Check-in was friendly and efficient. We were welcomed with a glass of prosecco. We had an upstairs room and the staff transported our luggage from the car to the room, and the reverse on checkout. Thank you. Our room was spacious and had a huge private veranda with lovely views to the sea in the distance. However several of the rooms just faced the front courtyard and I’m very glad we weren’t staying there. Breakfast has a wide choice of options and was adequate. We ate at the outdoors pizzeria one night. The pizza was overpriced with a thick pastry base and very limited toppings. Very ordinary. The second night we used the restaurant which was lovely but again overpriced in my opinion. The swimming pool area was very pleasant.

This Masseria is a historic old building which has been nicely restored. It is very remote and quite hard to find, especially at night. I rarely comment on value but to be honest, I felt everything was overpriced. By way of example, we stayed at the 5 star Patria Palace Hotel in Lecce (one of the ‘leading hotels in the world’ group) for two thirds of the price and it was far superior. Sorry.

We had a wonderful stay at this romantic and tranquil masseria in a beautiful olive grove landscape. The staff went above and beyond, especially in accommodating our plant-based/vegan diet. Each morning, we were served a special plate of vegan croissants, pastries, and cakes, and the evening tasting menu in the restaurant was thoughtfully adapted for us. The food experience blew us away and was an absolute highlight of our holiday. We also really enjoyed the more casual outdoor pizza restaurant. Our room was spacious and relaxing, and had a lovely private terrace. Housekeeping attentively refreshed our room twice a day, adding an extra sense of luxury. The views from the pool were stunning, and the poolside lunch and bar service was a treat. A truly memorable and relaxing stay with exceptional food and service.

We’re reluctant to criticize but feel that this needs a mention. We were surprised to be outnumbered by families with young children. On two occasions, we chose not to use the pool as it was quite busy and noisy. At dinner one evening, the otherwise exceptional experience was affected by a number of children screaming and running between tables. While the quality of the food and service was superb, the tranquil and romantic atmosphere was disrupted. This is simply something to be aware of if you’re visiting during peak holiday weeks and hoping for a more serene, adults-oriented experience.

Very nicely renovated masseria with many different outdoor spaces. Breakfast buffet was spectacular in taste and sight. Fresh juices, huge selection in sweet and savoury local produce which were all delicious. Special vegan corner. Vegetarian dinner menu is worth trying even if you're not vegetarian. Lovely outdoor patio to enjoy a relaxed meals. Pool side was cleverly built into the original structure and allowed for much needed refreshment at the end of the day. Rooms were authentic and romantic with good sized bathroom. Staff was super friendly and very attentive to details.

A little more hot water in the teapot for would have allowed for two cups of tea rather than one.

24 hr staff. The pool area. The breakfast selection

I thought the prices for food and drink were far too high. Prices for drinks were more than double to what we had paid in our whole three week trip. Also the restaurant only offered us a set menu fir dinner which was a tasting menu at 40 euros each which again was too high - there should have been an alternative as we did not want a very large meal.

The rooms were extremely comfortable and spacious and we enjoyed a private terrace. The fantastic staff spared no details with many nice touches. The food was excellent and reasonably priced (though we only tried the breakfast and pizzeria). Overall a very chilled environment to relax and unwind. The location is also great for exploring what Puglia has to offer. We would certainly visit again!

Nothing!

Lovely atmosphere, super clean, extremely friendly staff, amazing breakfast, love all the fruit trees on the property, nice location for day trips to Ostuni, Alberobello, Monopoli etc. Masseria has 2 own beach clubs!

Sun beds aren’t that comfy as they are very short (too short) for tall people. Vegetarian menu for dinner only, no a la carte option.

The stuff Italian holiday dreams are made of! The property was absolutely gorgeous. We loved eating in the restaurant but we also thought the pizzeria amongst the olive trees was just magical. Super relaxing to spend the afternoon by the beautiful pool with a spritz. The staff were all lovely, especially Tania at breakfast! Would love to return one day.

Not the hotel’s fault at all, but it might be good to have some signage at the pool with some polite requests (e.g. requesting no shouting, no cannon balling) as occasionally the behaviour of some guests at the pool did rather disrupt the peaceful and relaxing ambiance of the location.

The property is stunning. We booked a family suite, and it was perfect. Very spacious and lovely. And, very comfortable. The restaurant was great. We ate dinner there both nights of our stay. The breakfast was wonderful with many options, and the outdoor dining area is beautiful as is their indoor restaurant. The staff is gracious and very accommodating. We will definitely be back.

Nothing I didn’t like

Gorgeous property that’s so aesthetically pleasing. The pool was clean and relaxing, with more than enough chairs so that things didn’t feel crowded. The staff is wonderful and there to help with anything you need. And finally, the breakfast was 10/10 with so many options, including for vegan and gluten-free guests.

The property itself is stunning, the pool and rooms beautiful. The breakfast is amazing.

Guests should have first option to dine onsite, given that a transfer to Ostuni can cost 150euro for a 5km trip. We were told that the restaurant was completely booked out for dinner, disappointing after spending a beautiful day out. Only after pleading with front desk staff were we able to have a limited menu and seating provided. Thank you Valeria! Dinner options onsite not detailed enough by hotel on checkin or at any time during our 3 day stay.