fabulous farmsteads Such is the legacy of fortified farmsteads that no matter where you travel in Puglia you will always have a wonderful choice of beautifully modernised accommodation to make your luxurious countryside retreat. A 16th-century fortified farmhouse transformed into a sophisticated hotel offering just 10 bedrooms with an excellent restaurant specialising in cucina povera (peasant cooking). A choice of six walled gardens are dotted with colourful hammocks, a serene pool, firepit and croquet lawn (floppy sunhats are available). Inside, four-poster beds, patterned rugs and huge outdoor bathtubs complete the elegant look. Masseria Trapana is all about barefoot luxury; relaxed, unstuffy and seemingly effortless but with Australian owner Rob Potter-Sanders’s heart and soul poured into it. Its charm lies in its simplicity and authenticity, much like Puglia itself. Masseria Trapana Near Lecce, Puglia A stone’s throw away from the most beautiful beaches of Salento a.k.a. ‘the Maldives of Salento’, at Masseria Fontanelle the days pass between relaxation and wellbeing, sports and culture; everything will inspire you to take time for yourself - Slow down, breathe, enjoy. Once an ancient convent, built between 1600 and 1800, Masseria Fontanelle was originally designed to convey peace and tranquility to its guests. With the same aspiration and the ambition to maintain its authentic charm and peaceful atmosphere, it was recently restored, respecting the canons of local rural architecture. At Masseria Fontanelle you will find a charming Spa set in an ancient cave, a seaview swimming pool, a Padel court, an outdoor gym with next-gen Technogym® equipment, yoga, pilates and meditation classes, an open-air lounge cinema and tailor-made tours to discover Salento. Children are admitted from +12 years old. Masseria Fontanelle Marina di Ugento, Lecce, Puglia 36
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