21/09/2017
Description:
The house, which we called "La Casa del Gufo,' or The Owl House, is situated on a quiet street where there is no traffic at all. It was originally built as part of the monastery complex which occupied the area in the 1600's, and has since seen modest modifications, but has been continuously occupied since that time.
Bernalda recently has been "noticed" because of the opening of the Palazzo Margherita, a luxury hotel housed in a historic building, bought and restored by Francis Ford Coppola, whose family came from Bernalda. I like to think that our little Owl House offers an alternative to the hotel, with its quiet location and more reasonable price.
House description and amenities:
A small house on three levels, 70 square meters (about 630 square feet) plus two terrace levels with a 360 degree view of the town and the Ionian sea. Located on a quiet street with no traffic, and ample parking on the nearby church piazza. Downstairs there is a bathroom with washing machine, and shower, a fully-equipped kitchen, a living area with double sofa bed and digital television. Kitchen includes oven, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker and tea kettle, as well as all necessary kitchen utensils. The small storage room contains shelves for storing luggage, an iron and ironing board, and a folding bed if needed. There is a pellet stove as well as a mini split air conditioner for cooling or heating. Upstairs there is a large bedroom space with queen bed, wardrobe, desk and credenza, and space for a fold-out if needed. The bedroom has black-out shades, as well as a folding screen which blocks light from the small balcony which overlooks the living area below.
Upstairs from the bedroom there is a small terrace which has a private view of the church dome, which is exceptional when illuminated in the evening. The perfect place for a glass of good Aglianico! (Yes, the church tower has a bell which rings during the day, but with walls which are two feet thick it shouldn't be a problem.) Up again to the larger terrace area, where there is a 10 by 10 foot gazebo, barbeque, hose hook-up, and splendid views in every direction. Laundry can be hung on the drying rack here as well.
High speed internet is always available to guests.
The rental price is 85 Euros a night, with a minimum of 4 nights.
