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.
Arrival at Montekore is an unforgettable moment.
The lovely 15m-long pool.
The east-facing side of the house with its secret sunken courtyard garden.
All set for breakfast.
Welcome!
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
- 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
4.7/5
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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.
