our caterers we had a day we will never forget.

The villa is beautiful and so peaceful considering it is almost in the centre of the town.

Some of our guests said it was the best wedding they had been, to so that sums it up.

If you are looking for a holiday villa to stay in this is the place.

Brian & Barbara jacksonNov 2019
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Thank you for your 5 star review. Villa Valeria is an amazing place to stay and to have a wedding reception here as you did, it couldn't have been more perfect. We always try to do our best for our guests and are pleased you were happy with the service we provided.
Perfect place to stay in Puglia

Our week's stay at Villa Valeria was a long way beyond our expectations. The web site photos didn't prepare any of us (four couples) for its splendour, from the grand entrance avenue, to the turrets and the pool and magnificent gardens (which incidentally have 66 places to sit excluding walls around flower beds)! Although nearby towns and villages are great to visit, we loved Martina Franca, real Italy, with many places to eat, drink, shop - beautiful baroque buildings (and much earlier houses in the old town). It's very difficult to find anywhere to stay in Puglia with space, a pool and so on, where you don't need a car to go exploring locally. Guiseppe the on site caretaker cheerfully looked after the garden and pool and took away the recycling. House (including well equipped kitchen and comfortable bedrooms) and garden were immaculate on arrival. Finally - Jackie was helpful and professional from the outset; we were in touch several times during our stay - always quick helpful responses. We all loved Puglia and Villa Valeria.

RichardOct 2019
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Thank you for your 5 star review of Villa Valeria. We are pleased you all enjoyed your stay and enjoyed discovering some of the walks in the local area. This property is stunning and all our guests rave about the gardens, pool and of course the ability to go out on foot into town at night to eat without some one having to drive. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Our Martina Franca holiday

We had a wonderful holiday in a beautiful villa and a stunning location. Jackie sorted everything thing out down to the last amendment to our shopping list and every other thing we needed. Guiseppe looked after the villa and pool without being in your face. All in all a wonderful experience thank you.

L SmithAug 2019
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Thank you for your lovely 5 star review of Villa Valeria in Martina Franca It has been a pleasure to take care of you during your stay and to know you were satisfied with the service we offered. We always try to do our best for our guests so that they feel right at home as soon as they arrive. We hope to welcome you back again sometime.
The location was ideal as we could walk to restaurants, shopping and site seeing in Martina Franca.

What a beautiful property. Our family of 8 thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Villa Valeria. The location was ideal as we could walk to restaurants, shopping and site seeing in Martina Franca. I think I looked at every villa in Puglia and frankly this is the only one where you do not require a car. The pool was great on hot afternoons after taking a day trip or walking in town. The rooms were great size and our entire family enjoyed our stay. Having the two refrigerators was ideal. The grounds were immaculately manicured and Guiseppe who stays in a separate house on the huge property kept the area clean every day. Jackie, the property manager, helped us with transportation arrangements, stocked the villa before our arrival, arranged a boat trip and a dinner cooked at the property and was available any time we needed her.. She selected some wines for our stay and we enjoyed them all. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend to those looking for villas. We all felt like we were staying Castle with manicured grounds and a beautiful swimming pool. A big thank you to Jackie for all of her help.

ColipJul 2019
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Thank you for your 5 star review. Villa Valeria is fantastic if you are touring Italy and want a base in the South to explore from. We are passionate about Puglia and enjoy passing our knowledge to you so you too can discover its beauty and of course the wine! And yes, we agree, the property is stunning. We hope to welcome you back again. If you are looking for a stunning villa with pool in beautiful grounds and walking distance to town, ie down the driveway, this villa is for you.
Villa Valeria

The villa is beyond anything I could have imagined, beautiful, comfortable, relaxed. The large grounds surrounding it make it a perfect place for a holiday with a group!

D VinkeJun 2019
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Thank you for your 5 star review of Villa Valeria. We are pleased it exceeded your expectations. All of our guests love how close it is to town and go out to eat most nights.
Perfect service from Puglia Holidays - discrete, distinguished service!

Beautiful interior rooms, comfortable and relaxing to enjoy the wonderful gardens and pool area, although the water was rather refreshing for this time of year. Lovely situation being close to the town to enjoy the restaurants and markets, but great to return to the calm grace of this lovely building. A wonderful break.

L Sones, UKMay 2019
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Thank you for your 5 star review of Villa Valeria. We always try to help you make the most of your stay and it is a pleasure to suggest restaurants and book them for you if you need.
Villa Valeria

As soon as I arrived at the magnificent electric gates and looked up the driveway I knew I was going to have an amazing experience. The manicured gardens, the fabulous swimming pool, peace and tranquility, with bird song and yet the town was a short walk away. Inside I was astonished at the decor and fabulous mix of old and new. Beautifully decorated, comfortable beds. Everything you would possible want to have for a wonderful, relaxing holiday. I would certainly be using Puglia Holiday Rentals again.. Wonderful.

E HardingMay 2019
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Thank you for your lovely review of Villa Valeria. This villa is truly amazing and so close to town you really don't need to rent a car if you don't want to.
Large and impressive house, very well appointed and comfortable.
We had a great time staying at this amazing villa. The bedrooms are all large and comfortable, the kitchen is huge and well equipped and the property gardens, pool and surrounds are absolutely amazing. Our host Jackie was incredibly helpful and gave us a great tour and introduction to Martina Franca. The old town is a short 10min walk up the hill and the local restaurant's are excellent (Osteria del Coco Pazzo is a must, fantastic local food). It was also great to have a groundskeeper close by who took care of rubbish and pool maintenance. The place was in immaculate condition, we were amazed at how beautiful everything was every day. Overall could not recommend this highly enough for a couple of families or a large group of friends. Cannot go wrong!
James KOct 2018
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Thank you for your 5 star review of Villa Valeria. We are pleased you found the villa in immaculate condition, and were amazed at how beautiful everything was every day. We always try to do our best for our guests and want you to experience the "authentic Puglia" first hand. We hope to welcome you back again sometime.
Beautiful villa in a beautiful town - perfect!
We stayed here for a week in September and we absolutely loved it. Good as the pictures are, they don't do justice to this beautiful house and its immaculately landscaped and tended gardens and driveway. The pool deck is huge and always offers a choice of sun or shade, no matter what time of day; the pool is a 'proper' adult pool, big enough and deep enough to swim; the huge porch area was everyone's favourite with its massive dining area - we were a party of seven adults and we could easily have fitted several more very comfortably at the table I think. The house combines character and tradition with modern necessities like fully equipped bathrooms, a dishwasher and plenty of fridge/freezer space. Every room and bathroom was spotlessly clean when we arrived, and lots of supplies were provided to help us settle in. There is a wonderful caretaker / groundsman onsite who is unobtrusive but makes sure the pool and surrounding area are cleaned every morning and any rubbish is promptly disposed of. There are plenty of shops, restaurants and bars within easy walking distance of the house - the local greengrocer is 5 mins away and has a superb array of beautiful produce. The old town is breathtakingly pretty, especially at night when lit up. Jackie at Puglia Holiday Rentals was really helpful, going well beyond just renting us the house - she organised taxis for transfers and excursions and booked wine- and olive oil-tasting, both of which were excellent; the one issue we raised - a minor one regarding some kitchen utensils - was dealt with immediately. Views differed on highlights - some of us loved our cookery lesson on the porch and the amazing lunch that resulted, one voted the yachting trip top pick (both organised by Jackie), whilst others thought swimming, lazing on the pool deck and playing table tennis were best as it was so hard to drag ourselves away from such a beautiful house! There are two bedrooms on the ground floor but the other three are upstairs and a short section of the staircase is quite steep: that and the depth of the pool (more than 5' at its shallowest) may be an issue if you are travelling with small children. It's perfect for older children and adult groups who don't mind some minor traffic noise when enjoying their luxurious oasis!
Helen MSep 2018
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Thank you for your 5 star review, how lovely you called Villa Valeria a luxurious oasis, we think it is too. What sets Villa Valeria apart from many other villas in Puglia is the beautiful gardens, stunning pool and the ability to walk down the drive and out into the town of Martina Franca. Dinner out every night without having to worry who will drive. Or if you have teenagers, they can go out without having to be dropped off and picked up all the time. Leaving other members of the family to just relax by the pool, sit in the shade or wander the grounds! We are pleased you enjoyed the activities we arranged for you and always try to help you to make the most of your stay in Puglia. There are so many restaurants in town, it is hard to pick which one to go to. It was a pleasure to have you stay with us and we hope to welcome you back again sometime. The team at Puglia Holiday Rentals Ltd
A castle with a pool... what more could you ask for?!
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the magnificent Villa Valeria. Thank you so much for sharing your house with us!! We had plenty of room to spread out, which was much appreciated after our first week in Venice, Florence and Rome. The pool made the hot August days enjoyable, especially after site seeing in Alberobello, Grottaglie and the Ionian and Adriatic Seas. Our sons enjoyed the soccer (futbol) court and ping pong table and my mother-in-law enjoyed afternoon strolls around the grounds. We were able to cook meals and play games in between outings to the surrounding area. Jackie was very helpful with dinner recommendations. It truly is an amazing place! Thank you!!
Kimberley FAug 2018
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Thank you for your 5 star review of Villa Valeria. We are pleased you stopped in Puglia during your tour of Italy where the pace of life is a little slower than in the north. It was lovely to hear how the different generations enjoyed the different aspects of Villa Valeria. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your travels in Italy before returning to the USA.
Contemporary colonial Manor House in the middle of Martina Franca
Spacious and opulent our party of 7 adults were lost in its many wings and grounds. Superbly planted to give the illusion of privacy whilst pizzerias, pollarias, chemists, cafe's, bakeries etc lie at the bottom of the elaborate 100m gated driveway. Jacobean banquet halls and grand dining rooms remained unused as we rattled around this well equipped mansion for 11 days as the boys were in the five a side football pitch and table tennis area and the rest of us lazed on it's many terraces and veranda. Giuseppe emptying the bins and cleaning the pool and gardens every day before 8 was a great touch and the air con upstairs was a welcome relief to the humidity though, extending this to downstairs or fitting mosquito nets there would better keep it cool downstairs too; although it was uncommonly hot this summer! Recommended!
PMAug 2018
Management comment
Thank you for your lovely 5 star review of Villa Valeria. It was a pleasure to have you come and stay at one of our properties again and hear how much you enjoyed your stay. We will be fitting mosquito screens to the downstairs bedrooms for next year. We do have fans for the downstairs bedrooms, what a shame you didn't get in touch during your stay, we could have had them over to you in minutes. It was good to hear your boys made good use of the ball court area playing 5 a side. Villa Valeria really is quite special and we love the spacious grounds. We hope to welcome you back again next year.
Villa Valeria, Martina Franca
Il nostro soggiorno a Villa Valeria è stato favoloso!! La Villa ha è molto antica ma è appena stata ristrutturata quindi è tutto molto confortevole. La zona giardino è stupenda, ci sono alberi maestosi e la parte più bella è la piscina. Rilassarsi sulle sdraio a bordo piscina o bere un aperitivo sotto al portico al tramonto era uno spettacolo! Pur avendo la sensazione di essere in una villa in campagna, eravamo a dieci minuti a piedi dal centro storico, quindi riuscivamo ad andare a comprare quello che ci serviva, visitare il paese o a cenare fuori senza dover prendere la macchina! Il massimo della comodità! Martina Franca è piena di ristorantini buonissimi di cucina tipica pugliese! E non perdetevi la famosa "granita di caffè con panna" del Bar Adua!
FulviaJan 2018