In twenty acres of organic farm
8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
6 Bathrooms
Montekore is a veritable oasis for lovers of tranquillity, nature, and the gentle rhythms of the seasons. Wonderfully appointed, stylish interiors flow out into extensive gardens, walled courtyards, a dreamy pool area and private parkland, all of which offers guests a sense of away-from-it-all freedom and serenity. Should you ever wish to leave the idyllic confines of your home from home, however, there's plenty to see and do in the area.
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Keyholder highlights
- An ecological oasis
- Spacious interiors
- Fabulous pool
- Extensive grounds
Gallery
Aerial views of Montekore.
The lovely 15m-long pool.
Montekore's handsome façade.
The pool area has plenty of shady and sun-kissed spots to choose from.
Views across the emerald lawns to the pool area.
The east-facing side of the house with its secret sunken courtyard garden.
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 daily cleaning service (up to 3 hours/day excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays) and a mid-week linen change
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
- Ingredients for specified meals
- 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.
Montekore is a true corner of paradise. Everything is cared for down to the smallest detail, creating a perfect and relaxing atmosphere. The owner was absolutely fantastic - warm, attentive, and always ready to help. Our stay couldn’t have been more wonderful!
E Marinella October 2025
Montekore is a real experience. A beautiful property very well managed by hosts who really do make an effort to make you feel comfortable. This is my sixth year of summer rentals from The Thinking Traveller, so I have many experiences against which to assess. It's well located and wonderfully appointed.
KA August 2025
Montekore was simply an amazing, inspirational place. Design grandeur but with an elegance of finish and an absolute attention to detail. Simply wow! We would return because it provided everything we needed to make a family holiday an amazing experience, with all the facilities you could hope for to coalesce as a group.
Richard Parsons October 2024
Montekore is just a lovely and exceptional property. We loved everything about it, the style and the grounds, the detailed touches. We made lifetime memories there, relaxing, surrounded by beauty.
Lisa Atwood June 2024
Montekore is the perfect place, no less. It is a beautiful house with perfect service, great staff and extremely nice Local Specialists
Lukas Moll April 2024
Wonderfully presented, Montekore is true to its description and pictures. Incredibly helpful, charing owners. Hospitable and courteous. I would happily return.
Verified guest, August 2024
Excellent
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The Area
Situated in eastern Salento, just a few kilometres inland from the charming, historic seafront town of Otranto Montekore is extremely well-place for visiting all that's best about the south of Puglia.
Otranto itself has a little bit of everything, from a fine castle, a picturesque network of streets, a sublime cathedral, a sandy beach, boutiques and a host of bars, restaurants and pizzerie.
Apart from the beach of Otranto, the Adriatic coast nearby has plenty of others to try, including those of Baia dei Turchi, Spiaggia Alimini and Torre dell'Orso
The area surrounding Montekore is home to lots of lovely small towns and villages, such as Minervino, Muro Leccese and Maglie, whose old centres are blessed with beautiful architecture, independent shops and some great local trattorie.
The stunning UNESCO heritage centre of Lecce and the fortified island town of Gallipoli are both easy day trips, as are the white sand beaches of the Ionian coast.
Getting to and around
Brindisi Airport:
88km–55.5miles–1hr10Bari Airport:
210km–130miles–2hr20Nearest restaurants, shops and amenities:
in Cannole - 2.3km-1.4mile-5minsNearest beaches:
Baia dei Turchi - 10.8km-6.7miles-17mins; Otranto: 11.3km-7miles-12mins; Spiaggia Alimini - 12.6km-7.8miles-14mins;Otranto (historic centre, castle, shops, restaurants, beach etc):
11.3km-7miles-12minsMaglie:
11km-7miles-20minsLecce:
35km–22miles–35minsGalatina:
24km-15miles-30minsGallipoli:
59km–38miles–50minsLocal Experiences
Private boat charters in Salento
One of the region’s main attractions is without a doubt its glorious coastline and transparent azure seas. This is particularly true of Leuca, where the Adriatic and the Ionian seas meet.Up and down the Adriatic on the east coast of Puglia and the Ionian on the west coast are many beaches to discover. From nature reserves with wide expanses of sand and sea to sandy or rocky bays in between, there is something for everyone!
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Culinary experiences in Salento
The gastronomic traditions of the Salento are simply delicious, and deliciously simple. The area's fabulously tasty ingredients are given the space to speak for themselves, and local recipes are inextricably linked to the seasons.
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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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Private guided tours in Salento
The Salento is home to one of Italy's loveliest cities, the sophisticated and baroque Lecce, as well as some of the loveliest beaches and most dramatic rocky coastline in the country. From an architectural tour of Lecce to the bike and trekking tours of the Salento's most amazing landscapes, let us guide you as you discover this unique corner of the world.
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Beach clubs and relaxing activities
Home to some of Italy's loveliest beaches and most dramatic rocky coastline, the Salento is a haven for sea lovers. From the southernmost tip near Leuca, running up the west coast to Gallipoli and beyond, is a vast, almost non-stop strip of paradisiacal golden sand and transparent azure waters. To the east, the Adriatic coastline is more varied, offering sandy beaches, Karstic grottoes, chalk cliffs and salt-water lagoons.
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