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14 guests
6 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
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A spectacular modern masseria, a perfect country retreat for families and friends surrounded by the most peaceful and awe inspiring ancient olive grove.
| Best for: |
Families |
| Style: |
Modern Masseria |
| Location: |
Carpignano Salentino |
Features
- Swimming pool
- Air conditioning
- WiFi
- TV / Entertainment
- Pets not allowed
- Smoking not allowed
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- Barbecue
- Alarm
- Linen supplied
- Towels supplied
- Ironing
- Hairdryer
- Cooling system throughout
- Covered car port
- Table tennis
- Fusball table
- Swing
- Mini soccer field
Details
Masseria La Raganella Celeste is without a doubt among the most sophisticated and unique properties in Salento, one of the most enchanting and historical parts of Apulia. It sits in a secluded, centuries-old olive grove, only 10 minutes’ drive from the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean sea. The masseria is a perfect mix of contemporary design and traditional local craftsmanship.
The façade – traditionally painted in white with exposed features in the local stone, Pietra Leccese – reflects the bright, natural light of the Salentine summer, whilst inside traditional vaulted ceilings blend perfectly with the contemporary Italian interior design.
The main body of the villa offers:
- spacious living room with fire place
- fully fitted designer kitchen
- utility room
- cellar
- spacious and bright en-suite master bedroom with walk-in closet; one twin and one double room sharing a bathroom; a double bedroom with bathroom annexed to it.
A separate Guest House is located by the side of the pool, a few metres from the main house. It comprises of one double and one twin bedroom, sharing a family bathroom.
A newly built unit is an ideal playroom/TV room. It comes with a double sofa bed and a bathroom, offering an additional sleeping accommodation, when required.
A large, beautifully designed infinity pool provides the main focal point of the house and will offer you many hours of pleasure and fun.
The masseria is surrounded by manicured gardens, flower beds, over two hectares of centennial olive trees and fruit trees, cacti and aromatic Mediterranean plants.
The villa is also equipped with a large roof terrace for aperitifs at sunset, a covered car park, an alarm system linked to 24-hours security, cooling system throughout, and complimentary WI FI.
Accommodation
Extensive grounds.
Swimming pool
Large private pool: 16mx6m.
Entertainment
Satellite TV. DVD player.
Barbecue
Gas barbecue and stone pizza oven.
House Rules
No smoking inside the house.
No pets.
Good to know
Masseria La Raganella Celeste is the perfect solution for families with small children thanks to the pool, which is gated for safety reasons. It also offers various outdoor corners for children: a little football pitch, a swing, and a basketball hoop, mountain bikes. Adults can relax in the well equipped lounge area by the pool or under an olive tree.
Special touches
There is also a large pergola, which has a stone pizza-oven and a BBQ – ideal for unforgettable dinners “al fresco”. Your very own "pizzaiolo" will be delighted to teach you and your kids the secrets of creating the perfect Margherita.
Concierge
Maid service
Cleaning and change of sheets mid week are included in the price.
Maid (additional service)
Should you require additional cleaning, a maid can be provided at Euro20 per hour.
Cook (additional service)
Chef available upon request. A "pizzaiolo" can be provided ad extra cost.
Grocery shopping (additional service)
Grocery shopping prior to arrival is available upon request. Please give at least 48 hours notice.
Transfers (additional service)
Car hire. Transfers to and from the airports or train stations can be arranged at additional charge.
Further services
Professional property manager and concierge services.
Childcare (additional service)
Further services
Private excursions; boat hire; massages at home.
Reviews
Best holiday ever
Fantastic accommodation in unique setting. An amazing tranquil villa surrounded by olive trees. We did not know Puglia and the region took us by surprise. It was love at first time.
The best was to pick our own vegetables, place a table under an olive tree and have al fresco lunch, followed by siesta - Italian style!!!
The highlight of the holiday was to hire a REAL Pizzaiolo who taught us how to bake pizzas in the outdoor wooden oven. You can never eat pizzas in London again after this experience.
I highly recommend this villa if you are looking for a relaxing, authentic Italian experience in luxurious setting.
We'll definitely book again.
Location
By Air
Brindisi: 45 min drive, 60Km
Bari: 1h45min drive, 210Km
By Sea
Puglia’s three main ports are at Bari, Brindisi and Taranto (mainly a commercial port). BARI ferries go to Corfu, Dubrovnik(Croatia), Igoumenitsa, Kotor (Montenegro) Patras, and Durres (Albania). BRINDISI ferries go to Corfu and Paxi.
By Train
Nearest train station:
Lecce 16Km
Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, often to the closest town or village.
The location
Carpignano Salentino is situated in the heart of the "Grecia Salentina" (Salentinian Greece) , an area near the town of Lecce which is inhabited by the Griko people, an ethnic Greek minority living in southern Italy who traditionally spoke a Greek Language dialect also called Griko.
BEST SANDY BEACHES
Sant’Andrea, Torre Dell’Orso, Baia degli Angeli, Marina di Pescoluse (also known as ‘Le Maldive’), Torre Vado, Porto Badisco, Punta Prosciutto. All offer free beaches and also Bagni (where you can rent seat and umbrella). Most beaches have been awarded with one or even two Blue Flags.
Reccomended for families for white sandy beaches and shallow water: Alimini. Reccomended ‘Bagni’ at Alimini: Bagni Acqua Chiara, Bagni Lucia, Ficodindia, Bahia.
Reccomended for ‘A-Listers’ guests! : Bagni ‘La Castellana’. Localita’ La Punta in Otranto. Tel 335 811 2520. Sunbeds from euro 35 to euro 65 p. day!
PLACES TO VISIT
OTRANTO
A short drive from the Masseria, Otranto is a popular destination for Italy’s jet set.
Among the must-see sights are the Duomo, dating back to the 11th century with some internal columns allegedly from a temple dedicated to Minerva which has been restored to its original form and the dramatic five-sided Castello Aragonese, which has cylindrical towers and a moat.
LECCE
This ancient and beautiful city is known as the ‘Florence of the south’ because of the ornate Baroque architecture. Unlike Florence, the buildings are created from the local stone, pietra leccese, which adds to the city’s luminosity and appeal.
Lecce is a lively city, popular with Italians and non-Italians alike. It is usually buzzing with life even late into the night in autumn and winter. There is always something going on, whether it be a market, street theatre or just the evening passeggiata. Apart from the designer shops and great restaurants, there are stunning sights like the half buried Roman amphitheatre near piazza Sant’Oronzo. The Chiesa di Santa Croce with its richly decorated façade and rose window is worth a visit as is the town hall, the Palazzo del Governo next door. Along Corso Vittorio Emanuele 1 the Duomo, with its 210 foot bell tower, is considered one of the most important in the whole of Italy. Go along via Palmieri to see craftsmen working on the local stone. Don’t forget the Orto Botanico di Lecce – the Lecce Botanical Garden, located in via prov. Lecce-Monterone. It covers just over 5 acres and is under the auspices of the University of Lecce.
Rest of Salento:
SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA, CASTRO and the GROTTE ZINZULUSA, GALLIPOLI, SPECCHIA, GALATINA, MAGLIE, POGGIARDO, NARDO.
Rest of Puglia:
ALBEROBELLO, OSTUNI, GROTTAGLIE, MARTINA FRANCA, ALTAMURA.
Also recommended a visit to Matera in Basilicata, half an hour drive from Bari.
Eating out
Maybe you don’t know about Puglia’s food and wine, but the rest of Italy certainly does! The region provides a lot of what the country consumes. Most of the grain for Italy’s pasta comes from here, the majority of the fish eaten in Italy is caught off the Pugliese coasts. The specialities are mussels, squid, octopus and anchovies. In coastal areas (and there is a lot of coastline!) the locals tend to eat mostly fish and seafood, but inland lamb is one of the preferred foods. Everywhere you look you will see olive trees, so it will come as no surprise that Puglia also produces over 70 percent of Italy’s olive oil (and 15 percent of the world’s olive oil).
Every region of Italy is associated with one type of pasta, and in Puglia it is orecchiette (literally ‘little ears’). The most traditional way of eating this is with a simple and delicious fresh tomato and olive oil sauce.
The Puglia climate is deal for the production of wonderful vegetables like tomatoes, artichokes, aubergines, onions and courgettes. Many of these are dried or preserved under oil. Puglia also produces pulses such as ceci, borlotti beans and cannelini beans as well as nuts including pistachio nuts, hazelnuts and almonds. You will be able to buy all these, and much more besides, at the many local markets.
The region produces 25 DOC wines and most of these come from the Salento area of Puglia. Two such luscious examples are the internationally acclaimed Salice Salentino, a deep red made with the Negroamaro grape and the Primitivo di Manduria, made from the Primitivo grape which is thought to be genetically related to Californian Zinfandel.
Things to do
GOLF
Hotel Acaya Golf Club - Lecce
NATURAL RESERVE AND BOTANICAL GARDENS
Parco Naturale Le Cesine
Parco Naturale Porto Selvaggio
Giardino Botanico La Cutura
OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA
Wine tasting, cycling, cookery classes, windsurfing, horse riding.
Live like a local!
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Booking Details
Booking Conditions
The villa can accommodate 12 guests + 2 in 6 bedrooms and one sofa bed in a a separate unit.
Included in the price is cleaning service once a week.
Security deposit: €1,500
Discounts available for 14 nights stay or more.
30% non-refundable deposit is required in order to secure a booking. The balance will be requested 60 days prior to your check-in.
Although calendars are updated daily, the may not reflect the latest availability. Always contact Passepartout Homes to discuss availability for your chosen properties.
Rental fees may change without prior notice.
