Borghetto Formica Luxury Villa with Pool in the Heart of Valle d’Itria
ABOUT THE VILLA
Villa Borghetto Formica: Luxury Private Hamlet with Pool in the Heart of Valle d’Itria
If you are looking for an exclusive retreat in the most iconic landscape of Puglia, Borghetto Formica is the ultimate choice. This prestigious luxury villa for rent in Ostuni is a masterful restoration of an ancient trullo and a traditional stone lamia, both hand-built using ancestral dry-stone techniques. Surrounded by breathtaking panoramas, this property offers a sophisticated stay where rural heritage meets contemporary elegance in the world-renowned Valle d’Itria.
Sophisticated Interiors: A Blend of Heritage and Modern Design
The villa accommodates up to 7 guests and is thoughtfully laid out to ensure maximum privacy for families or groups of friends:
- The Main Lamia (Primary Residence): A refined architectural space featuring a sequence of stone arches and vaulted ceilings. It includes a spacious veranda, a large living area with a high-tech kitchen, and two sleeping quarters: a master bedroom with a romantic four-poster bed and en-suite bathroom, and a triple room (double bed + bunk bed) served by an adjacent bathroom with a walk-in shower.
- The Trullo Suite (Private Dependency): An independent, romantic stone dwelling located just steps from the main house. It offers a large bedroom with a double bed, a private kitchenette, and a bathroom—perfect for a couple seeking extra intimacy.
- High-Tech Comfort: The villa features a state-of-the-art underfloor cooling system and full air conditioning, ensuring a natural and consistent indoor climate in every season.
Exclusive Outdoor Living: Stone Pool with Kids' Beach and Valley Sunsets
The private park of Borghetto Formica is a sanctuary of peace, dotted with ancient olive trees and Mediterranean fruit orchards:
- Designer Stone Pool: A magnificent private pool featuring a "spiaggina" (shallow beach area), specifically designed for the safety of children and for lounging in shallow water.
- The Ancient "Aia" & Summer Kitchen: The property boasts an original stone courtyard (aia) ideal for cozy gatherings around a fire, and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen for alfresco dining while enjoying spectacular sunsets over the rolling hills of the Valle d’Itria.
Prime Location: Exploring the Best of the "Valley of Trulli"
Nestled in an enviable position exactly halfway between Puglia’s most charming villages, Villa Borghetto Formica is the perfect gateway to the region.
- Cisternino: Just 5 km away—officially one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Italy," famous for its whitewashed alleys and traditional BBQ butchers.
- Ostuni (The White City): Only 6 km away, renowned for its hilltop cathedral and vibrant dining scene.
- Martina Franca & Ceglie Messapica: Both within a 15-minute drive, perfect for Baroque art lovers and foodies.
- The Coast: The crystal-clear Adriatic Sea and its sandy beaches are just 15 km away.
- Airports: Brindisi (40 min) and Bari (70 min).
BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS
SERVICES
EXPERIENCES
Esperienze a domicilio
Goditi il lusso di vivere le esperienze a domicilio Apuliarentals: chef pronti a deliziarti, corsi di cucina personalizzati, trattamenti benessere e molto altro, su misura per le tue esperienze e i tuoi desideri.
Tour ed escursioni
Esplora la nostra collezione di tour ed escursioni che ti porteranno alla scoperta di paesaggi mozzafiato, prelibatezze locali e degustazioni indimenticabili. Impara come riconoscere un olio extravergine d'oliva eccellente, cavalca su spiagge incontaminate al tramonto, scopri le grotte di Polignano a Mare e tanto altro ancora.
POSITION
Borghetto Formica is located in the heart of the Itria Valley, the cradle and homeland of the trulli. The landscape is a beautiful valley among the rolling hills, among which you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama between the domes of these historic homes.
A very short distance from Villa Panitria, you can visit the renowned villages of the Itria Valley: Alberobello, Ostuni, Cisternino, Locorotondo, Martina Franca and Ceglie Messapica. If you are looking for golden beaches, the Adriatic coast is only 15km away, or 20 minutes by car. Contact us to find out which are the most exclusive beaches on the coast.
Just 1 hour away by car, you can visit the beautiful cities of Lecce, Bari or Taranto.
To help you plan your excursions, check out our local guide: Valle d’Itria: What to see in the Valley of Trulli.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION TERMS
TERMS OF PAYMENT VALID FOR RESERVATIONS & CANCELLATIONS
STANDARD RATE: The booking form contains the amounts and dates of the different payments due to complete the reservation, as follows:
• To be paid at the time of booking: 40% as DEPOSIT calculated on the rental listed price;
•To be paid within 30 days prior to the beginning of lease: 60% as BALANCE to be paid by bank transfer or credit card.
Upon receipt of the deposit Apuliarentals will send to the clients, by e-mail: Booking confirmation; Upon receipt of the balance Apuliarentals will send to the clients, by e-mail, the documentation regarding the reservation: Voucher; Directions to reach the property booked. The failure to pay the balance within the established limits implies the automatic cancellation of the reservation with the right to apply a penalty of 100% the full amount of the reservation.
The cancellation of a booking, even if replaced by another one, has the following penalties:
• 40% of the total booking price in case of cancellation communicated by the customer between the 60th and the 30th day from the beginning of the stay;
• 100% of the total price of the reservation in case of cancellation communicated by the customer between the 29th and the 1st day from the beginning of the stay;
• For cancellations received before the 60th day of the start of the stay, the customer is entitled to a refund of 40% paid as a deposit to confirm the booking.
The NON REFUNDABLE RATEprovides for a discount of 10% over the total rental price, with paying the 100% of the amount at the booking time - this rate does not provide for the reimbursement conditions/split payment above-mentioned (only provided for by the STANDARD RATE).
The NON REFUNDABLE RATEdoes not include any kind of reimbursement; in the event that the guest has to cancel his reservation due to government restrictions due to CoVid-19, Apulia Rentals offers the following options:
- A voucher worth the amount already paid (that can be spent for all our properties);
- Postpone the reservation;
No type of reimbursement for personal reasons.
RESERVATIONS MADE LESS THAN 30 DAYS FROM THE BEGINNING OF STAY
For reservations made less than 30 days from the beginning of the stay, the clients have to proceed with a single payment of the total amount of the rental at the time of the booking. The terms of payment will be the same as those in the normal booking procedure.
DEPOSIT AND TRAVEL ASSURANCE
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
- Initial reservation deposit: 40%
- Security deposit: 700,00€ - Easyrent Insurance by Europ Assistance
- City tax to be paid upon arrival: €2/night per person
- Final Cleaning: 250€
- Linens & Towels: Included
- Internet WI FI: Free
- Heating/Air Conditioner: Included
HOME RULES
To better organize your arrival, please communicate the estimated time and provide a mobile telephone number on which to contact you. Our staff will meet you directly at the property;
Check-in time:
15:00 - 20:00
20:00 - 22:00, extra 50€
22:00 - 00:00, extra €80
Check out time:
8am - 10am
Upon check-in all guests must show a valid identity document;
Restrictions:
- Children are accepted
- Smoking is not permitted
- Animals are not allowed
- Parties not allowed
- No infrastructure suitable for the disabled
ADDITIONAL INFO
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- Exclusive use of the villa, the swimming pool and the gardens;
- the personalized and always present assistance of one of our Villa Experts;
- Bath products;
- A small Welcome Kit based on typical products;
- The price includes wifi, linen, bath towels, pool towels;
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- Transfer up to the property;
- City tax;
- Our exclusive Experiences