Scorrano, Puglia
From £3,500 per week
Super country house with private pool in a fantastic location in Southern Puglia, perfect for exploring the fabulous coastline, towns and countryside.
Arrival day: Saturday Car hire: Recommended
Masseria Le Pezzate is a wonderful retreat in a glorious setting, the perfect place to simply charge your batteries or to enjoy as a base for exploring the fabulous coastlines, towns and countryside of southern Puglia. The super owners Mario and Benedetta will make you feel totally welcome as soon as you enter the lovely gated courtyard, with nothing being too much trouble.
The simple but stylish renovated Masseria has a total of 7 bedrooms which are all part of the original farmhouse and located around the courtyard. They've been prettily furnished using local materials and offer a good level of comfort. The absence of modern day technology enhances Masseria Le Pezzate (who in their right mind would want to miss a minute of this villa for some Italian TV?). A large roof terrace looks out over the olive and fig groves towards the small town of Scorrano, and just outside the courtyard you'll find the shimmering swimming pool, perfect for cooling down after a day exploring the countryside, or for simply relaxing by with a book and a chilled glass (or two) of local white wine.
A large Italian kitchen is at your disposal for breakfasts and all other meals which may be enjoyed outside on the shady terrace and there is a cool sitting room for anyone wishing to take some peaceful time out during the hottest part of the day.
You will certainly feel like lords of the manner and may well be tempted to stay within the comfortable confines of the walls but the great location enables you to visit some of the beautiful places should you wish for an outing into the glorious countryside. Lecce, Gallipoli, Otranto, Santa Maria di Leuca are all within easy reach and you can choose to swim in both the Adriatic and Ionian Seas depending on whether you head east or west.
There are few properties that offer such great value for money for large parties and we know you will have the best of times at Masseria Le Pezzate.
Please email or phone +44 1223 460100 for prices.
Prices include: Daily room tidy and daily kitchen tidy after breakfast
Bridget Moss, Manchester
Our stay at the Masseria really surpassed our expectations. Mario and Benedetta were so friendly and accommodating, they could not do enough to help us. They took us round the local market, gave us advice on the best beaches and events happening locally and even set up a wine tasting experience for us. The accommodation was gorgeous, with so much character but we didn't expect to get any help with maintaining the environment. Mahindi was so helpful in making us feel looked after all week. Two points to note; as we were travelling in a large group, with several children of differing ages, the accommodation was important to us. Essential Italy gave us lots of information so that we could decide the best configuration for where everybody slept on our trip. Another point is it isn't clear through the photos is how lovely the central courtyard is, particularly at night. This was a gathering place for our large group , and we had many happy lunches and evening meals under the big Mulberry tree. I don't think I could suggest any way in which the week would be made more perfect; we will remember this holiday forever! August 2024