Antica Masseria le Monache
Authentic rural chic — the kind of place where the hosts (Anthony, a Parisian interior designer, and Andrea, a Puglian chef who ran a gastronomy in Paris) have poured genuine obsession into every detail. Handmade ceramics from Grottaglie on the walls, local artwork, Pompeian red exteriors. Small, intimate, and deeply personal.
Book dinner in advance — host Andrea cooks from local Puglian products and it's consistently rated the best meal guests have during their Puglia trip
Why It Matters
Two Parisian expats — one French interior designer, one Puglian chef — bought an abandoned masseria in 2018 and restored it from ruin. Every room name references a traditional Puglian ceramic or agricultural object. It's listed on Tablet Hotels and rated #1 of 4 hotels in Grottaglie on TripAdvisor with a perfect 5/5. The outdoor fireplace burns most evenings and yoga happens on the terrace.
A restored 18th-century Puglian masseria that glows terracotta and coral across its courtyards, where arched doorways connect vaulted stone rooms to gardens thick with olive trees. The pool sits in the middle of it all, striped loungers under umbrella pines, looking out over farmland that stretches to the horizon. Rooms keep original barrel ceilings and star vaults, now soundproofed, overlooking the property's groves.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Junior Suite Gallo
Defined by its original star vaults left in natural stone — the most architecturally striking of the junior suites. Sitting room, queen bedroom, and a large bathroom with shower. Sleeps up to 3. Named after the rooster motif on Grottaglie's famous ceramics — symbol of protection from evil, appearing on pottery across the region.
Queen
Junior Suite Limmo
First-floor suite with a view over the internal courtyard. Sitting room, queen bed, and shower bathroom. Sleeps up to 3. Named after the limmo — the traditional marbled-effect Puglian basin once used for washing linens and storing preserved olives and dried figs.
QueenJunior Suite Vummile
First-floor suite with countryside views, star-vaulted ceilings, a large salon with optional single bed, queen bedroom, and shower bathroom. Sleeps up to 3. Named after the vummile — the traditional Puglian terracotta water jug whose porous clay kept water cool through Puglia's brutal summer heat.
Queen + optional SingleMaster Suite Capasone
The top-tier option. Located on the first floor in what was once the landowner's house. Star-vaulted ceilings, a large living room with a balcony over the courtyard, two separate queen bedrooms each with their own private bathroom, and a fully equipped 70sqm private terrace with garden and countryside views. Sleeps up to 5. Named after the capasone — an 18th-century Puglian terracotta wine and oil vessel.
2 x Queen (separate rooms)Suite Cavalieri
Upper floor suite looking out over the internal courtyard. Large salon that can hold two single beds, plus a separate independent bedroom with a queen. Sleeps up to 4 — the most practical option for families or friends traveling together. Named after the traditional Grottaglie ceramic candlestick knights used by feudal aristocrats to illuminate dining tables.
Queen + 2 SinglesSuite Deluxe Capasa
The showpiece room. Grand barrel-vaulted ceilings that make the space feel almost monastic in the best way. Large bedroom with sitting nook, and a bathroom that takes up a serious 20sqm — walk-in shower, soaking tub, and a dressing area. Named after the capasa, a traditional Puglian ceramic vessel used to store lardo, ricotta, and preserved figs.
Double · 20 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Cooking classes, likely focused on traditional Puglian cuisine.
The surrounding area is popular for cycling. Guided bicycle tours available.
An outdoor fireplace burns most evenings, creating a natural gathering point in the courtyard.
Evening film screenings on the property.
Guided walking tours of the surrounding area and Grottaglie.
Table tennis table available on the property.
Special themed dinner evenings organized at the masseria.
The masseria hosts weddings and private events — confirmed across Facebook and guest reviews.
Yoga classes available on the masseria terrace, mentioned as a regular feature of the property.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Property is accessible for guests with reduced mobility.
Event and meeting spaces available.
Communal lounge area for guests.
WiFi available throughout the property.
On-site bar for drinks.
Extensive gardens and olive trees surrounding the masseria courtyard.
On-site private parking at no charge.
Pets allowed on request. Pet basket and pet bowls provided.
Open-air pool with striped loungers under umbrella pines, looking out over the surrounding farmland.
Refrigerator provided in all guest rooms.
Original thick stone walls with soundproofing added during the 2018–present restoration.
Air conditioning in all rooms.
Flat-screen TV in each room.
Reception staffed around the clock.
Hosts Anthony and Andrea are actively involved in helping guests plan local visits, recommend beaches, ceramics workshops, and nearby towns.
Laundry service available for guests.
Daily room cleaning service.
Airport transfer service available on request.
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