Masseria Torre Maizza

A luxurious boutique hotel, set in the heart of the Lecce old town, Palazzo Bozzi Corso is a splendid converted, historical property. Constructed in 1775, many of the impressive original features remain. A hotel that’s dedicated to the arts and wellness, the experience is so much more than simply a hotel stay. 

An elegant hotel with extremely high ceilings, original coving, marble bathrooms and epic polished wooden floors that span the cavernous rooms. The hotel offers ten suites, each with a story to tell. The carefully curated interiors are decorated with individual style, there’s the Fernand Léger room and even a room subtly devoted to John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Each suite displays the perfect combination of classical and contemporary design, with  bespoke furniture alongside notable pieces by Sottsass, Gio Ponti, Mackintosh and Le Corbusier. Some suites boast a private sauna or chromotherapy shower. Two of the Suites share a terrace, while two have direct access to the rooftop.

The Palazzo boasts an elegant rooftop terrace with a plunge pool and beautiful views over the rooftops of Lecce, a city filled with picturesque, cobbled winding lanes and plenty of atmospheric bars and restaurants. The city skyline is a cacophony of bell towers, terracotta tiles, picturesque buildings all framed with crimson sunsets. The hotel’s indoor wellness area features a natural stone hydromassage pool, a ‘relaxarium’ and a massage room where personalised treatments and wellness activities are arranged with guests. The property also comes with a beautiful private garden perfect for breakfast or a glass of wine in the evening.

Nestled on the coast of Italy’s famed Puglia, sits the luxury, beachfront hotel of Masseria San Domenico. The hotel feels intimate while keeping a sense of privacy and exclusivity throughout. A sympathetically restored property with the original building dating back to the 15th century, when it was used by the Knights of Malta as a watch-tower. The decor is classic and sophisticated with lots of outside spaces set within the large manicured gardens which stretch down to the coastline. There are two beaches within easy reach, one is reserved solely for hotel guests, and then the other is a charming beach cove. There’s a large outdoor free-form swimming pool that winds around the pretty gardens and glistening white patios. The hotel offers 40 rooms and suites across several room categories, all extremely well equipped with air conditioning and a choice of pillows to suit all preferences. 

Unsurprisingly for the area, the dining here is spectacular with a choice of  settings in which to take your meals; there’s an elegant eighteenth-century dining room, the poolside bar or by the sea in a relaxed restaurant. The traditional recipes served by the local chefs are mostly prepared with fresh ingredients and home-grown vegetables. Typical products from the area and excellent wines give guests the essence of Puglia. The hotel has its own spa, wellness area and The San Domenico Golf course is stunning, with views out to sea and to the mountain range in the distance.

The Masseria Torre Coccaro is an elegant and historic fortified country house between the town of Fasano and the Adriatic Sea and surrounded by ancient olive groves.

There are 36 unique rooms and suites, all elegantly furnished with period antiques and modern charm. One suite sits in the tower – built as a defence from Saracen invasions – with beautiful sea views and cosy fireplace, and another is set into the bedrock, with large dining area, private garden and Jacuzzi.

There’s a wonderful spa, including a romantic indoor pool and a Turkish bath. Outside there is another swimming pool, a golf course, bar and four restaurants specialising in creative Puglian cuisine with fresh ingredients plucked from the organic farm and sea. One of the dining venues is a short distance away by the private sands of the Coccaro Beach Club, one of the best such clubs in the Mediterranean.

There’s an almost endless array of activities and excursions on offer, from culinary classes, private yacht cruises, cycling tours, horse rides, diving, wine and olive tasting and trips to local fishing villages. There’s also a menu of family friendly tours, making the Masseria Torre Coccaro great for families.

In the heart of Old Lecce, La Fiermontina is an urban resort built around a 17th century private home known for its Baroque architecture and storied past.

There are 16 unique suites and guestrooms, simply and comfortably designed with subtle modern touches letting the original features take precedent.

The historic property is scattered with selections from the owner’s personal art collection, including pieces by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Tobia Scarpa, with striking sculptures out in the garden along with olive trees, a swimming pool and striking terrace restaurant serving a modern take on traditional Pugliese cuisine.

Explore the wonderful Old Town outside or discover the surrounding countryside on cycling and hiking trips, horse rides, sailing excursions and wine and olive oil experiences.