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Palazzo Bernardini de Pace

Bagnolo del Salento, Puglia

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The historic palazzo in the heart of Salento

12 Guests

6 Bedrooms

8 Bathrooms

Little can prepare guests for Palazzo Bernardini de Pace's historical charm, its exuberant splendour, its architectural grandeur or its pampering service. Step over the threshold and you will be mesmerised, delighted and inspired in equal measure, for this is a truly remarkable property, whose owner and staff have perfected the art of luxury Italian hospitality. Palazzo Bernardini de Pace was most recently featured in AD Italia.

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Keyholder highlights

  • IncludedLuxury Italian lifestyle experience
  • IncludedHistoric aristocratic palazzo
  • IncludedFull service, including a resident chef
  • IncludedExceedingly generous space
  • IncludedOpulent and artistic interiors
  • IncludedWalled gardens, pool and panoramic terraces

Gallery

The pool with the handsome columned façade of the palazzo behind.

The pool with the handsome columned façade of the palazzo behind.

The central hall between Palazzo Bernardini de Pace's two wings opens out into the internal walled courtyard gardens.

The central hall between Palazzo Bernardini de Pace's two wings opens out into the internal walled courtyard gardens.

The elegant square pool with part of the south wing.

The elegant square pool with part of the south wing.

A shady spot for breakfast or a mid-morning refreshment.

A shady spot for breakfast or a mid-morning refreshment.

Ready for the dip of the day.

Ready for the dip of the day.

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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 local 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
  • IncludedA Local Specialist to assist you during your stay and 24/7 emergency support
  • 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) and a mid-week linen change
  • IncludedDaily cook service for breakfast, light lunch and dinner

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedTransfers
  • Not IncludedIngredients for specified meals

Palazzo Bernardini de Pace is available exclusively through The Thinking Traveller

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The Area

The charming little village of Bagnolo del Salento is situated in southeast Salento just a 20-minute drive from the Adriatic coast, a selection of beaches, the historic walled fortress port of Otranto and the cliff top castle of Castro.

There are plenty of opportunities locally for exploring the historic and rural culture of this area of Salento, and many of the nearby towns such as Minervino, Melpignano, Muro Leccese, Maglie and Poggiardo are blessed with beautiful architecture, centuries-old traditions and some great trattorie.

The stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lecce and the fortified island town of Gallipoli are both easy day trips, as are the white sand beaches of the Ionian coast.

Brindisi Airport:

86km–53.5miles–1hr

Bari Airport:

206km–128miles–2hr15

Nearest shops, cafés and restaurants:

a couple of minutes on foot in the village; for a greater selection there are plenty of options in Maglie - 7km-4.3miles-10mins

Nearest beaches:

Alimini and Baia dei Turchi - 14.8km-9.2miles-20mins; Otranto (see below); Porto Badisco - 17km-10.5miles-25mins

Otranto (historic town and beach):

15km-9.5miles-17mins

Castro:

20km-12.5miles-20mins

Lecce:

35km–21.5miles–30mins

Gallipoli:

57km–35miles–45mins

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From the Guest Book

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

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Bernardini de Pace is a spectacular villa that I will remember forever and hope to return to. Every single detail has been thought about at this villa, every bedroom is a master bedroom, the spa is so professionally equipped, the pool area and social spaces are truly divine – we never wanted to leave. The villa staff were superb, lunches spent on the terrace overlooking the local town was so special and the dining room which we used at night was unlike anything else and the food? Remarkable. Aside from being right in the heart of a Puglian town, what’s special about the villa is the music features and instruments in the house – if you are looking for a fun time – this villa is the one. Wine lovers will also love the incredible wine cellar!

DC, Villa Specialist at The Thinking Traveller May 2024

What stood out about Palazzo Bernardini de Pace was the space and the location. Our hosts at were brilliant.

Verified guest, August 2024

Excellent

4.7/5

942 Reviews