A trip down via del memory – by Charlotte

This was what Trullo Carlotta looked like when we visited for our first summer holiday in 2004!

View of the trulli in 2004

Recent view of the trulli

The villa used to be owned by a local artist. When we arrived there
were all sorts of little designs everywhere Including, if I remember correctly, a stuffed toy lion resting on a tree – home to a huge nest of wasps.

And it was pastel yellow.

Since then a lot of work has gone into the property and grounds. Over the years patios, extensions and a pool have been added. It's grown from a small two bedroom traditional peasant house to a four bedroom rustic villa.

The garden, once an overgrown field, is plush with fruit trees, vegetable patches and all sorts of voluminous bushes including bougainvillea.

View of the garden in 2004

Recent view of the garden

When I found these photos as I was moving house last year I was astonished at how much it had changed. It's interesting to see how much things can evolve so much in a relatively short time, but lovely to see the product of a bit of hard work. And even better to be able to share it with visitors who love the trullo as much as we do.  

               

Trullo Carlotta is lovely family-owned villa in Castellana Grotte, Puglia. To find out more about Trullo Carlotta including key info, features and facilities and prices please visit our website www.trullocarlotta.com. For all holiday enquiries, contact Caroline by email: trullocarlotta@gmail.com or phone: +441423 871741.