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Stylish Art Deco holiday home in historical Baroque old town palazzo, Puglia

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Lovely terrace off kitchen for al fresco dining
External view of the Palazzo with grand stone arch
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 72152.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Galatina, Puglia
  • Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Church of Saints Peter and Paul
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Tarantismo Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Main bathroom/bedroom 4 ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Master en-suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Private bedroom ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Stylish Art Deco holiday home in historical Baroque old town palazzo, Puglia

Comfortably accomodating two to seven people, this spacious 5-bedroom art-deco styled town house was originally part of a 16th Century library and has since been renovated to an extremely high standard by award winning 'Puglia Estates' as seen on Grand Designs. The apartment spans back from a grand entrance and stair-case to reveal room upon room of living space. The modern kitchen is fully equipped with 5-burner gas stove, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer However, the real heart of the cooking/eating area is the original kitchen where once wood burning stoves were located and which leads out onto a beautiful dining terrace for enjoying breakfast or an evening bottle of wine al-fresco. The townhouse consists of a large lounge, 3 double bedrooms (two en-suite) mean you don't have to struggle with sofa-beds and a large spectacular roof terrace combined with two further private terraces allow a variety of sunbathing options. The apartment has aircon in smaller rooms.


Additional information: As with many old properties in Italy, there are lots of steep marble stairs between floors (the ceilings are very high and the house spans over 3 floors), and very high roof terraces with waist high walls. As a result, the apartment may be unsuitable for people of reduced/impaired mobility or young children (under 10). It is the guests' responsibility to ensure the safety of their children. Having said this, the apartment is full of character and original features, and the high terraces afford spectacular views of Galatina and the surrounding area. Smokers are welcome, but we do request that guests only smoke outdoors on the roof terraces.

Foodpacks and local knowledge: You will be met at the house with the keys and shown around by someone who has lived in the area for a few years. This allows us to impart some very local knowledge such as the best places to eat, or the nicest beach to get your suntan.

Property manager

Cristiano Cazzato
Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that 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 that there is no smoke detector on the property
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number LE07502991000059985, IT075029B400102934

We should mention

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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galatina

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Galatina Historic Centre, a neighbourhood in Galatina. Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria and Torre dell'Orologio are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Imperial Pasticceria and Dolce Mente Freddo. Museum of the Sea and La Vinolea are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Galatina, Puglia

What's nearby

  • Chapel of San Paolo - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of Saints Peter and Paul - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Torre dell'Orologio - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tarantismo Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Galatina Station - 12 min walk
  • Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pasticceria Andrea Ascalone - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè della Basilica - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eros Pasticceria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Keys Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Lenee - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylish Art Deco holiday home in historical Baroque old town palazzo, Puglia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stylish Art Deco holiday home in historical Baroque old town palazzo, Puglia?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish Art Deco holiday home in historical Baroque old town palazzo, Puglia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stylish Art Deco holiday home in historical Baroque old town palazzo, Puglia located?

Located in Galatina Historic Centre, this holiday home is steps away from Chapel of San Paolo, Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria and Torre dell'Orologio. Church of Saints Peter and Paul and Tarantismo Museum are also within 5 minutes. Galatina Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fiona D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful House

Absolutely stunning property. Spacious, comfortable and well equipped. Plenty of space for our family to spread out , relax and enjoy . Roof terrace great for games . Our daughter got enjoyed during our stay. Great place for a celebration. It all made for a very memorable holidays
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning property.

My family stayed in this delightful property for 3 nights while we explored the Salento area of Puglia. It was my sons 21st birthday while we were there so we wanted to stay somewhere special; Toto House was perfect. We were unlucky with the weather while we were there so we were unable to use the gorgeous looking outside areas, but we were more than happy to eat in the old kitchen and relax together in the massive living room. The property is so beautifully furnished and decorated. The beds, so comfy - I had the best nights sleep there that I have had in a very long time. The location, in the fabulous old town of Galatina, is ideal. Literally 2 minute walk from the main piazza and numerous restaurants. I would not hesitate to stay here again, and I will definitely be recommending it to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very large property in the heart of Galatina

The property was as described and a good value for the price. There are a lot of stairs to access the main floor and most of the bedrooms, and they are very cut off from one another - so if you are traveling with kids, they would have to be fairly independent. The kitchen has everything you need and there is a bonus kitchen on the deck which we were not able to use because of the heat. It would be a lot of fun up there in cooler weather! The papers left by the owner have a lot of good info about the area and we put those to good use. One thing that would improve the experience is better lighting, it is fairly dim everywhere and sometimes there were just no lightbulbs or the lights/fans would go on/off/flicker. Overall, good location, would recommend!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra J., London, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house in Galatina

We had a lovely stay in Galatina. The house is gorgeous, located in the historical centre. Beautifully designed with a lovely roof terrace and perfect little terrace by the kitchen where we had breakfast every morning. Cristiano arranged for us to check in earlier which was much appreciated. We fell in love with Galatina and were sad to leave. It's a lovely friendly town with some great restaurants, also a good base for day trips to Lecce, gallipoli, Otranto, the beaches etc. Having such a beautiful place to come home to each day made our holiday very special. I would highly recommend staying here. We hope to come back and stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michaela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful palazzo

This is the best place to stay in Galatina by far. You have plenty of space, very tasteful interior, a roof top terrace and all appliances needed. In a very central location and reasonably priced. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michaela S.

Amazing spacious and tasteful palazzo

We had a great stay in Galatina in this gem of a place. Highly recommended!
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Beautiful house in the heart of beautiful Galatina

We loved staying in this house. It's in a wonderful location in the heart of the old town. It's very spacious, light and airy. It's well-equipped and everyone was very comfortable. The main salon and staircase are gracious and impressive. The terraces are wonderful (and would be especially so in the summertime) with superb views across the roof-tops of Galatina. We recommend staying here!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lorraine T.

Wonderful apartment set in heart of Galatina

Great apartment that well met our expectations. Logistics worked well with Cristiano, very helpful. Used as a base to explore the Salento peninsula - Lucca, Gallipoli, Otranto, Porto Cesaro, etc etc. Favourite restaurant, a must visit, is Percuoco A Santa Caterina, several minutes walk from the apartment. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Brigitte K.

Autumn holidays

The house is beautiful, with a great roof terrace and in the old town. Very quiet! The kitchen needs a few minor renovations and the cleaning lady a little more enthusiasm. Duvet covers would be pleasant. It might help to show photos of the bedrooms, one has no window and one is separate. When it rained, the rain came into this separate room under the door (quite a lot!). It was quite humid then. But we enjoyed our stay very much, thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Again and again

When a couple of friends from Germany spend two weeks in the Salento and decide to return again in the forthcoming year, even before their current stay is over, a lot of reasons might apply: The beauty of Galatina village, the hospitality of the Salento people, the delicacies in the local restaurants, the pureness of the Ionian Sea, the oustanding wines of local Santi Dimitri vineyards – and much more. All of that is true when it comes to this outstanding region of Italy. But the cherry on the top was our “home away” in this beautiful palazzo in the historic center, where we truly felt at home. A perfect place for people who love to buy food at the local markets, cook and dine at home; (but as well for for those who prefer to have some aperitivi on one of the terraces – and then have dinner outside ;o) It was the perfect choice for our group, and will certainly be the perfect choice again next year. Galatina, we are coming!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

A very nice surprise

A beautiful, quirky house. It really was just like home. Everywhere was spotlessly clean. Cristiano was very charming and helpful. Given the date of our visit, parking was never a problem. Galatina has some excellent restaurants and we found the people so very friendly and helpful. It is perfect for exploring the many other towns and villages where the architecture and history is so fascinating. We would return to this house in order to discover more about this part of Italy.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

Stunning, Spacious House

We were really bowled over when we first looked around the apartment which exceeded expectations. It is extremely spacious - we only had 4 people in it but could have comfortably had 5 more. It is well furnished and decorated and we had a really comfortable stay in Galetina. One of the perks was the projector which we used to watch a couple of old movies on the terrace during the warm evenings. The apartment is well located in the town with easy access to the surrounding restaurants and shops . Galetina itself offered a choice of coastlines although we favoured the Adriatic side where the beaches were a little more rugged. All in all the apartment was the perfect location to explore the surrounding area and was cool and comfortable when we opted to stay nearby. Thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marc N., Belgique

Beautiful appartment in a superb place

Appartment is very confortable and the deco is creating a very good atmospher. Very well equiped. If you have kids below 3 years old, close the doors because there are some stairs. The appartment is very well situated in Galatina. We spend some time in Otranto, Lecce, Gallipoli, Santa Maria del Bagna, Porto Cesaro, ... never more than 30'-40' time to reach these places (of course, a car is needed). Lot of good restaurant in Galatina. We will go back I hope.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect holiday

We spent 10 days at the lovely villa in Galatina, and didn't want to leave! The house is beautiful, and in a great central location. Although there are a number of good restaurants in the town, and surrounding villages, we really enjoyed eating in on one of the two lovely terraces. There is so much to do and see in Puglia, and every beach we visited was different, and charming. There is something for everyone wether it be flat sandy beaches, or rugged natural rock pools. It's by far the best place for food that we have ever visited. The house is very tastefully done, and a few days into your holiday, you really feel like you live there. We will be definitely be coming back again next year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

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I recommend

Very nice stay in a charming location. Lot's of space.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Galatina

Beautiful property which was well maintained and clean. Ideal for a group of friends although the mezzanine bedroom may not be to everyone's taste. David, the owner, though was up front about this so we knew what to expect. Perfect location in the town and ideal for a getaway for those that like to get in the car and explore the local towns and beaches. Large roof terrace equipped with a projector to create your own open-air cinema. Terrace would have benefitted from a few flowers though! Excellent value.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Galatina get away! We loved this peaceful town

The property is spacious, clean, comfortable and has a lively decor of art, books, couches, a beautiful farm house table and a well functioning kitchen to cook meals in. Our only suggestion would be to turn in the heat 10 -20 hours before guests arrive if it’s winter or early spring. Christiano met us at arrive and was great with communication, but the European washer was a challenge for us, so written instruction would be helpful if for future travelers who are packing light. Wonderful town with a stunning church, plazas, cafes etc. we loved to taking the bus to Lecce and Gallipoli. I would love to come back and recommend this rental. A car would be a benefit, but if you are looking for a quiet week of rest and relaxation, this is the place for you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jesus l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa acogedora

Casa amplia, bien equipada. Cómoda y confortable. Como viajamos en agosto, nos resultó calurosa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franz B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolle Wohnung

Absolut empfehlenswert, eine wirklich schöne und sehr geräumige Wohnung, die sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet ist. Einzig das Schlafzimmer ohne Außenfenster ist weniger schön und wäre auch viel zu warm gewesen. Wir haben es allerdings auch gar nicht benötigt, denn es gibt genügend andere Zimmer! Wir können Wohnung und Ort weiterempfehlen! Wor
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Parfait

Fabuleux appartement : nous avons adoré la localisation, l'appartement atypique à multiples niveaux, la terrasse pour profiter du soleil, la décoration, les équipements, bref tout était parfait !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ARMANDO R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maravillosa experiencia

Estancia que cumplió con creces todas nuestras expectativas. Muy limpia, espaciosa y ubicación excepcional. Cristiano muy buen anfitrión.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephane c., Reims, France

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Merveilleux endroit

Véritable et immense Palazzo dans le centre historique de Galatina. Prestations au top. Decoré avec goût. La perfection.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Palazzo affascinante

Il palazzo è molto grande, affascinate e con ampi spazi interni ed esterni(terrazze) Si trova in una posizione comoda proprio all’ingresso del centro storico.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dreaming of Puglia

Beautiful stay in this fantastic house. The photos don't do it justice. Galatina is perfectly located to visit all of Salento. Thank you Christiano!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large traditional, beautiful home!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this large home right in the middle of the the historic area. We did not use all of the areas but appreciated the beauty of this home with lovely tiled floors and traditional architecture. We counted 5 balconies! So much to explore in this home and the center of Galatina!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

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Hosted by Cristiano Cazzato

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