Masseria dei Monaci is an elegant and sophisticated 17th century building, recently renovated and refurbished to its original splendor. The owners, both of them working in the Italian fashion industry, have wisely transformed this classic abode into a luxurious holiday house of refined beauty and style, giving extreme attention to details.
The villa boasts a stylish and spacious living room with a warm fireplace, a study room and a dining room, a fully equipped kitchen and four bedrooms. The rooms overlook the lovely courtyard with its furnished outdoor areas and the original well, the gardens with the fitness equipment, the sauna and the marvelous swimming pool.
The private swimming pool is surrounded by traditional pale stone tiles and green meadow. An original wood-fired oven is located by the pool, where exquisite Italian recipes may be cooked and served under the pretty pergola covered with vines.
Immersed in the quite nature, yet just few minutes walking from a village, Masseria dei Monaci offers its guests the ultimate facilities for a restful holiday in Puglia: peace, reconnection with nature and relaxation will be the essence of a vacation at this historical luxury residence.

masseria sleeps 8
ground floor:
entrance, small living area, 2 steps up; big living room with A/C, fireplace, piano and doors opening to internal courtyard. 2 steps down; fully equipped kitchen, table for 4 people and doors opening to the courtyard, bathroom with shower.
bedroom 1: double bedroom (not convertible into a twin) with hydro massage tub in the room and doors opening to the courtyard.
first floor:
17 steps up;
small living area with fireplace.
bedroom 2: double bedroom (not convertible into a twin).
bedroom 3: master bedroom with satellite TV and a small balcony.
1 bathroom with shower (no hand held shower) and access to a small balcony.
bedroom 4: double bedroom (not convertible into a twin) with en suite bathroom with small shower (only hand held shower).

outdoor
2 acres of fenced in garden, including a vegetable garden for guests' use. Courtyard with covered spacious dining area, outdoor kitchen with stone built BBQ and pizza oven, bathroom with small shower cabin (no hand held shower) and laundry room. There is a second entrance to the property, entering from the courtyard.
15 steps up: pool area with salt water swimming pool, grass field with exercise area (step and weight machine), sauna (4/5 people), outdoor shower, covered area with 8 sunbeds and pool house with fridge and guest bathroom with shower (no hand held shower).

amenities
nearest supermarket Putignano 1km/0,6mile, golf course Savelletri 34km/21miles. Beaches are 20 mins by car from the villa.
There are beach clubs where to hire water motor, boats, canoes, waters skiing, wake board. It is also possible to book 1-day boat excursions.

notes
there is the possibility to hear street noise in the distance, while being in the outdoor areas. Every bed and bathroom has a basic welcome package. The fireplaces at this property can be used by the guests. Pets not allowed. Smoking villa. Welcome drink upon arrival included.