Contrada Canuta is a peaceful community of Italian holiday homes, a few of which have been snapped up and restored by english-speaking Puglia lovers. We take care of the bookings and client services for Villa Gavi, located on Contrada Canuta and the holiday home of our english friend, Liz.
A beautifully restored and maintained villa with spacious accommodation, Villa Gavi is a home from home with every amenity. Located in Contrada Canuta, 5 minutes walk from an unspoilt beach, between the seaside villages of Casalabate and Lendinuso. Close to Lecce, the Florence of the South. This is a perfect place from which to tour the Salento region of simply to rest and relax.
Truly a haven, the rear courtyard is surrounded by high walls, making it a private peaceful sun trap. Ample garden furniture is provided including BBQ, swing seat, patio chairs and table. The courtyard is planted out with fruit trees and shrubs. Upstairs on the roof terrace there is a gazebo, providing another peaceful location for sun-bathing, reading, lunch etc and with sea views. Secure, driveway parking is available.
This 2 bed air-conditioned villa with enclosed patios, furnished verandas, can comfortably accommodate 5/7 people. It is just 5 minutes walk from a small unspoilt beach, 2.5km from Casalabate and 1km from Lendinuso, both Italian seaside villages. Torchiarolo is near (5km) and has supermarkets and amenities.
Both bedrooms are beautifully set out. The main bedroom, with large double bed, benefits from a patio door opening out onto the rear verandah and patios, with sunshine views of fruit trees. The second bedroom has twin beds (or one double on request), a third single bed is available on request. An additional double sofa-bed is available in the TV/reading room.
The gleaming white bathroom is well fitted, benefiting from a full size bathtub, with shower over the bath. Ample storage space.
In true Italian style the kitchen is the heart of the house. Newly furbished and well equipped, the kitchen opens out onto a nice seating/relaxation area. All the facilities you would expect are provided, including fridge/freezer, microwave, cooker, hob, and all the kitchen equipment needed to prepare an Italian lunch or dinner!
The washing machine has not been forgotten, you'll find it in the external utility room with sink etc.
There are three separate living areas. The kitchen opens out onto the main seating / relaxing area, with patio doors to the rear verandah/courtyard. This living area opens out via an archway to a further seating / dining area. There is also a separate TV / reading room. We provide a selection of english books and DVDs with many more available on request.
All the rooms have been elegantly decorated and beautifully maintained. This is truly a second home, a home from home.
On your arrival at Villa Gavi You will be personally welcomed by Judy and Vitt, the English/Italian managers of Villa Gavi. You will also find a Welcome Basket, including local products and produce, to get you started on your first evening in Villa Gavi. Home cooked freezer meals, or freshly cooked and delivered to the villa, available on request. All linen and towels (including beach towels) are provided and changed weekly.
