Masseria Belvedere

• Bedroom 1: double-twin bed (180/90x200cm), en-suite bathroom with hammam and separate shower
• Bedroom 2: double bed (180x200cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 3: double bed (180x200cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 4: double bed (200x200cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 5: double-twin bed (180/90x200cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 6: double bed (200x200cm) with in-room tub, en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 7: double-twin bed (180/90x200cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 8: double bed (180x200cm), en-suite shower room

NB: A double-twin bedroom has two single beds that can either be joined together to create a double bed or left separate as two single beds.

Reduced Occupancy

During the shoulder seasons, Masseria Belvedere has a reduced price for groups of:

up to 12 that only need up to 6 bedrooms
up to 8 that only need up to 4 bedrooms

The bedrooms not required will be closed, but the rest of the villa, its amenities and its grounds will remain at the complete disposal of guests. If unspecified, the best bedrooms will be prepared for you.

Inside

accommodation at Masseria Belvedere is spread over two separate wings, a converted stables and the original masseria. Together they form an L-shape looking out onto a central walled garden with terraces, lawns and a pool.

A painstaking, sensitive restoration has breathed new life into the warmly welcoming honey-hued stone walls and the lofty vaulted ceilings of this venerable old building. Every corner, niche and recess has been ingeniously transformed into an inspiring space, allowing guests to indulge in an enchanting mix of old-world charm, inimitable original features, atmospheric lighting, and subtly luxurious contemporary design.

The stables

The stables, which are on one level, are home to a long open-concept space divided into three parts. The main entrance takes one in from the walled garden's terraces to a convivial dining area featuring lofty, barrel-vaulted ceilings, white-washed stone walls, a pair of large, arced picture windows, and a large table seating 16.

To the left is an airy, luminous living area with white dome-vaulted ceilings, a series of sink-in sofas, a TV, and access to the pool terrace and a guest bathroom with shower.

To the right of the dining area and up a few steps is the impressive contemporary kitchen, whose exposed golden stone ceilings and walls provide an impressive backdrop to the long marble work-top island and some beautiful, bespoke cabinetry. A door to one end allows easy access to the terraces.

The masseria

Accommodation in the masseria is spread over two floors and hosts the sleeping quarters. On the ground floor there are six bedrooms, the first four of which are accessed directly from the walled garden's terraces:

• a generously proportioned double-twin with white vaulted ceilings, an en-suite bathroom with double sinks, and a separate walk-in shower and hammam/Turkish bath with a barrel vaulted ceiling and an evocative skylight;
• a large double featuring exposed stone walls, vaulted ceilings pierced by a series of lightwells, a pair of in-room sinks placed between structural columns, a partially enclosed walk-in shower, and a separate WC;
• a character-filled double with en-suite shower room situated in the oldest part of the masseria and featuring original stone floors and a series of arches and niches
• a split-level double with an ingeniously hidden en-suite shower room, a centrally-positioned bed, and a cushioned alcove with a picture window offering fabulous views out over the surrounding countryside and the sea.

Another door from the walled courtyard terraces leads into a welcoming golden space, whose serene light and zen-like calm makes it ideal for yoga. The remaining two bedrooms on the ground floor of the masseria are on either side of this space:

• a double-twin with exposed stone vaulted ceilings, a pastel pink-tiled feature wall, and an en-suite shower room;
• a split-level double with a centrally positioned four-poster bed, an en-suite shower room, and an in-room sunken tub with fabulous countryside and sea views.

A flight of steps leads from the central garden terraces up to the first floor of the masseria. Here there are two reception spaces with a sitting area, a bar, views over the property’s central courtyard, access to a fabulously panoramic terrace, and doors opening into the two remaining bedrooms:

• a double-twin with white-painted stone walls and, down a few steps, a large en-suite bathroom with an open shower;
• a double with en-suite shower room, stone and blue-tiled walls, and access to the first-floor terrace.

Outside

the focal point of al fresco life at Masseria Belvedere is the central walled gardens, which nearly all the ground floor rooms of both the stables and the masseria open out onto. Terraces furnished for sitting and sunbathing run around the perimeter and provide access to the centrepiece: a wonderful pool with infinity edges on three sides.

Below the pool are three parallel raised beds, each one several metres long, clad in stone, and planted with organically cultivated vegetables and culinary herbs.

Looking out over the pool on a slightly raised terrace next to the stable wing is a wonderful al fresco dining area, offering views out over the surrounding countryside and the sea in the distance. Served by a wood-fired oven and a barbecue, this is a fabulous spot for long convivial dinners under the Puglian stars.

The newly planted gardens fan out from the pool area with verdant lawns delimiting rockeries and paths weaving between the different areas. One such path leads to a splendid walled citrus orchard, beyond which is a beach volleyball court and a whispering olive grove.

The outdoor areas at Masseria Belvedere are completed by the wonderfully panoramic terrace on the first floor of the masseria. Served by a bar and featuring a slender hot tub, this is the place for aperitifs looking out to sea.

Ecological credentials

Masseria Belvedere has a great many eco-friendly attributes, including the following:

• much of the property's electricity and hot water supply is generated by solar panels and renewable energy sources
• there is LED lighting throughout (reducing electricity consumption by 80%)
• all waste is recycled
• the water supply is filtered and treated
• clients can enjoy an organic vegetable and herb garden

Due to the nature of the property, including terraces, low walls, uneven stone pavements, and several drops around the grounds—particularly near the swimming pool—children must be supervised at all times.

Similarly, the natural stone surrounding the courtyard makes the ground quite uneven, especially around the fire pit. Extra care is needed for young children and the elderly.