Puglia holiday accommodation, Italy

We get most of our warm water supply from solar power panels. We minimise energy use by using energy efficient light bulbs and turning off lights when not in use. We collect rain water for use in the garden. We have a laundry scheme where we only change towels and sheets after 3 days or when guests request them.

We use eco cleaning products in the property. We offer a note bloc produced with recycled paper; we only use toilet paper made from recycled paper. We recycle glass, plastic and paper and have facilities for our guests to recycle their waste.

We employ all local staff. We buy local produce from the nearby farm shop for the guests and our meals, like e.g. fresh cheese, eggs, milk, fruit and vegetables. We use local services such as builders, electricians and gardeners for the maintenance of the property. We buy all bakery products from a nearby baker shop in Fasano, like taralli, bread, biscuits, etc. We offer the opportunity to local artists to exhibit their works, like photography, paintings, sculpture, etc in the residence, in order to give them an unconventional space to show their works.

We encourage our guests to visit local attractions. For example, we inform them about the Natural Reserve Area WWF “Torre Guaceto”, a beautiful and unspoiled place where to go to swim or to make a trip with the bicycle. We encourage to eat in local restaurants and by local produce, like handmade ceramics, wine and olive oil. We offer locally produced olive oil shampoo to our guests, and encourage to purchase natural cosmetic products by a producer nearby. We inform our guest about traditional religious events, music events, concerts, opera festival, etc.