Masseria Salinola

Masseria Salinola provided a truly luxurious stay. I don't mean luxury of the glitz and glamour type; I mean the luxury of having all your needs met, of being in a place where you can truly relax, of pausing a while where the elegantly rustic decor greets you like an old friend. This is, nevertheless, a well-curated experience. You are greeted upon arrival by a friendly staff member, maybe Sonia, maybe Daniele and invited to sit for a welcome cool drink while you are informed of the daily routine: eat, swim, visit the orchard, sit by the fire, watch a movie, have a drink. Local events and activities are also described on the event schedule thoughtfully provided at breakfast. Breakfast? Seems an inadequate moniker for the cornucopia of choice from protein (eggs, meats) to pastries (an array) to pears (and other fruits) laid out every morning in the delightful country dining room. Lunch and dinner are also provided for those who just want to hunker down and forget about the outside world for a few days. Both our four-course evening meals were traditional and delicious, two of the best we had during our trip. As we strolled back to our room (#11, living room with fireplace, double shower) for the night, after a full day of touring the local sights (Alberobello, Lecce and the coast are within an hour's drive) or a relaxing one of reading by the pool, with the fires softly crackling and the lights glowing, we thoroughly appreciated our surroundings and the warm hospitality - and planned our next visit!

This was our first time at a Masseria and for the most part I heartily recommend it. At one time this was a working farm. It has been in the family for four generations and the love the owners have for this place is palpable. Given that it’s not in the old city of Ostuni it made sense to have dinner at the Masseria for the two nights we were there. The main reception/dining/living area is decorated in a way that makes you feel comfortable- there are Knick knacks everywhere and small seating areas around 2 fireplaces and on the enclosed terrace. Although they have a pool it was rainy and cool so can’t really review that but it looked nice. The rooms were very small, compact and a bit old - the bathroom was quite old but the biggest surprise were 2 shower heads in the shower. The bed was comfortable. I think the age of the rooms goes with the overall ambience of the Masseria - aged but comfy. The owners and their small staff (family?) were all terrific. The food was good, both breakfast and dinner. Staying here was definitely a change of pace.

Beautiful setting,amazing suite with private pool. Fantastic staff who couldn’t be more helpful. Easy parking if you have a car. Lovely breakfast and dinner is available although we didn’t eat there. We arrived late and weren’t overly hungry, they bought us a wonderful platter with cheese,tomato,chutneys and bread which was perfect

A dream 5 days in Ostuni. The place is a haven of quietness and understated elegance. The rooms are very thoughtfully decorated. The hotel sits in a beautiful garden with olive trees older than 500 years. The swimming pool area is well designed. The best is still to come with the diner outside with candle light and a camp fire. The products are coming straight from the garden. The staff is friendly and attentive to the needs of the customers. There is a quiet time between 13.00 and 16.00. I will defintely recommend it to my friends and come back myself.