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• highly competitive prices
• no major tour operator is working with them, therefore we are quite sure that queuing will be kept to a minimum, even in high season
• all cars have air conditioning
• a full and comprehensive back-up system

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Masseria Selvaggi Ceglie Messapica

Masseria Selvaggi offers five comfortable self catering apartments in the countryside between Ostuni and Martina Franca. The original Masseria was built in the 17th century and has been in the family of Gregorio, the current owner, for the past century. Gregorio takes great care of his guests ensuring that every need is looked after.

Five apartments are in the original farmhouse and the independent trullo is a few meters across a courtyard. All have been prettily furnished using local materials and offer a very good level of comfort. The farmhouse is surrounded by woodland and Gregorio has created walks and picnic areas within the wooded areas surrounding the property which all add to the charm of Masseria Selvaggi. All the apartments have well equipped kitchens (oven, hob, fridge/freezer) and an outside seating area. There is a fabulous pool to enjoy burning off your breakfast or simply relaxing and soaking up some sunshine.

La Quercia (sleeps 4/5)
Ground floor- open plan living/dining room with vaulted ceiling and small kitchen area. One double bedroom, with doors leading to the terrace and one triple room,(two beds which can be made into a double) bathroom, with bathtub and shower. There is a pretty balcony with a view of the pool and a shady terrace outside the apartment.

Il Fico (sleeps 2/4)
Ground floor – open plan living/dining room with double sofa-bed; separate kitchen; one double bedroom; bathroom with bath and shower. There are two outside spaces, one overlooking the pool area and another with a garden view.

Il Fico d’India (sleeps 4/5)
On the first floor, and with a staircase leading to an open plan living/dining room, with sofa-bed and small kitchen area; one double bedroom; one twin/double bedroom; shower room. There is a spacious roof terrace with seating along with a second terrace close to the entrance.

Il Trullo (sleeps 2)
Independent trullo with a open plan kitchen/dining room; one double bedroom; shower room. There is a seating area on the terrace outside the trullo.

Il Leccio (sleeps 2)
On the ground floor with kitchen/dining room; one double bedroom; shower room. There is a small outside terrace.

Il Pesco (sleeps 2)
On the ground floor with one double bedroom and small kitchen/dining area. There is a small terrace outside the apartment.

We highly recommend a stay at Masseria Selvaggi and we’re confident that Gregorio will ensure you have a memorable time in this beautiful area of Puglia.

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