A Patù in Corte - il Giardino

You enter the apartment from the renaissance Piazza Indipendenza. From here you can enjoy in a private way Patù, with its historical atmosphere and its proximity to the most fascinating and well-known beaches of the southern Salento. From the apartment you can enter the solarium area- and the internal garden which is equipped with a BBQ, dining hall and external shower. You can enjoy a view of the typical rooftops of the village from the observation platform- top, while you experience the exclusive and complete intimacy in the garden. From the court, through an old door, you will find a large living room with a fireplace and a perfectly equipped kitchen. The apartment is furnished with a queen-size sofa bed. From this point you can access the main bedroom and the shower-equipped bathroom. On the other side, through a big door you will find the second large and comfortable living room. The place which was a stable in ancient times- is furnished with a fully-equipped kitchen and a queen-size sofa bed. From this area you can enter a small sitting room which is a passageway that allows you access to the bathroom or the bedroom where you will be awestruck by the typical star-shaped ceiling. Guests can avail: •Final cleaning •1 weekly-linen change •Free wi-fi •Included consumption: electrical energy up to 300W, water and gas •Upon request: linen rent, cradle, private chef, baby sitter and laundry •Pet not allowed, smoking inside the apartment not allowed We can receive our guests personally, or a trusted person will do this for us. In order to be able to provide you with all the facilities, to satisfy your curiosities and give relevant advice. You will experience the typical hospitality of this area, and we will be available to you for the whole stay to provide information for your visit to Salento and its beaches. Neighbourhood The apartment is located at the inner city of the village, in front of Piazza Indipendenza - a few minutes from The Maldives of Salento and from the main historical and cultural centres. It’s ideal for those who want discover the magic of Salento and its beautiful sea, experience the atmosphere and the rhythm of the little hamlet. The square, for the exclusive use of pedestrians, is quiet but it becomes lively during the evening thanks to the customers who crowd the typical osteria. Moreover, you can enjoy nature doing some green activities, discover cultural events and archaeological sites and typical folk events. Just 29 kms from Patù you can enjoy and relax at Santa Cesarea Thermal baths. You can also practice: •Horse riding - 3.5km far from the house •Tennis - 5 km far from the house •Diving - 6 km far from the house •Rent a boat •Chemistry and market available in the village •Beaches: Marina di San Gregorio 2 kms away; Marina di Pescoluse (Maldives of Salento) 5 kms away; Torre Vado 4 kms away, Gallipoli 25 kms away. •We also recommend a visit to the cities of Otranto and Gallipoli, where you can enjoy the marvellous sea during the day, and you can lose yourself among the old walls of its villages full of history and warmth. A look around •Salento Airport (Brindisi) 120 kms away from Patù •Railway station (Gagliano del Capo) 5 kms far from Patù (Ferrovie del Sud Est, Lecce-Zollino- Gagliano Line) Shopping and more •Santa Maria di Leuca - 3 kms away •Gallipoli - 25kms away •Lecce - 60kms away •Acaja, (for golf lovers) about 90 kms away ‘A Patù in Corte’ is an old apartment, built from an old olive mill, skilfully renovated by the Architect Luca Zanaroli. During the evening the square becomes populated and sitting at a table’s bar you can enjoy the peace and the tradition which made this place unique. You may also be able to see some girls doing the typical dance called ‘La Pizzica’ played with little drums and guitar. A beautiful heaven that sparkles with an old world charm. But then all you have to do is cross the threshold to remain alone with the stars and your dreams which seem to come true. The evoking strength of the star-shaped ceilings of wan mortar, as well as the tuff stone have a connection with the surrounding countryside. There are small windows and the typical maiolica cover and frame the floors of the two apartments. Away from prying eyes, you can enjoy Salento, their fragrances and its essential strength.