Masseria Le Querce's gorgeous 16m-long pool is surrounded by sun-kissed and shady areas.
Manicured emerald lawns, venerable olive trees and stone walls provide a backdrop to your holiday.
Views across the pool to the extensive, shaded communal area with fireplace, a lounge area, a dining table and a pool house.
The multi-dimensional poolside communal space seen up close.
A fireplace takes the chill of al fresco evenings in the shoulder seasons.
A magical atmosphere descends as the sun sets behind Gallipoli.
Masseria Le Querce rising above its walled gardens.
One last shot of the pool area before we head inside.
Heading in to the central sitting room.
An elegant space with an impressive fireplace flanked by a pair of sink-in sofas.
Barrel-vaulted ceilings, smooth sandy floors and plenty of windows make for an airy, tranquil atmosphere.
The garden room off the dining area.
Looking towards the garden room from the dining area.
The garden room is a bright, welcoming space in which to while away a little time.
The voluminous, double-aspect dining area with its fireplace and terrace access.
Tempting views towards the pool.
The main al fresco dining area accessed from the kitchen and dining area.
The splendid kitchen with its central island-bar and its high vaulted ceilings.
The kitchen's amenity room is full of top quality appliances.
One last shot of the dining area, with its access to the courtyard gardens.
The guest bathroom off the kitchen.
Heading back through the central sitting area.
The second, large sitting area features centrally positioned sofas and double-height ceilings.
Another shot of the larger sitting area with its impressive fireplace.
The galleried corridor on the first floor of the main house.
Views down over the larger sitting room from the first-floor gallery.
The splendid double bedroom of the main suite. (Bedroom 1)
The main suite's private terrace.
The main suite is accessed via this study area.
The twin sinks of the main suite's bathroom.
The main suite's sunken bath and shower.
The second double bedroom on the first floor of the main house (bedroom 2).
Its en-suite shower room.
The double bedroom on the ground floor of the main house (bedroom 3).
Its stylish en-suite shower room.
The double-twin bedroom on the ground floor of the main house (bedroom 4).
Its en-suite shower room.
The larger sitting room's access to the walled courtyard gardens and pool area.
Gorgeous vistas abound wherever you look.
The impressive double doors of the courtyard at the entrance.
A shady spot outside the garden room.
The long shady terrace running along the façade of the main hosue.
The garden suite is accessed from the pool terrace. (Bedroom 5)
The garden suite's double-twin bedroom.
The pool house has a kitchen, a massage room and a shower room.
The shower room in the pool house.
Serene views across the pool to the masseria.
Long shadows, aperitivo time.
Exotic, colourful trees dot the courtyard gardens.
Time for an early-evening swim.
Exploring the gardens.
Something for the kids.
Arrival at Masseria Le Querce is an unforgettable experience.
The driveway leading to the main entrance.
Will you ever go our for dinner with this atmosphere at home?
The fortified walls and the harbour of Gallipoli.
Gallipoli's beach.
Gallipoli has a thriving fish market and lots of great fish restaurants.
The glorious beach of Rivabella near Gallipoli.
The amphitheatre in Lecce which, in its heyday could seat up to 25,000 spectators.
Punta della Suina, near Gallipoli.