Shanti

It was all in all a very nice stay. Warm welcome and very friendly staff. The rooms are clean and proper and provided just all we needed. We also enjoyed the pool area - small but nice! We enjoyed the quite atmosphere because it was out in the country side, but quick to get to Vieste.

We were welcomed by Nicola. He explained some suggested things to do the next couple of days. The bandb is stunning. Very remote and with beautiful views and gardens. He showed us to our lovely room. I explored the infinity pool area, then unpacked necessities. Had a good shower and changed for dinner. We ordered a gand t and beer to drink on our patio. We went down for a very special meal at 8am. The host Jean Carlos, welcomed us and all the guests individually, explaining each dish. It was wonderful. A real experience, but far too much food for me! A selection of vegetable starters, then a large portion of parmigiana, then mashed beans and greens. I tried but couldn’t eat it although all delicious and different. The meal ended with a spectacular chocolate pudding that my husband declared was the best pudding he had ever had. I turned mine away and had a couple of spoons of my hubbies. The meal finished with limoncello. Breakfast next morning was excellent. Jean Carlos, greeted us and showed us the buffet choice. Fruit, cereals and lots of home made cakes, home made preserves and home made yoghurt, plus we could order eggs, ham, cheese etc from the kitchen. We had fruit, cereal and yoghurt. Then I had scrambled eggs, and John had eggs and bacon. Fruit juice, plus excellent coffee, and John managed cake as well. Best breakfast yet! We had planned a day trip from our guide books, but Nicola had explained that it is a Saints Day today in Vieste, Santa Maria. The pilgrims walk the effigy of Santa Maria along the coast from Vieste at around 9am when the road is closed and return around 9pm in the evening. Meanwhile , part of the coast road is closed. Nicola took one look at our plans and suggested we did half today and the other half tomorrow! We found it difficult to find anywhere to eat in day. Apparently, they open for lunch, close at 3pm and open again in evening about 7.30pm. . We decided to return to Shanti and eat there again. Great decision. Arrived back around 6pm. Nicola greeted us and soon brought us gand t and beer after we told him of our adventure. He also brought more nibbles. We went down to the restaurant at 7.30pm. We had another amazing meal, which this time, I managed to pace myself better for. We started with a lovely light Summer salad, then a delicious pasta with turnip heads. This was followed with superb sausage and rosemary roast potatoes. I did my best and asked Jean Carlos for a takeaway! The pudding was a superb tiramasu. A favourite of mine and I downed the lot, much to Johns disappointment. Limoncello ended a superb meal, and we wondered why Limoncello doesn’t taste the same back home. We spoke to Nicola about how much we are enjoying our stay here. We explained that we have been many places in the world but this place and his concept has made this one of our best ever experiences. He is only just 30 years old, but has an amazing ethos and concept. He treats guests like welcoming family. A very clever sw

Check in was seemless. Nicola was welcoming and informative and very helpful. Breakfast…what can we say…..Giancarlo was great front of house at breakfast which was superb and delicious. The food at dinner was again delicious, most of produce from the garden and vegetarian which was lovely to have lots of veg, nice change from meat. The rooms were very schmick and the bathroom very tasteful and great shower. This place has the home stay feel with class. Close to Vieste township & beaches. Close to the forest which is magnificent. Monte San Angelo is nearby as well also worth a visit. Was a most enjoyable stay a very aagh moment for us on our trip

Shanti is set amongst olive trees about 10 minutes by car from the attractive coastal town of Vieste. Breakfast was great with its own products and this small development of apartments is set in the hills with a distant sea view and a small spa pool is a welcome bonus. There are a few steps up to the accommodation and I saw no meat on the menu so it might not suit everyone. However the staff are very friendly and multi lingual between them. They know the area well and are keen to advise on trips you can do to explore this beautiful peninsula of Italy known as the Gargano. By the way if you like red wine you must try salice salentino! Martino Satchelli

Without a doubt one of the best B+B.s. I have ever stayed in. The location accommodation and the hosts were par excellence! The whole essence of Shanti is beauty tranquility and natural style that is understated but impactful.This was our first ever visit to Puglia and it will not be our last. Shanti "we will be back!"

Shanti e ‘ la vacanza per chi ricerca la pace Calore e colori Un’immersione vera nella natura ../.in un rigoglioso giardino a pochi passi dal mare .Le camere sono pulitissime e spaziose Letti comodissimi Un benessere che ti avvolge appena varchi il cancello di questi meraviglioso b&b Nicola il proprietario ti accoglie con la sua simpatia e professionalità Facendoti sentire a casa Una cena spettacolare con prodotti genuini che ormai sono dimenticati Con la conclusione di uno spettacolare tiramisù o come dice Nicola una piccola carezza per concludere questa favolosa cena Lo consiglio vivamente a chiunque cerchi la vera qualità Non perdetevi questa perla rara di Vieste Lontano dalla folla ed immerso nella natura Correte a godervi questa pace