We arrived earlier than scheduled, but dave was great and had pretty much everything sorted. We had problems with a hire car and so got taxi transfers instead. When we got to our villa, Dave sorted out a hire car for us snd drove us to collect it. He went above and beyond. The villa itself was quite isolated (nearest shope 50min walk/5/10min drive ) , but had everything you needed and actually the quiet was lovely! Fridge had milk, eggs, butter and jam etc.. and the all important bottle of wine! The back garden was lovely for sunbathing complete with shadey areas that the kids enjoyed. The pool was lovely if not a little chilly at first due to end of season. We enjoyed the front patio, enjoying breakfasts and lunch etc out there and a few evening drinks. The villa had all towels etc that you could need. We visited the local town of cutrofiano and enjoyed pizza at arnolds and Ice cream and delicious cakes over at snoopy bar! We enjoyed Gallipoli, especially the less popular beach areas complete with free parking. It was a lovely sandy beach which the kids loved with lots of large rocks providing shade the waters were clear blue. The labratory in town has the most amazing cakes! We also visited lecce and muro, sightseeing and enjoying local foods and more gelato!! Castro is a must as swimming in that cove was by far one of the best highlights..although not great for kids or elderly. Would totally recommend the villa and area to others!! We didnt want to leave!