The home of well travelled art
17 Guests
8 Bedrooms
10 Bathrooms
A superb choice for large gatherings of family and friends, Villa Elia is a lovingly restored and refurbished masseria. Its generously proportioned, character-filled interiors feature a fascinating blend of local, ethnic and contemporary pieces., while its extensive walled grounds are home to a fabulous pool, numerous spots for al fresco lounging and dining, a tennis court, and acres of olive groves and fruit orchards.
Speak to our experts
For expert advice on this villa, things to do in the area, or to discuss how we can make your stay truly bespoke, call our Villa Specialists today. We are open every day of the week, weekends included.
Keyholder highlights
- Large walled gardens and pool
- Lovingly restored and furnished
- Hammam and cinema
- Authentic Puglian atmosphere
- Tennis court
Gallery
Arrival at the mighty impressive Villa Elia.
Views out over Villa Elia's extensive grounds and the surrounding countryside.
Where you and your group will no doubt spend much of your time.
A shady lounging area in the gardens.
The pool, gardens and the imposing façade of Villa Elia rising 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, based near your villa, to assist you during your stay (between 9am and 7pm daily, with 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
- A daily cleaning service (2 hours/day, excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays) and a mid-week linen change
- Daily breakfast table setup
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
Gallipoli, Puglia
Villa Elia
Available exclusively through The Thinking Traveller
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The Area
Villa Elia is just 3 km from the charming town of Alezio and 7km from Gallipoli and a series of gorgeous sandy beaches. Alezio has some superb baroque buildings, high quality shops and cafes, a market, restaurants and a relaxed, authentic feel. Gallipoli is a true jewel of a town, set on a fortified peninsular and featuring some fabulous architecture as well as lively nightlife and some great restaurants. The delightful baroque town of Lecce is just 40 minutes drive, most certainly worth a visit.
Tennis courts and horse riding are within a 10 minutes drive from the villa!
We will also be pleased to organise several bespoke activities, such as wine tasting tours or day trips to Matera.
Brindisi Airport:
85km-53miles-1hr15Bari Airport:
204km-127miles-2hr30Nearest shops, restaurants and amenities:
2km-1.3miles-5mins in Alezio or 8km-5miles-20mins in GallipoliGallipoli:
8km-5miles-20minsNearest beaches:
there are a series of beaches in and around Gallipoli within a 20-minute driveLecce:
42km-26miles-40minsMatera:
216km-135miles-3hrsLocal Experiences
Wine and Olive Oil tastings in Salento
No trip to Salento would be complete without a wine tasting to discover the famous Negroamaro and Primitivo grapes accompanied by some local delicacies. As well as these spectacular local wines, Puglia is typified by the millions of ancient olive trees scattered across the region, which produce extra virgin olive oil of a spectacular quality. A guided tour will give you a fascinating insight into the secrets of its production.
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Culinary experiences in Salento
The gastronomic traditions of the Salento are simply delicious, and deliciously simple. The area's fabulously tasty ingredients are given the space to speak for themselves, and local recipes are inextricably linked to the seasons.
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Private guided tours in Salento
The Salento is home to one of Italy's loveliest cities, the sophisticated and baroque Lecce, as well as some of the loveliest beaches and most dramatic rocky coastline in the country. From an architectural tour of Lecce to the bike and trekking tours of the Salento's most amazing landscapes, let us guide you as you discover this unique corner of the world.
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Private boat charters in Salento
One of the region’s main attractions is without a doubt its glorious coastline and transparent azure seas. This is particularly true of Leuca, where the Adriatic and the Ionian seas meet.Up and down the Adriatic on the east coast of Puglia and the Ionian on the west coast are many beaches to discover. From nature reserves with wide expanses of sand and sea to sandy or rocky bays in between, there is something for everyone!
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Beach clubs and relaxing activities
Home to some of Italy's loveliest beaches and most dramatic rocky coastline, the Salento is a haven for sea lovers. From the southernmost tip near Leuca, running up the west coast to Gallipoli and beyond, is a vast, almost non-stop strip of paradisiacal golden sand and transparent azure waters. To the east, the Adriatic coastline is more varied, offering sandy beaches, Karstic grottoes, chalk cliffs and salt-water lagoons.
DiscoverFrom the Guest Book
Read the thoughtful reviews that travellers have left after their time with us.
5 out of 5 for Villa Elia. The staff were truly exceptional. They attended to everything we needed and went above and beyond to make our experiences even more beautiful.
EG, United States of America October 2022
Villa Elia was very well looked after.
LK, United Kingdom September 2022
Villa Elia is stunning and so well appointed. The staff were brilliant and couldn’t have gone further to help us.
BH, United Kingdom August 2022
Villa Elia exceeded our expectations. It has an amazing pool. The team at The Thinking Traveller did an amazing job of presenting the house honestly and helped us have a nearly perfect holiday.
nr, United States of America July 2022
Villa Elia is a great and wonderful place to be. One of the best rental experiences we have had. Terrific service. Great team, very responsive, met all our needs, always trying their best. Making everything possible and better.
JR, United States of America August 2021
The chef at the house was amazing. The owner was awesome.
Mr Alessandro Iovino, United Kingdom September 2020
