Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 10
Immersed in the heart of Salento, in Aradeo, in the countryside rich in olive trees and fruit trees, Villa Silmona appeared to us immediately as the perfect place from where to start our excursions to the most renowned locations, such as Santa Caterina, Porto Selvaggio, Sant’Isidoro, famous for the clean and crystalline sea, and to reach towns and villages of great history and beauty like Galatina, Cutrofiano, Maglie, and Gallipoli. The accommodation was excellent, with our room equipped with air conditioning, fridge, and every other comfort, and an adjacent outdoor sitting area under a sturdy canopy, where you can engage in conversation, reading, and, for those who wish, using a computer. In addition to the carefully prepared breakfast by Ramona, the hostess, with Puglian sweets and cakes, we appreciated the possibility of using the adjacent kitchen and the tables under the porch where we refreshed ourselves upon returning from the sea. Pleasant the (voluntary) sharing with Silvio, Ramona's husband and co-owner of the property, of some moments of farm life such as the aeration of chickpeas and the processing of tomato clusters that, together with the large prickly pear leaves, adorn some corners of the pleasant building. The stay is also ideal for families with children due to the presence of a cheerful chicken coop – I myself had fun feeding the hens – and some cute pets. Giving a value judgment on the quality/price ratio, this is definitely more than positive. The friendliness of the hosts is such that, when leaving, you already know that if you can, you will return to Villa Silmona because Salento never ceases to amaze.
stayed from 08/17/2018 to 08/26/2018
The answer from the host:
Senza parole.
Un grazie infinito tanto quanto l’abbraccio!