Villa Aristula is a stunning vacation rental in Apulia, directly overlooking the sea in Santa Maria di Leuca, in the Castrignano Del Capo, which is located at the southernmost tip of the Salento peninsula. A gorgeous property that dates back to 1926 but has been restored in recent years, the villa blends beautiful historic architectural features with all of the mod-cons you could need and an elegant high-quality finish. For escapes on the coast of Apulia, this villa with its dreamy interiors and incomparable sea views that sleeps up to eleven guests in five bedrooms with six bathrooms is a truly extraordinary gem...
Channelling Mediterranean elegance, this historic Apulian home has spacious and airy interiors that open onto a rear terrace, balconies, and a garden that all overlook the water and allow guests to enjoy pretty views and seaside sunsets, restorative sea breezes, and the sound of the waves lapping the coastline below.
The lush garden is filled with typical Mediterranean plants, succulents, and cacti and is dotted with lights that give the space a warm glow at night. From the garden, a staircase leads down to a gate that gives guests direct access to the shore and there is also a shower located on the stairs to make it easier for guests to wash off when returning back to the house. On the rear terrace there is a covered area with a lovely dining area and a plush lounging area to allow you to spend plenty of time taking in the vistas and to make the most of time outdoors in this magical setting throughout your stay. A stone solarium to the side of the covered terrace has sun loungers, meanwhile, for guests who wish to work on their tan. Upstairs, the balcony has a bistro set for those wishing to dine or sip a drink while enjoying the views from a greater height.
A charming little private indoor swimming pool is also available to guests. Accessed by crossing the terrace on the lower floor, it is rectangular in shape and measures 2.5 x 4.5 meters, with a depth ranging from 45 cm to 1.40 m. Heated, equipped with a waterfall feature, featuring hydromassage vents, and boasting internal lighting, this space is a little oasis of calm in which guests can truly unwind. Two sun loungers are located next to the water in the alcove and the opening out onto the terrace affords guests more of those remarkable coastal views.
Inside the villa itself, you can expect spacious rooms with high ceilings, plenty of light, and lots of windows and doors opening out onto the views, terrace, balconies, and gardens. Spread over two independent levels that have their own entrances and are not internally connected, the villa also offers the opportunity for two groups to go away together and enjoy shared areas while also having privacy and space when desired.
The upper floor allows guests to enter via a large and bright living room that boasts direct access to the veranda and views. Then there are two double bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom equipped with a shower, and an additional bathroom with shower. Entertainment is further catered to on this floor with a cinema room with a projector and a corner bar.
On the lower floor, you will find the kitchen, a small reading room, and a dining room, alongside a large terrace with a pergola. There are two more double bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom with shower, a bedroom with three single beds, and an additional bathroom with shower.
Air conditioning and heating are both available throughout the villa as is high-speed WIFI. The kitchen has a dishwasher and there is a washing machine available for the use of guests. Parking is available on site and there is a driveway and gate as well as a separate pedestrian gate. Pets are allowed but upon request and at an additional cleaning fee.
With the stunning coastline of Salento literally at your doorstep and the wider delights of the region easily enjoyed, Villa Aristula is a gorgeous historic luxury villa in Apulia that provides a dream escape for groups who want to be by the seaside and make the most of the beauty of their surroundings with some elegant al fresco living. Priced at from €716 per night, the 2027 season is now available for booking.