The house of floating beds
10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
5 Bathrooms
The impressive, white-washed façade of Masseria Le Querce greets guests like long-lost friends, inviting them to enter, explore its generously proportioned spaces, and make themselves at home. Beautifully crafted interiors spill out into a delightful walled courtyard garden where myriad pleasures await.
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Keyholder highlights
- Contemporary masseria design
- Spacious, luxuriously finished interiors
- 16m-long pool
- Stunning walled gardens
Gallery
Aerial views of Masseria Le Querce.
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.
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The 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
- A Local Specialist available during your stay for emergency support
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An 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
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- Access 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
- A daily cleaning service (5 hours/day) and a mid-week linen change
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals
- Tourist 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
From the Guest Book
Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.
Masseria Le Querce is spectacularly gorgeous and had everything we could want. What stood out was the setting, the pool, dinners and breakfasts on the terrace, and having a place for our whole family to enjoy, both separately and together. The staff were outstanding, friendly and helpful. Such a perfect stay. Thank you so much! We feel so fortunate to have been able to take this trip with our family and so grateful for your wonderful service and support.
DS June 2025
Masseria Le Querce was very beautiful inside and out. Every detail had been thought about and it really was presented to the highest standard. Everything exceeded our expectations and the experience was so very special. Would we return? Yes, without hesitation.
HB May 2025
We had a wonderful, picture-perfect stay at Masseria Le Querce. It is a beautiful home, and the staff took great care of us.
DL June 2023
Beautiful villa, beautiful location!
J.E. May 2023
Masseria Le Querce is a wonderful villa!
Verified guest, July 2023
Masseria Le Querce is a lovely, comfortable villa, spacious and beautiful. The housekeeper and cook was outstanding.
Verified guest, June 2024
Excellent
4.7/5
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The Area
Masseria Le Querce is just 2 km from the charming town of Alezio and 8km from Gallipoli and and a series of gorgeous sandy beaches. Alezio has some superb baroque buildings, high-quality shops and cafes, a market, restaurants and a relaxed, authentic feel. Gallipoli is a true jewel of a town, set on a fortified island and featuring some fabulous architecture as well as lively nightlife and some great restaurants. The delightful baroque town of Lecce is just 40 minutes drive, most certainly worth a visit. Tennis courts and horse riding are a 10-minute drive away.
Getting to and around
Brindisi Airport:
85km-53miles-1hr15Bari Airport:
204km-127miles-2hr30Nearest shops, restaurants and amenities:
Alezio, 2km-1.3miles-5minsGallipoli:
8km-5miles-20minsNearest beaches:
there are a series of beaches in and around Gallipoli within a 20-minute driveLecce:
42km-26miles-40minsMatera:
216km-135miles-3hrsLocal Experiences
Private boat charters in Salento
One of the region’s main attractions is without a doubt its glorious coastline and transparent azure seas. This is particularly true of Leuca, where the Adriatic and the Ionian seas meet.Up and down the Adriatic on the east coast of Puglia and the Ionian on the west coast are many beaches to discover. From nature reserves with wide expanses of sand and sea to sandy or rocky bays in between, there is something for everyone!
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Culinary experiences in Salento
The gastronomic traditions of the Salento are simply delicious, and deliciously simple. The area's fabulously tasty ingredients are given the space to speak for themselves, and local recipes are inextricably linked to the seasons.
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Wine and Olive Oil tastings in Salento
No trip to Salento would be complete without a wine tasting to discover the famous Negroamaro and Primitivo grapes accompanied by some local delicacies. As well as these spectacular local wines, Puglia is typified by the millions of ancient olive trees scattered across the region, which produce extra virgin olive oil of a spectacular quality. A guided tour will give you a fascinating insight into the secrets of its production.
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Private guided tours in Salento
The Salento is home to one of Italy's loveliest cities, the sophisticated and baroque Lecce, as well as some of the loveliest beaches and most dramatic rocky coastline in the country. From an architectural tour of Lecce to the bike and trekking tours of the Salento's most amazing landscapes, let us guide you as you discover this unique corner of the world.
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Beach clubs and relaxing activities
Home to some of Italy's loveliest beaches and most dramatic rocky coastline, the Salento is a haven for sea lovers. From the southernmost tip near Leuca, running up the west coast to Gallipoli and beyond, is a vast, almost non-stop strip of paradisiacal golden sand and transparent azure waters. To the east, the Adriatic coastline is more varied, offering sandy beaches, Karstic grottoes, chalk cliffs and salt-water lagoons.
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