We had a wonderful stay at Trulli del Carmine in Martina Franca. Our hosts, Leonardo and Marina, were absolutely lovely — warm, welcoming, and always ready with helpful tips on the best local restaurants and must-see spots in the area. The property is stunning, with beautifully appointed accommodations and a peaceful atmosphere.Mornings started with espressos, a homely and authentic breakfast, and sharing stories which made us feel truly at home. We loved it so much that we decided to extend our stay by another three nights and even then, it was hard to leave. Highly recommended, and we would definitely love to return!

When we arrived, Leonardo greeted us with a warm smile and said: “The most important thing is that you feel at home.” And that’s exactly how we felt – every single moment of our stay. Leonardo and his wife are exceptionally kind-hearted hosts, present with warmth, attentiveness, and genuine care. Whether it’s a lighthearted conversation, a spontaneous local tip, or a deeper, more personal exchange – they are always there with an open heart. Their presence is never intrusive, but gently reassuring – simply and beautifully human. The villa itself is a small paradise: tastefully and lovingly decorated with attention to every detail. Everything is spotless, the property calm and peaceful, imbued with a unique atmosphere – the perfect place to breathe, arrive, and truly feel at ease. The breakfast deserves a special mention – delicious and thoughtfully prepared. So does the location: wonderfully quiet, surrounded by nature, yet surprisingly close to many beautiful and worthwhile destinations – an ideal base for discovering the many facets of southern Italy. Beyond the beauty of the place, it was above all the hosts who made this stay unforgettable. More than just accommodation – this is a place that touches the heart. Grazie di cuore, Leonardo e famiglia – se leggete questo: grazie per la vostra gentilezza, il vostro impegno e la vostra autentica ospitalità. Rendete questo luogo davvero speciale.

Our experience here was very much perfect from our arrival to our departure. Our hosts made us feel like family and we certainly had an unforgettable stay. The trulli’s give a very authentic experience to stay in and the grounds of the property are very relaxing and peaceful. Breakfast was fantastic. As you can imagine, there’s something for everyone with this delicious spread. Also the home made dishes were the icing on the cake. Recommendations throughout our stay were great, whether they were restaurants in the local town or beaches further afield - we can certainly agree with the top tips. We love Martina Franca so this was a perfect location for us to return to. As you can imagine we couldn’t recommend this place highly enough.

The hosts Leonardo & Marina set this place apart from the rest. They are so incredibly friendly and welcoming and really do make you feel right at home when you are staying there. The breakfasts from Marina are absolutely delicious and the recommendations from Leonardo will set you up for the day. Also the pool was really clean and the perfect temperature and a relaxing way to spend a morning or afternoon. Highly highly recommend this place to any travellers 🩷

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If you are looking for a traditional old Trulli house experience, this is your place to book. In addition to 3 holiday units (all of them in traditional old stone houses) you will find here an amazing, well maintained garden and a really nice swimming pool area. The hosts are super friendly, providing many useful tips about the surrounding area. Your breakfasts will be delicious and filling and your room will be cleaned every day. The location is perfect for a "base camp" if you want to see Apulia with it's picturesque jewel-towns like Martina Franca, Locorotondo or Alberobello.

You have to keep in mind that trulli stone houses have very thick walls, meaning there is no wifi inside (only outside). The tennis court is out of order I think (looks old and not maintained), this can be misleading in the booking.com description.

Leonardo and Marina are fabulous hosts. We enjoyed engaging, informative conversations with them and excellent homecooked breakfasts with fresh delicious fruit and cappuccino. The rooms are very clean with local creative, charming artefacts in a very peaceful natural setting. The pool was surprisingly large enough to do short lap swims.

There were no negatives however if you are not used to driving in Italy, time your dinner so that you can arrive before dark because roads are narrow and lined with the stone walled trullis common to the local landscape.

We had a wonderful stay in trulli del Carmine ! Everything was perfect and we found in this place the authenticity and the calm we were looking for. Our room was decorated very tastefully as was the rest of the property with the beautiful swimming pool and the chapel. The attention to detail was everywhere, from the collection of vases to the delicious homemade breakfast cooked by Marina. Most importantly we felt like we were at home with family, Leonardo and Marina took care of us like their children everyday, we had good conversations, good food, good recommendations for places to visit, good limoncello at night and a great emotion when we had to leave Grazie Mille !! For everything We will cherish our special honeymoon stay at your place forever

An amazing stay with wonderful hosts - Leonardo and Marina. It is unusual to find hosts so passionate about ensuring your stay is as comfortable and memorable as possible. Staying in the Trulli was fabulous - a good shower room, lounge area and bedroom decorated to a high standard. We thoroughly enjoyed the copious and delicious homemade breakfast provided by Marina - including highly tempting cakes. The pool was a great place to cool off after a day sightseeing and had lovely thick sunbed mattresses. Leonardo gave us great advice about where to park in the town and where to eat. Just super - thank you both.

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What stands out the most was the kindness, generosity and hospitality of the hosts, Marina and Leonardo. They made us feel like special friends, not just paying customers. Leonardo kept us entertained with stories and is quite an accomplished guitarist and singer (though a bit shy about it!) The large king room in the original Trulli is magnificent. We stayed in an annex, off by itself. It was quite comfortable and very well sorted. It had its own outdoor space. The grounds and pool are very nice- complete with a small chapel and full of Marina’s collection of ceramics and objects of art. The breakfast is delicious and voluminous with fruit, juices, yogurt, coffee, jams, sandwiches and more.

The only downside was that you had to be outside to get Wi-Fi. Not a big deal for us-

We spent four wonderful days of our honeymoon at Trulli del Carmine. It came highly recommended by good friends, yet our experience at this special place exceeded all our expectations! Lennie and Marina are the perfect hosts. The trulli accommodation is unique, beautifully decorated and in a serene location only 2km from vibrant Martina Franca. The breakfasts, freshly prepared by Marina each morning, were phenomenal. Lennie was a wealth of knowledge and gave us wonderful recommendations on places to eat/sights to see/routes to drive - we had a much more authentic Puglian experience as a result. We can’t wait to return again soon!