When I think of the trulli at Tre Casiedde I think of a dream come true. A common dream, shared by my family, intertwined with the story of this place and of this red-soiled and welcoming land.One day three people, like the three trulli that you’ll find at our Holiday Home, found their corner of paradise and chose it as the place to seed passion and dedication. In 1992 my brother, my sister and her husband bought a compound of seven trulli at the hearth of the Itria Valley, between Cisternino, Martina Franca and Ostuni. Here the family lived its best moments of sharing and harmony, restoring four of the seven typical Apulian cone shaped dwellings and living in them. The other three, the Tre Casiedde, were abandoned for over 18 years until, in June 2010, my family donated them to me.
For years, or rather decades, we met in this place sharing summers, walks, hugs, dinners. And just like this land, my soul was nourished by this experience, welcoming a new self that has grown and blossomed over time.That’s what Tre Casiedde is about: comfort, solace, tradition and tranquility. And I would like it to be the same for each of my guests.“This sturdy dwelling is solace to the body and soul,these trulli are a ship sailing the countryside, inviting to peace and thought.
Everything will pass Nicoletta, but like this strong walls.What will be left of this time is pure memories.”(Luca Fanelli, poem from the Guest Book at Tre Casiedde). Tre Casiedde, modernity following tradition. How ancient trulli used to be, the “tre casiedde” (three little houses).The Holiday Home Tre Casiedde was originally formed by a group of three trulli of different dimensions and a small lamia (barrel vault room), all built with the dry stone technique.
According to the local oral tradition, the three trulli date back to the end of the XVIII century.To preserve the building tradition that made the Itria Valley trulli famous all over the world, we restored the roofs of our trulli with the traditional sloping chianche stones arranged in concentric circles. The restoration of the trulli: turning them into a Holiday Home in ApuliaIn 2010 Tre Casiedde expanded, with an important project of restoration of the trulli and lamia room.In agreement with my family we decided to create a new building, wrapping around the wall supporting the trulli like an embrace, without cutting into them, creating a single narrow corridor connecting the new building to the old one through an already existing large niche, in the central larger trullo.We built a new small bedroom, whose shape is inspired by the traditional trullo in Ostuni, with its “star-shaped” dome.
The kitchen-living room area was designed to remind the ancient structure of the lamie, with a cosy fireplace inset in the back wall. Sleeping in the trulli: rooms for rent at Tre Casiedde A unique experience of sharing and thoughtfulness in my Holiday HomeTre Casiedde offers the chance to spend a holiday in an evocative atmosphere. The trulli and the lamia make three bedrooms, each named after one of the plants and trees that can be admired in the surrounding garden: Lavanda (lavender), Rosmarino (rosemary) and Carrubo (carob tree).Two rooms with access to one bathroom – Rosmarino and Carrubo – face each other and are connected by a common hall; they are ideal for a small group. Lavanda, with en-suite bathroom, is ideal for couples. CarruboCarrubo is a crossroad of tastes, influences and time.
Il monte Camino, meraviglia delle Alpi biellesi, visto dall'alto di un drone con diverse spettacolari prospettive mentre si avvicina la data della famosa skyrace Biella-Camino.
The tall bedside table was my great-grandmother’s; the low bedside table has been up-cycled from an old “priso” holder (priso is the dialect word for chamber pot) and now a cupboard for bed sheets and blankets. The small niche holds a terracotta statue of S. Nicola, the symbol of my connection with the city of Bari and the transversal spirituality, not necessarily religious, that is typical of my family. The colorful lamps come from Istanbul, while the wall mounted lights are made of local stone, handcrafted by local craftsmen. The wardrobe comes from Indonesia, and the hand embroidered band covering the two pillows was made by my grandmother. The room respects the trulli tradition of not having a door, and is closed by a curtain.
RosmarinoRosmarino is a small lamia with a barrel vault and has a single bed. The bedside table is made from an ancient chamber pot holder, similar to the one in Lavanda room. All the setup comes from tradition: lights comes from ceramic lanterns and the tin plate is the typical white and blue of local production. Rosmarino room does not have a door and communicates with the nearby fireplace trullo; you can sit around it lying on comfortable cushions and enjoy the intimate and warm atmosphere. Just a few steps away, a sofa and a coffee table to relax with a drink or a. Relaxing holidays, drinks, yoga and so much more: enjoy the Tre Casiedde experience.
A gift to yourself: moments to remember among the trulli at the hearth of the Itria ValleyRenting a room in a trullo and staying at Tre Casiedde is only a part of the experience that this Holiday Home can offer. My deepest desire is that each of my guests can enjoy Tre Casiedde in all its glory. Tasting breakfast based on the typical products of the Apulian tradition.
Using the two roomy verandas to relax, meditate or celebrate with friends and family. Enjoying the extraordinary view of the Apulian red earth and of the rich vegetation of the Itria Valley surrounding the trulli and being a part of it (olive trees, holm oak, oaks, carob trees, prickly pears, rosemary, lavender and fruit trees). A treat for the eyes and for the senses.
Rating Details:The property manager was very helpful.The vacation rental was spotless.I was very happy with the location.I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:We enjoyed our stay at Foxwood and are grateful to the owners for sharing it with us. We appreciate its fresh decor, woodsy setting, and close proximity to not just Glen Arbor but the entire Leelanau Peninsula as well. Thank you for welcoming our furry friend and offering the perfect place to celebrate the arrival of Spring - so, it was snowing, but that's Michigan:D.