The home of well travelled art
17 Guests
8 Bedrooms
10 Bathrooms
A superb choice for large gatherings of family and friends, Villa Elia is a lovingly restored and refurbished masseria. Its generously proportioned, character-filled interiors feature a fascinating blend of local, ethnic and contemporary pieces., while its extensive walled grounds are home to a fabulous pool, numerous spots for al fresco lounging and dining, a tennis court, and acres of olive groves and fruit orchards.
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Keyholder highlights
- Large walled gardens and pool
- Lovingly restored and furnished
- Hammam and cinema
- Authentic Puglian atmosphere
- Tennis court
Gallery
The pool, gardens and the imposing façade of Villa Elia rising behind.
Whether you dine inside or al fresco, every meal at Villa Elia is an event.
The same space seen from another angle.
A shady lounging area in the gardens.
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Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The expertise of a dedicated local team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
- A Local Specialist to assist you during your stay and 24/7 emergency support
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- A daily cleaning service (2 hours/day, excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays) and a mid-week linen change
- Daily breakfast table setup
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
- Tourist taxes (tassa di soggiorno) levied by many town councils in Italy. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €1-€5 per person per night
From the Guest Book
Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.
5 out of 5 for Villa Elia. The staff were truly exceptional. They attended to everything we needed and went above and beyond to make our experiences even more beautiful.
EG, United States of America October 2022
Villa Elia was very well looked after.
LK, United Kingdom September 2022
Villa Elia is stunning and so well appointed. The staff were brilliant and couldn’t have gone further to help us.
BH, United Kingdom August 2022
Villa Elia exceeded our expectations. It has an amazing pool. The team at The Thinking Traveller did an amazing job of presenting the house honestly and helped us have a nearly perfect holiday.
nr, United States of America July 2022
Villa Elia is a great and wonderful place to be. One of the best rental experiences we have had. Terrific service. Great team, very responsive, met all our needs, always trying their best. Making everything possible and better.
JR, United States of America August 2021
The chef at the house was amazing. The owner was awesome.
Mr Alessandro Iovino, United Kingdom September 2020
Excellent
4.7/5
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The Area
Villa Elia is just 3 km from the charming town of Alezio and 7km from Gallipoli and a series of gorgeous sandy beaches. Alezio has some superb baroque buildings, high quality shops and cafes, a market, restaurants and a relaxed, authentic feel. Gallipoli is a true jewel of a town, set on a fortified peninsular and featuring some fabulous architecture as well as lively nightlife and some great restaurants. The delightful baroque town of Lecce is just 40 minutes drive, most certainly worth a visit.
Tennis courts and horse riding are within a 10 minutes drive from the villa!
We will also be pleased to organise several bespoke activities, such as wine tasting tours or day trips to Matera.
