La Rona

Enchanting views over La Rona's trulli cones, its grounds and pool.A tranquil scene amidst La Rona's divine gardens.Arrival at La Rona. Welcome!The idyllic pool area with its shady sail and its day beds.A panoramic spot at the end of the pool.The pool area with the house rising behind. Ready for a swim?The main al fresco dining area, a leafy oasis with a convivial atmosphere.Another shot of the al fresco lounge area.The outdoor lounge area next to the professional table tennis table.Another shady dining area next to the outdoor kitchen and wood-burning pizza oven.The shaded wood-burning oven with steps leading up to the roof terrace.Character in abundance wherever you look.The welcoming entrance hall is a beautifully conceived homage to Puglian country living. Back in the splendid open-plan living and dining area.The impressive fireplace in the luminous, open-plan living and dining area.The living and dining area is home to a vibrant and original collection of artefacts and bibelots.French windows on both sides of the living and dining area open out onto the surrounding terraces and gardens.The beautifully designed, bespoke kitchen.Part of the kitchen is given over to a bar area.Almost time for lunch in the al fresco dining area, just outside the kitchen.Even the guest WC has been finished with love and attention to detail.Moving through the property from the entrance hall.The little snug between the entrance hall and the bedrooms.The same space seen from another angle.The first of three bright, airy double bedrooms on the ground floor. (Bedroom 1)Looking through to its en-suite shower room.The same bedroom with its independent access to the gardens.Looking from the first bedroom towards the snug.The entrance hall seen from the snug,The second double bedroom. (Bedroom 2)Its en-suite shower room.The same room seen from the surrounding terraces.The third double bedroom on the ground floor with its garden access. (Bedroom 3)The third bedroom seen from another angle.Its en-suite shower room.A little study area on the landing of the first floor.Evocative views out over the property's trulli cones.The landing on the first floor opens out onto the roof terrace.The double bedroom on the first floor. (Bedroom 4)The first-floor bedroom seen from the roof terrace.The en-suite shower room of the first-floor bedroom.The independent guest suite, with its secluded terrace.Far-reaching views out over the Valle d'Itria.The kitchen corner and living area in the guest suite.Looking through to the guest suite's bedroom.The guest suite is finished to the same exacting standards as the main house.The guest suite's romantic double bedroom. (Bedroom 5)Its en-suite shower room.The guest suite seen across the pristine gardens.La Rona's multi-dimensional gardens were created by the owners and the Italian landscape designer Gianni Birardi.There are many whimsical details throughout the property to discover.The spacious roof terrace, from where the sweeping vistas over the surrounding countryside are at their best.Wherever you are at La Rona, there are always little touches to surprise and delight.The children's play area.The grounds are a delight to explore and there are numerous spots in which to relax and unwind.Your neighbours, a family of adorable Tibetan goats,The beautiful main piazza of nearby Cisternino.Vistas over the Valle d'Itria from the streets of Cisternino.Beautiful Ostuni rising on its hill above the sea.The lovely Lido Le Palme down on the Adriatic coast.The 5* lido of Torre Coccaro is well worth a visit if you're staying in central Puglia.Approaching Martina Franca's central piazza.Alberobello's historic trulli centre.Polignano's residents love their beach and so do we!