The contemporary rural retreat
6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
An artfully designed home immersed in a venerable landscape of centuries-old olive trees, grassy fields, drystone walls and evocative trulli, Corte Gea is an irresistible option for those in search of a stylish and thoroughly relaxing rural retreat. Once arrived, you may wish never to leave, but part of the property's many charms is its proximity to a host of postcard-pretty towns and idyllic beaches.
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Keyholder highlights
- Alluring contemporary design
- Heatable infinity pool
- Extensive grounds
- Tranquil pastoral atmosphere
Gallery
Corte Gea, with its stone visage, clean white lines, elegant pool and olive-tree camouflage.
Choose your spot by the cobalt waters of the pool.
Back outside, enjoying the peace and beauty of the grounds.
The terrace accessed from the kitchen-diner.
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 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 available during your stay for 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
- Access to our in-villa wine delivery service – choose from our handpicked menu of the best regional wines and find them waiting for you at your villa
- A mid-week cleaning service (up to 4 hours) and towel change. Linen change available upon request
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
- The cost of heating the pool, which is €525 per week, if requested, payable in advance
- 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.
Corte Gea is a great villa. The architecture, interior design and facilities were great and met our expectations.
FH September 2025
Corte Gea is a beautiful villa, well-appointed, and in a lovely setting. It was perfect for us, perfect pool, peaceful, quiet, yet only half an hour or less away from some lovely towns. The Thinking Traveller were brilliant from start to finish. We would go again.
Richard Mckeown June 2025
Corte Gea had modern and high-spec appliances, the aircon and internet were excellent, and the design and layout were perfect for our purposes. Thanks again for a great experience.
JB July 2024
Corte Gea is a great villa in a wonderful garden and olive grove. It's modern, architect-designed and functional.
Verified guest, June 2024
Corte Gea was outstanding. High quality, modern, and within easy reach of Puglia’s attractions. We would return for the location, cleanliness and facilities.
Verified guest, July 2024
We loved the privacy, peace, and space at Corte Gea, and it is nicely located for trips.
Verified guest, June 2025
Excellent
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The Area
Corte Gea sits at the end of a country lane in a fabulously tranquil setting, just over 2km outside charming Carovigno. Apart from its historic centre (complete with 15th-century castle), the town offers a great selection of bars, cafés, restaurants, pizzerie and shops. 11km north, meanwhile, is Ostuni, a beautifully restored mediaeval and baroque town with stunning panoramic views and much to discover.
If you're looking for beaches, the Adriatic coast has plenty of options, as well as some well recommended lidos. A drive of around 20 minutes will take you to a series of sandy bays and the long sandy beaches of the Torre Guaceto nature reserve.
The Valle d'Itria is probably best known for its trulli, and nowhere are these more in evidence than in the picture-postcard UNESCO town of Alberobello. Locorotondo, Cisternino, Martina Franca and Ceglie Messapica are also well worth a visit for their picture-perfect historic centres, their gastronomic specialities and their inimitable traditions.
Further afield, Lecce, Gallipoli, Otranto and Monopoli are justly famous towns waiting for you to unlock their secrets.
Getting to and around
Brindisi Airport:
33km-21miles-35minsBari Airport:
113km-70.5miles-1hr25Carovigno (nearest shops, restaurants and amenities):
2.5km-1.7miles-6minsNearest beaches:
several beaches on the Adriatic coast, including those at Guaceto and Torre Pozzelle, are about 20 minutes' drive awayOstuni:
11km-6.8miles-18minsCeglie Messapica:
20km-12.5miles-25minsCisternino:
27.5km-17miles-35minsMartina Franca:
39km-21miles-40minsLocorotondo:
37km-23miles-50minsAlberobello:
61km-38miles-1hrLecce:
71km-44miles-1hrLocal Experiences
Culinary experiences in Valle d'Itria
The Valle d'Itria has a rich culinary heritage that combines simplicity, deliciously flavoursome ingredients, and respect for tradition. One of our culinary experiences in the area will give you a unique insight into one of Italy's most genuine and tasty expressions of cucina povera.
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Wine and olive oil tours in Valle d'Itria
The Valle d’Itria boasts its own “wine road”, running between the towns of Locorotondo and Martina Franca. The former, which perches atop its very own hill, is yet another of those picture-perfect towns that the Valle d’Itria excels in. After spending a little time exploring its achingly beautiful streets and admiring the wonderful views, we recommend you head down to one of the terraced vineyards below to taste Locorotondo’s renowned white wine, arguably the best in Puglia. We know the best places, so just say the word and we’ll organise a tour anda tasting for you.
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Private boat charters in Valle d'Itria
When in Puglia you are rarely far from the sea and it is no coincidence that the region's inhabitants are great seafarers. Yachting and pleasure-boating are popular pastimes, as are most watersports. Indeed, it is the sea, its beaches and its translucent waters that make Puglia such a popular holiday destination not only for Italians but also for a growing number of overseas visitors.
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Wine and Olive Oil tastings in Salento
No trip to Salento would be complete without a wine tasting to discover the famous Negroamaro and Primitivo grapes accompanied by some local delicacies. As well as these spectacular local wines, Puglia is typified by the millions of ancient olive trees scattered across the region, which produce extra virgin olive oil of a spectacular quality. A guided tour will give you a fascinating insight into the secrets of its production.
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Beach clubs and relaxing activities
It’s hard to beat a day at a beach club for total relaxation – we’ve selected the best spots for you, where you can find outstanding quality and service.
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Private guided tours in Valle d'Itria
Valle d'Itria is home to some of Italy's most beautiful towns, offering a series of panoramic viewpoints from which you can admire the rolling hills, the dry stone walls and the trulli of the surrounding countryside and learn the history and culture of the region.Just across the Puglian border into Basilicata, another gem not to be missed: Matera.
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