Palazzo Colucci is available exclusively through The Thinking Traveller
Under frescoes and al fresco
8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Keyholder highlights
- Historic palazzo in an authentic medieval village
- Mature garden with pool
- Cafés, shops and restaurants on your doorstep
Gallery
The handsome facade of Palazzo Colucci seen from the pool.
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All you have to do is lie down and take a plunge occasionally!
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The al fresco dining area where you will probably take most meals.
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The view over the gardens and pool.
The spacious living room.
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
- Access to our award winning local support, knowledge and personal recommendations during your stay
- 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 and linen change service
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
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The Area
The charming borgo of Specchia Gallone is well situated in rolling countryside dotted with authentic towns and villages, and is just 15 to 20 minutes drive from a selection of beautiful coastal locations including the fishing village of Porto Badisco, the walled fortress port of Otranto and the cliff top castle of Castro. There are plenty of opportunities locally for exploring the historic and rural culture of this area of Salento, and small towns such as Uggiano, Minervino, Muro Leccese, Maglie and Poggiardo are blessed with beautiful architecture, centuries old traditions and some great local trattorie. The stunning UNESCO heritage centre of Lecce and Gallipoli are both easy day trips, as are the white sand beaches of the Ionic coast. All in all, Specchia Gallone is strategically situated for an in depth exploration of the best that the Salento peninsular has to offer.
Getting to and around
Brindisi Airport:
90km–56miles–1hr20Bari Airport:
200km–124miles–2hr30Pub specialising in beer and street food in Specchia Gallone:
easy walking distanceRestaurants in Minervino:
1.5kmBar in Specchia Gallone:
opposite the palazzoOtranto:
11km-7miles-18minsSandy beaches at Torre S. Stefano:
16km–10miles–25minsPorto Badisco cove and beach:
9km-5.5miles-15minsLecce:
40km – 25miles – 40minsGallipoli:
44km – 27miles – 1hrFrom the Guest Book
Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.
The garden at Palazzo Colucci with the beautiful infinity pool was delightful. It was a little oasis in the middle of a quiet town. The Palazzo was spacious and the architecture and paintings in the amazing vaulted ceilings made us feel as if we were staying in a home that was once grand. The spaciousness of the palazzo was wonderful. The bedrooms were large with bathrooms attached and accommodated three families nicely. The lovely views from the terrace were enjoyable with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine! Lastly, the spaciousness of the living room was excellent for 6 adults, a toddler and two infants to be in all together.
A.S. June 2023
What a wonderful house Palazzo Colucci is! We couldn't believe we could live there for a week!
Mr Ian Davidson, United Kingdom June 2022
Everything was amazing. Palazzo Colucci is a superb villa, even better than in pictures. It has been a 5*+ experience and TTT will definitely be the first option for next summer vacations.
Mr Radu Dobrescu, Romania August 2021
Palazzo Colucci and its grounds were lovely.
Mr Terry Masters, United Kingdom August 2019
Amazing property. An incredible stay. First time user and will book again. Appreciated the carefully curated property list.
Miss Rebecca Mok, Thailand July 2017
We loved the space at Palazzo Colucci and the garden and the pool were a joy. With 3 generations in one property it's good to be able to find a place for peace and quiet once in a while. We enjoyed going to the bakery in our village every morning for breakfast bread and pastry and stopping off for coffee at the bar on the way back, in fact there was competition to be first up to be able to do this. We all loved morning coffee in the bar, everyone was very friendly and we started to feel like part of the community. Our holiday? We loved it all.
Mrs Margot Pattison, United Kingdom June 2017
Excellent
4.7/5
1,174 Reviews
Local Experiences
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