Photo of Masseria Montelauro

“Relaxed retreat with a contemporary twist surrounded by olive trees, vines and date palms. Sophisticated, airy white on white rooms with cool flagstone floors, delicate wrought iron beds, Pugliese embroidery and Moroccan lamps. Lovely pool, local food and stunning surrounding farmland. ”

“Relaxed retreat with a contemporary twist surrounded by olive trees, vines and date palms. Sophisticated, airy white on white rooms with cool flagstone floors, delicate wrought iron beds, Pugliese embroidery and Moroccan lamps. Lovely pool, local food and stunning surrounding farmland. ”

Hotel Review

This ex-monastery-turned-masseria makes a comfortable, relaxed base from which to explore the Salentino peninsula. Uncluttered rooms and a predominance of white create a heavenly retreat from the blinding southern sun starting in the airy reception hall and bar with its pale sofas, cool flagstoned floor and brick-vaulted ceiling. The bedrooms feature delicate wrought iron beds, Moroccan lamps and white-tiled bathrooms; each has access to the garden with its pool and fruit trees. Delicious local food is served in an arched dining room or on a covered terrace.

 

Written by Nicky Swallow

Recommended For

  • Honeymoons
  • A tranquil and romantic spot for honeymooners, each of the elegant suites faces onto the gardens and the soothing countryside.
  • Learning
  • Check out Ortranto's cathedral with its wonderful 12th centruy floor mosiacs and gruesome piles of skulls and bones.
  • Hotel Entertainment
  • Spend a long evening feasting on the excellent set menu dinner, with expert wine pairings.
  • Cooking classes
  • The hotel organises cooking classes, learn to whip up your favourite dishes frm the menu.
  • Sights nearby
  • Explore the lovely Otranto, with its lively bars, restaurants and squat Aragonese castle.
  • Great walks
  • Take a wander around the lush gardens, or further a field into this scenic landscape.
  • Other Activities
  • Relax on some of Puglia’s best powder white sand beaches.
  • Free wifi
  • Quiet
  • Family Suites
  • Good wine list
  • Farmhouse
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Boutique
  • Chic
  • Pet friendly
  • Child friendly
  • Romantic
  • Beach nearby
  • Disabled access
  • Luxury

Facilities

  • Airport transfer
  • Surcharge is applicable
  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Cots available
  • Free wifi
  • Safe
  • Family Suites
  • Bar
  • Outdoor dining
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Massage
  • Good wine list
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Child friendly
  • Room service
  • Disabled access
  • Suites
  • Concierge
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Learning
  • Check out Ortranto's cathedral with its wonderful 12th centruy floor mosiacs and gruesome piles of skulls and bones.
  • Hotel Entertainment
  • Spend a long evening feasting on the excellent set menu dinner, with expert wine pairings.
  • Cooking classes
  • The hotel organises cooking classes, learn to whip up your favourite dishes frm the menu.
  • Sights nearby
  • Explore the lovely Otranto, with its lively bars, restaurants and squat Aragonese castle.
  • Great walks
  • Take a wander around the lush gardens, or further a field into this scenic landscape.
  • Other Activities
  • Relax on some of Puglia’s best powder white sand beaches.

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