Trullo Melograno

Ceglie Messapica, Puglia

The house of seven cones

8 Guests

4 Bedrooms

4 Bathrooms

Trullo Melograno has been restored in such a way to ensure that the buildings’ original features provide a charming backdrop to the quality fittings and furnishings used to bring the trulli into the 21st century. Outside, the rustic gardens ooze easy Puglian country charm, while the gentle views and pool imbue the whole with an atmosphere of tranquil hedonism.

Key Highlights

  • Pool
  • Barbecue

Gallery

Trullo Melograno's gardens and terraces are surrounded by olive groves.

Trullo Melograno's gardens and terraces are surrounded by olive groves.

The beautifully restored trulli.

The beautifully restored trulli.

The trulli seen from the pool area.

The trulli seen from the pool area.

The gorgeous pool area.

The gorgeous pool area.

A quintessential Valle d'Itrian scene.

A quintessential Valle d'Itrian scene.

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We thought Trullo Melograno was superb, lots of space, total privacy, everything you might need was provided. We loved the design touches in the rooms. It really felt like being in a wonderful home rather than a holiday place. We loved the pool and spacious unoverlooked grounds. Because we have been to Puglia before and have already visited the Valle d'Itria towns, we were so happy at Trullo Melograno that we spent all of the time of our stay at the house. We would love to go back.

– Ian Bentley, visited 2025

Overview

  • GuestsUp to 8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Double beds2
  • Double bed or Twin beds2
  • Bathrooms4
  • En-suite bathrooms2 of 4

Features and Amenities

The property

  • Private parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Pool & Wellness

  • Pool
    11.5x4.5m

Services

  • Local knowledge and recommendations
  • On-the-ground support
  • Wine delivery service

Kitchen & Dining

  • Barbecue
  • Dishwasher

Entertainment & Tech

  • Satellite Wi-Fi Internet
  • Smart TV

Includes

  • IncludedThe Thinking Traveller's expertise to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and access to exclusive experiences
  • IncludedExclusive use of your private villa and grounds
  • IncludedEffortless trip sharing with your guests on our online platform
  • IncludedAward-winning local expertise throughout your stay

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedTransfers
  • Not IncludedMeals (unless otherwise specified)

Getting to and around

Brindisi Airport58km-36miles-55mins
Bari Airport100km-62miles-1hr30
Nearest shops and restaurants at Ceglie Messapica10-15mins drive
Ostuni18km-11miles-30mins
Nearest beachesApprox. 40mins drive on Adriatic coast, 1hr on Ionian coast
Locorotondo24km-15miles-30mins
Alberobello43km-20miles-45mins
Taranto35km-22miles-40mins

Bedroom details

Main House

  • Bedroom 1: double bed (160x190cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 2: double-twin bed (160/80x190cm), en-suite bathroom with shower

Guesthouse

  • Bedroom 3: double bed (160x190cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 4: double bed (160x190cm), en-suite shower room

Reduced Occupancy

During the shoulder seasons, Trullo Melograno has a reduced price for a group of up to 4 that only need up to 2 bedrooms. The bedrooms not required will be closed, but the rest of villa, its amenities and its grounds will remain at the complete disposal of guests. Should you book the reduced occupancy, Bedrooms 1 and 2 will be prepared for you.
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About the property

Inside

accommodation at Trullo Melograno is spread across the main trulli and a dépendance. The main house entrance takes one into the large open-plan living room and kitchen diner.

From the living area, which features an open fire place, a circular hallway (one of the trullo cones) leads to two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The first, the main bedroom, is a double-twin served by a bathroom with tub and shower just across the hall, while the second, a double, is cosily tucked away in one of the trullo cones and features an alcove bed. A shower room completes the accommodation in the trulli.

Attached to the trulli is the dépendance, which hosts two connecting bedrooms, one double and one double-twin, each with its own en-suite shower room and independent access to the grounds.

Gorgeous traditional cream coloured stone floors run throughout the property, much of the original stone walls remain on view and the various nooks, niches and alcoves that are so typical of trulli constructions have been ingeniously incorporated into the overall layout making for a characterful and practical use of space.

Outside

Trullo Melograno is immersed in the beautiful countryside of the Valle d'Itria with views taking in large expanses of olive groves, from which, here and there, distinctive white cone tips of other trulli rise. The gardens merge with the surrounding areas, thanks to the presence of numerous olive and fruit trees.

A hop, skip and a jump away from the house across a lawned area, is the lovely pool area, complete with a rustically shaded pergola furnished with cushion-covered sofas.

Back near the house, and easily accessed from the kitchen, is the lovely al fresco dining area, where dinners are destined to last long into the starry night...

CIN No. IT074003C200039557

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About the Area

Trullo Melograno is situated just to the east of the charming historic town of Ceglie Messapica. Gorgeous Ostuni, a beautifully restored baroque town with stunning panoramic views is close by. The Valle d'Itria is probably best known for its trulli, and nowhere are these more in evidence than in the picture-postcard town of Alberobello. Several other lovely towns, such as Locorotondo, Cisternino, Martina Franca and Taranto are also well worth a visit and easy to get to. If you are looking for beaches, the Adriatic coast offers stretches of sandy and rocky coast and some excellent lidos. The Ionian Sea is a little bit further but the long expanses of sandy beach found there are amongst the loveliest in the Med. Further afield, Lecce, Gallipoli, Otranto and Monopoli are justly famous towns waiting for you to unlock their secrets.

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Considerations

There might be limited phone reception at this property.

This property is surrounded by countryside, some unfenced and may include drops or steep slopes. We therefore recommend that younger children are supervised by an adult when exploring the grounds.

The depth of the pool ranges from 1m to 1.7m.

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Guest Reviews

We thought Trullo Melograno was superb, lots of space, total privacy, everything you might need was provided. We loved the design touches in the rooms. It really felt like being in a wonderful home rather than a holiday place. We loved the pool and spacious unoverlooked grounds. Because we have been to Puglia before and have already visited the Valle d'Itria towns, we were so happy at Trullo Melograno that we spent all of the time of our stay at the house. We would love to go back.

Ian Bentley, visited September 2025

Trullo Melograno is private, stunning, charming and stylish.

Verified guest, visited June 2025

We had a wonderful week at Trullo Melograno. We loved everything - the location, and interior and exterior design - but one of the best parts of our experience was the local villa staff. Looking forward to be back next year!

Duygu Unal, visited June 2025

Trullo Melograno was so much better than the images. The grounds are beautiful, the internal layout and interior design are inspiring. We couldn't have wanted for anything more. We had a magnificent family holiday, peaceful and relaxing around the trullo.

LD, visited June 2024

Exceptional experience in a unique and spectacular villa.

G.P., visited June 2023

All on-site staff members at Trullo Melograno were superb. Very attentive.

GS, United States of America, visited August 2022

Overall we had a wonderful time.

AS, United Kingdom, visited September 2020

Trullo Melograno was a delightful surprise. It was very privately situated, quiet, and has wide reaching views of the surrounding olive grove countryside. The pool area is lovely and peaceful. The interior was very comfortable and not cluttered. Overall, a very nice villa and we would return. The caretaker was especially helpful and kind, we felt well cared for.

DV, Canada, visited October 2019

The gorgeous pool area.

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Local Experiences

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Culinary experiences in Valle d'Itria

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Wine and olive oil tours in Valle d'Itria

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Private boat charters in Valle d'Itria

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Wine and Olive Oil tastings in Salento

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Beach clubs and relaxing activities

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Private guided tours in Valle d'Itria

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