Description
Masseria Cimino is surrounded by a vast expanse of natural beauty including century old olive groves and vegetable gardens. Being an area that specialises in the cultivation and the preserving of fruit and vegetables, local produce is highly prized here and is reflected in the amazing quality of the region's cuisine. The property is also meters from the sea, enabling guests to enjoy the luxury of the hotel whilst sampling fresh, local cuisine and enjoying breathtaking views of the surrounding area and the Adriatic sea.
The relatively undiscovered Puglia region offers much to see and do including visits to Alberobello, Castellana caves, Lecce and Polignano a Mare.
Guide price
£1,520 Per person
£1,520 Per person based on 2 sharing a double room for 7 nights on a B&B basis including BA scheduled flights from London and private transfers.
Accommodation
The Masseria has 15 rooms, some of which are located in the ancient tower and others in the old farmhouse adjacent to the archaeological site. There are two main styles of room, double or Massaro Suite. All rooms are furnished in a fresh Mediterranean style and are equipped with flat screen TV, mini bar, safe, and are air conditioned.
Some of the double rooms have a beautiful fireplace and others have balconies with a little terrace overlooking the golf course.
| Double Room | Some of the double rooms feature a beautiful fireplace while others have balconies with a little terrace overlooking the golf course. |
| Massaro Suite | Features a double bedroom, 2 bathrooms with shower, a comfortable sitting room with a fireplace and a private patio overlooking the Golf Course. |
Childcare
There are no facilities for young children.
Facilities
Enjoy the 18 hole golf course which offers some breathtaking views of the Puglian countryside or cool off in the swimming pool. Boat and bicycle rentals are also available through the hotel's concierge.
The Masseria Cimino restaurant offers specialities from the typical cuisine of Puglia and a rich selection of the best wines from this region. The bar and lounge offer some delicious snacks and an impressive range of drinks all brought together with the fantastic live music that makes for a relaxing luxurious holiday.
Activities
The hotel has bikes available to hire and there are opportunities for horse riding and scuba diving nearby. There are plenty of interesting sights to visit including Alberobello, Polignano a Mare, Castellana caves, Lecce and the Salento area.
The hotel is also home to the spectacular San Domenico 18-hole golf course, built in 2001 and overlooking the stunning Adriatic sea.
When to travel
The climate in Puglia is generally warm sunny and dry in April/May and again in October with the risk of the odd shower of rain. Sometimes it can be cool in the evenings. By June the weather settles in a pattern of long hot sunny days and balmy evenings especially in July and August when it can get a bit humid. Rain is unlikely but it can happen from time to time. June and September are particularly pleasurable months.
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Location and directions
Puglia, Italy
The Masseria Cimino is in Savelletri, on the Adriatic coast, between Bari and Brindisi and very close to the San Domenico Golf Course.
How to get there
The flying time from the UK to Bari or Brindisi Airports is 2-hours 45-minutes. British Airways and Easyjet both have a service from Gatwick to Bari three times a week from March - October. Alternatively Ryan Air has a daily service to Bari and Brindisi from Stansted year round. The transfer time from Bari and Brindisi is 35 and 30-minutes respectively.
