The Masseria sits on top of a hill overlooking a valley that used to be a lake and is now filled with local flora and fauna. In the front there is an enclosed large yard with colorful plants and flowers within high drystone walls giving a welcoming feeling of intimacy and protection. On the side garden there is a rural chapel with 17th-century frescos, deemed to be Saint Antonio hermitage. Behind the main structure is a wide green lawn and a lovely swimming pool reserved for room guests only.
The tower has been recognized for its historic architectural significance and is protected by the Italian Artistic and Cultural Society. In the stone courtyard, along the drystone wall that encloses the site is the pigeon-house, a charming medieval cylindrical drystone structure which was used for housing the homing pigeons. Constructed and renovated entirely with local stone, the property has retained its medieval charm and is a rare find in Puglia. The tower sits on top of a hill with a 360 degrees breathtaking view of Mediterranean vegetation protected by the World Wildlife Fund.
There are ten rooms in the main farmhouse building, located on either the second or third floor, reached by stairs. The rooms are comprised of a variety of layouts, sleeping either two, three, or four guests. Each room is named after a sign of the zodiac. All rooms are very comfortable, providing tranquility and repose in a refined and welcoming environment. The farmhouse also has two junior suites which are 1-bedroom lofts with a kitchen, as well as two 2-bedroom apartments in the 14th century tower called La Torre del Brigante.
Farmhouse accommodation Puglia (main building)
The second floor has three spacious, light-filled rooms, with balcony. These were the family bedrooms when the house was the private residence of the current owner and they still have the floors and antiques dating back to the 19th century. Amenities: wi-fi, heating, tv, telephone, mini-fridge, ceiling fan, security box, hair dryer.
The other seven rooms are located in the charming renovated attic on the third floor, with windows overlooking the surrounding countryside or landscaped grounds, and decorated in the Provencal style. Amenities: Wi-Fi, heating/air conditioning, TV, telephone, mini-fridge, ceiling fan, security box, hair dryer. Included for guests staying in the main building is a fresh breakfast buffet provided on the first (ground) floor.
Junior suite
There are also two loft style apartments attached to the main building in what was previously the stable. Each apartment has a living area, equipped kitchenette, double bedroom, full bathroom and loft, as well as individual outdoor patio areas with table and chairs. Guests of these suites have access to all of the common areas on the property including the swimming pool.
The tower apartments
Two hundred meters from the main building is the La Torre del Brigante (The Bandits Tower), a historic 14th century tower that has been renovated with rigorous respect to the original architecture and after an intense renovation done stone by stone, two independent 2-bedroom apartments have been created. Comprised of three rooms each, these air-conditioned apartments have a master bedroom, a bedroom with 2 single beds, living/dining area with equipped kitchenette and full bathroom.
The ground floor apartment has an outdoor shaded patio area with table and chairs. The upstairs apartment, accessed by and outdoor area. An external stone staircase, has a rooftop terrace with a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside with the walls of the castle of Conversano in the distance. Guests of La Torre have access to all of the common areas on the property including the swimming pool. Please note that, for both junior suite and tower apartments guests the breakfast buffet is not included. Cleaning and linen change is provided weekly. Should additional cleaning be requested it is 25 EUR per day. The kitchen area is the responsibility of the guests.
