Casa Relax - spacious villa with private pool in Puglia - Ref:110111

Set out in the countryside of Ceglie Messapica, Casa Relax, a recently restored, large family home offers spacious, stylish accommodation in 5 bedrooms for up to 10 people with 8m x 4m private pool. Surrounded by approximately 2 acres of land including the swimming pool, huge courtyard and private parking you will be assured of a warm welcome.

Casa Relax - Main House (3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)

Entering the main house into:

HUGE SUN ROOM

This light and airy room with its huge windows make a great room to relax in and here you will find 2 comfy sofas, side tables and lamps providing atmospheric lighting.  Nearby the large dining table which seats up to 10 people is perfect for dinner.  All the windows have blinds should you wish to use them.

Door to:

LOUNGE

Decorated in a simple modern style that invites you to sit and relax you will find 2 large comfy sofas, large coffee table, flat screen tv and dvd player, large dresser with display cabinet and side lamps. The double patio doors lead out to the courtyard

GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM

A modern bathroom with large walk in shower, wash hand basin and toilet.

From the lounge there are 3 steps down to:

KITCHEN / DINING AREA

The kitchen area set down one end of the room has a 5 ring gas hob, electric oven, full size dishwasher, built-in microwave, built-in large fridge/freezer, Nespresso capsule coffee machine, kettle, toaster as well as plenty of crockery and pots and pans for you to make delicious food. There is also a single drainer sink with window above with views to the gazebo/ BBQ area.

The dining table seats up to 8 people, ideal for breakfast or lunch.  You will also find a second large fridge/freezer in the corner nearby, making it perfect for large groups to store both food and drinks without compromise.  The double patio doors lead out to the gazebo/BBQ area.

Leading from the dining area are double doors and 3 steps up to the SUN ROOM, therefore you are able to go from the kitchen to the sun room without having to go through the lounge.

UTILITY ROOM

The utility room is entered via a door on the outside of the property and houses the washing machine.  The washing line is found in the courtyard to dry your clothes on.

From the lounge stairs lead up to

FIRST FLOOR

The hallway runs the length of the upstairs and leading off from here are 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.  The windows give views to the courtyard and onto the pool and at the side to the parking area and the land in the grounds. There is also a stair gate if you have young children, should you wish to use it

BEDROOM 1 - MASTER SUITE with DRESSING ROOM and PRIVATE TERRACE

A spacious room with king size bed, bedside tables, lamps, chest of drawers, ¾ length mirror also has the benefit of a large flat screen TV and air conditioning.  Curtained double patio doors lead to the dressing room with two double wardrobes and a chair one end and at the other end a comfy 3 seater sofa and coffee table.  The dressing room has floor to ceiling windows and there are blinds for privacy.  Further patio doors open onto a private terrace which is perfect for a moment alone and private sun bathing.  There is a table and chairs and two sun loungers.  Views of the countryside are lovely.

BEDROOM 2

A spacious room with twin beds, bedside tables with lamp, 3 double wardrobes, a writing desk and mirror.  The window looks out onto the front of the property.  This room can also be made as a double on request.  Please get in touch if you would like to see a photo of this room as a double bed.

BEDROOM 3

A beautiful spacious room with king size bed, bedside cabinets with lamps, drawers and hanging space also has the benefit of a large flat screen TV and air conditioning. The picture window looks out onto the courtyard and pool.

FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM

A huge family bathroom in a contemporary style with large walk-in shower,  large designer sink with mirror and light above, bidet and WC.  Below the wash hand basin is storage for all your toiletries.

CASA RELAX SUITES - NOCI AND STELLA

In the grounds of Casa Relax are two newly built executive suites each with their own entrance and outside relaxation space. These are situated very close to the main house (10 seconds away on foot), with the pool nearby.  Both suites have wifi.

SUITE 1 - NOCI (bedroom 4)

A door from the private patio area leads into the open living space

KITCHEN AREA

There is a sink, fridge, 2 ring gas hob, kettle, small preparation area, breakfast bar and 2 stools.  The Smart TV is wall mounted.

BEDROOM AREA

The bedroom is furnished with a kind size bed, bedside cabinets with lights either side and a sofa.  On one side of the room is hanging space for your clothes, 3 drawer chest, small dressing table with mirror and power points and two large comfy chairs.  The bedroom window looks out onto the private patio.

ENSUITE BATHROOM

The bathroom has double walk-in shower, hand basin with mirror above, WC and a small window gives light and ventilation.

OUTSIDE the suite

PRIVATE PATIO

Directly outside Suite Noci is a 7m x 5m private walled patio with a lovely old walnut tree that gives dappled shade from the sun, a table and chairs for al fresco dining, two sun loungers and various plants.

SUITE 2 - STELLA (bedroom 5) which is the larger of the two.

A door from the small private patio area leads into the open living space

KITCHEN AREA

There is a sink, fridge, 2 ring gas hob, kettle, small preparation area, breakfast bar and 2 stools.  The TV is wall mounted.  The window looks out onto the patio.

BEDROOM AREA

The bedroom is furnished with a king size bed, reading lights either side and two large comfortable chairs.  Nearby is a small dressing room with hanging space, dressing table with mirror above and power points. 

ENSUITE BATHROOM

The bathroom has double walk-in shower, hand basin with mirror above, WC and a small window gives light and ventilation.

OUTSIDE the suite

PRIVATE PATIO

Directly outside Suite Stella is a 6m x 5m private patio with a table and chairs for al fresco dining

OUTSIDE

Casa Relax has many areas outside in which to relax both in the sun and shade.

POOL

The pool measures 10m x 4m and is entered via steps in one corner. The depth is 1.4m in the shallow end and 1.8m at the deep end. Attached to the pool on one side is a shallow part which measures 40mm deep.  This area is perfect for children to play in or to read a book maybe!

Surrounding the pool is 250sqm of natural stone paving, shrubs and bushes with a pathway leading to the Suites and steps down to the stone courtyard.

There are 10 luxury sun loungers and a pool shower nearby.  The pool area is lit at night, so perfect if you fancy a midnight dip!

FRONT OF THE PROPERTY

A magnificent huge wisteria and vine provides fantastic shade where you can relax reading a book, enjoying a glass of wine or a meal whilst sitting at the table and chairs or bench nearby.

Outside the lounge patio doors

Another covered area in which you will find a table and chairs.

BBQ & PERGOLA

With access through to the kitchen this outside BBQ area provides al-fresco dining for 12 under a pergola which offers shade where you can enjoy lunch or dinner. As the kitchen is only a few steps away this is perfect for easy dining

COURTYARD

The courtyard is an ideal area for relaxing either in shade or sunshine, dining a- fresco or playing around. From the courtyard 5 steps lead to the swimming pool, 3 steps down to the first suite and the garden gate leading to the second suite.

GROUNDS

The grounds are enclosed by dry stone walls, fencing and entrance is via an electric gate.  Casa Relax is set in two acres of land with orchard, garden areas, courtyard, patios, terraces and of course the swimming pool area

PRIVATE ON-SITE PARKING

There is enough parking for up to 5 cars

OTHER INFORMATION

All the windows have mosquito nets

There is wifi available in the main house and suites

The swimming pool is salt water which is soft on your skin.

There is a security system

Bedrooms 1 and 3 have air-con the others have fans should you need them.

REQUESTS

Please let us know if you require the accomodation to work in another way for your party and we will do our best to help you.  We also have a travel cot and high chair available for guest use.

LOCAL INFO

The beautiful town of Martina Franca is 10 minutes drive away and is full of baroque architecture, is host to an annual Opera and music festival and has a huge market every Wednesday.

Ceglie Messapica is also 10 minutes drive away and is known as a gastonomic centre, where you can find an abundance of restaurants from pizzerias to a Michelin star restaurant.

Cisternino a town high up on a hilltop has fantastic views over the Valle D'Itria and surrounding countryside.  Its centro storico (old town) is charming and has plenty of shops, cafe/bars and restaurants for all budgets and tastes.  This too is just over 10 minutes away by car.

Alberobello with its town of many trullis, Castellana Grotte and the interesting cave tours, Locorotondo with wineries to visit and no trip would be complete without a visit to Lecce (known locally as the Florence of the South).

Torre Canne is the nearest beach, but there are many beautiful beaches and areas of more rugged coastline both on the Adriatic and Ionian coast in easy driving distance.

OTHER INFORMATION

We also offer a private cook, cookery lessons, wine tasting, wine tours, olive oil tour and tasting ½ day private yacht charter with Captain