Villa Rita is a modern large villa with private pool commanding a panoramic position on the famous hills between Monopoli and Castellana Grotte.

This large villa was totally renovated at the end of May 2009. Villa is superbly equipped with high quality furniture and brand new electrical appliances, TV-sat, hi-fi, playstation, dolby-surround and much more…

This self-catering property is composed of two ground floor flats and one on the first floor .Both of the two ground floor’s flat are rented at the same family/party.

Ground floor flat has two large bedrooms, one bathroom with jacuzzi, one with shower, one large living room, one dining room and a fully equipped kitchen.

The second flat has a large bedroom, one bathroom with large shower, one living/dining room and open space kitchen.

First floor flat is offering a large internal living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms (one with jacuzzi, one with shower), a fully equipped kitchen. Also, is offering a very comfortable external area in veranda with many sofa, TV-sat, playstation and also air-conditioned.

The lovely garden has a wide variety of fruit trees and many ancient olive trees.

The pool area has three comfortable gazebos and external furniture including sun-chairs and big umbrellas.

Villa Rita is located in a very quiet and tranquil setting where guests can enjoy great views of the hills around Monopoli.

We suggest this villa for one or two families with children where privacy is granted and children can play safely!

Please note: In the villa there are two beautiful dogs, but are totally separated from the guests’ external area. Also, owners are using the first floor’s apartment quite rarely and they are only two people.

Villa Rita – About the area
Puglia is a wonderful area to consider. It offers at least one excellent archeological museum, a host of cathedrals dating back to the 10th century, Greek and Roman ruins, a gleaming necklace of lively fishing villages, one of Europe’s largest forests, a chain of medieval hilltowns, and some of the very cleanest beaches and water in the Mediterranean.

Monopoli is a very nice town on the sea, famous, apart for its beaches and clean waters, also for its baroque churches.

What to see:

- CATHEDRAL – it is one of the most attractive examples of Baroque in the entire Apulian region. Its imposing monumental front is flanked on the left by an elegant bell tower that has markedly projecting cornices separating its floors. Notable is the Byzantine icon portraying the Madonna della Madia – legend tells that the sacred image was washed up from the sea on a stack of trunks, that were then used for the building of the trussed roof – very well-preserved and of fine workmanship, it dates from 1280.

- SANTA MARIA DEGLI AMALFITANI – a Romanesque building erected at the beginning of the twelfth century on a pre-existing rock settlement.

- ABBEY OF SANTO STEFANO a fortified complex built in 1086, the remains of an old church survive in the inner courtyard, still inside there are the visible remains of the Roman settlement of Turris Paola, one of the landing places for nearby Egnazia.

- CASTLE bounded on three sides by the sea and protected on the fourth by a moat that no longer exists, it was used as a prison until the beginning of the twentieth century, the castle has been recently restored and today houses the Municipal Archaeological Museum on its first floor.

- PURGATORIO CHURCH with images of skeletons on its doors. Inside you will find familiar Baroque interior but on the adjusting chapel you will find mummies of some local citizens. If the church is closed then you can watch some of the mummies through the street window.

- PALAZZO PALMIERI central square of the Centro Storico.

- MADONNA DEL SOCCORSO CHURCH old grotto with frescoes was dug out of a natural cavity in the rock.

THE COUNTRY

It consists of 99 districts (contrade) characterized by the presence of Masserie Fortificate of ancient roman origin, Rupestrian Churches, neo-classic villas and houses.

The outstanding landscape consists of almond and olive trees, apart from fruit trees of all sort and vegetables cultivation.

Directions
We recommend coming by air and then asking for a private transfer. If you would like to have further information please feel free to contact us and we will do our utmost to help you.

By Plane from Bari Palese airport (www.seap-puglia.it) which is about 45 km away from Villa.
By Plane from Brindisi airport (www.seap-puglia.it) which is about 55 km away from Villa.

By train
- Nearest railway station is Monopoli (www.trenitalia.it) which is about 10 km far from Villa. Trains come from every major town in Italy. Regional trains are each hour.

By Car coming from North
Driving on the SS16 toward south (direction to Brindisi), exit to Monopoli – Alberobello, then follow directions to Contrada Antonelli, then our instructions.

By Car coming from South
Driving on the SS16 toward north (direction to Bari)
exit the SS16 to Monopoli – Alberobello, then follow directions to Contrada Antonelli, then our instructions.

Arrival and distances
* Airport: Bari Palese / Brindisi (48 km)
* Railway station: Monopoli (12 km)

Town nearby
* Nearest Town/City: Monopoli, Castellana Grotte, Conversano, Alberobello, Ostuni (8 km)
* Supermarket: 2 km

Sports and activities nearby
* Fishing
* Golf Course
* Tennis courts
* Watersports
* Mountain Biking
* Walking
* Waterskiing
* Horse riding
* Skiing
* Swimming
* Windsurfing

Villa Rita – Exterior facilities
* Balcony/Terrace
* Parking space
* Private garden
* Private outdoor swimming pool
* Solarium/Roof Terrace
* Barbeque
* Hi-Fi to the pool

Villa Rita – Interior facilities
* Air conditioning
* CD player
* Central heating
* Cooker
* Dish washer
* DVD player
* Freezer
* Fridge
* Hairdryer
* Internet access
* Iron
* Jacuzzi
* Kettle
* Log fire
* Microwave
* Television
* Toaster
* Video
* Washing machine
* Owen (electric)
* Radio

Bedrooms / Bathrooms
* Bedrooms: 5
* Bathrooms: 5
* Showers: 3
* WCs: 5

Sleeps a maximum of 12 (10+2) people
* Double beds: 5
* Sofa beds: 1

Interiors furnitures and services
* Dining seats: 2
* Catering: Self Catering

Villa Rita – Rental conditions and tariffs
RATES DEPEND ON THE NUMBER OF GUESTS (UP TO 8 OR 10+2)
Balance is due cash at the beginning of holiday after the check-in with the manager/owner, if you are not able to pay cash, you should pay the total amount by bank transfer before your arrival (cheques and travellers cheque are not allowed).
Due to security and legal reasons law we will check-in only guests who have compiled our booking-form and agreement.
Security deposit (to be refunded at the end of the stay) EUR 250/500.
Please be sure to leave the house in good condition.
No pets.
Final cleaning mandatory EUR 130/150.
Intermediate cleaning mandatory for stay more than one week.
Arrival time is mandatory in the afternoon between 4pm and 8pm (unless otherwise agreed). At arrival later than 8pm an extra charge will be applied.
Please advise us of your departure time at least 24 hours before.
The check-out must be taken not later than 10 am.
Electricity is included
Bed linen and bath towels – EUR 10 per person.
Heating – if used – is billed at EUR 100/130 per week.