Europe Italy Italy Guide Things To Do Essentials Where to Stay Itineraries Getaways All Italy Masseria Lodging in Puglia Country House Hotels in Southern Italy By Martha Bakerjian Martha Bakerjian Twitter Martha Bakerjian is an Italian travel expert who uses her home in northern Tuscany as a base for her in-depth explorations of the country. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 06/26/19 Share Pin Email The Puglia region of southern Italy is known for its unique trulli houses, the white cone-shaped structures that dot the landscape. But the masseria, or stone country house, is another type of residential building unique to Puglia, and many have been converted to lodgings, ranging from rustic to luxurious. Since masserie were originally farms, many that have switched to hosting guests are still often working farms producing olive oil, wine, or produce in scenic countryside settings. See What is a Masseria? Here is a selection of top masseria lodging in Puglia or Apulia. Most of these masserie are on the Masseria coast, between Bari and Brindisi, or on the Salento Peninsula south of Lecce. 01 of 09 Masseria San Domenico Martha Bakerjian View Map Address SP90, 72015 Savelletri, Fasano BR, Italy Get directions Phone +39 080 482 7769 Web Visit website Masseria San Domenico is a sprawling luxury resort with 49 rooms, a golf course overlooking the sea, a spa, a stunning freeform swimming pool, and 6 restaurants and bars. San Domenico produces its own olive oil and still has an old olive press. 02 of 09 Tenuta Barco di Emera James Martin, Europe Travel View Map Address Contrada Porvica,74026 Marina di Lizzano TA Vicino, SP123, 74122 Taranto TA, Italy Get directions Phone +39 099 662 2579 Web Visit website Tenuta Barco di Emera is on the Salento Peninsula near the Ionian Coast. The old farmhouse has been converted into one and two bedroom apartments clustered around the courtyard or you can stay in a room in one of the cottages in the pine wood. Organic vegetables and fruit for use in their excellent restaurant, plus olive oil, and very good wine are produced on the masseria. 03 of 09 Masseria Pavone Kaliyoga Italy View Map Address Via Madonna dell'Arco, 180, 74015 Martina Franca TA, Italy Get directions Phone +39 389 553 1853 Web Visit website Near the small, walled city of Locorotondo, this luxury masseria offers accommodation in the main manor house, which dates to 1645, or in several cute trulli set on the property. The pet-friendly property has a pool, and in the summertime it converts to a yoga retreat, with excellent weeklong programs run by Kaliyoga. 04 of 09 Posta Santa Croce by James Martin View Map Address Strada Santa Croce, 76011 Bisceglie BT, Italy Get directions Phone +39 329 357 0006 Web Visit website Posta Santa Croce is a family-run masseria with 4 nicely renovated apartments set among olive trees. It's just 10 minutes from the coast near Trani. It's centrally located to visit several interesting places in Puglia and it's a relaxing and comfortable place to return to after a day of sight-seeing. Highly recommended for a real masseria experience. Continue to 5 of 9 below. 05 of 09 Masseria Cimino Martha Bakerjian View Map Address Contrada Masciola, 72015 Fasano BR, Italy Get directions Phone +39 080 482 7886 Web Visit website Masseria Cimino is the upscale guesthouse of the San Domenico golf course, though it's open to non-golfers as well. It's in an 18th century fortified farmhouse and tower on a rustic-looking estate surrounded by wildflowers, cactus, olive groves, and vegetable gardens. There are 15 rooms, a cozy lounge, and restaurant decorated with old farming implements, a swimming pool, and nice outdoor sitting areas. Original architectural features and colors of the house were preserved during restoration. 06 of 09 Masseria Montelauro Martha Bakerjian View Map Address SP358, 14, 73028 Otranto LE, Italy Get directions Phone +39 0836 806203 Web Visit website Masseria Montelauro is two kilometers from the seaside town of Otranto on the Salento Peninsula. The masseria has a swimming pool and a lovely garden, plus plenty of indoor and outdoor sitting areas. An elegant restaurant serves regional fare and spa treatments are available. 07 of 09 Masseria Selvaggi Martha Bakerjian View Map Address Contrada Selvaggi, 72013 Ceglie Messapica BR, Italy Get directions Phone +39 0831 381473 Web Visit website Masseria Selvaggi, set in olive groves and vineyards, is 3 kilometers from the town of Manduria. Self-catering accommodations are in both the main house and in trulli. Outside there's a patio, a garden, woods, and a small pool nestled in the rocks. 08 of 09 Masseria Torre Coccaro Martha Bakerjian View Map Address Contrada Coccaro, 8, 72015 Savelletri di Fasano BR, Italy Get directions Phone +39 080 482 9310 Web Visit website Masseria Torre Coccoro is a five-star luxury resort with a spa, a swimming pool, a restaurant, a nine-hole golf course, and a private beach. Some rooms and suites have private pools or jacuzzis, fireplaces, sea views, or private terraces or gardens. Torre Coccaro has cooking courses for guests to learn to make typical dishes of Puglia. Continue to 9 of 9 below. 09 of 09 Masseria Alchimia View Map Address Contrada Fascianello, 50, 72015 Fasano BR, Italy Get directions Phone +39 335 609 4647 Web Visit website Masseria Alchimia has ten self-catering, independent studios with modern furnishings in a fairly isolated setting one kilometer from the town of Fassano. Massages, bike rentals, and use of beach facilities can be arranged. There is a family suite for four and most of the accommodations have a basic kitchenette and terrace or patio. Updated by Elizabeth Heath Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit