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Luxury villa, private heated swimming pool, sea view, close to famous hill towns

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury villa, private heated swimming pool, sea view, close to famous hill towns

Welcome to Villa Carlotta, where luxury, privacy, and unforgettable memories meet.

A Secluded Hilltop Sanctuary

Refurbished to an impeccably high standard, Villa Carlotta is a private 150 sqm hillside home set within its own mature gardens and accessed through electric gates at the end of a private road. Designed on a single level for effortless indoor-outdoor living, the villa offers:
• A breathtaking 30-foot open-plan living area, framed by grand stone arches around a raised central stone hearth.
• Chic Italian cream leather sofas, a travertine stone dining table, and a matching coffee table for stylish relaxation.
• A romantic oversized spa bathroom with mosaic rain shower, his and hers stone basins, and a luxurious Roman bath.

Large doors open directly onto a 100 sqm sun-drenched terrace, featuring:
• A covered outdoor dining area — perfect for long lunches or sunset
dinners.
• A private heated swimming pool set among the terraced gardens, located
in the forest just a short walk from the villa to ensure complete peace and
privacy.
• Expansive sun terraces with uninterrupted panoramic sea views.

For family fun, a large games room just off the courtyard is equipped with a competition-standard Garlando air hockey table, table football, a Sony PS4, and a large flatscreen TV, providing hours of entertainment for guests of all ages.


Further details about your stay

Due to the traditional terraced design of this part of Puglia’s hillsides, Villa Carlotta shares the area with another privately owned villa located on a higher terrace above, with completely separate access and its own postal address.
This authentic, local arrangement enhances the villa’s unique charm while ensuring that your private spaces — the gardens, pool, and terraces — remain entirely exclusive to you.

Why You’ll Fall in Love with Puglia

Puglia remains one of Italy’s most enchanting and best-kept secrets.
From endless olive groves to sparkling blue seas, whitewashed hill towns, and vibrant local culture, Puglia offers a truly authentic Italian experience — warm, welcoming, and refreshingly untouched by mass tourism.

Wander ancient cobbled streets, enjoy long afternoons under the southern sun, and discover a place where life still follows the gentle rhythm of the seasons and siestas.
With over 300 days of sunshine a year, Puglia is a destination that captures the heart in every season.

Taste the Flavours of the South

Food lovers will be in heaven. Puglia produces much of Italy’s pasta, olive oil, and seafood, complemented by outstanding local wines such as Primitivo and Negroamaro. Specialties include:
• Orecchiette pasta,
• Braciole al sugo (stuffed veal rolls),
• Puree di fave (broad bean puree),
• And the legendary burrata cheese.

Whether sampling the daily catch at a beachside trattoria or savoring traditional antipasti in a rustic masseria, every meal in Puglia feels like a celebration of the region’s generous spirit.


Experience Authentic Italian Life

Throughout the summer, Puglia’s villages come alive with vibrant festivals celebrating music, food, and local traditions. From classical concerts under the stars to lively food fairs, you’ll find yourself embraced by a community that treasures its rich cultural heritage.

Don’t miss the chance to experience five-star luxury and authentic Puglia charm — book Villa Carlotta today!


Exclusive Leisure Privileges for Villa Carlotta Guests

As a special bonus, guests of Villa Carlotta enjoy access (subject to availability- tariffs apply) to some of Puglia’s most luxurious leisure facilities, normally reserved only for guests of the prestigious 5-star Masseria Torre Coccaro:
• Coccaro Beach Club – A private beach with luxury loungers and gourmet dining.
• Coccaro Golf Club – A picturesque 9-hole golf course set in beautiful countryside.
• Masseria Torre Coccaro AVEDA Spa – A serene spa offering world-class treatments.

Full details and reservation numbers are provided in your guest information pack. (Please note: usage fees apply — please confirm current rates when booking.)

Come and experience the magic of Puglia — and discover why Villa Carlotta has earned its place among Italy’s most beloved luxury retreats.

We look forward to welcoming you for our 10th anniversary celebration!

Property manager

Maura Watson

Languages

English, Italian

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please contact for details

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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 BR07400791000014400, IT074007B400050195

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Laureto, brindisi

What's nearby

  • Zoosafari - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Coccaro Golf Club - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Torre Canne Beach - 16 min drive - 17.7 km
  • The Trulli of Alberobello - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
  • San Domenico Golf Club - 18 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Fasano Station - 15 min drive
  • Papola Casale Airport (BDS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cà Pummarola 'Ncoppa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Renoir - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Ciminiera di Colucci Donato & Figli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Bella Napoli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Antipasteria, Pizzeria e Braceria - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury villa, private heated swimming pool, sea view, close to famous hill towns have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Luxury villa, private heated swimming pool, sea view, close to famous hill towns pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Luxury villa, private heated swimming pool, sea view, close to famous hill towns?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury villa, private heated swimming pool, sea view, close to famous hill towns?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury villa, private heated swimming pool, sea view, close to famous hill towns located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Museo della Casa alla Fasanese, Pomona Gardens Botanical Conservatory, and Morelli Palace. Church of the Madonna della Greca and Mother Church of St. George are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Luxury villa, private heated swimming pool, sea view, close to famous hill towns Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Great accommodation with incredible views of the towns, villages and coastline. Provided excellent access to local towns, restaurants and beaches. Incredible food, wine and olives!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

The property was beautiful and private, the landscaping was very nice as well. Maura was an awesome help and very friendly. We had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10

Great property! Beautifully furnished, comfy beds, very clean and spacious. Maura is excellent, take her tips on where to go, what to see, where to shop and the great local inexpensive restaurants! Thank you for a wonderful holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Stayed for a week in this fabulous villa. Had everything we needed including a great view! Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Maura was a wonderful hostess for our stay at Villa Carlotta. She was an excellent communicator and always available to answer questions….also she supplied a detailed information booklet. The villa was very comfortable for two couples and had the necessary amenities. Located in the wonderful small town of Laureto, the villa was in a great location for daily trips to the amazing towns close by. The beautiful view of the surrounding area and Adriatic Sea was lovely. A perfect home to explore the area in Puglia. We all loved our stay in Villa Carlotta.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

The house was perfect. Maura was amazing. Location central to everything. Outside areas were heaven. Sad to leave and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10

Host is lovely and super helpful and the property is very nice and well maintained. Exactly as expected from pictures. Can run all appliances at the same time which is not the case in all properties in Italy, and they were well prepared with a good travel cot for our baby. The only thing of note is the property is below another one and you can sometimes hear scraping of chairs or noise from people slamming the outside doors above, but no more than you might hear in any residential property. We had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10

Been trying to visit these Villas for a few years and finally had the opportunity. we were certainly not disappointed. Very smart villa great accommodation with fantastic views. Our first visit to Puglia so the local advice from Maura was invaluable. A great meal at a local Masseria and the in villa catering and cooking lesson organised by Maura was fab. We will certainly try to return.

10/10

Probably one of the nicest places we have stayed at. The view was amazing up in the mountains. The location was close enough to the beach and convenient to other small towns to visit. The master bath was beautiful and shower/bath was so nice. The hostess left us with some food to start with which was super nice and helpful. Grocery store is a quick drive away. (Be sure to bring soap to bathe, that was one thing not provided.) The hostess lives up the driveway, checked in with us and gave some really nice recommendations in her book which I referred to frequently. The entire residence was really beautiful and spacious. Huge dining room table,nice living room area to hang out. Kitchen was great. So nice to have a washer/dryer available. Overall, absolutely gorgeous, couldn't recommend the place enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We wanted somewhere special and romantic for our honeymoon and from the moment we arrived at villa Carlotta we knew that it would live up to our expectations. The high standard of finish and the care and attention to detail is evident throughout the property with many luxury touches. The bathroom is just to die for, very luxurious with a HUGE spa bath and wonderful romantic lighting. The outdoors is also amazing, with a gorgeous pool totally private and secluded in the terraced garden, a sunbathing terrace overlooking it and a lovely shady spot with comfortable armchairs and settee where you can sit and read or just take in the breath taking views across to the sea. We really enjoyed the day trips to the local towns which are all close by. The locals are very friendly and helpful but don’t expect them to speak much English which didn’t really matter as we managed to get ourselves understood and it added to the fun of the holiday. The restaurants and markets are also great, with superb food very reasonably priced and lots of choice as is the local vino! We would definitely recommend hiring a car so that you can get out and about and really experience the area. We had a wonderful time and couldn’t have asked for a more restful, peaceful, idyllic location and although we don’t normally stay in the same place twice we will definitely come back to this beautiful villa.

10/10

What I can say… everything was perfect !! The position of the Villa is fantastic, the space are big enough for 6 persons, everything is clean . The view is amazing!! Thank so much to Maura and Giancarlo for everything, they are really lovely people.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Verblijf in villa Carlotta was voor ons bezoek aan Puglia zeker een meerwaarde. Van het moment dat je de poort doorrijdt voel je je op vakantie. De terrassen met ligzetels, zwembad,... allemaal even mooi gedaan. Maura is daarbij een fantastische gastvrouw die er altijd is als je haar nodig hebt. We maakten een goeie keuze!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10

Maison très agréable et bien entretenue Une superbe vue depuis la terrasse et la piscine Localisation parfaite pour découvrir les environs
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Séjour en famille dans les Pouilles. La maison était parfaite et très bien équipée. Les jardins et là piscine magnifiques. A refaire dès que possible
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Tout est parfaitement propre, maison vraiment sympa, tres belle vue
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10

La villa è molto bella e curata, si trova in una località tranquilla circondata da molto verde .La posizione strategica consente di visitare con facilità alcune delle famose località della Puglia Alberobello Ostuni Polignano Mare .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

We waren met 6 volwassenen en vonden het een heerlijk vakantiehuis, met fijne airco. Erg goed verzorgd welkom. Alleen: het is geen villa, maar een appartement op de begane grond, met een ander appartement er bovenop. Ook het zwembad is wel klein (ca 3 x 7m)

10/10

Ein Paradies in einer umwerfenden Gegend! Täglich ein wunderbares Frühstück auf der grossartigen Terrasse mit Blick über das Tal bis hin zum Meer lassen den Tag schon gut beginnen. Toller Platz für sämtliche Ausflüge in Apulien. Maura ist eine liebenswürdige, sehr freundliche und extrem hilfsbereite Gastgeberin. Die tollen Fotos des Hauses entsprechen der Wirklichkeit! Signora Lucretia ist eine fantastische Köchin! Danke für diesen schönen und angenehmen Aufenthalt!!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10

We enjoyed a wonderful 10 days in this beautiful villa. Maura was extremely helpful and gave us lots of advice on places to visit and good restaurants to eat in. Maura also went out of her way to bring us back some binoculars so that we could enjoy the spectacular sea views to the full .The neighbours were also very friendly giving us fresh figs from their trees. We would certainly recommend this villa to others.

10/10

What a fantastic place to stay. Waking up to the panoramic views was an incredible treat which we did not tire of. The pool is just a short way from the house and gated off so perfect if you have young children. Everything was fantastically clean and the house well equipped. We were downstairs while another family was upstairs. (The two places are connected as other reviews have mentioned. ) We had separate driveways, gardens and swimming pools and we heard no noise at all. It was a privilege to meet Maura and her recommendations were much appreciated. We had a seafood dinner with a private chef which she kindly arranged for our last night. It was delicious - highly recommend. You can’t go wrong with this place. We loved it! (If you get stuck in the bathroom, just turn the light off!)

10/10

The villa is excellent, spacious, decorated with taste and has everything you’ll expect for a great vacation in Puglia. The view is amazing. The service and attention to details from Maura is really five star level, from the preparations, the organization of the staff to the advice and information for the visits (best so far in all places we have visited!) The location is excellent, some minutes from the beach and the best towns in Puglia. Trulli are beautiful to see and visit but not so comfortable for living, that is why we chose staying in this comfortable house. The villa has different well independent areas, the house, the pool-deck-barbecue, the upper deck and the terraced gardens, lots of space to spend days in if you want to rest between visits to towns. We had a great time and look forward to coming back soon.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10

Een aanrader

8/10

The villa is fabulous, beautifully equipped - Maura really has thought of everything. She is lovely, & incredibly helpful with local knowledge/recommendations etc. The views were spectacular, and everything was very clean & in good condition. There were just a few things we wish we'd known/had made clearer to us: - the pool is really some distance from the villa - rather than the 30m it says in the details, we registered 100 steps on the Fitbit, and it is across the drive, through a gate, and then about 4 levels down the steeply terraced garden. We were very fortunate in that the villa upstairs was empty for most of our stay, so Maura was very happy to let us use their pool, which was on the same level as our accommodation; - the villa 'above it and connected to it' is in fact upstairs, Villa Carlotta being on the ground floor. Again, we were very lucky in that it was unoccupied during our stay, but I can imagine that it would be quite noisy from footsteps overhead if it was full; - there is a puzzling system of door locking in the bathrooms, meaning that both my husband and I got trapped in separate bathrooms on the first evening. It took us some time to work out how to get out (my husband worked it out first & then came to rescue me!) & I can imagine that it would be very upsetting for elderly people, or for parents with young children the other side of the door in the same situation. I would have loved an explanatory sign on the wall, to avoid the panic!; - the garden was steeply terraced earth and trees, not grass, as we expected, although there were plenty of seating areas on each level of the hill; - the view from the villa is spectacular, facing east and looking over the valley below and the sea. However, that did mean that, being on a steep hill, the sun started to disappear from areas of the terraces from about 2, and was completely gone behind the villa by 4 or 5pm. We were disappointed not to be able to sit out on a sunny terrace in the evenings, with a drink, when we could see the valley below bathed in bright sunshine! Obviously, there is nothing that the owners can do about the geography/topography of the area, so I do feel a bit mean mentioning some of the above - Maura couldn't have been lovelier, but I just feel that these are things that I would want to know beforehand when making my choice of villa.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018

8/10

Die Bezeichnung "Luxusvilla" führt zu etwas falschen Vorstellungen. Die Villa Carlotta ist eigentlich eine Wohnung mit Terrasse im Erdgeschoss eines Hauses. Über dieser Wohnung gibt es noch eine weitere Wohnung. Es handelt sich also um ein Zweifamilienhaus, was zum Nachteil führt, dass man in der Wohnung im Erdgeschoss das Gehen und das Stühle rucken auf dem Steinboden mitbekommt. Trotzdem kann ich die komfortable Wohnung empfehlen. Es gibt einen grossen Wohnraum, zwei sehr bequeme Doppelbetten, eine gut ausgestattete Küche und eine Terrasse mit einem wunderbaren Blick zum Meer. Auch die steil abfallende Gartenanlage zum Schwimmbad hat mit den verschiedenen Sitzplätzen ihren Charme. Das Objekt eignet sich eher für Erwachsene, denn Kinder haben im Aussenbereich wenig Spielfläche. Sehr bewährt hat sich aber das beheizte Schwimmbad, weil das Wetter im Herbst nicht zum Baden im Meer einlud. Betonen möchte ich auch die sehr freundliche Betreuung durch die Besitzerin Maura Watson. Ich würde die Wohnung vor allem für Ferien zwischen Juni und September empfehlen. Wir verbrachten eine Woche im Oktober in der Villa Carlotta und konnten bei dem eher kühlen Wetter weder die schöne Terrasse noch die Gartenanlage benutzen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10

The Villa was as depicted in the photographs - and then some. We spent 8 days here, using it as a base to explore this part of Puglia and beyond. The location was spectacular, so much so that we were often torn between going out and staying home to enjoy the view from the terrace and the swimming pool. In the end, we found a compromise to do everything we wanted including spending time sightseeing, at the beach and at the villa. What really contributed to the success of the vacation was the help we received from Maura Watson, our hostess. She went above and beyond to ensure that we had everything we needed, responding almost instantly to our requests. Her recommendations for places to see and eat were spot on. She even arranged to have local chefs cook more than half our dinners, thereby freeing us up from the need to shop, cook and clean up. We can't wait to go back. Thank you, Maura!