I Trulli delle Sette Sorelle

Inside: as the name suggests, I Trulli delle Sette Sorelle comprises seven original trulli joined together to create flowing internal spaces. Access is possible from several points but for ease of description we shall start at the far left end (when looking out to sea). From here, one accesses the main indoor dining area, which, through a second door, leads out to the shady sea-view terrace. Carrying straight on under an arch one arrives at a living area, furnished with North African furniture. Another open arch leads through to the first bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom. A door then leads through to a second sitting and dining area, from which one accesses the kitchen to the rear of the house, the sea-view gardens to the front and the master bedroom to the side. This bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and its own access to a small cane-shaded terrace.

Outside: the trulli are surrounded by beautifully-tended gardens, with colourful Mediterranean flora, fruit and olive trees and luscious green lawns interspersed with stone-tiled terraces and paths. The main focal point is the large furnished shady terrace with fabulous sea views. Here is the main al fresco dining and living area, comfortably furnished with sofas and a large table. Across a stretch of lawn and slightly protruding from the perimeter wall is another fabulous sea-view terrace which, in the summer, is home to an outdoor gym with tapis roulant, cycling machine and weights. To the other end of the house, just outside the master bedroom is a small but equally panoramic terrace. To the rear, and conveniently accessed from the kitchen, is another shady terrace area complete with barbecue.