Luxury Masseria with Private Pool in Ceglie Messapica
Excellent location close to all facilities
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms)
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Masseria San Michele is a beautiful historic stone masseria originally built in 1300. Sensitively restored the four bedroom four bathroom property offers discerning guests the opportunity to enjoy the relaxed Puglian lifestyle. It is situated at the end of an impressive drive in over 5 acres of grounds with extensive areas of gardens, olive and almond trees. Beautiful large pool with cabanas. This unique property offers total seclusion but gives very easy access to the vibrant and charming Puglian town of Ceglie Messapica, famed for its restaurants. The house is comfortably furnished with a stylish mix of furniture and offers very spacious living areas and modern facilities. Outside are terraces and seating areas. A veranda leads off the original 'cantina' of the house for al fresco dining and relaxing. In the grounds are the grotto of San Michele, with frescoes dating back to the 8th century. Further details about accomodation and further pictures on owners website.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 24 March 2012 - 28 April 2012 | €2500 | 7 | ||
| 28 April 2012 - 26 May 2012 | €2700 | 7 | ||
| 26 May 2012 - 30 June 2012 | €3400 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 25 August 2012 | €4500 | 7 | ||
| 25 August 2012 - 29 September 2012 | €3400 | 7 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 27 October 2012 | €2500 | - |
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday, but other days can be agreed out of peak seasons.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 has king size bed with large en-suite. Bedroom 2 and 3 both double rooms with stone vaulted ceiling and en-suites. Bedroom 4, tower room, reached by a stone staircase is a twin with stone vaulted ceiling, view over garden. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with circular shower, double sinks, stunning bath for two people, wc. En-suite bathrooms to bedrooms 2 and 3 have showers, stone sinks, wc. Large bathroom off rear reception room has shower, wc, stone sink. |
| Kitchen: | A stone vaulted room the kitchen is conveniently located next to the dining cantina, and provides 5 hob gas range cooker, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave. Ample work surfaces with large sink. Fully equipped. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine available. |
| Living Rooms: | The masseria provides ample space for 8 people. Large double height stone vaulted sitting room with sofa, flat screen TV/DVD player. Further reception room (snug) with sofa and fireplace. Rear reception room, stairs to twin bedroom and roof terraces. |
| Other: | The 'cantina' is the original kitchen of the house is a stunning large stone vaulted room with double doors to outside. The room is 30 feet long with a table for 10 people. Original stone floor. The kitchen and shady veranda are off the cantina. |
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All towels, linen and pool/beach towels are provided and changed weekly. Weekly maid service is also included, more frequently by arrangement. Welcome pack of food and delicious local wine. Airport meet and greet service by arrangement. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board tv internet access central heating air conditioning room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
The house has thick stone walls and is cool in summer and warm in winter. There is an open fireplace for cooler months, heating and firewood provided. There is partial air-conditioning. Fast free WiFi access. Table tennis table and bats.
Accessibility
Most of the house is on ground level. There are two small level changes (step). The stairs to the first floor bedroom, like so many Puglian houses are steep and maybe not suitable for very small children but can be closed off if requested.
Outside
The beautiful large pool 13 x 6m reached by twin steps is surrounded by a large paved area with three tented cabanas for lounging. Further loungers and chairs. Covered veranda for alfresco dining near the house with seating for eight. Table tennis. Barbecue. Original wood fired pizza oven. Attractive gardens and grounds with Mediterranean and desert planting. Many types of fruits and herbs to pick and enjoy. The natural grotto is a fascinating large limestone cave 60 metres deep with stone steps. It is a listed historical monument with historic frescoes dating back to the 8th century painted directly onto the walls of the cave. The cave was formally used as a church by Byzantine monks.
Coast/Beach
The Adriatic coast is 25 minutes drive where there is a wide choice of beaches, from secluded coves with aquamarine waters to long sandy beaches backed by dunes, where there is safe family style bathing. The Ionian coast is a little over half and hour on the other side of the peninsula. There you will find mile upon mile of stunning white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.
Golf
There are golf courses at Savelletri near Fasano (attached to the five star Masseria San Domenico hotel and spa) at approximately 30 minutes distance and at the championship Riva dei Tessali near Taranto (home to the Puglia and Basilicata Open).
Travel
Brindisi airport is 30 minutes and Bari airport is 1 hour 10 minutes. Both are served by Ryanair as well as Alitalia/Air One which offers comfortable and reasonably priced flights from the UK with short connections in Rome or Milan. It is also possible to fly with EasyJet with connections in Milan. BA flies directly to Bari from Gatwick from March to October. A hire car is recommended so that you can explore the delightful area surrounding the house.
Distances
The medieval town of Ceglie Messapica is 2km (5 minutes) where there all amenities from delightful restaurants and stores serving and selling locally grown and raised products; supermarkets; banks and many festivals during the summer. Nearby and within easy driving distance of the property are many fascinating towns such as Ostuni, the White City; Alberobello a Unesco site famed for its trulli dwellings; Martina Franca a sophisticated Baroque town and Lecce, the 'Florence of the South'.
Further details
Puglia offers a taste of a simple life that has been forgotten in our frenetic times, with an easy going charm that is making this once quiet peninsula a firm favourite for holiday makers. The relaxed way of life here combined with the abundant fresh local food makes a holiday here both calming and memorable.
Ceglie Messapica is a charming small town of white washed houses and narrow streets located in the province of Brindisi, on the edge of the Valle Itria, famous for its Trullis. The captivating landscape here is typical of the area: dry-stone walls, olive groves, vineyards, and woods with ancient oaks.
Puglia is considered one of the best places to eat in Italy by the Italians, and Ceglie Messapica is considered one of the best places to eat in Puglia! There are many restaurants in Ceglie from simple trattoria to Michelin starred affairs. Many of them will offer some version of what is known as 'Cucina Povera', literally 'poor cooking' derived from a time when the residents of this area of Italy had to make do with simple ingredients and transform them into something more than the sum of its parts.
Restaurants and bars, shops supermarkets and banks are all within 5 minutes drive. Riding facilities nearby. Sailboat rental available nearby as well as yacht charter in Taranto. Many local markets. Fascinating festivals to enjoy during the balmy summer evenings. Enchanting Baroque towns and fairy tale trulli dwellings. Tasting sessions at local vineyards where ever more appreciated wines are produced.
Booking notes
A non-refundable deposit of 25% secures the booking. The reservation will be confirmed on receipt of the deposit. The balance must be paid in full, no later than 6 weeks before arrival. Euro or Sterling equivalent accepted. A security deposit of £400 is required and will be refunded by BACS to your bank on confirmation of satisfactory hand over. Welcome pack of local food and wine upon arrival.
Guest comments
We stayed at San Michele in August 11. It's hard to imagine a more perfect base for a holiday in Puglia. The house has been sympathetically renovated to a high standard, offering chic, contemporary furnishings, a beautiful 'proper' sized pool with cool daybeds on which to enjoy a sundowner or two, and en-suites in every bedroom. The centuries old grotto in the grounds was fascinating and although you are in a peaceful spot, the village is just a few minutes drive and offers some of the best gastronomic experiences in Puglia. The owner has furnished this house not as a holiday home, but as a comfortable, stylish retreat where you feel relaxed and ready to chill from the moment you arrive. We explored the region far and wide over two weeks and came to the conclusion that we were staying in the best place, combining sightseeing and beach days with lazy afternoons by the pool and evenings barbecuing fantastic local food. We will be back!
Owner profile
About the owner
My name is Ian Campbell. I am often in Italy for my work and I originally wanted to find a small trullo to restore for myself and family to enjoy quiet holidays together.When I saw this grand house at the end of its long private drive I fell in love immediately, and despite being three times the size of a trullo and probably much more money than I could afford I set my heart on it. Because of its listed status and much bureaucracy I had to wait the best part of a year until the house was finally ours.
One and a half years and much stress and hard work later the huge project to restore the house, un-lived in for thirty years, was completed. Now I consider this my true home, the locals my friends and I delight in being able to share the house with others.
Year purchased: 2005
Why the owner chose a home in this location
I love this area of Italy for its simplicity and friendly, open hearted people. It is no wonder the Italians themselves choose this particular area of Puglia for their own summer holidays: fantastic weather, great fresh local food and produce and a choice of beautiful beaches with sparklingly clear water.
Unique benefits of the property
For me, it is a privilege to own this unique property and I often have to pinch myself to think how lucky I am! I love the sense of history attached to the house and the fact that I am only the present custodian.
How lucky too that we are under five minutes drive to the town if we have forgotten to buy something or need to go to the bank, and yet from the roof terrace it is clear we are really in the country, surrounded by what seems like thousands of olive trees as far as the eye can see.
Our guests have genuinely enjoyed staying in this amazing house, and always comment about the amazing pool and the day beds on which to laze the day away.
For booking and further information
Property Ref IT3079
Ian Campbell-Smith
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)2076 339 888
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7966 260 666
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