Masseria Sottomasi

Set amidst hundreds possibly thousands of olive trees, this newly built masseria in traditional style with reclaimed materials is beautiful, comfortable and a delight. The team are charming and responsive. Food is very good. No problem too complex for Pino who seemed to us to be host, reception, manager and porter! We were potentially prevented from catching our plane by road closures due to the local half marathon, a problem resolved by Pino phoning the police and the race manager! A wonderful stay.

This piece of paradise is the Labour of love of Ruth and her husband, born out of painstaking attention to detail over many years. The combination of use of local materials, salvaged tiles, distressed furniture, landscaped gardens, wonderful pool, relaxing sauna and (if needed) warmly burning fire and underfloor heating creates an ambience of perfect relaxation, where you truly get away from it all. Add Magherita’s excellent cooking ( breakfasts, also gourmet dinners), Pamela’s solicitousness with coffees and teas and Pino’s ever helpful advice and you find you don’t want to leave. Strong wi-fi signal and plenty of seating in sun and shade to work from/relax in, but also priximity to all the important sights incl Ostuni and Alberobello means you never lack for things to do; while Pino can also provide bikes for some gentle cycling in the Puglian countryside. A great holiday.