Originally a 16th Century watchtower the Masseria is transformed into a small luxury hotel charmingly decorated with an eclectic mix of local Apulian style and antiques. The feeling of space and simplicity is overwhelming. The small chapel in the grounds was built in thanks by the farm owner who allegedly survived a shooting accident back in the 1750s. The white-washed courtyard evokes memories of the working olive farm of last century. Old olive presses are cleverly incorporated into the courtyard and the huge function room – which can be used for parties or board meetings – used to house two impressively large olive presses. During the summer months, pizzas are made in the 500 year old pizza oven in the courtyard for hotel guests.

The central parts of the hotel include a billiard room in one of the ancient caves, a library, TV room and several sitting rooms each with old fireplaces for the winter months. The swimming pool is beautifully and innovatively constructed like a natural pond.  There is a bar within the pool area where lunch is often served during the summer. 

The Masseria’s organic farm produces a wonderful array of fruit and vegetables including almonds, figs, prickly pears and grapes. You can stroll around the old walled garden, the ancient olive trees and the herb garden and infuse the peace and tranquillity of the area.
The Aveda spa is discreetly located in a cave with a wonderful indoor plunge pool, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath, fitness room and a wide range of treatments.

Accommodation

• 15 Classic rooms.  These typical farmhouse rooms have whitewashed limestone walls with arched ceilings all decorated with Apulian antiques and painted furniture.  All bathrooms have a bathroom with baths and all rooms have a small terrace or garden outside.
• 8 Superior rooms. These are in the courtyard and are slightly larger than classic rooms.
• 9 Junior suites.  All the suites are decorated differently.
• 4 Deluxe junior suites.
• The Orange Garden Suite.  This has a wonderfully 16th century feel to it, being built into a traditional cave and set in its own private walled garden with ancient orange trees and a private lap pool in the centre.

Services
The restaurant under the beautiful pergola on summer evenings serves Creative Apulian specialities and particularly produce from the Masseria’s organic farm.

Coccaro Beach Club
Just 3 kms away the Masseria has newly opened its private beach club with massage pavilions, a lounge bar, fish restaurant and also Japanese cuisine. Sandy beach, crystal blue waters, canoes and pedaloes available. There is also a boutique for sandals and clothing.

• Private Yacht is available for charter for the day or half day.
• Horse riding is possible along the beautiful sandy beaches.
• Coccaro Golf Club This is a delightful 9 hole course surrounded by ancient olive and almond trees.
• San Domenico Golf Club Designed by the best PGA golf course architects in the world this world renowned links course has views of the Adriatic from every hole. The Masseria offers a free shuttle bus to this course.
• Golf Club Acaya 18 hole course just outside Lecce. 
• Golf Club Riva dei Tessali The oldest course in the south of Italy, on the Ionian coast. 
• Golf Club Metaponto 
• Gold Club Barialto, Bari
• Mountain Bikes are available free from the Masseria
• Cooking School.  Learn how to make mozzarella, local pasta such as orecchiette and other typical Apulian dishes.
  

Local places of interest
Ostuni; Monopoli; Lecce; Alberobello Unesco site of Trulli houses;
Brindisi airport 40 minutes; Bari airport 50 minutes.  3 hours by car from Amalfi coast.

Prices   

• Classic rooms  €242 - €367
• Junior suite  €345 - €524
• Junior suite deluxe  €445 - €662
• Orange Garden suite  €576 - €1176