Masseria Salinola - Ostuni

Historic 18th-century farmhouse resort in Ostuni with on-site organic gardens and cooking classes

Dining & Culinary

The on-site restaurant serves traditional Apulian dishes using organic ingredients from the property's farm. Chef Sergio prepares four-course set dinners featuring local recipes and produce such as homemade ricotta and olive oil pressed from the estate's trees. Masseria Salinola offers cooking classes where guests learn to make regional specialties like orecchiette with anchovies and turnip tops.

Rooms & Accommodations

The rooms and self-catering apartments occupy the original 18th-century stone buildings, each decorated with rustic furnishings and private bathrooms. Some suites include a private plunge pool, while others offer a fireplace and seating area. Bathrooms in certain rooms feature double shower heads, and all accommodations are equipped with air conditioning and heating.

Grounds & Activities

The property spans seven acres with an outdoor swimming pool that has hydromassage jets and a shallow end. Guests can use complimentary bicycles to explore the surrounding olive groves and nearby towns like Ceglie Messapica. The grounds include a vegetable garden, a pen with chickens and a peacock, and a small historic chapel on site.

Family-Friendly Features

Children can interact with farm animals, play board games, and explore the orchard. The hotel provides baby safety gates and a fence around the pool for added security. Family rooms are available, and the staff can arrange customized dinner menus for kids.

Location

Masseria Salinola sits less than 2 km from Ostuni's whitewashed historic center, which is reachable by a 30-minute walk or a short taxi ride. The hotel provides free parking and a secure gate for guests arriving by car. The Dune Costiere Regional Natural Park and towns like Alberobello and Polignano a Mare are within a 15-minute drive.

• Awards: The 8 Best Country Houses in Italy by Vanity Fair & Traveller 2013
• Location: 2 km from Ostuni's historic center; free parking
• Rooms: 18th-century stone buildings with private plunge pool suites
• Dining: 4-course set dinners using organic estate-grown ingredients
• Activities: Cooking classes, complimentary bicycle rental, farm tours
• Family: Baby safety gates, pool fence, farm animals, board games

License number: 074012A100027386,IT074012A100027386