The Aia

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The atmosphere of The Aia is very welcoming and warm. Joyce, Giulia and Cosimo made us feel right at home and lets not forget Willow the dog. Very friendly and relaxed vibe. The rooms were very clean. Its not overly decorated with stuff but the items in the room are well thought through, theres love put in, you can see that. We enjoyed a great fish dinner made by Cosimo and two tasty lunches made in the lovely kitchen of The Aia. Joyce was incredible, made our stay very pleasant and fun. Breakfast is great and served with a smile each morning and she shared some good tips on what to do in the environment of The Aia. We did a lot of day tours exploring the south of Puglia so I would say that the location is great. You do need a car. Nice beaches and restaurants nearby. Go out or relax in the garden or at the pool. We extended our stay.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : A delightful family atmosphere with relaxed and attentive service greets you at this friendly and welcoming b&b. The owners went out of their way to make sure that everything was ok for us during our stay. Breakfast in the garden is fresh and delicious - a lovely way start to the day. Giulia was very helpful in signposting us to beaches nearby and has so much local knowledge. Her partner cooks amazing food for dinner on request. The b&b is within easy reach of the interesting old town of Nardo.
  : Nothing of consequence.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : The hotel has the cozy feel of a hostel. It's conveniently located between the sea and Nardo. We had the opportunity to join them for dinner, which was delicious. The rooms are basic but adequate. The owner speaks English and is very helpful. The breakfast was delightful! All in all, we had a great time here.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Great breakfast w home made scones, fruit, pastries, pancakes. Nice laid-back atmosphere with excellent volunteer staff; there's a small deep pool with nice loungers and good shade. Good wifi and air con. Friendly host interested in her guests - there's a new, outdoor pizza oven and Cosimo is a great chef. Near the beaches - check out Santa Caterina vintage market too.
  : More clarity on prices & charges upfront would be reassuring for those on a budget. Excellent dinners cooked by Cosimo, but listed as 25E ph on flyer in room, yet billed at 30 & 40E per head; no prices on wine. You can't drink the tapwater, so bottled water is an essential, and more clarity on its availability/price to guests would be welcome.

Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Lovely, relaxed small family home stay - felt very welcomed. Rooms comfortable and some nice style designs. Options for other meals available and hosts very happy to accommodate any requests. Good location for exploring area.
  : Hot water in the shower was hit and miss. I think the bathrooms and rooms would benefit from some more personal touches - toiletries, a chair, drinking glasses etc. Breakfast on our first day was not great (fruit, bread, yogurt only) especially for our children, more choice on the second day which was better.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Breakfast was perfect - just get up and wander to the patio. Sunshine, fresh food and service with a smile Our room was comfy and clean and the air conditioning was great Local food served in the evenings was really enjoyable and relaxing
  : I would have loved to be able to make myself a cup of tea in my room

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children