Vincenzo

Fontana Vecchia B&B

TopBnB Very good 9.3 / 10

(28 reviews)

Strada Comunale Regio, 36 - Castellana Grotte (BA) - Area: countryside | Map

National identification codeCIN: IT072017B400021993

Regional identification codeCIR: BA07201762000011684

Category
Bed & Breakfast

Rooms
6

Breakfast
included

Bathroom
Ensuite

Guests in this venue liked

Swimming pool
Abundant breakfast
Spectacular view
Charming property
Cheap
The design of the property
Near the airport

Description

Fontana Vecchia offers its guests the possibility to stay in stone trulli or rooms with wooden ceilings and private en-suite bathrooms. Each living unit has an independent entrance through the Bed and Breakfast formula.

There are also two special solutions available: a Trullo suite with a Jacuzzi for 2 people, kitchenette, fireplace, and air conditioning, and an independent Trullo/apartment consisting of a trullo with a fireplace, a large stone room with a wooden loft, a bathroom with a wooden ceiling, a kitchen equipped with a "cummersa" roof, and a courtyard.

Breakfast, both sweet and savory, is served outdoors, in the living room or in the room, and is carefully prepared using homemade jams made with fruits from the trees surrounding the house, grown organically.

Furthermore, for those who love to relax with a good book, books of various genres are available.

Upon request, the barbecue can be used.

The owners, always present, are available to provide advice on places to visit and to meet guests' requests.

Rooms and Rates

Conditions for pets staying in this facility:

Pets of medium-small size

Well-behaved, not aggressive or noisy; kept on a leash; with pet passport; pets may not sleep on beds; pets should be with owners at all times; pets are not allowed in communal spaces

Garden available

Features

Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite):

Kitchenette
Pets Allowed
Air Conditioning
Historic House
Parking
Swimming Pool
Garden
TV
Free Wifi
Hair dryer
Fine Design
Heating
Ideal for trekking

*Declared by the Innkeeper

All Features

Various information

Pets allowed
Parking
English speaker
French speaker

House features

Historic house
19th century house
Recently restored house
Sharing areas available for guests
Panoramic location
Insured house

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

Certified systems
Heating systems
Double glazing or solar panels

Electric system

Certified systems
Photovoltaic or other forms of renewable energy

Services of the house

Swimming Pool
Garden
Kitchenette
Terrace
Garage / parking

Facilities and services

Pets allowed

Number of rooms

Total number of rooms: 6
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 6

Size of rooms

Between 14 and 20 sqm

Bathroom facilities

Bathrooms restored in the last 5 years
Hair dryer
Monodose products

Room facilities

Children bed
TV
Mirror or luggage case
Fridge
Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

Historic furniture
Desk / table and chairs

Cleaning services

Daily

Services

Guides / maps / books available
Local events calendar
Guestbook

Holiday themes - the place

Country

Holiday themes - town size

Small town - between 5000 and 25000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

Near monuments
Arts or archeologic area
Wine and food attractions area
Local crafts
Located in country side or nature reserves
Gardens and landscapes

Holiday themes - house features

Fine design

Breakfast

We serve a sweet and savory "continental" breakfast with typical local products as follows:
- 1 cheese (stracciatella, ricotta, burrate, mozzarella, etc.)
- butter
- 1 salami (capocollo, raw or cooked ham, etc.)
- 2 homemade jams from the fruits of our garden (cherries, figs, peaches, apples,
quince, etc.)
- fruit juice
- American coffee
- Italian espresso coffee
- milk
- you
- bread
- rusks / cereals
- homemade cake / artisanal biscuits
- croissants or similar
- omelette or scrambled eggs
- almost always seasonal fruit (possibly from our garden, strictly organic).

The table, covered with fabric tablecloths, is set with ceramic plates and cups, glass or ceramic glasses and metal cutlery.

On request we also serve food for celiacs.

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The hosts are always available to provide suggestions on places to see and to cater to visitors' needs. They are always present and ready to assist to ensure that the stay is as enjoyable as possible. Do not hesitate to contact them for any requirements or inquiries.

Website

My calendar is updated

Response rate: High

Response time: within a few hours

Conditions

Check-in from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Area countryside

Airports

Colonna di Sant'Oronzo 33 Km
Bari Airport - Palese 50 Km

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Very good

Overall Rating 9.3 / 10
28 reviews

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What guests say

Reviews highlight the beautiful and peaceful setting, surrounded by nature and conveniently close to attractions like Alberobello. The traditional structure, comfortable trulli rooms, and inviting pool are commonly praised. Breakfasts are plentiful, featuring local products, though some guests suggest more variety. The hospitality is generally friendly and helpful, although a few mention a rather quick check-in experience. Suggestions for improvement include better climate control during hot seasons and more shaded areas by the pool. Overall, travelers find excellent value for money and recommend this property for a relaxing and authentic getaway.

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renata

Amazing place.

stayed from 09/20/2025 to 09/27/2025

The answer from the host:
Grazie.

nicoletta

nicoletta rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 09/12/2025 to 09/14/2025

eric

Magnificent setting in the middle of nature and a very calm environment. The welcome could be improved. Quite hasty without many explanations. On the other hand, a very nice evening was organized by the couple who serve breakfast, which allowed a pleasant moment of conviviality. The same gentleman who welcomed us and who is apparently a DJ played the music a little too loud, which hindered conversations. In any case, the setting and the tranquility of this place quickly make these small indiscretions fade away.

stayed from 09/06/2025 to 09/09/2025

roberto

roberto rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 09/01/2025 to 09/04/2025

giuseppe

giuseppe rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 08/29/2025 to 08/31/2025

andrea

andrea rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 08/16/2025 to 08/23/2025

The answer from the host:
Grazie

pietro

pietro rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 08/11/2025 to 08/14/2025

sandra

Super.

stayed from 07/13/2025 to 07/15/2025

The answer from the host:
Grazie...Ma cosa l'ha delusa nella colazione?

claudia

Wonderful location, top hosts.

stayed from 07/08/2025 to 07/10/2025

The answer from the host:
Grazie!

aurélie

Beautiful place just a stone's throw from Alberobello. Very kind hosts and good advice.

stayed from 06/05/2025 to 06/07/2025

The answer from the host:
Grazie.

gorand

Very fine place.

stayed from 06/03/2025 to 06/05/2025

The answer from the host:
Grazie.

vincenzo

Vincenzo is very kind. Quiet and spectacular place. There are many places to visit in the surroundings. Room comfortable for two people.

stayed from 05/31/2025 to 06/01/2025

The answer from the host:
Grazie.

anna

anna rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 05/16/2025 to 05/18/2025

yves

Very good welcome, beautiful place, in nature, nice pool, gargantuan breakfast. Address to recommend.

stayed from 05/22/2025 to 05/23/2025

The answer from the host:
Grazie!

filippa

Good morning. We stayed from the 20th to the 22nd of this month at the facility. Upon arrival, we were welcomed courteously. We open the rooms and find the trullo Alcova, a fantastic, well-furnished, and clean room. Of course, we cannot expect to find large rooms since the conformity of the trulli is all medium to small sizes. I can only say that it was warm and welcoming. The breakfast offered with fresh local products is plentiful. The structure is nestled in greenery and offers a unique tranquility. A small note on the seriousness of the managers: on the day of departure, caught up in the long return journey and returning to the usual routine, we were contacted by the owner. Thinking about that strange call, they immediately informed us that they had found a valuable camera that we had left in the room. They promptly made themselves available to ensure that I could get it back home. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything.

stayed from 04/20/2025 to 04/22/2025

The answer from the host:
Grazie.

barbara

Incredible stay, the place is beautiful and relaxing, quite close to several historic city centers and the sea. A perfect welcome, the breakfasts were delicious, I will come back :)

stayed from 04/11/2025 to 04/15/2025

gregory

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stayed from 04/11/2025 to 04/13/2025

giuseppa

Excellent location for visiting the Itria Valley. Lots of peace and tranquility. Abundant and genuine breakfast.

stayed from 03/01/2025 to 03/02/2025

The answer from the host:
Grazie.

silvia

The place is magnificent. We stayed there in December and I believe that during the warm season it is a paradise. The owner was extremely kind. The breakfast he served us directly in the room was wonderful, with local products like mozzarella balls, ham, frittata, and typical desserts. I highly recommend it.

stayed from 12/07/2024 to 12/08/2024

The answer from the host:
Grazie.

nicola

I did not give a score of 10 in general, only because of the bad weather, since it was cold. You may ask what this has to do with it, even though they reassured us that the heating would be working, the temperature inside the premises was a bit cold. This is the only advice I would give, but for the rest, only praises for both the structure and the owners who were very kind.

stayed from 11/30/2024 to 12/01/2024

The answer from the host:
Grazie.

massimo

Excellent welcome, very beautiful place, experience in the trullo, excellent breakfast.

stayed from 12/07/2024 to 12/08/2024

The answer from the host:
Grazie.

mattia

mattia rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 11/26/2024 to 11/27/2024

helmut

Very good accommodation with nice owners, breakfast according to wishes, sweet or rustic. The access road (300 meters) is a poor dirt road, but it is away from the street! Very beautiful trullo buildings! Wonderful garden next to the pool! We would gladly come back.

stayed from 10/04/2024 to 10/07/2024

christophe

Very good stay in this property. The accommodation in Trulli was very good and the whirlpool bath very pleasant. Nice pool. We had a bit of trouble finding the accommodation (network/GPS problem?) and drove around the surroundings for a while before getting there. Staff a bit indifferent but kind. Breakfast was acceptable, nothing special, and perhaps not varied enough. But we would gladly return to this accommodation.

stayed from 08/09/2024 to 08/12/2024

stephane

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 9

Charming B&B in the middle of the countryside. Exactly what we expected and as described. I recommend to stop by and enjoy the calm and peaceful environment. Well located to visit the small villages around and the well known village of Alberobelo.

stayed from 08/10/2024 to 08/12/2024

michela

Friendly staff. Impeccable breakfast with local typical products. Typical Apulian structure and modern pool. Well located and easy to reach. We will definitely come back. The only flaw was the lack of an air conditioner inside the apartment because it was very hot and we 'solved' thanks to the presence of a slightly broken fan that saved us in the hottest hours. I would also suggest putting umbrellas by the pool because the gazebo, being almost always occupied, does not allow everyone to shelter from the sun and also to have a bit of privacy.

stayed from 07/17/2024 to 07/19/2024

salvatore

Experience on the trullo truly unique. We had the suite which is a real apartment, complete with everything you need. We probably missed a bit the air conditioner inside, but on the other hand it was really hot days...over 36°...and yet it was quite bearable. The beautiful pool, located in the middle of the countryside...breathtaking scenery. To be redone!

stayed from 07/11/2024 to 07/13/2024

jako

jako rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 10/21/2023 to 10/26/2023