Trulli Alto certainly lived up to our expectations. All the basics were there. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and everthing worked! The villa is in a great location with views over agricultural land and olive groves. Some guests mentioned the narrow rough track and barking dogs at night. Sure, the track is rough and narrow in places and we did hear dogs barking a couple of nights but you're out in the countryside not some high density villa complex on the coast - that's why we booked it!!

The pool was great - early morning swims before the sun is up were the best and we enjoyed watching the swallows skim the surface for water in the hot afternoons.

Alberobello is a charming town and only 5 minutes by car. Plenty of choice of bars and restaurants and surprisingly cheap to eat out.

Just a couple of recommendations - If you're arriving late at night, ask for the welcome pack or take the basics with you. There was nothing in the villa - not even a bottle of water. A few more wine glasses would be good as would another electric socket in the kitchen. Juggling the kettle and toaster at the same time required a bit of planning. However, these are minor issues. The acid test is would we go back? The answer is a resounding yes!

Finally, order course by course in the local restaurants. It all tends to arrive when cooked and ready rather than in sequence.The portions are huge and the antipasta can number up to 14 dishes as we found out!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chris