Lamendolara B&B, clean rooms and Salentine breakfast in Specchia
Lamendolara B&B is a bed and breakfast in the centre of Specchia, a village in the Salento area of Apulia. It offers air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi and a breakfast guests remember fondly. It suits couples and drivers who want quiet, cleanliness and a base for nearby beaches.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Lamendolara B&B is and how to get there
Lamendolara B&B is in the heart of Specchia, a small village in the Salento, in Apulia, on Via Lucrezia Amendolara. The village is tiny and one guest says it is pleasant to explore on foot, but you will need a car to see the rest of the Salento.
These are the landmarks listed on the property's page, with approximate distances from Specchia.
| Place | Distance | What it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Grotta Zinzulusa | about 19 km | A day trip |
| Parco Naturale Regionale Isola di Sant'Andrea e Punta Pizzo | about 35 km | Sea and nature |
| Gallipoli station | about 39 km | Getting there by train |
| Brindisi-Casale airport | about 93 km | Getting there by plane |
| Pescoluse | about half an hour by car, according to one guest | Beach |
The figure that matters most is the airport, which is quite far. If you land in Brindisi, allow a good stretch of road before you can unpack. As for the sea, guests talk about beaches that are a short drive away, which makes Specchia a more convenient base than it looks on the map.
What the rooms are like
The rooms at Lamendolara B&B are air-conditioned and have a private bathroom, a fridge, a TV and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. On paper it is a simple offer, but the reviews describe well-kept spaces.
Several people talk about spotlessly clean and spacious rooms, modern and tastefully furnished. Someone mentions the large bathroom with its toiletries, one guest remembers the pink room for its attention to detail, and another review praises thorough, daily cleaning.
I found nothing more on beds, furnishings or shared spaces, so I will not promise more than that. If you have specific needs, for example a room for more than two people, the sensible thing is to write to the property first.
What guests say
On Google Lamendolara B&B has a rating of 4.9 from 36 reviews, and almost all of the reviews I read are five stars. The same points come up again and again.
- The friendliness. Nearly everyone describes the hosts as warm and helpful, happy to suggest what to visit and where to swim.
- The cleanliness. It comes up in almost every comment, sometimes in very strong terms, and covers both the bedroom and the bathroom.
- The price. One person calls it enviable value for what you get. I have no figures to give you, so check the dates you are interested in.
- The location. It suits people who want beaches and cultural sightseeing without staying somewhere crowded.
A word of caution: several reviews are old, some of them many years old, although there are recent ones too. The management may have changed, so always check the dates before trusting a single comment.
How breakfast works
Breakfast is one of the reasons people write. More than one guest mentions the pasticciotti, the Lecce pastry that is a local favourite, along with the bakery pastries, which they describe with real enthusiasm.
A recent review describes a buffet laid out every morning, sweet and savoury, with cold cuts, friselle with tomato, giuncata and croissants. Another, from a few years ago, says breakfast was served in a bar a few minutes' walk away. The two accounts do not match, so ask how it works now before you book.
What to know before you book
I found no serious faults, but there are a few things worth knowing in advance. Here is the picture, with the strengths beside the points to keep in mind.
| Strengths | Keep in mind |
|---|---|
| Clean, spacious and well kept rooms | Parking is on the street and is not private |
| Warmly appreciated hosts | The airport is far and a car is almost essential |
| Breakfast praised by many guests | The reviews do not all describe breakfast the same way |
| High Google rating | Many reviews date back several years |
On parking, one guest says they always found a free space on the street, but it is still not a guaranteed spot. The reviews say little about extra services, so if you need something specific, write to the property before you confirm.
Who it suits and what to see nearby
I would choose it for couples and families who want a quiet, well-kept base with the sea a short drive away, rather than for anyone who wants a property with lots of services. If your plan is to tour the Salento and come back in the evening to a clean room, Specchia makes a lot of sense.
Nearby, according to the property's page, there is the Grotta Zinzulusa and the Parco Naturale Regionale Isola di Sant'Andrea e Punta Pizzo. If you want to compare other places to stay in the Salento, see B&B Le stanze di Brando e Nico in Tricase, B&B Monteleo Salento in Morciano di Leuca or Villa Cristina in Alezio.
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