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Ancient home in the heart of Salento
Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Spongano
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Washer
- Hot tub
- Pool
Explore the area

Spongano, Lecce
- Zinzulusa CavePlace, Zinzulusa Cave18 min drive
- Castro MarinaPlace, Castro Marina19 min drive
- Santa Cesarea Terme BeachPlace, Santa Cesarea Terme Beach23 min drive
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About the area
Spongano
Heart of Spongano.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Cala dell'Acquaviva and Parco dei Guerrieri di Vaste. Castro Marina and Delizie in Contea are also within 6 miles (10 km).
What's nearby
- Cala dell'Acquaviva - 17 min drive - 7.1 km
- Zinzulusa Cave - 18 min drive - 9.3 km
- Castro Marina - 19 min drive - 8.9 km
- Santa Cesarea Terme Beach - 23 min drive - 12.6 km
- Terme di Santa Cesarea - 24 min drive - 12.7 km
Getting around
- Spongano Station - 8 min walk
- Papola Casale Airport (BDS) - 81 min drive
Restaurants
- Me Gusta - 5 min drive
- Orion - 6 min drive
- Fantasy Bar - 6 min drive
- Utopia - 4 min drive
- Cico - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Ancient home in the heart of Salento
Originally I was a small convent dating back to 1758: from the time I was built remains an ancient engraving on the main entrance.
Later I became a "court house", a typical Salento dwelling given to farm workers by landowners.. Today they are a charming residence with 8 apartments located in the historic center of Spongano within walking distance of bars, restaurants, shops and other services.
Over time I became an ideal place to experience the atmosphere of other times that made Salento a magical land and the right starting point, in a strategic position, to discover reality, flavors, habits, scents, atmospheres.
Carmelina Guest House consists of large living room with equipped kitchen, double bedroom and bedroom with two single beds. Each room is embellished with stone vaults and floor with Salento cyanous.
The interior decor, with Salento references, will allow you to live an authentic holiday in tranquility and privacy, enjoying moments of relaxation and pleasure by the pool after a day at the beach or in the shade of the Mediterranean garden.
The apartment is located a few meters from the central square of the village where you can find a typical trattoria, bar for breakfast and aperitif, artisan ovens and bakeries, bank, pizzerias to take away, tobacconists, greengrocers, supermarkets, pharmacy: all services within walking distance.
A few minutes from the apartment the naturalistic area "Le more" allows relaxing walks at sunset between olive trees and Mediterranean vegetation.
Spongano is a strategic starting point to discover Salento without endless kilometers by car: a few minutes from the crystal clear water of Castro (the pearl of Salento) and the beautiful cliffs of the Adriatic, about 20 minutes from the beaches of Otranto, 30 minutes from Lecce.
We will help you discover the true essence of Salento!
Later I became a "court house", a typical Salento dwelling given to farm workers by landowners.. Today they are a charming residence with 8 apartments located in the historic center of Spongano within walking distance of bars, restaurants, shops and other services.
Over time I became an ideal place to experience the atmosphere of other times that made Salento a magical land and the right starting point, in a strategic position, to discover reality, flavors, habits, scents, atmospheres.
Carmelina Guest House consists of large living room with equipped kitchen, double bedroom and bedroom with two single beds. Each room is embellished with stone vaults and floor with Salento cyanous.
The interior decor, with Salento references, will allow you to live an authentic holiday in tranquility and privacy, enjoying moments of relaxation and pleasure by the pool after a day at the beach or in the shade of the Mediterranean garden.
The apartment is located a few meters from the central square of the village where you can find a typical trattoria, bar for breakfast and aperitif, artisan ovens and bakeries, bank, pizzerias to take away, tobacconists, greengrocers, supermarkets, pharmacy: all services within walking distance.
A few minutes from the apartment the naturalistic area "Le more" allows relaxing walks at sunset between olive trees and Mediterranean vegetation.
Spongano is a strategic starting point to discover Salento without endless kilometers by car: a few minutes from the crystal clear water of Castro (the pearl of Salento) and the beautiful cliffs of the Adriatic, about 20 minutes from the beaches of Otranto, 30 minutes from Lecce.
We will help you discover the true essence of Salento!
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Property amenities
Beach
- Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
- Communal pool
- Hot tub
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Limo/town car service
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Chef service
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Bidet
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
Pets
- Pet friendly
- One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
- Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Iron/ironing board
- Meal delivery service
- Safe
Location highlights
- In the city center
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near the marina
Things to do
- Bicycle parking
- Bicycles
- Basketball nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Winery tours nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
General
- At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Bed sheets changed on request
- Bicycle parking
- Bicycles
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Garden
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Local artist showcase
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
- Solar energy
- Towels (changed on request)
- Unit size: 969 square feet
- Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
- Pets are welcome
- Maximum 1 pets
- Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number LE07507891000024332
We should mention
- All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
- Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.