Masseria Lamacoppa by Boutique

An Elegant Italian Country Estate Between Two Shining Seas

Tucked into 120 acres of olives and citrus trees, less than 15 minutes’ drive from the Adriatic Sea and some 35 minutes from the gleaming Ionian, this Puglian estate dates from the 17th century and is ideal for a large group of up to 12 guests. Staff services include daily housekeeping, chef-prepared meals and aperitifs, waitstaff, groundskeepers and pool maintenance, and an around-the-clock caretaker.

With old world refinement and country manor charms—think stone terraces, bell towers, arcaded outdoor dining zones, and a lush courtyard garden and fruit orchard—this centuries-old masseria offers a noble rural escape of timeless elegance.

The property’s ground floor is vast, a relaxing gathering area with a well-stocked library, a cozy TV room, a spacious living space that opens into an inner courtyard graced with a fragrant lemon grove. The farm-style kitchen, charming breakfast room, formal dining room and outdoor dining areas complete the ground floor, opening to a portico overlooking the walled garden. Additionally, there’s a bedroom with an ensuite bath on this level for ease of accessibility (the property’s other sleep spaces are concentrated upstairs).

The vast manor’s upper floor offers five double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, three of the rooms with private balconies, and all spaces furnished with a tasteful mix of antiques, art and family heirlooms. An upstairs sitting room and gallery open to a western-facing sunset terrace, with views across rolling countryside.

Alfresco living is an estate focus, with lush flower beds, a dense kitchen garden and fruit orchards spreading outward from deep shaded terraces, the majestic dining arcade and a stone-lined swimming pool terrace. The garden is enclosed within ancient stone walls, and the property sits on 120 acres of land alive with olive trees and citrus groves. Meals are sourced primarily from the site's organic vegetable garden, with coastal market fare supplementing the culinary selection.

Amenities

Exquisite culinary delights prepared by an in-house chef, daily housekeeping services (ensuring a tidy and comfortable environment), a dedicated serving staff, an organic vegetable garden and traditional pizza oven (perfect for creating authentic pizzas), and a private chapel to add a touch of serenity to your stay. There is also a gym, hammam, air conditioning in all bedrooms and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Around

This walled property is only 10 minutes from the gleaming white village of Ostuni, a favorite regional destination. Ostuni covers a hilltop, dominating the sea of olive trees that spreads out below it. There are all necessary shops and services in the pretty village, and a quick 15-minute drive lands you along the Adriatic coastline. The Ionian Sea is reached after a scenic, 35-minute drive.

Puglia is a dream vacation destination, a land of whitewashed villas, labyrinthine villages, crystalline waters and fragrant herbs, not to mention freshly pressed olive oil, daily caught seafood and stellar, garden-to-table gastronomy. The nature reserve of Torre Guaceto is a great place to soak up the Italian sunshine, and the lively port towns of Polignano a Mare and Monopoli are definitely worth a daytrip.

Beachgoers should hit the Costa Merlata, a rugged coastal zone of dramatic cliffs and hidden coves near enchanting Ceglie Messapica, and the beach of Torre Sana Sabina is a regional favorite, too. The Adriatic is known for its rocky coves and clear waters, while the Ionian coastline, filling the space between Italy’s boot heel and toe, offers sublime blue waters and pebbled and sandy beaches with watersports, too.

Puglia is perhaps best known architecturally for its dry stacked, conical trulli homes, formerly agricultural storages that today stand mostly as fairytale-like private getaways dotting the hilly rural landscape. (Read more about them in our magazine here.) The trulli are concentrated in and around Alberobello, a UNESCO classified location that’s a quick trip away. Other picturesque villages of note nearby include Cisternino, one of Italy’s “most beautiful,” and Locorotondo, with its narrow, flower-box-lined streets and piazzas.

Location

Nearest airport: Brindisi (45km)

Best time to visit

April to October