Tenuta Masseriola

The Very Best of Puglia

Tenuta Masseriola, another striking design from the team at Moroseta Villas, is made up of two modern structures built around a classic Puglian trullo. Just a few kilometers from the village of Carovigno, with its rich history and fabulous cuisine, the house is surrounded by eight hectares of olive groves and immersed in the most genuine of Puglian countryside.

Inside, there are four bright bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Outside, the dramatic pool stretches between the olive trees, allowing guests to enjoy the wide open spaces and breathtaking sunsets of this unique land. Modernity and tradition blend perfectly in this villa for rent in Puglia, offering the best of the Italian good life.

This villa for rent in Puglia has four bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, arranged harmoniously and taken care of down to the tiniest detail. There is a spacious and comfortable living room, with a fully-equipped, modern kitchen, and large dining room. For dining al fresco, there is a traditional outdoor kitchen with cooking area.

Experiences

As an added extra, ask about booking a day trip on your hosts' Riva 51” Turbo Rosso, Margherita Moroseta II—a restored classic Italian motorboat from the 1990s. At 15 meters long, it can easily accommodate eight guests for swimming, sunbathing or just taking in the views, far away from the crowds. It leaves from Gallipoli in the morning, traveling along the west coast of Puglia for the afternoon. While on board, you'll dine on local produce, focaccia and chilled wine. If you'd like to linger on board for longer, book a two-day trip. The boat has two double cabins and two bathrooms.

Services included are cleaning every four days, final cleaning, as well as change of bed linen and towels every four days. Extra services available include breakfast, lunch and dinner, daily cleaning, yoga classes, personal training, massage and car service. The owners are happy to help with dining and travel advice.

Around

Carovigno, with its 14th-century castle and coastal watchtowers, is the closest town. As the region has a long coastline, there are many beaches to explore, both sandy and rocky. The sea is only 7km away from the villa, and the lovely Guaceto Natural Reserve is the nearest beach. Don’t miss the Grotte di Castellana, an extensive karst cave system, that is one of Puglia’s most popular attractions.

Ostuni is just a 15-minute drive away. Described by Lonely Planet as “a pearly white tiara”, it extends across three hills, with a cathedral centrepiece, and boasts a great selection of bars and restaurants. Other towns to visit include Alberobello, Martina Franca, Locorotondo, and Cisternino. And don’t forget to sample the region’s famous olive oils and wines.

Location

Near Carovigno, Puglia, Italy. Nearest airports: Brindisi (15 mins) and Bari (1 hour).

Best time to visit

Spring, summer and fall