Essential Italy

We know car choice is important for the enjoyment of your holiday, our supplier – Maggiore Car Rental – will guarantee the following:

• highly competitive prices
• no major tour operator is working with them, therefore we are quite sure that queuing will be kept to a minimum, even in high season
• all cars have air conditioning
• a full and comprehensive back-up system

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We do not book flights, we leave it to you to choose the best departure point and flight times to suit your party. We have compiled a list of airlines flying to those regions in which we offer accommodation.

Flights are from the UK, if you are travelling from elsewhere, please don’t hesitate to contact us, we will recommend an airline flying from your departure point. If you are unsure which airport in Italy is closest to your accommodation, please call us on 01223 460100 or email

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Truddhi Trito, Locorotondo

Set in the tiny village of Trito, these recently converted ‘Trulli’ homes are a perfect solution for guests wishing to be free to enjoy the local sites, coast line and typical towns in the area. Centrally located and only 20 kms from the sea, the owners will make you more than welcome with their hospitality and attentiveness – Carole is originally from Wales so there is no language barrier and her husband, Mino, is a chef who will certainly be able to recommend some local dishes and/or restaurants to sample (and if you are really nice to him, he may even get the barbeque going...).

The 9 apartments are typical to the area – originally used as homes by the local people, these cone shaped dwellings have been transformed into super studio, one and two bedroom apartments, all with their own furnished terrace for reading, eating or simply enjoying a glass of wine at any time of day. The pool is set a small distance from the accommodation and is fully equipped with sun-loungers – and for the more energetic there is a new jogging trail around the property so there can be no excuses for not keeping fit! There is also a small gym available for the use of clients.

All the apartments are simply furnished with light and airy colours and white washed walls (the ceilings often being the ‘cone’ part of the original building, so is very high). All the apartments have a fireplace, that may be used in the colder seasons, and the kitchenette comprises two gas rings (4 in the 2 bedroom apartments), fridge, electric kettle and toaster. The studios and one bedroom apartments offer double beds, and the 2 bedroom apartments have a double and a twin bedroom along with shower room. There is a communal laundry room where you may use the washing machine for a small charge (payable locally).

The lovely position, comfortable accommodation and the great hosts make this the ideal holiday location for those looking for something just off the beaten track. We are convinced that many of you will be back for a second helping!

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