The fashion designer's house
A homage to the noble traditions of Puglian country living, Casina Elia oozes charm, comfort and understated elegance in equal measure. Fragrant herb-planted gardens greet guests, hinting at the sensory pleasures to come, while the seductive pool encourages repose and relaxation. The intention of the owner, a prominent Italian fashion designer, was to create a stylish retreat imbued with the spirit of her beloved Puglia: the result is a perfect success!
Our team has visited each of our villas, so they can share the finer details and help explore flexible date options
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Casina Elia is just 3 km from the charming towns of Alezio and Parabita and 7km from Gallipoli and the coast. 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 island 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 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.
From the Guest Book
Casina Elia was absolute perfection! From the expansive grounds to the design details to the comfy feel - it was exactly what we were looking for in a vacation getaway. I'm so happy I stumbled upon The Thinking Traveller to help plan my Puglia getaway - the amount of quality locations and options was simply unmatched elsewhere. Would we return to Casina Elia? Absolutely yes, and I would highly recommend to any small group of people who are looking for the ideal getaway time. This is such a special location!
Dan Arellano October 2024
Thank you! Everything was wonderful at Casina Elia.
MO June 2024
We had an unforgettable stay at Casina Elia and felt very special.
CB May 2024
Casina Elia was lovely in every sense. It felt as if we were invited to stay in a friend's home for the week. It was beautifully appointed in every way. The kitchen supplies were plentiful with dishware from the region and lots of glasses, pots, etc. to use; The personalised bed linens and towels added a nice touch of feeling welcome. The garden and various seating areas were enjoyable as was the pool. The house easily accommodated the range of ages in our party.
A.S. June 2023
Casina Elia is a beautiful property. Very comfortable and elegant. We really enjoyed our stay there.
SC, United Kingdom July 2022
Every single person at Casina Elia was outstanding in assisting us during the holiday. The cook and her daughter cooked us a wonderful feast and were very gracious in writing down for us a family recipe.
GB, United Kingdom July 2022
Excellent
4.7/5
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