Truly Trulli - Tresesto
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Special Discounted Rates |
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Earn discounts for longer stays and enjoy more value for your money!
- Rent one week at our normally low rates.
- Rent two weeks and save 5% off both weeks.
- Save 10% on rentals of three weeks or more.
If you would like to book a rental for 2007, please call Parker Villas at:
United States or Canada: 800-280-2811
United Kingdom: 0800 032 1704
All other countries: +1-781-596-8282
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Rental Overview |
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Smoking : No |
Pets : No |
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1 Bathroom(s) |
Sleeps 2/3 |
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Property Information |
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The origins of these oddly shaped stone tepees is unknown; some
theories date the trulli back 5000 years. My favorite takes place during
the Middle Ages. At the time, anyone who erected a dwelling on the
King’s land was taxed. The Pugliesi cleverly devised the stone trullo solely
for tax evasion. As the story goes, upon word (a smoke signal perhaps?)
of the revenuer’s arrival, the trulli were rapidly dismantled and moved or
rebuilt afterwards.
Nowadays, trulli are firmly planted and buttressed with stucco. Each cone
still represents one room, and the interiors, though charming, are plain.
With the exception of bathroom doors, rooms are separated by colorful
curtains in sharp contrast to the stark whiteness within. Windows, where
they exist, are small, and Tresesto comes with screens. The furnishings,
mostly made by hand from olive wood, are quite beautiful by any
standard.
Luckily, Puglia is fairly warm and the cool stone trulli provide relief from
the hot summer sun. All the units are heated by electric wall units. In
spite of this simplicity, prices are low, and Puglia is a bargain compared
to most of Italy. For an additional charge, the reception office, open from
9 am to 9 pm, can arrange maid service, bicycle rental and the use of a
PC with Internet access.
Alberobello, the trulli capital is a fairytale city added to unesco’s World
Heritage List in 1996. Fanciful hex signs adorning each home add magic
to the already bewitching scenery. A wealth of history, art, food and vistas
rivaling anything in Italy await you. The people, unmercifully sweet, are
generous to the bone. The non-smoking, Truly Trulli we have chosen are
all in the center and within a 300 yard walk, along uneven stone lanes, of
a trulli restaurant serving breakfast, lunch or dinner year round with the
exception of January.
Alberobello, located deep in the past, does have a train station and is
within half an hour’s drive of coastal beaches and an hour from Taranto
or Bari. In town, within 400 yards are a variety of shops and restaurants.
Market day is held on Thursday mornings in the nearby town square. A 20
minute drive leads to Martina Franca, a Baroque city set atop a hill with
dominating views over the surrounding countryside dotted with clusters
of trulli.
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Property Rates -
Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Rates |
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Year Round |
$ 705 |
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Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. |
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Heating and firewood are payable locally.
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Property Amenities |
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- Boating
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| - Honeymoon
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| - Wineries and Vineyards
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Other Unlisted Amenities |
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Ground floor: Entrance into eat-in kitchen with stove top and minifridge.
One bedroom with a queen size bed, a single bed and fireplace. One
bathroom with tub and shower. This unit has screens. |
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Property Activities |
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Shopping and dining: Within 300 yards in Alberobello are a variety of
shopping and dining options. In the Trulli village is a restaurant serving
breakfast, lunch and dinner all year, with the exception of January. There
are also small shops within the village. More dining and shopping options
may be found in Martina Franca.
Not to be missed: In Fasano, a 25 minute drive is the Zoo Safari, a drive
through, open range animal reserve with over 600 species and an
amusement park. The park is open year round.
Public transportation: Alberobello is on a secondary train line with service
to Bari.
Beaches: Public and private beaches both sandy and pebbly are found
within a 30 minute drive. Torre Canne is one of the larger seaside resorts.
Outdoor / Hiking: Grotte di Castellana, within a 20 minute drive just a
mile outside of the town Castellana Grotte is one of the best series of
caverns in Italy. An underground maze of stalagmites and stalactites in
alabaster, limestone and other rich colors. Guided tours are available
from April through September.
Open air market: Every Thursday morning in Alberobello. Every Friday in
Locorotondo.
Special events: The Festa dei SS. Medici is a 4 day feast, from Sept 25-28,
with a procession to honor Alberobello's patron saints, S. Cosmo and S.
Damiano. In Martina France, the 2nd Sunday in July begins the
International Festival of the Itria valley with music and opera
performances. |
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Reservation Information |
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Parker Travel Advisor |
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Day Phone: 1-800-280-2811 |
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Evening Phone: 800-280-2811 |
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