Excellence Luxury Villas · Puglia
Luxury Villa Rentals in Puglia
Masserie, trulli and whitewashed villas with private pools, from the Valle d'Itria to the tip of the Salento
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The heel of Italy, and the best-kept secret it no longer keeps
For years Puglia was the region Italians kept for themselves: two coastlines, a countryside of ancient olive groves and dry-stone walls, whitewashed hill towns and a cuisine built on burrata, orecchiette and very good olive oil. The secret is out now, but the heel of Italy remains wonderfully unhurried, and its villas are among the most characterful in the country.
Our Puglia collection runs to 670+ properties: masserie, the fortified farmhouses of the Apulian countryside, restored with great taste; clusters of conical trulli in the Valle d'Itria; and contemporary villas a short drive from the Adriatic and Ionian seas. Most have private pools, and many sit among olive trees older than most European capitals.
Here is where to stay, when to go and what to do once you have found the shade.
Puglia at a glance
- Villas
- 670+ with private pools, from trulli to masserie with up to 14 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,400 to £6,000 a week, from around £1,900
- Best areas
- The Valle d'Itria, Ostuni, Monopoli and Polignano a Mare, Lecce and the Salento
- Best time
- May, June and September; July and August are hot and lively
- Airports
- Bari and Brindisi, each within about an hour of most villas
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Luxury Villa Rental in Puglia: Masseria Messapica Baia6 bedrooms
Villa Trullo Salento: Exclusive 11-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Gym – Lecce11 bedrooms
Trullo Salentino Lecce: Spacious 6-Bedroom Apartment with Saltwater Pool – Lecce6 bedrooms
Villa Levante Specchia Tricase: Spacious 5-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Sea Views – Tricase5 bedrooms
Trulli, hill towns and dry-stone walls
Between Bari and Brindisi lies the Valle d'Itria, a gentle landscape of vineyards, olive groves and the conical stone houses known as trulli. Alberobello, whose trulli are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the most famous, but Locorotondo, Cisternino and Martina Franca are every bit as lovely and considerably quieter. A restored trullo with a pool is one of the most distinctive places to stay in Italy.
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The white city and a masseria by the sea
Ostuni, the città bianca, rises from the olive groves in a tumble of whitewashed lanes, and the countryside between it and the sea is where many of Puglia's finest masserie are found. Monopoli has a working harbour and an old town worth an evening, and Polignano a Mare perches on limestone cliffs above the Adriatic, its tiny beach of Lama Monachile one of the most photographed in Italy.
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Baroque churches and two seas
Lecce is a city of honey-coloured baroque churches and palazzi, carved from the soft local stone and sometimes called the Florence of the South. South of it, the Salento peninsula runs down to Santa Maria di Leuca, where the Adriatic meets the Ionian, with Otranto on one coast and Gallipoli on the other, and beaches of white sand and clear water in between.
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A table that sets the rhythm of the day
Puglia produces a large share of Italy's olive oil, and its kitchen is generous and simple: orecchiette with turnip tops, raw seafood eaten at the harbour, burrata still warm from the dairy and Primitivo and Negroamaro to drink with all of it. Late spring and September are the best months for walking and sightseeing, while July and August bring long, hot days and lively evening festivals in every town. Our concierge can arrange a private chef, cookery lessons, boat trips and transfers.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Puglia
Rent Masseria Casa Bianca Italy14 bedrooms · sleeps 28From £30,695 a week
Villa Leccese Serre: Luxury 10-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Gym – Lecce Apulia10 bedrooms · sleeps 22From £30,191 a week
Trullo Uliveto Martina Franca: Elegant 6-Bedroom Villa with Heated Pool – Martina Franca6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £28,952 a week
Palazzo Amaranto Vernole Lecce: Spacious 8-Bedroom Apartment with Pool – Lecce8 bedrooms · sleeps 20From £28,777 a week
Trullo Gelsomino Polignano: Luxury 8-Bedroom Villa with Swimming Pool – Polignano a Mare8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £27,181 a week
Trullo Valle Itria: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Swimming Pool & Countryside Views – Puglia5 bedrooms · sleeps 11From £27,062 a week
Trullo Salento Ostuni: Elegant 9-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Hot Tub – Ostuni9 bedrooms · sleeps 18From £26,320 a week
Rent Villa Amostuni Italy4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £21,385 a weekWhy book your Puglia villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Puglia's villas range from single trulli to vast masserie, and we know which are close to the sea and which are deep in the olive groves. With 670+ properties in Puglia, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access roads, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Private chefs, cookery lessons, boat trips along the coast, wine tastings, transfers from Bari or Brindisi and restaurant reservations. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best area in Puglia for a villa holiday?
The Valle d'Itria and the countryside around Ostuni are the most popular, with trulli, masserie and easy access to the Adriatic coast. The Salento, around Lecce, suits those who want baroque towns and long beaches on two seas.
What is a masseria?
A masseria is a fortified farmhouse, typical of Puglia, often built around a courtyard and surrounded by olive groves. Many have been restored as luxury villas with private pools.
Do I need a car in Puglia?
Yes, in most cases. Villas are generally in the countryside, and a car makes it easy to explore the towns and beaches. Our concierge can also arrange drivers and transfers.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Puglia?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Puglia cost?
Across our 670+ villas in Puglia, weekly rates typically range from £2,400 to £6,000, with the most affordable from around £1,900 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
Which airport is closest to villas in Puglia?
Bari and Brindisi are the two main airports. Bari suits the Valle d'Itria, Monopoli and Polignano a Mare, while Brindisi is closest to Ostuni, Lecce and the Salento.
Are there villas in Puglia for large groups?
Yes. Our Puglia collection includes houses with up to 14 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist of houses that suit it.
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