Villa dei Normanni

Description

Villa Dei Normanni — A Private Puglian Retreat between the Valle d’Itria and Alto Salento
Set among the quiet countryside of San Michele Salentino, in the heart of the province of Brindisi, Villa Dei Normanni is a private Puglian retreat created for guests who want to experience the region with space, privacy and a strong sense of place. Formerly known as Casale La Nota, the property is here reimagined under a new name that evokes Southern Italy’s layered history, its stone architecture, its ancient routes and that discreet, sunlit elegance which makes Puglia so quietly magnetic.
Villa Dei Normanni is not a conventional holiday house. It is a composition of trulli and lamie, the rural architectural forms that define this part of Puglia. Their thick whitewashed walls, local stone, soft curves and elemental geometry create an atmosphere that feels both ancient and contemporary. The result is a home where tradition has not been preserved as a museum piece, but carefully brought into the present through refined design, natural textures and a gentle, sophisticated palette.
The villa accommodates up to twelve guests across six bedrooms, each with its own identity and atmosphere. The rooms are fresh, calm and tactile, with natural fabrics, restful colours and a design language that combines wood, iron, tuff stone, pale walls and Made in Italy furnishings. Some spaces preserve the distinctive intimacy of traditional Puglian construction, including the experience of sleeping within a trullo, while other rooms open towards the garden and pool, creating a constant dialogue between inside and outside.
Comfort is quietly embedded throughout the house. The bedrooms offer independent cooling and heating, high-speed internet connection and Smart TV. The interiors are designed for ease rather than formality: cool in summer, warm in shoulder season, and relaxed enough for long family stays or elegant gatherings with friends.
At the heart of the villa is the living area, a bright open-plan space overlooking the internal garden through large glass openings. The room is arranged around a generous sofa, fireplace and TV area, with fine finishes and a contemporary countryside mood. The adjoining kitchen is minimal, elegant and fully equipped, designed for convivial meals, private chef evenings or slower mornings when guests simply want coffee, fruit, bread and silence before the day begins.
Outside, Villa Dei Normanni becomes a true Puglian sanctuary. The garden is centred around a striking infinity pool, surrounded by Mediterranean greenery, olive trees, shaded corners and relaxation areas. It is a space made for long days under the sun: swimming in the warmer hours, reading beneath the trees, resting under the gazebo, sharing aperitivo at dusk or simply watching the light move across white stone and water.
The jacuzzi adds a further note of indulgence, particularly for sunset rituals or quiet evenings after a day exploring the region. Around the pool, the atmosphere is informal but polished: sun loungers, shaded areas and open-air corners invite guests to move slowly through the day. The villa also includes an area dedicated to leisure and play, ideal for families or groups who want light entertainment between meals, swims and excursions.
The barbecue area is one of the most natural gathering points of the house. It allows guests to enjoy grilled meat, fish and vegetables in the open air, followed by relaxed dinners at the covered outdoor table by the pool. This is where Villa Dei Normanni reveals one of its strongest qualities: it is a villa built not only to be admired, but to be lived in. The best moments here are simple ones — grilled seafood, local tomatoes, burrata, Primitivo in the glass, children moving between garden and pool, and the night slowly arriving over the countryside.
The location is particularly strategic. Villa Dei Normanni sits between the Valle d’Itria and Alto Salento, with easy access to some of Puglia’s most iconic towns and landscapes. Ostuni, Alberobello, Cisternino, Monopoli, Polignano a Mare, Lecce and Matera can all become part of a curated itinerary, while both the Adriatic and Ionian coasts are within reach for beach days, boat experiences and seaside lunches.
With Camisa Essential, the stay can be shaped into a fully bespoke Puglian journey. Our concierge and DMC team can arrange private airport transfers, car rental, grocery pre-stocking, restaurant bookings, beach club reservations, private chefs, cooking classes, yoga, in-villa massage and daily planning support. Every service is designed around the rhythm of the guests: never intrusive, always precise.
For food lovers, Camisa Essential can create a Puglian culinary programme around the villa. This may include a private chef dinner by the pool, an orecchiette and focaccia cooking class, a barbecue evening with local fish and vegetables, a wine tasting focused on Primitivo, Negroamaro and local white wines, or an olive oil experience with a regional producer. A welcome grocery pre-stock can be arranged before arrival, so the first evening begins without logistics: cold drinks, fruit, local cheese, bread, olive oil, wine and breakfast essentials already waiting in the kitchen.
For families, the villa can be softened into an effortless multi-generational stay: child-friendly meals, babysitting on request, simple garden activities, easy beach days and gentle excursions to villages where the pace remains manageable. For adults travelling together, Camisa Essential can design a more elevated itinerary: a private day in Ostuni and Cisternino, a sunset aperitivo in Polignano, a boat excursion along the Adriatic coast, a visit to Lecce’s Baroque heart, or a day trip to Matera, one of the most extraordinary cultural landscapes in Southern Italy.
Wellness can also become part of the experience. Morning yoga in the garden, poolside massages, guided breathwork, stretching sessions and healthy breakfasts can turn the villa into a discreet private retreat. Nothing needs to feel forced. The house already carries the raw material of restoration: silence, stone, water, sun and space.
Villa Dei Normanni is ideal for guests who want Puglia without noise, design without coldness, and privacy without isolation. It is close enough to the region’s most beautiful destinations, yet far enough from the crowds to preserve the feeling of a private world.
This is a house for slow mornings, long lunches, warm evenings and carefully curated days. A place where trulli and lamie meet contemporary comfort, where the pool becomes the centre of the day, where the garden holds the rhythm of the stay, and where Camisa Essential can turn a week in Puglia into something more personal, more fluid and more memorable.
Villa Dei Normanni feels like Puglia at its best: white stone, olive trees, blue water, generous tables, and the rare luxury of time moving exactly as it should.

Interior Description

Amenities

• Garden
• Near Village
• Internet
• Maid Service
• Bike
• Swimming Pool
• Weddings
• Wellness
• In Village
• Next Year Available
• Chef
• Internet Wifi
• Enclosed Property
• Near Sea
• Business
• Panoramic View Hill
• Reception
• Children Playground
• Cooking Lesson
• Tours Available
• Alarm
• Outdoor Lighting
• Disinfection

Availability

•   Available
•   On Request
•   Not Available

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