This holiday we had been travelling like nomads and booking our accommodation from day to day. So we didn’t know what to expect. The house is quite closed towards the street but opens up as soon as you step into the courtyard. We were blown away by the charm and style of this old property. It is like a green oasis with pool and a shady garden. The building is renovated into a modern and functional holiday home but with the deepest respect for the old house. The old mosaic floors and ceilings with frescoes are restored. Just beautiful. We loved absolutely everything. Our apartment had a rooftop terrasse on each side overlooking the old town. It has a kitchen as well so we decided to stay home for dinner and take in the city from the rooftop. We were travelling a couple plus our teenage son and it fitted perfectly for the 3 of us as the sofa could transform to a comfortable bed.

Pool is the best. We really enjoyed spending time in the pool. Very quite. The place is also very quiet and surrounding is beautiful. Very nice people and quite a homey feeling.

It is a bit far from Lecce. Make sure you know what room you are getting as ours was not very nice. I know we got what we paid for, but to be honest from the photos I did not realise the differences when I booked. I realised most of their rooms are so pretty. Breakfast was limited to only one choice of either egg or croissant and you have to decide at the check in for the rest of your stay. A bit odd, but to their credit the egg was done really nice.

The facilities are very esthetic and inspiring with great design. The inner garden offers a peaceful and visually pleasing environment with a pool area and not only. There is also a very nice large terrace on the roof top, where you can enjoy the sun or the evening. The hospitality was outstanding. Dario picked us up from the Lecce train station, which made our arrival stress-free and was helpful in providing any information we needed. Each morning we were greeted with croissants, home baked cake, fresh fruits and delicious coffee served by Lilla. Dario and Lilla, thank you for that :). The neighborhood is very local, with few tourists, which allowed us enjoy the culture of San Cesario di Lecce. As to practicalities, there is Coop market 2 minutes walking distance. Food lovers must visit the pizza restaurant Le Pizzecate: https://restaurantguru.com/Le-Pizzecate-San-Cesario-di-Lecce . Giuseppe, the owner, made our dining experience truly special with his warm hospitality and delicious food.

Such a beautiful large apartment in a historic building.There was plenty of space and the kitchen was well appointed. Loved the excellent pressure in the shower! We enjoyed a lovely breakfast in the quiet pretty garden each morning. Lilia was so helpful providing helpful sightseeing tips each day.

The property was perfect!

we just spent 6 weeks traveling through southern Europe and without a doubt this was the best hotel we stayed in. We loved the location . just outside of Lecce it was the perfect base to explore the heel of Italy . the town itself is historic and we spent many evenings just walking around and absorbing it . The hotel itself is beautifully designed and very comfortable. We stayed on the top fooor in a studio with a huge private terrace. bed was great and the view across the rooftops was fantastic. The hosts are amazing . when we arrived Lila brought us a fresh bowl of cut up melon and salty snacks. So friendly, Dario answered all our questions and recommended several restaurants and even the best beach . the pool is small but so relaxing to sit and read and cool off . I cannot recommend this hotel enough. We definitely will return.

my only complaint is the Internet was a bit sketchy on the top floor. Definitely recommend a booster for the upper floors .

Beautiful and unique property with a lot of charme and style. Beautiful roof top terrace with a view over the village. The owner is a lovely lady

The rooms facing the streets are not completely soundproof but they we slept well nevertheless.

Distilia Dimora is a delightful, gem of a place in a small town just outside of Lecce. It was quick and easy to get to Lecce for visits but we loved the peaceful surroundings of Distilia Dimora. We were really well looked after by our hosts and Dario suggested and booked some great restaurants for us and recommended some fantastic things to do. There are plenty of different spaces for guests to enjoy such as rooftops with views of lovely buildings and neighbouring fruit trees as well as the pool and garden area. Our room was very spacious and clean with a well appointed kitchen. We can highly recommend this wonderful, friendly and special little hotel.

The property was beautiful, all features had been sympathetically restored and the heritage of the property was clearly visible but with all the modern facilities you would need. Lilia and Dario were beyond brilliant as hosts - beautiful people who couldn’t have been more friendly or accommodating. We will definitely recommend to others!!

Nothing, just not being able to stay longer!

the place is amazing!! well designed, with a relaxing swimming pool. beautiful garden and lots of parking spaces. 15min from Lecce. the hotel owner is a very welcoming sweet couple. we enjoyed our staying. we definitely stay there again.

The friendliest hosts ever! So much attention and help! We enjoyed our stay and used all the facilities in the building! Great design and big rooms, it looks as good in real life as on the pictures. Sauna and jacuzzi were a pleasant bonus! All in all it was a perfect place to spend our holiday.

Everything was great, no complaints