DIMORA DELLE CUSTODI

Located in the rural heart of Puglia, this former convent makes a great base for exploring the area’s many sights, from Adriatic and Ionian beaches to iconic villages such as Locorotondo (15 minutes by car) the white village of Ostuni (30 minutes), the UNESCO-classified trulli capital of Alberobello (30 minutes), and the sparkling port towns of Polignano a Mare (50 minutes) and historical Monopoli (45 minutes). Other enchanting spots nearby include Ceglie Messapica and Cisternino.

With its view of the sea in the distance, stacked stonework dating from 1450, and its private garden and olive grove in the shadow of a dozen darling trulli domes, this former convent has been taken to new heights and reincarnated as a spacious holiday villa. Once inhabited by nuns dedicated to prayer, the retreat now offers contemplation of the natural world and a life of leisure, tucked into bright trulli and vaulted living areas, or around the oversized pool. The chapel, now a welcoming reception area, embodies a blend of tradition and modern hospitality. 
Each room, equipped with a private bathroom, is a comfortable retreat that combines authentic style with attention to detail.

Location In Martina Franca, heart of the Itria Valley
Closest Minimarket: 5 mins
Beaches: 25 mins 
Alberobello: 26 mins
Ostuni center: 27 mins
Monopoli: 45 mins   
Brindisi airport: 49 mins