The House

I have booked this 7 bedroom, 8 Bed, 7 bathroom villa in Matino, Italy!

Taken from the airbnb listing:

Villa Gea is a beautiful and recently-built villa with garden, swimming pool and every accessory in the heart of Salento. It`s in Matino, near the beautiful beaches of Gallipoli. It accommodates up to 14 guests.

The space

Villa Gea is a beautiful luxury villa with swimming pool, in the heart of Salento, near the famous beaches of Gallipoli. Villa Gea can accommodate up to 14 guests in its 7 bedrooms.

Villa Gea is in Matino and it`s a two-floor villa equipped with accessories such as air conditioning, barbecue, washing machine, tumble-drier. dishwasher, internet, alarm system, heated swimming pool and so much more.

Villa Gea, newly-built luxury villa with swimming pool in Matino for 14 guests

It`s entirely fenced, with large outdoor equipped areas, the two-floor villa was built in 2020 and it`s the ideal solution for a luxury holiday in a villa with swimming pool with family or friends, near the beaches and the nightlife of Gallipoli.

The swimming pool is heated and is framed by the beach beds and an outdoor lounge area. Moreover, there is a bathroom and an outdoor shower. The furnished porch, ideal at lunch or dinner, overlooks the swimming pool. The villa is equipped with a barbecue.

The rooms of the villa with swimming pool near Gallipoli

The porch, which is on the upper floor, gives access to the villa. There is a living room with dining area, kitchen and sitting room with sofa and television. On this floor there is part of the sleeping area with one bedroom with ensuite bathroom, two other bedrooms and a bathroom with shower and laundry area. The bedrooms overlook the lovely rose garden.

The lower floor of the villa consists of a large living room, a kitchen and 4 bedrooms with ensuite bathroom. Every bedroom of Villa Gea is double, apart from one, a twin bedroom which, if necessary, can become a double bedroom.

The surroundings of Villa Gea in Matino

Villa Gea is in Matino, in a residential area. The city centre with its amenities but also the historic and architectural beauties, is 2 kilometers away. The lively town of Casarano is 3 kilometers away, while the beaches of Gallipoli, such as Baia Verde, are 13 kilometers away. Torre Suda is 16 kilometers away

The Rooms

Bedroom 1 - 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2 - 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 - 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4 - 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5 - 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6 - 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7 - 1 Double Bed

The Food and Drink

Breakfast each morning is included in the price of each option. Bottles of drinking water will also be provided. Any other food and drink I.e dinners out, lunch or snacks and any alcohol you will have to pay for yourself.

The Activities

This isn’t your average holiday — it’s a creative playground.

We’ve curated a schedule that mixes structured shoots, spontaneous collabs, and free time to bring your own ideas to life. Every day will have a loose plan, but there’s plenty of space for creativity to take over.

Here’s what you can expect:

Portfolio Shoot Days

We’ll explore different themes and visual styles across the villa and surrounding landscapes — think golden-hour portraits, lifestyle group content, fashion editorial moments, and cinematic storytelling.

YouTube Content Creation

We’ll be filming vlogs, challenges, and short interview-style videos throughout the trip. If you’ve ever wanted to get involved in YouTube content or build your on-camera confidence, this is your chance.

Creative Prompts & Challenges

To spark collaboration and fun, we’ll throw in some creative tasks — maybe a TikTok trend challenge, a “one location, three creators” shoot-off, or a “market something random” brief.

Content & Brand Strategy Sessions

Short sessions led by the KSA team to help you think bigger about your content, personal brand, and monetisation. Expect honest advice, feedback, and plenty of idea sharing.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1 – Mon 13 Oct: Arrival + Amalfi Coast

• Land 12:20 at Salerno, collect cars.

• Amalfi/Positano wander, coffees, cliff-view photos.

• Drive to Puglia in the evening; late arrival to villa. Light shop or takeaway.

Day 2 – Tue 14 Oct: Settle & Shoot

• Villa grocery run + pool/terrace downtime.

• Golden-hour portfolio shoot at the villa.

• Dinner in Gallipoli or Lecce (options shared in group chat).

Day 3 – Wed 15 Oct: Alberobello + Pasta Workshop

• Drive to Alberobello.

• Fresh Pasta Cookery Workshop (Terra Che Vive).

• Explore trulli streets for content, gelato stop.

• Back to villa for sunset swim/shoot.

Day 4 – Thu 16 Oct: Polignano Kayak + Coast

• Kayak sea-caves tour (Santa Caterina Sea Kayak, Polignano a Mare).

• Lunch by the sea + cliff viewpoints.

• Blue-hour seaside portraits, return to villa.

Day 5 – Fri 17 Oct: Kobe’s Birthday (Adventure + Dinner)

• Optional ATV tour (budget-dependent, ~€60 per ATV).

• Chill block (pool/siesta) then sunset in Lecce/Otranto.

• Birthday dinner — dress code: cute & camera-ready. Cake + toasts.

Day 6 – Sat 18 Oct: Easy Morning + Fly Home

• Slow breakfast, final dip, pack.

• Drive to Brindisi for flight 16:35.

The Flights

If you would like me to book your flights for you, then you can do so by selecting this in the drop down menu. Obviously the price of flights will change over time and therefore there is a deadline for this.

Flight Information

Departing Flight

London Stansted Airport (STN) - Salerno Costa d’Amalfi (QSR) 08:30 - 12:20

Returning Flight

Brindisi Airport (BDS) - London Stansted Airport (STN)) 16:35 - 18:35

Baggage allowance

We’re flying with Ryanair from London Stansted to Pisa. Here’s what you need to know about baggage so you don’t get stung with unexpected fees at the airport:

Included with your ticket

• 1 small personal bag (free with every ticket)

• Max size: 40 × 30 × 20 cm

• This must fit completely under the seat in front of you (think: small backpack or tote).

If you need more space

• You can add Priority & Cabin Bag, which allows:

  • Your small personal bag plus

  • 1 cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm and 10kg, stored in the overhead locker.

• You can also add checked bags:

  • 10kg bag (smaller suitcase, checked into the hold)

  • 20kg bag (full-size suitcase). Up to 3 checked bags per booking.

Prices (when booked in advance online)

• 10kg checked bag: usually £55

• 20kg checked bag: usually £70

• Priority & Cabin Bag add-on: usually £200

⚠️ Adding bags at the airport is much more expensive.

Important:
If your free personal bag is too big to fit under the seat, Ryanair will charge up to £75 at the gate to put it in the hold. Make sure your bag fits the allowance to avoid extra fees.

The Payment

Full payment of anything owed needs to paid by the 1st of October. All places are first come first served but places can be secured with a deposit.

Payment Plans are available. This will require a £50 deposit and then an arrangement can be made to pay the rest before the 1st October.

Due to price changes for flights and accommodation. Confirmation and payment of at least the deposit must be made by 31st August 2025.