An atmosphere of pure magic as dusk falls at Villa Lorans.
A bird's-eye view of Villa Lorans, its grounds and its beautiful pool area.
Villa Lorans' gorgeous pool is enveloped by a pristine lawn.
Villa Lorans' curvaceous pool sits amidst and emerald lawn.
Choose your spot and settle in for a day of pure relaxation.
Another shot of the irresistible pool, with the house rising behind.
Views out over the gardens, the pool and the grounds.
The atmospheric and thoroughly convivial al fresco dining area near the pool.
Arrival at Villa Lorans is an enchanting moment.
Elegance, grace and a hint of grandeur.
Secluded by mature shady trees, Villa Lorans is an oasis of privacy and tranquillity.
A centuries-old olive tree frames the pool area.
The perfect spot for a romantic aperitivo.
A panoramic afternoon tea taken on the main first-floor terrace.
Another romantic spot in the grounds, shaded by a russet-coloured, arched structure.
The secluded al fresco dining area.
The main entrance to Villa Lorans welcomes guests with open arms.
The TV snug near the entrance seen from the main living room on the ground floor.
The main living room combines contemporary furniture and lighting and tuff-stone, barrel-vaulted ceilings..
The main living room seen from another angle.
The guest WC off the main living room is full of character.
The TV snug is an atmospheric spot for some quiet time.
Attention to detail, wherever you look.
The impressive indoor dining area is the perfect setting for celebratory dinners.
What an atmosphere!
Arched openings allow the communal spaces on the ground floor to flow organically into each other.
Banks of glass doors open onto the surrounding terraces.
A sophisticated scene, looking into the yoga and dance studio.
The yoga and dance studio has a life-affirming feel.
The superbly equipped contemporary kitchen has been skilfully and sensitively inserted into one of the ground-floor spaces.
The grand staircase leading to the first floor.
Looking back down to the ground floor.
The hub of the piano nobile, a serene central sitting area.
Villa Lorans artfully combines contemporary pieces and timeless style.
The same space looking out to the first-floor terrace.
The Sala Rosa, another sitting area on the piano nobile.
The elegant Sala Rosa seen from another angle.
Two of the first floor's bedrooms are accessed from the Sala Rosa.
The owners' of Villa Lorans have furnished the property with style, elegance and sophistication.
The first bedroom on the piano nobile, a double, that's part of a generous suite. (Bedroom 1)
A romantic, evocative atmosphere.
A detail of the ravishing, antique bedstead in the first bedroom.
Its ornately decorated en-suite shower room.
Another shot of the first bedroom's voluminous, artistic shower room.
The sitting area of the second first-floor suite, looking through to the bedroom.
The double bedroom in the second first-floor suite, with it access to a private terrace. (Bedroom 2)
Its en-suite shower room, once the piano nobile's kitchen.
Its walk-in shower.
The first of the two bedrooms accessed from the Sala Rosa, a bright and airy double-twin. (Bedroom 3)
The same bedroom, looking through to its en-suite bathroom.
Its palatial en-suite bathroom is a thing of beauty.
Below the lofty vaulted ceilings of the third bedroom's en-suite, is a self-standing tub and a separate walk-in shower.
An exotic scene of peacocks embellishes the walls.
The second bedroom accessed from the Sala Rosa, another good-sized double. (Bedroom 4)
It too comes with a generous en-suite shower room.
Its en-suite shower room seen up close.
The first of the two, externally accessed bedrooms on the ground floor, a double-twin. (Bedroom 5)
And seen from another angle.
The second externally accessed ground-floor bedroom, also a double-twin. (Bedroom 6)
The same bedroom seen from outside.
The two ground floor bedrooms are served by a pair of shower rooms accessed from an interconnecting corridor.
The old kitchen, accessed just across the terraces from the house.
The same space seen from another angle.
A 60m-long driveway leads to the entrance of the villa.
The aia, a square of well-worn chianche (stone flags), that was once used for threshing wheat.
A most serene scene.
Ready for a swim?
Exploring the gardens and grounds.
Olive groves in front of the villa.
Villa Lorans's handsome façade is a welcome sight after a long day exploring Puglia.
A post-prandial drink at the al fresco dining area near the pool.
An illuminated, night-time Villa Lorans seen from the pool area.
All this could be yours for a week or two.
Ostuni, one of Puglia's loveliest and most charismatic towns is just a couple of kilometres from Villa Lorans.
The turquoise waters of the Adriatic are only 15 minutes away.
Exploring the character-filled streets of Ostuni, the White Town.
Another shot of Ostuni rising magestically on its hill.
There are plenty of shops, restaurants, bars and cafés to discover along the streets of Ostuni's old town centre.
Why not let us arrange a day's charter for you along the coastline around Polignano a Mare?
The UNESCO-protected town of Alberobello is worth a visit for its trulli centre.
Locorotondo, another of the Valle d'Itria's enchanting towns is also nearby.
Exploring the Valle d'Itria by bike is a fun thing to do.
Gorgeous Lido Bambu, near Capitolo, is just over 30 minutes' drive
Lido Bambu is a great place to spend the whole day.