The palace in a botanic garden
The ground floor suites of historic Palazzo Ducale Guarini, parts of which date back to the 14th century, has been beautifully restored to offer an extremely high standard of accommodation. The elegant interiors, the mature, beautifully tended walled gardens and the inviting pool all make for a privileged, refined atmosphere.
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One of the great attractions of Palazzo Ducale Guarini is its location in the centre of the town of Scorrano, which has a charming square, a market, an osteria/restaurant and assorted bars and shops. Scorrano itself is in an excellent position for exploring all that Salento has to offer. It's just twenty minutes drive from the fortress city of Otranto on the Adriatic coast, and half an hour from "the capital of Baroque" that is Lecce. The neighbouring town of Maglie, just 3km up the road, is a jewel of Baroque in itself, and famous locally for its evening passeggiata and all the fashionable activity that goes with that. The Ionian cost is not far either, with the stunning town of Gallipoli just 40 minutes drive away.
From the Guest Book
Palazzo Ducale Guarini was stunning! Beautifully restored and decorated with traditional touches that paid homage to its history. It was also so clean!! The pool and the grounds were also wonderful. Would we return? Yes, yes, I am already planning my stay for next year!
AB September 2024
Palazzo Ducale Guarini is fantastic, in particular the privacy, the location, the pool, and the setting.
Verified guest, June 2024
What stood out about Palazzo Ducale Guarini was its antiquity and the quality of the renovations.
Verified guest, June 2024
Palazzo Ducale Guarini was a great place to relax and unwind. We were very close to wonderful costal towns. Plus the experiences that were organized for us were truly magical. We recommend the villa.
Verified guest, September 2024
What stood out for us about Palazzo Ducale Guarini was the character and history of the villa. And of course the garden was magnificent. We were simply stunned by the whole place - the building and the grounds. It's a very special villa indeed. The whole experience, from first contact with The Thinking Traveller to check out, was perfect. So appreciated our Villa Specialist's help in choosing the right villa, and the local team for their invaluable assistance in booking restaurants, ensuring a smooth arrival and much more. All of you made our trip the success it was. we felt in safe and confident hands from start to finish.
Verified guest, May 2025
Palazzo Ducale Guarini is a beautiful, stylish palazzo. It has almost everything you could want. Perfect grounds and garden.
Verified guest, May 2025
Excellent
4.7/5
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