B&B la Tarentilla, clean rooms in the heart of Lizzano
B&B la Tarentilla is a bed and breakfast in the centre of Lizzano, a small town on the Taranto coast in Apulia. Rooms are spacious, clean and air-conditioned, with a veranda to relax on and the sea a few minutes away. It suits anyone looking for a quiet, authentic Apulia, not luxury or nightlife.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where B&B la Tarentilla is in Lizzano
B&B la Tarentilla is on Via Guerrazzi, in the centre of Lizzano, a small town on the Taranto coast in Apulia. Guests find it easy to reach and a few minutes from a sea they describe as stunning.
One useful point is parking. One review mentions free and easy parking, which is not a given in an old town centre. The property description cites Taranto, the MArTA archaeological museum and the Castello Aragonese as places nearby, and a paid shuttle service from Brindisi airport.
What the rooms are like
The rooms are spacious, bright and clean, and there is a veranda to relax on. Guests speak fondly of them, including the scent you notice as soon as you walk in.
- The essentials. Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom with a bidet and hairdryer.
- The bathroom. Some describe it as large, with a generous shower.
- The terrace. The description mentions a panoramic terrace, handy for an aperitif.
- The kitchenette. One review mentions a practical kitchenette, but beware, because another guest says they could not use the kitchen.
According to one review, breakfast is taken at a pastry shop in Lizzano that guests appreciate.
What guests say
On Google the rating is 4.2 out of 5, with 39 reviews, and the tone of the comments is very warm. A few things come up again and again.
- The owner. For many she is very kind, cheerful and always available, and makes guests feel almost like family.
- The cleanliness. Spotless rooms, looked after in every detail, according to several reviews.
- The calm. Some describe Lizzano as an authentic, unhurried part of Apulia, with plenty of privacy to rest.
- The price. One review calls it very good value.
What to know before booking
The criticisms exist and should be taken seriously. They are fewer than the compliments, but they are about concrete things.
| What people like | Worth bearing in mind |
|---|---|
| Spacious, bright and fragrant rooms | Some reviews mention damp, an old bathroom and a smell from the air conditioner |
| Attentive, present owner | One guest waited a long time on arrival, in the sun |
| Easy parking in town | A ground-floor room looks out onto the street at head height |
| Veranda and kitchenette | One guest could not use the kitchen |
The harshest criticisms are also among the oldest, and recent reviews are much more positive. Still, I would ask which room you will be given and which spaces are really available to you, especially if you travel in summer.
Who B&B la Tarentilla is for
I would choose it for a couple or two friends who want to stay in Lizzano, in a quiet spot with a genuine feel and the sea a few minutes away. It also works as a base for a visit to Taranto.
I do not see it as right for anyone wanting hotel-style services, a guaranteed kitchen or nightlife. It is a simple, family-run B&B, where the relationship with the people running it matters a lot.
What to do in Lizzano and around
From Lizzano the beaches are a few minutes away, and for culture the description points to Taranto Sotterranea, the MArTA and the Castello Aragonese. I have no further details, so I will not add anything.
If you want to continue your trip in Apulia, you could look at B&B Tenuta Canneddi in Avetrana or Le stanze di Brando e Nico in Tricase. I can only tell you the name and town of these two, as I have no other details.
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