Leonardo Trulli Resort

I spent four wonderful nights at Leonardo Trulli Resort, and it was just what I needed at the time. As soon as I walked into the garden and smelled the sage as I brushed against it, I knew that I was going to have a really relaxing stay. The gardens are beautiful, with herbs, flowers and fruits everywhere. The rooms are amazing with strong, solid walls so you feel almost cocooned inside your room. It was warm when I stayed, but I would really love to return when it is cold, possibly even stormy, to be able to feel so secure inside your trulli. The rooms themselves were so comfortable. I slept really well. It was also partly a working holiday and the peaceful surroundings made a great working environment. The food is out of this world, local but inventive and absolutely delicious. The demonstration of ricotta making was really interesting. I wish I could have stayed a day or two longer to try the Tiramisu the chef was going to make with it. The swimming pool, heated and with magnesium salts added, was a pleasure to swim in. But best of all are the staff, who are so friendly and helpful. You wake up in the morning, refreshed after a good night's sleep, go to breakfast where you will have the best bread you've ever tasted and with a huge selection of local produce, and feel amazing, and then the smiles and welcome from everyone around you just put you into a good mood for the rest of the day.