The fashion designer's house
6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
A homage to the noble traditions of Puglian country living, Casina Elia oozes charm, comfort and understated elegance in equal measure. Fragrant herb-planted gardens greet guests, hinting at the sensory pleasures to come, while the seductive pool encourages repose and relaxation. The intention of the owner, a prominent Italian fashion designer, was to create a stylish retreat imbued with the spirit of her beloved Puglia: the result is a perfect success!
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Keyholder highlights
- Country-chic interiors
- Easy layout
- Extensive gardens and pool
Gallery
A shot of the lovely pool with the house in the background.
Arriving at Casina Elia.
Pristine lawns surrounding the pool.
Welcome to Casina Elia!
The living area accesses an outdoor living area.
Gallipoli, Puglia
Casina Elia
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The Area
Casina Elia is just 3 km from the charming towns of Alezio and Parabita and 7km from Gallipoli and the coast. 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 island 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 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
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 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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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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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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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.
Casina Elia was absolute perfection! From the expansive grounds to the design details to the comfy feel - it was exactly what we were looking for in a vacation getaway. I'm so happy I stumbled upon The Thinking Traveller to help plan my Puglia getaway - the amount of quality locations and options was simply unmatched elsewhere. Would we return to Casina Elia? Absolutely yes, and I would highly recommend to any small group of people who are looking for the ideal getaway time. This is such a special location!
Dan Arellano October 2024
Thank you! Everything was wonderful at Casina Elia.
MO June 2024
We had an unforgettable stay at Casina Elia and felt very special.
CB May 2024
Casina Elia was lovely in every sense. It felt as if we were invited to stay in a friend's home for the week. It was beautifully appointed in every way. The kitchen supplies were plentiful with dishware from the region and lots of glasses, pots, etc. to use; The personalised bed linens and towels added a nice touch of feeling welcome. The garden and various seating areas were enjoyable as was the pool. The house easily accommodated the range of ages in our party.
A.S. June 2023
Casina Elia is a beautiful property. Very comfortable and elegant. We really enjoyed our stay there.
SC, United Kingdom July 2022
Every single person at Casina Elia was outstanding in assisting us during the holiday. The cook and her daughter cooked us a wonderful feast and were very gracious in writing down for us a family recipe.
GB, United Kingdom July 2022
