Views to the lighthouse
12 Guests
6 Bedrooms
6 Bathrooms
Set in an enviable position above the lovely town of Santa Maria di Leuca, and boasting superb views of the sea and the lighthouse from which it takes its name, Villa del Faro is a special property indeed. Luminous interiors flow out onto wide panoramic terraces, space abounds and the pool area is one of the finest in our portfolio.
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Keyholder highlights
- Superb sea views
- Gated panoramic pool with kids’ area
- Cinema room, sauna and pool table
- Top quality throughout
Gallery
Lunch is served in the first floor indoor-outdoor dining area.
The pool, the sea, the view... Welcome to Villa del Faro!
Looking out to sea from the first floor living area.
The surrounding gardens.
The splendid pool with the villa behind.
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 (6 hours/day, 6 days a week, excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays) and a weekly linen change
- Daily breakfast preparation (excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays)
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- 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.
Villa del Faro was the perfect setting for our family and friends. The setting, the interior, the staff, and the Local Specialist were all exceptional. We would definitely love to come back. This is my 4th time using The Thinking Traveller and I do not like booking with any other villa service.
MG August 2024
Villa del Faro was a high quality property with spacious and well designed accommodation. I was pleased that the pool area was child friendly with safety enclosure and a mini pool for small children.
Ms Sheena Ashford, United Kingdom July 2022
5 out of 5 for Villa del Faro.
Verified guest, September 2022
We had a wonderful time at Villa del Faro and the entire experience was exceptional. The villa was beautiful and exceeded our expectations (which were pretty high). We appreciated being within walking distance of the town, Santa Maria di Leuca.
Verified guest, May 2023
Relaxing, luxurious, easy.
Verified guest, July 2023
What stood out for us about Villa del Faro was the architecture, the spaciousness, the swimming pool, and the views. The house manager was great and sensed our needs in a good way.
Verified guest, July 2024
Excellent
4.8/5
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The Area
Villa del Faro sits just outside Santa Maria di Leuca at the southernmost tip of the Salento peninsular, where the Ionian and Adriatic seas meet. The town has long been a magnet for the wealthy classes of Puglia, who came to build lavish seaside homes here in the early 20th century. The legacy of this is a superb collection of Liberty style buildings, plenty of restaurants, bars, shops and gelaterie, a beach, and a large marina. The villa is located about 1km above Santa Maria di Leuca. Guests staying at Villa del Faro can walk into town but please note that sections of the road can be quite busy and without pavement.
There are many fabulous sandy beaches, coves and grottos to explore within a 10-minute drive of Leuca. These can be even better visited from the water, and it is easy to arrange boat or yacht rentals in the marina.
Within easy driving distance is delightful Baroque Lecce, the fortified island town of Gallipoli and lovely Otranto.
