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Masseria Acquadolce

Taurisano, Puglia

Masseria Acquadolce is available exclusively through The Thinking Traveller

A pool as wide as the sky

18 Guests

9 Bedrooms

9 Bathrooms

A well known Italian architect has lovingly restored and decorated Masseria Acquadolce to create a super-stylish country residence for his family and friends. It represents all that is best in the new wave of restoration projects in Puglia and the sheer beauty of the internal areas, the repose-inducing pool area, the sensuous gardens and the fabulous service all make for a top-quality experience.

Keyholder highlights

  • IncludedSuperb 15m x 14m pool
  • IncludedFabulously panoramic rooftop terrace
  • IncludedStylish, spacious communal areas

Gallery

The main house, seen from the guesthouse.

Large expanses of lawn surround the pool and the house.

The pool and the guesthouse.

The lovely al fresco dining area.

With views over the pool area.

Includes

  • IncludedSole use of the villa and the grounds
  • IncludedThe support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
  • IncludedThe expertise of a dedicated team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
  • IncludedAccess to our award winning local support, knowledge and personal recommendations during your stay
  • IncludedA comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
  • IncludedAn easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
  • IncludedThe ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
  • IncludedAll sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
  • IncludedAccess to our in-villa wine delivery service – choose from our handpicked menu of the best regional wines and find them waiting for you at your villa
  • IncludedA daily cleaning service (up to 6 hours/day from Monday to Saturday, including Bank Holidays from 8:30 to 14:30) and a mid-week linen change
  • IncludedA continental breakfast preparation service is included, and features ingredients such as fresh bread, local pastries, yogurt, muesli, cereal, fruit juices, fresh milk, butter, ham or other cold cuts, cheese, seasonal prepared fruit, a selection of teas, coffee and jams. Although the ingredients are payable locally, the breakfast staff are included and will set the table and clean up after you’ve finished.

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedTransfers
  • Not IncludedThe cost of ingredients for specified meals, payable locally
  • Not IncludedTourist taxes (tassa di soggiorno) levied by many town councils in Italy. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €1-€5 per person per night

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The Area

Masseria Acquadolce is set in the gentle Salento countryside, surrounded by centuries-old olive groves and woods. The area is dotted with charming rural towns such as Taurisano, Ugento, Miggiano and Specchia, in each of which you will find local markets, restaurants, some lovely architecture and a sense of the simple life. The sandy beaches of the Ionian coast are a short drive away past Ugento, and you may choose between free beaches and some stylish lidos.

The baroque jewel of Lecce is less than an hour's drive to the north, and is a great day out for anyone interested in Italian art and architecture of the 17th and 18th centuries. Further south, the "turn of the century" resort town of Leuca, right on the "heel" of Italy, with its Liberty villas is also well worth a visit. Meanwhile, a short drive to the northwest will take you to the fortified island town of Gallipoli, with its lovely old centre, its sea-front fish restaurants and a gently bustling atmosphere.

Getting to and around

Brindisi Airport:

105km-65miles-1hr30

Bari Airport:

225km-140miles-2hr45

Nearest shops and restaurants at Taurisano:

3km-1.9miles-5 mins

Specchia:

6km-3.5miles-10mins

Ugento:

9.5km-6miles-15mins

Nearest beaches at Torre San Giovanni:

15km-9miles-25mins

Lecce:

55km-34miles-50mins

From the Guest Book

Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.

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Masseria Acquadolce was outstanding. The staff were wonderful.

Mr Robert Vitale, United States of America July 2019

I don't know where to start. I've had a hard time putting into words how perfect the trip was. All 17 of us are pretty well travelled and I think I heard at least 13 of them say that our stay at Masseria Acquadolce was their best vacation ever. The grounds were dreamlike. The subtle design details were perfect, understated, ideal. I tried to find one thing that was not perfect, and I couldn't. The staff were delightful, always willing to be helpful and wonderful to deal with. And yet, they were in the background and not there when we didn't need them. It was an art and they were perfect artists.

Mr Richard Reichmuth, United States of America July 2019

I cannot fault Masseria Acquadolce - it was magnificent! A stay that will be in our memories for a long time. I just want to do it all over again!

SC, Australia July 2019

Masseria Acquadolce is unbelievable! What an amazing experience to stay in a place like that. The villa has been gorgeously renovated. The grounds are so meticulously kept up. The caretakers were so wonderfully welcoming and helpful and the breakfasts were fantastic. The layout was really nice to have some of the rooms spread out and to have plenty of space to lounge around as well. The pool is, of course, amazing, and we really enjoyed eating outside under the pergola. I am a professionally trained chef so the kitchen was to die for for me.

Mrs Sarah Nappa, United States of America June 2018

Masseria Acquadolce is a truly a fabulous villa.

EC, United Kingdom June 2018

The professional staff at Masseria Acquadolce went above and beyond and were so warm and welcoming. We felt at home.

RY, United States of America April 2018

Excellent

4.7/5

Local Experiences

Exclusively available to clients of The Thinking Traveller

Private boat charters in Salento

Private boat charters in Salento

Culinary experiences in Salento

Culinary experiences in Salento

Private guided tours in Salento

Private guided tours in Salento

Beach clubs and relaxing activities

Beach clubs and relaxing activities

Wine and Olive Oil tastings in Salento

Wine and Olive Oil tastings in Salento

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