“An immaculately converted Masseria providing the ultimate in laid-back luxury. Airy rooms and suites feature large floor to ceiling windows, exposed stone walls and delicate cast iron beds. Sample the best of Puglian cuisine with much of the produce coming from the kitchen garden. Total bliss.”
“An immaculately converted Masseria providing the ultimate in laid-back luxury. Airy rooms and suites feature large floor to ceiling windows, exposed stone walls and delicate cast iron beds. Sample the best of Puglian cuisine with much of the produce coming from the kitchen garden. Total bliss.”
Hotel Review
An immaculately converted, romantic Masseria set amongst olive groves and cacti just north of the baroque city of Lecce and 30 minutes from Brindisi. With just nine suites, it offers the ultimate in laid-back luxury. Rooms have large floor to ceiling windows, arched ceilings and exposed stone walls to keep them cool in summer, and delicate cast iron beds. Ground floor rooms have private gardens and huge bathrooms with al fresco showers and outdoor baths. Glass walls and colourful rugs lend a designer look to the ancient tufo and taupe construction.
Outside, six walled gardens of orange, lemon, pomegranate and plum trees harbour a generous pool with secluded daybeds, firepits at night, and plenty of quiet spaces to lounge around on hammocks. while the restaurant offers the best of Puglian cuisine (‘cucina povera’) with much of the produce coming from the kitchen garden. Experiences on offer include yoga and cooking classes.
Written by James Dunford Wood
Recommended For
- Romantic Break
- Privacy, tranquility and al fresco baths designed for two.
- Total relaxation
- A secluded abode ideal for lazy days under the sun.
- Sights nearby
- Visit the trulli houses in the UNESCO heritage Alberobello. The towns of Ostuni, Gallipoli & Martina Franca are nearby.
- Cooking classes
- Offered in spring & autumn, specialising in Cucina Povera. Enquire for dates of cooking weeks.
- Designer Shopping
- Shop at the boutique White 7 in Lecce stocking Italy's most renowned designers.
- Yoga
- An area of the garden has been especially converted into a yoga space.
- Great walks
- Take long walks through the picturesque olive groves.
- Exclusive use
- Can be rented exclusively at any time of year including Christmas and New Year.
- Restrictions on children
- Over 12s are welcome.
- Romantic
- Free wifi
- Quiet
- Contemporary
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- Luxury
- Traditional
- Wellbeing
- Pet friendly
- Antiques
- Chic
- Historic
- Boutique
- Restaurant
- Spa
Facilities
- Restrictions on children
- Over 12s are welcome.
- Swimming Pool
- Outdoor pool.
- Games room
- Games Garden
- Parking
- Bar
- Massage
- Not suitable for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Sit-out Terrace
- Spa
- Free wifi
- Garden
- Wifi
- Suites
- Room service
- Pet friendly
Activities
- Sights nearby
- Visit the trulli houses in the UNESCO heritage Alberobello. The towns of Ostuni, Gallipoli & Martina Franca are nearby.
- Cooking classes
- Offered in spring & autumn, specialising in Cucina Povera. Enquire for dates of cooking weeks.
- Designer Shopping
- Shop at the boutique White 7 in Lecce stocking Italy's most renowned designers.
- Yoga
- An area of the garden has been especially converted into a yoga space.
- Great walks
- Take long walks through the picturesque olive groves.
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