"The Artists'House" is a Bed & Breakfast situated at Villa Maritati De Cesario in Gallipoli, Lecce, Italy.

It is an old small villa in the town centre and by the sea. It was built in the 1950s and now fully renovated by the Arch. Giorgio De Cesario.

Moreover this building houses his studio and a permanent exhibition of his paintings. It is also a B & B equipped to receive guests and artists from all over the world, who want to exhibit their works here and, at the same time, spend a delightful holiday.

"The Artists' House" has got four rooms and two suites, all of them with bathroom and TV.

Each room or suite is named after famous artists of the past such as Mondrian, Van Gogh, Leonardo, D'Annunzio, Canova, Bach.

The suites overlook the wonderful sea of Gallipoli and all the guests can use a comfortable terrace where they can have breakfast, chat, read, have a hydromassage in a Jacuzzi pool, sunbathe, paint, write or watch, for example, Santa Cristina's fireworks, one of the most important summer events.


Not only is Gallipoli famous in the world for its extraordinary position on the Ionian Coast, but also for its history and traditions,
for its cultural life and gastronomy.

This small town is 40km from Lecce, 40km from Otranto and 40km from Santa Maria di Leuca, so it can be a very good starting point to explore the region of Salento.

Gallipoli is a pleasant small town near Lecce,in Apulia, south of Italy. It has always attracted tourists and visitors from all over the world.
In fact its name is of Greek origin and means "beautiful town" and many people call it the "Ionian pearl".

The old town is an island linked to the new town by means of a 17th-century bridge. It is an authentic old town which hasn't been renovated yet.

Here you can smell the sea as well as the flowers on the windowsills and the fragrances of Gallipoli cooking.
The winding streets are full of the voices and the sounds of every-day life which still flows slowly according to a Mediterranean pace.

You can find astonishing surprises everywhere: a shrine, a hidden portal, an unsuspected small window, a small church...As a matter of fact another feature of the old town is the abundance of churches which represent
a remarkable artistic heritage.

Moreover, in the old town, you can also visit some hypogean oil presses, the interesting town museum, the old market, the renovated Garibaldi Theatre and, last but not least, the imposing Angevin Castle which seems to welcome visitors to this magical world.

The new town isn't inferior. It's always full of life and offers various opportunities for shopping.
There are two seafronts, here you can have long and relaxing walks and enjoy landscapes, above all at sunset.

In the end, Gallipoli is the ideal place to spend an unforgettable holiday.

24 hour reception, Air conditioning, Babysitting, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Boat Hire, Books/Magazines Supplied, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, Cable/Satellite TV, CD Player, Continental Breakfast Available, Cooked Breakfast Available, Cooked Breakfast Provided, Courtesy vehicle, DVD, Gym, Hairdresser, Internet access, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Massage, Pets Welcome Indoors, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Pool, Restaurant, Safety Deposit Box, Sauna, Solarium, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Telephone, Television, Tennis courts, Tour desk, TV with teletext/caption functions, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied

This property sleeps up to 16 adults in 6 bedrooms. 4 bedrooms are double and then there are 2 suites which house 4 people each, as they have got a pullout sofa. Linen is provided.