Villas for Extraordinary Celebrations: Masseria Palaci

Life at Masseria Palaci revolves around three private courtyards, each offering a different setting for a group to come together. The main courtyard is the social heart, with lawns, flowers, fruit trees, shaded seating and an outdoor dining area centred around a traditional wood-fired pizza oven.

Beyond it, the pool courtyard is home to a spectacular 25m pool, with a sunken seating area providing the perfect spot for lingering between swims. A third courtyard links the pool with the gym and yoga studio, while above the property, the panoramic rooftop terrace looks towards the sea and provides an atmospheric setting for sunset aperitivi and long dinners.

"Masseria Palaci was perfect, but the people, their support, kindness and care were exceptional - your Salento Locals and the house team were beyond our expectations. We are just grateful to you for making the experience of celebrating my partner's 80 birthday so special. We will plan our next trip with you."

Carolyn Cohen

Fully serviced, Palaci combines the privacy of a villa with something closer to the ease of a boutique hotel. Daily housekeeping and cook service are included, with the team preparing breakfast, light lunch and dinner so guests can simply settle into the rhythm of the house.

The cooking is rooted in the property and its surroundings, with fresh eggs, garden produce, honey and excellent local ingredients finding their way onto the table. From a relaxed Puglian lunch to a more elaborate celebration dinner, the team takes care of everything, with guests free to enjoy themselves rather than worry about the kitchen.

Palaci lends itself naturally to celebrations that unfold over the course of a day. A birthday or anniversary might begin with lunch beneath the pergola, move to the pool in the afternoon and continue with aperitivi on the rooftop as the sun sets. A private chef, flowers, music and a celebration cake can all be arranged, while a convivial pizza night offers a more relaxed way to bring everyone together.

For those looking to balance celebration with downtime, private yoga teachers, personal trainers and masseurs can be arranged. The dedicated gym, yoga studio and cinema in the old tower offer further ways to spend time together or retreat for a while.

Beyond the masseria, the beaches of Pescoluse and the Salento coast are close by, while Lecce, Gallipoli, Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca provide plenty of inspiration for days out.

For a group celebrating something special, Masseria Palaci offers a rare combination of style, space and genuine hospitality: a place where everyone can be together, while still having room to make the experience their own.

"Masseria Palaci was beautiful - we really took advantage of the amazing outdoor space. We are a family of 15, but don't always find rentals with a dining table or seating areas sufficient to accommodate all of us. The spaces at the villa accommodated our large family. The landscaping was lovely. The structure itself was spectacular as was the pool. The key to making this the most relaxing holiday ever was having all of our meals prepared by the amazing staff. It was remarkable - everything was homemade and absolutely delicious!! They worked so hard to make every meal special. Our stay there was ideal in every way! We highly recommend Masseria Palaci!!"

DW