Montekore's beautiful pool area has plenty of shady and sun-kissed spots to choose from.
The east-facing side of the house with its secret sunken courtyard garden.
The irresistible 15m-long pool.
The pool with the house rising above.
Another shot of the sunken courtyard garden, an enchanting, secluded spot.
An atmospheric scene.
The grand double staircase leading down to the sunken courtyard garden.
The al fresco dining area in the sunken courtyard garden.
Views out to the sunken courtyard garden from the lower floor.
The palatial, open-concept communal space on the first floor.
The contemporary kitchen with its stainless steel island.
The splendid dining area provides a fabulous setting for any special occasions.
Looking through to the kitchen from the living area.
The kitchen is designed for convivial moments.
Stairs leading down to one of the two sleeping wings on the ground floor.
Bedroom 1, a double (180x200cm).
The same bedroom seen from a different angle.
Space, order and style.
Bedroom 1's sofa.
Its en-suite shower room.
Bedroom 2, a double (180x200cm).
Looking through to its en-suite shower room.
Its en-suite shower room.
Bedroom 3, a double (180x200cm).
Its en-suite shower room.
Bedroom 4, also a double (180x200cm).
The same bedroom seen from a different angle.
The owners' attention to detail is evident throughout.
Its luxurious en-suite shower room.
The beautifully furnished living area on the lower ground floor.
Part of the lower ground floor living area in more detail.
A pair of single bedrooms on the lower floor may be made available on request and for an extra weekly fee.
The en-suite shower room of one of the "on request" single bedrooms on the lower floor.
Back in the gorgeous sunken courtyard.
A shady spot for breakfast.
An impressive array of cacti in the sunken courtyard garden.
Relaxing in style by the pool.
Views across the emerald lawns, the pool and the grounds.
There's ample space next to the pool for shady lounging.
All this could be yours for a week or two.
A stay at Montekore is true country experience.
You will never tire of exploring the extraodindary grounds.
The exotic cactus collection.
Montekore is immersed in a biodiverse, 20-acre organic farm that cultivates over 100 species of crops and medicinal herbs and aromatic plants.
Arrival at Montekore.
One last shot of the pool.
Montekore's handsome façade bathed in a soft light.
The nearby town of Otranto with its seafront citadel.
The irresistible waters of Otranto.
Montekore at sunset.
There are several idyllic beaches within a 15-minute drive.
Roman remains in Lecce.
Exploring the streets of one of Salento's many characterful small towns.
The walled island town of Gallipoli on the Ionian coast.
Gallipoli's old town centre has its very own beach called the Puritate.
Castro Marina is a place of sun and fun in the summer.