Casa Tonini
A stunning, newly-built, five-bedroom villa sleeping twelve, set on two hectares of land, dotted with 101 century-old olive trees, pomegranate and other fruit trees. Come enjoy the luxury of relaxing under them.
What to do at Casa Tonini
We do not have a restaurant, but we can put you in touch with some fantastic, yet very reasonably priced chefs, who will prepare your special Apulian, Asian or Vegan/ Vegetarian meal on demand. Please see attached menu options below.
Yoga in the midst of centennial olive trees is pure luxury, and a special relaxing treat. We can arrange Hatha, Raja, Iyengar, Vinyasa or Ashtanga yoga lessons and retreats. Also available are massages, reiki and other treatments. Please see attached teacher bios and lesson descriptions below.
Horse Riding & Cycling
The Natural Park of the Coastal Sand Dunes is the perfect place to go for a hack, if you enjoy taking your horse for a canter along the beach. This can only be arranged from October and until May. Taking a bike on to the antique roman road Via Traiana, all the way to Brindisi, can instead be done all year round.
Make & Do
Upon request we offer soap-,cocktail-, pasta- and honey-making classes; bread-, meat-, wine-, mozzarella- and oil-tasting tours and cooking classes. Please enquire with at least two weeks' notice.
Experiences
We love to give advice on places to see, beach clubs, aperitivi/bar and restaurants to try. Please take a look at the Places we love tab.
Tours & Practical Help
We can arrange day trips including hiking, cycling and boating, foodie treks and underground cave trips as well as archaeology tours....you name it! Also airport transfers, sitters and anything else that might make your stay more relaxing. Please ask.
Shopping on Demand
We will happily shop for you before your arrival
This service is 25€ (plus the cost of your shopping) payable in cash upon arrival
What would you like to find upon arrival at Casa Tonini?
We are mostly asked to buy milk, fruit and veg, bread and biscuits, taralli and friselle, pasta, coffee, cereals, cheese, butter, honey, eggs, yogurt, juices and jam, but we will endeavour to find anything else you might need. Please note that supermarkets in the area mainly sell in-season produce. We can of course recommend where to shop.
The water in the house is filtered and safe to drink. You will find sugar, salt, pepper, all soaps and dishwasher tablets in the house.
What People Say About Us
Simon Owen
Simply fantastic home to stay in (we stayed for a month), which I can’t recommend highly enough. A great layout for families and families sharing, with two bedrooms on one side of the house and two on the other (with one great room for four kids), plus a another room out in the trullo. It always felt spacious. Exceptionally well furnished and equipped, with two great kitchens, a beautiful pool in the centre of the spaces, generous bedrooms each with working spaces and all with en suite bathrooms. Beautifully peaceful area, out in the countryside but only 10 minutes from both Ostuni and Ceglie Messapica. Highly recommended.
Bonnie Todd
This place is truly a slice of heaven and I would highly recommend staying here. We were a group of 9 - 7 adults and 2 kids, and the space was perfect. The kids had fun playing in the pool and trampoline . The kitchen was well stocked so we enjoyed cooking and using the outdoor dining area. We also really loved the fire pit. The beds were so comfy, the space is beautifully decorated, and Clio was really helpful and communicated well. It's about a 12 minute drive into town and close to highlights such as Ostuni, Locorotondo, and more. We truly had an amazing vacation here and it is perfect for a group and for kids.
Chris Bristow
Stayed at Casa Tonini with a group of friends and it genuinely felt like we stumbled upon a little piece of Italian magic. The villa comfortably fit all of us, and having a traditional trulli on-site was a cool touch. The absolute highlight was having a local Italian chef whip up lunch for us in the garden - it was as authentic and delicious as it gets. The pool and outdoor shower were bonuses. A memorable stay for sure. Would recommend to anyone wanting to experience a unique Italian getaway!