Limone (Italian for "lemon") is a 2 bedroom apartment (sleeping five people) which has been converted from an outside store room, pig sty and wash room that were attached to the barn (now Gelso) when the Masseria was a working farm.

The apartment has access to both the internal garden (which is surrounded by a 2 - 3m high wall making it very safe for families) and a second large patio looking out over our olive grove to the side of the property, providing guests with additional flexibility when utilising the outside space for the apartment.

You enter the apartment into the double aspect living area which boasts superb views to the east (olive grove) and the west (garden). The kitchen benefits from a stunning modern design with fitted cupboards, 4 ring gas hob, electric over and large fridge / freezer. The dining area has a glass dining table which is easily large enough to seat five adults comfortably.

Beyond the dining table is a large sofa that easily seats three adults and a couple of easy chairs / pouffes and an extendable coffee table that is ideally suited for a family game of cards. Alternatively, the TV swivels out from the wall so you can watch a family movie together (a selection of DVDs are available on-site).  The artwork in this area betrays one of my (not so secret) passions - Italian motorsport and features some of Italy's most iconic brands.

From the main living area, a corridor extends to the rear of the apartment to the two bedrooms. On the left is the stunning master bedroom suite which offers a king-sized bed, designer fitted cupboards, additional sofa (for those times when you need your own space to curl up and enjoy some quality "me" time!). There are also two bedside units, a storage unit for cosmetics, etc and a full length mirror. The room also has a large en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, wash-hand basin, toilet and bidet.

At the end of the main corridor lies the second bedroom which has three single beds, separated to provide each with plenty of space, its own bedside table, storage unit and reading light. This bedroom has an identical bathroom to the main suite.

Both bedrooms are equipped with remote controlled air conditioning units (providing either cold or warm air).

The apartment has two outside areas for you to enjoy. To the rear of the property there is a coffee table and seating for five - ideal for breakfast watching the sun rise through the olive groves or pre / post dinner drinks.  This terrace extends wider than the apartment and so it is also a perfect area for younger children to play.

On the front patio, there is a very large outside glass table and dining chairs, protected from the sun by a covered portico, with great views out over the garden and some of our exotic plants.

Wifi access is available throughout the apartment and patio and also extends across the entire garden and pool area.