Under The Puglian Sun

For those that want to get in touch with nature, this rebuilt farmer’s shack in the Puglian countryside is the perfect getaway. Though you’re still just a five-minute drive from the supermarkets, restaurants and winding old streets of San Michele Salentino, and the UNESCO trulli houses of Ostuni are a twenty-minute drive (perfect for a day trip).

It’s all about escaping the everyday and embracing the landscape here. Surrounded by acres of olive groves and fruit orchards, you’ve got a natural larder to play with – perfect for cooking alfresco in the outdoor kitchen. The entire living space is designed to be outdoors, with the lounge sofas sets around a fire pit and the full kitchen shaded by bamboo and looking out into the olive grove. There’s a swimming pool for cooling off, a hammock strung beneath a century-old olive tree and an outdoor shower tucked away too.

The only thing you’ll find inside is the bedroom and bathroom. It’s a world of sleek concrete in here, with a desk should you fancy a spot of writing (there’s no Wifi, it’s time to take it easy). There’s a small sofa should the weather take a turn, and it’s set by the picture-frame window so you can still enjoy a glimpse of the rust-red land. But this place is designed for living outdoors, under the warmth of the southern Italian sun.

Home truths:
*In a remote location, having a car is recommended and there is parking available on the driveway
*Your host can provide a travel cot for infants, just ask
*There is no air conditioning so it might get hot inside in summer, but there are fans
*This place is designed for an away-from-it-all break in nature so there's no Wifi (but you can use the Wifi at the host's nearby home if necessary)
*There's no indoor kitchen in this home, only an outdoor one