Golfing on site, a garden, and an arcade/game room are just a few of the amenities provided at Idyllic olive mill with heated pool, in an olive grove, close to sea and Ostuni. Adventurous travelers may like the boating and bicycling at this vacation home. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a gym.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 14500 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
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About this property
Idyllic olive mill with heated pool, in an olive grove, close to sea and Ostuni
Masseria Il Trappeto is a stunningly restored 17th century olive mill uniquely situated just 1 mile from the historic town of Ostuni, which is set in an an ancient olive grove. It has a heated pool. The Evening Standard described it as 'the perfect place to come for a week with a gang of friends.'
It has 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. It has a large outside terrace with a stone table by the pool that seats 14. WIFI
There is also a limonetto, a private party area just 50m from the front door, which has its own outside kitchen, dance floor, table for 18, open fireplace and lemon trees.....
There is also a pergola in the walled garden with sofas and table football close to the large heated swimming pool. We also have a ping pong table.
The property is surrounded by terraces on the first floor with magnificent views of Ostuni and the sea. For cooler times we have underfloor heating and two open fireplaces. There is a flat screen TV and internet connection and a music system (CDs and ipods) for music throughout the ground floor. There is a 60sqm sitting room which has the original olive presses, and a large kitchen, with 3 sinks, a large stone table in front of a working fireplace and an island.
The property is set in a peaceful 10,000 acre olive grove, with trees over 1,000 years old. It is a UNESCO World Heritage sit. Yet, it is a 5-minute drive or 20-minute walk to Ostuni. There are no other occupied buildings within sight.
I am always available to answer any questions you have about the villa, flights and facilities. You can call, text or email me anytime. And we also have an Italian house manager, who speaks fluent English and lives 5 minutes away. He can organise a cook, wine tastings, boat hire and outings. Note: A heating fees will be applied from November the 1st till April the 1st every year with an amount of 50 GBP per night.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Massage
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
7 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
7 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
6 on-site accessible parking spaces
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycles
Boat
Golf
Gym
Heated pool
Table tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
IF YOU HAVE TO CANCEL UP TO 8 WEEKS BEFORE, PLEASE CONTACT US AND WE WILL MARKET THE VILLA IN THE HOPE WE CAN GIVE YOU YOUR DEPOSIT BACK
Smoking is allowed outside but please use the ashtrays provided
The pool is NOT open between 1st November and 1st April. Please check pool availability before booking
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
We do not have weddings at the villa.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We do not have weddings at the villa.
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT074012B700120061
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
About the neighborhood
Located in Ostuni, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. Ostuni Cathedral and Quarry Amphitheatre San Giovanni are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Centro Culturale la Luna nel Pozzo and Pomona Gardens Botanical Conservatory. Water skiing and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby. Visit our Ostuni travel guide
Museum of Preclassical Civilizations of Southern Murgia Hills
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Church of San Francesco
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Ostuni Station
3 min drive
Papola Casale Airport (BDS)
31 min drive
Restaurants
Borgo Antico Bistrot
11 min walk
Sapori d'eccellenza
11 min walk
Avenida 40
8 min walk
Osteria del Tempo Perso
9 min walk
Casa San Giacomo
11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Idyllic olive mill with heated pool, in an olive grove, close to sea and Ostuni have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Idyllic olive mill with heated pool, in an olive grove, close to sea and Ostuni pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Idyllic olive mill with heated pool, in an olive grove, close to sea and Ostuni?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Idyllic olive mill with heated pool, in an olive grove, close to sea and Ostuni?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Idyllic olive mill with heated pool, in an olive grove, close to sea and Ostuni located?
This family-friendly Ostuni vacation home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Itria Valley, Museum of Preclassical Civilizations of Southern Murgia Hills, and L'Ulivo Che Canta. Ostuni Cathedral and Piazza della Liberta are also within 15 minutes. Ostuni Station is 27 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Idyllic olive mill with heated pool, in an olive grove, close to sea and Ostuni Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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We were a family of 9 adults and 4. Children (7, 10, 12 and 14). The place was fantastic with the swimming pool and plenty of places to spread out. The 6 bedrooms fit our needs but the 6th has no air and could use an industrial fan. The kitchen was great for meal preparation and the meal by Mimmi was well worth the price. Ottavio was always close by to answer any questions. The only things that were unexpected were that trash had to be taken to the garbage/ recycling center and that bottled water was needed for tooth brushing and drinking. The house is very close to Ostuni although walking there with the children was not tried due to the distance. We loved our visits there for meals and sightseeing. Due to its great location we were also able to visit some beaches, Matera, Monopoli, Alberobello and Castellanos Caves.This place enabled us to have a family vacation of a lifetime and would highly recommend despite a few minor inconveniences.
A trulty wonderful villa - superb facilities for relaxing by the huge pool, games on the terrace, barbecue dinner in the Lemon grove, ping pong in the shade, luxury in the bedrooms and bathrooms, cooking in the well-stocked kitchen and snooze in the peaceful olive grove setting about 30 mins walk from the amazing White City of Ostuni. If you are a large group I cannot recommend Il Trappetto enough. Perfect! Book it now.
The Property was as described and very well restored . The setting was very rustic , however the access road was in poor condition, in parts , making it difficult to drive on.The description on the VRBO website of walking distances was incorrect , eg 10/15 mins was in fact 25/30 mins. We were advised about this but not until we received the joining instructions a week before we were due to arrive. The information about how to dispose of your rubbish was incorrect, when I went to the local waste disposal centre , I was told it was only for locals. I was asked for my Codice Fiscale , which is an Italian identity document. It needs a little bit of maintenance and updating of the house instructions.We booked Mimma to cook for 9 of us and it was a great success, would highly recommend .
The house was beautiful and the grounds were amazing. We walked into town a couple of nights and had some beautiful dinners but ultimately spent most of our time at the wonderful villa. The kitchen was well equipped and the rooms were perfect. Ultimately we had a gorgeous time.
We had the pleasure of staying at Il Trappeto the week prior to my sister's wedding in Ostuni and had an amazing experience. The property is incredibly charming and beautiful set in the middle of the ancient olive groves. The home was perfect for our large group and accommodated a pasta making class and wine tasting class, along with various other casual get togethers for friends and family arriving into the area before the wedding festivities. I would highly recommend it for anyone visiting the Ostuni area with a larger group.
We really enjoyed our 2 week stay at Il Trappetto, a unique restoration of an ancient olive mill. The villa is ideally located for day trips to Bari, Polignano a Mare, Monopoli, Lecce and Santa Maria di Leuca, and of course is very close to Ostuni with its restaurants and shopping. Il Trappetto accommodated us very comfortably - more than enough space to gather together, as well as lots of private space, with a well-equipped kitchen. Ottavio, the property manager, was extremely responsive and provided great recommendations (Mimma the chef is fantastic!) to help us make the most of our time there. Definitely a place we'd return to!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
Verified review
6/10 Okay
John V.
18 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Family reunion
Not a luxury villa. Rather tired and needs refurbishing. Local manager was a big help, fixing the many problems we encountered … green pool, broken air conditioner, blocked drains, flood in laundry room, repaired broken toilet seat with gaffer tape etc. Ostuni is lovely with many good restaurants. Great night life too.
The house, pool and gardens are wonderful. A real experience. Ottavio the property manager is always available and helped us when needed throughout the week. The views up to Ostuni from the house are just great, and its not far at all into the town by car or on foot. We had a really lovely week there. Ostuni is also a great place for a dinner out and a wonder around. A lovely old town.
Only minor negatives would be the weak wifi coverage which could be fixed easily with a few well positioned boosters, and also the lack of a microwave which was a bit inconvenient with a baby in the party.
Recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Alex A.
29 August 2017
Stunning villa in a beautiful location
Il Trappeto is a truly wonderful place to stay. A stunning villa with all we could have wanted, from beautiful and comfortable bedrooms to the magical outside dining room (limonetta).
The villa is beautifully furnished, inside and out, with different areas to sit and read or play some of the many games that are on offer. It is enchanting; surrounded by ancient olive trees and with jasmine growing around one the outside 'rooms' furnished with pale pink sofas and puffed up cushions.
Il Trappeto is in a great location near Ostuni (historic white-painted hill town with tiny, winding cobbled streets, fab food and funky bars) and the warm Adriatic dotted with superb fish restaurants (Rosa's being a particular favourite).
We were very well looked after by Ottavio - any query was never too much.
We had a wonderful week in this very special place and we highly recommended it.
Masseria Il Trappeto was even more beautiful than the photos on the website. Our extended family of 13 spent a wonderful week here in mid June. The spaces worked so well and were large enough for everyone to find somewhere to relax. A wonderful base to explore stunning Puglia. The owner Josephine was extremely helpful with local information which we used to plan our week in the area. The manager of the property Ottavio spoke fluent English and could not have been more helpful with any requests we had. He helped organise transport for our group, also a photographer for the family birthday and we had a great cooking class and dinner one night. The pool was just fantastic with the very warm weather. Although the property is a few kilometres from Ostuni several of our group made the 30 min walk there each morning coming back with wonderful pasteries.We would really love to return to this property one day - the restoration of this Olive Mill has been done perfectly..
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Naomi L.
22 November 2018
A special location for a special celebration
Overall we had a fantastic stay at il Trapetto for my mother’s 70th birthday.
We arrived on an early flight and were kindly allowed to stay by the pool while the villa was cleaned.
Once we had settled in our contact Ottavio visited the next day to book taxis for the trips we had planned. During our stay he was responsive to our enquiries about local restaurants and beaches – he even arranged a pizza delivery for us!
The property was lovely, with well-appointed furnishings and a well-resourced kitchen. There was a generous amount of living and sleeping space for us all (9 adults and 4 children) and entertainment for kids like the table football was an added bonus. The limonatta was also a lovely place to hold our evening meals. The pool was wonderful – during the day and night – but did need a mid-week clean because it is natural sea water.
We had two relatively minor issues with the property. The first was the electricity, one of the dishwashers wouldn't work when the air conditioning was on in a few bedrooms. This meant that we couldn't put the dishwashers on at bedtime when we were all in our rooms. While we were there the electricity also tripped twice whilst we were out dining at the limonatta (there was a problem with the irrigation for the olive groves) which was frustrating. But in most instances this was resolved by Ottavio relatively quickly. The other issue was that due to the quite remote location of the villa there is no rubbish collection offered by the local council nor by the owners. In the end rather than using our holiday time to drive to the local collection facility we arranged for a private collection by Ottavio for €40.
Ostuni town itself was beautiful - perfect for just wandering around and soaking up the atmosphere. We had a lovely dinner (all 13 of us!) at Osteria del Tempo Perso which we booked well in advance and the gelatos at Cremeria all Scalla were a big hit with the kids.
We hebben een geweldige vakantie gehad in dit prachtige huis. Het huis was nog beter dan uit de foto’s bleek. Het zwembad was heerlijk en de omgeving prachtig. Wij hopen nog een keer terug te kunnen komen!
Wspaniały 3 tygodniowy pobyt z rodziną i przyjaciółmi!
Piękna przestronna willa, bardzo dobrze wyposażona kuchnia , w której bez problemu można przygotować posiłki dla 14 osób ! Jest wszystko czego potrzebujesz i dużo miejsca dla każdego. Poza tym wspaniała lokalizacja - widok na morze i miasto ;-)Bardzo miły Właściciel oraz Gospodarz . Na pewno tam wrócimy !!!
Nous avons sélectionné cet hébergement pour se reunir en famille et nous avons passe un super séjour. Quelques équipements pourraient être remplacés car un peu vieux ou sales.
Cependant nous recommandons Il Trappetto pour un séjour dans les Pouilles.
Zalig voor een grote groep familie en/of vrienden!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review
8/10 Good
Luca d.
3 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
VILLA BELLISSIMA. Andrebbe migliorata la comunicazione ed alcuni servizi
La villa è molto bella, ben curata e pulita. Il salone è molto grande: ha una zona conversazione con divani e poltrone, una zona tv con molti divani lunghi, una zona camino ed una zona pranzo; la cucina è molto grande e ben attrezzata; ha un'isola centrale (con lavabo) molto comoda ed altri due grandi piani di lavoro. Frigorifero grande, forno grande, lavastoviglie.
Le camere sono molto belle, alcune grandi ed altre più piccole, ma comunque ben curate.
La posizione della casa è molto comoda, a 5 minuti di auto dal centro di Ostuni e a circa 30-40 minuti di auto da altre località (Alberobello, Locorotondo, Polignano etc...).
Al nostro arrivo però abbiamo trovato il piano terra molto freddo (circa 16 gradi); solo il primo piano (quello con le camere) era caldo. Abbiamo allora cercato di contattare la persona che ci era stata indicata come riferimento (sig. Ottavio), che però era fuori. Abbiamo cercato di risolvere la cosa telefonicamente, ma senza risultato. Inoltre un telecomando di un condizionatore di una camera al piano terra non era funzionante. Abbiamo allora acceso entrambi i caminetti per scaldarci e la legna è finita in sole 5-6 ore. Avevo chiesto espressamente al Sig. Ottavio di farci trovare almeno 3-4 quintali di legna, ma la quantità che era in casa non credo superasse 1,5 quintali. Allora, visto che la legna era quasi finita e visto che la casa non si scaldava, ho chiamato nuovamente il Sig. Ottavio, il quale mi ha messo in contatto con il figlio (Sig. Osvaldo), che è venuto in casa solo nel tardo pomeriggio insieme ad un termo-tecnico per effettuare dei controlli. il problema era che la caldaia del piano di sotto era partita solo al nostro ingresso (non era stata accesa il giorno prima) pertanto era necessario del tempo prima che essa potesse scaldare la casa. Il Sig. Osvaldo, dopo nostre ripetute richieste, ci ha poi fornito la sera stessa dell'altra legna ed il giorno seguente ci ha portato un nuovo telecomando per il condizionatore della camera al piano terra.
Considerata la bellezza ella villa (ed anche il prezzo pagato), sarebbe opportuno avere più attenzione a queste cose in modo da consentire una migliore fruibilità ai clienti. Inoltre nell'annuncio andrebbe specificato che 2 camere hanno solo un accesso esterno e soprattutto andrebbe specificato che il riscaldamento (che si paga a parte) è a GPL (molto più costoso del gas metano).
A parte questi problemi, il nostro soggiorno nella villa è stato molto bello
Wir waren als Großfamilie (7 Erwachsene, 4 Kinder) das erste Mal in Apulien und hatten traumhaft schönes Wetter. Ein wesentlicher Faktor für unseren Traumurlaub war jedoch die wunderbar restaurierte Ölmühle, die noch schöner war als aufgrund der Prospekte erwartet. Die Großzügigkeit, ruhige Lage , Einrichtung und Ausstattung, Betreuung, Anbindung an die Stadt Ostuni, zentrale Lage für Ausflüge in die Umgebung von Lecce bis Bari, all das war Garant für einen wunderschönen Familienurlaub, von dem wir spontan gesagt haben, dass wir das noch einmal wiederholen wollen, und zwar wegen dieser Location! Bitte geben Sie unsere Komplimente unbedingt weiter an die Eigentümer, Familie Pembroke in London! Familie Georg Kämpfer