In the town of Conversano where contemporary buildings are built into the walls of the ancient castle, on a tiny side street of nondescript edifices a massive wooden double door opens onto the lovely patio garden at il Corte dei Nobili, the "Court of the Nobles." This is no ordinary Air BnB where the keys are left in a hidden spot and you perform a DIY familiarization of the place. Late on a Sunday night we were cordially received by the owner's parents and escorted up 2 flights of marble stairs to a spacious unit consisting of a master bedroom with a queen bed. The living room sofa, separated into two single beds and a rollaway bed tucked into a separate corner provided our party of five with just enough comfort and privacy for our 3-night stay. The spacious bathroom with shower was fully equipped with a hair dryer and toiletries. A kitchen or cooking area was not needed and therefore not missed. A dining table with six chairs and a buffet, along with a large coffee table completed the furnishings, while the the walls were lined with frames of interesting artwork, making for tasteful, elegant surroundings. It was pleasant to awaken to the morning sun out on the balcony and to be greeted on our way out with solicitousness about our comfort and good night's sleep. A simple continental breakfast of juice, coffee and a croissant was arranged daily at a bar around the corner, bustling with business even early in the morning. Across the street was a small fruit and vegetable stand and a few meters away, a handy little grocery store for picking up snacks and bottled water for our day at the beach. They recommended different beaches in nearby coastal towns, where to dine and notably, the finest gelato in town. It goes without saying, all the personal touches at Corte dei Nobili made for a delightful and memorable beach vacation in southern Italy. It also confirmed our determination to support local family enterprises which sustain the community.

Very comfortable (and, given the unusually cold and windy weather, nice and warm) room and we particularly appreciated the bathroom with a bath. Lovely central garden courtyard, although sadly it was too cold to have breakfast in it. Situated just outside the old centre of Conversano within easy walking distance of the castle and cathedral. Parking on the street outside or in their underground car park. Our host, Carlo, wasn’t there but his mother looked after us extremely well.

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We can highly recommend a stay at Carlos accommodation. The house itself is very well furnished and there is a beautiful garden where you can relax or have a coffee (free of charge). Our room was in the upper part of the house and we were very happy with our choice as everything was clean, nicely decorated and we had enough space for our suitcases. Although the house is located in the center, it was easy to find a parking space. The owner was very friendly and gave us many good recommendations for Puglia. Thank you once again for the warm welcome - we felt at home.

We felt the response was excellent to any of our requests, in particular secure parking and a flexible arrival and departure time. Carlo and his family made us extremely welcome. The room was lovely with a very comfortable bed. The bathroom was very modern, and extremely well fitted out. Having breakfast included at a nearby cafe was a bonus. Carlo recommended a number of restaurants for dinner.

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A great place, very close to the old city. Our apartment was very big and spacious. All looks brand new and clean. The place is on a quiet street. The shared garden was a very pleasant place to sit and relax. Carlo was very friendly, smily and attentive. The private car parking for 10 euro per night was convenient. Highly recommended.

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The quality of the accommodation. Great location, spotless, spacious, decorated with very good taste. Carlo is an incredible host, very helpful.

The breakfast is outsourced. Hence you need to walk to a bar. What you are entitled to is not clear let alone very frugal.

A perfect place to stay in a beautiful small city which is close to main attractions in the area (we recommend renting a car and visit around the area; parking space is easily available near, either public or private). The rooms are spacious and comfortable (more like apartments), very clean, with all the necessities. I should also point out that being summer, we really appreciated having an AC in each room. The host was very friendly, responsive and has helped with everything we needed (accommodations, information about the area, about transport, etc).

Not necessarily what we didn't like, but the breakfast was a bit strict (this might not apply to everyone). The croissants they offer are very good.

Carlo is a great host, he made sure I had everything I needed. The location is great, very central in Conversano, close to restaurants, supermarkets and cafes as well as to the old town. The rooms is spacious and well furnished. The accomodation is very clean.

I found the price of the accomodation high, although it is quite generalised to the whole region.

Great place, everything is in walking distance but silent. We could park on the street for free.

Gouges garden and entrance to the building, big apartment, daily cleaning, welcoming host and family.

The room was very comfortable and clean. The location is excellent for access to the old centre and various shops, eateries etc. the interior garden area is an oasis that greets you as you come through the large door off of the street.

Nothing we didn’t like. And Conversano is amazing.