Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & Spa

Charming luxury boutique hotel Where luxury and romance bind the hotel’s boutique walls together, Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & Spa is a dreamy escape in Ostuni, Puglia, in the historical White City of Italy. Harnessing its heritage within the ancient soul of Ostuni, upon the enchanting cobbled quarters of Palazzo Rosso – where the Italian […]
Casa Fabbrini

Restored Tuscan farmhouse in Val d’Orcia embraces an authentic Italian farm lifestyle A delightful Tuscan stone farmhouse in Italy dating back to the early 17th century, Casa Fabbrini’s restoration has been done beautifully. There’s a fascinating story behind everything at this boutique-style hotel, including the original locks on your bedroom door to faithfully recreated hues […]
Monteverdi Tuscany

Discover an authentic medieval hamlet in Tuscany The village that became a hotel: Castiglioncello del Trinoro is not only Val d’Orcia’s most romantic Tuscan escape but a cultural magnet for lovers of music and art. More recently, it has expanded its world-class spa and wellness retreat. Discovered In 2005 by its American-lawyer-turned-hotelier owner, Michael Cioffi, […]
Casa Roverella

Built around a 100-year-old oak tree, the three-bedroomed Casa Roverella is set high on a hill just 10 minutes from Ostuni, Cisternino and Ceglie Messapica, all charming Apulian villages. Positioned in the middle of a 1.5ha smallholding, this gem in the heart of Puglia experiences every season of farming in the country…. In spring, the […]
Our curated collection in Europe and beyond

Who doesn’t love an island holiday? There’s nothing quite like an escape to a heavenly isle surrounded by aquamarine waters and dotted with secret coves fringed by palm trees… so we’ve curated a small collection of our favourites.
Villa Sunshine

Best of both worlds Tuscany has a 200-mile coastline but most private villas are inland… so Villa Sunshine, near Porto Ercole, is the ideal combo. Just two hours’ from Rome, it’s been a popular weekend escape for locals since the Swinging 60s. It’s not so much the beach that is the attraction here, but the […]
Masseria Pistola

Who could resist this 17th-century homestead on 40ha of rolling farmland at the end of a kilometre-long driveway that winds its way gently through the Nero di Troia vineyard? This dramatic approach revealed a main house, or cumersa (meaning ‘gabled house’), built around 1750 and in need of a loving restoration. Set on the cooler […]
The Perfect Hideaways Story

Finding dream homes year in and year out for almost 20 years has put Perfect Hideaways well and truly ahead of the game. So, what started it? Helen Untiedt, Co-founder and Curator, Perfect Hideaways ‘The idea was planted when we were looking for a weekend house for our then young family,’ explains Helen Untiedt, co-founder […]
Masseria Petrarolo

Welcome to Masseria Petrarolo, a tastefully restored, nine-bedroomed farmhouse with two pools and multiple alfresco terraces with expansive sea views. Your home-away-from-home in the heart of Puglia, where you can all enjoy delicious farm-to-fork meals cooked by the Masseria’s in-house chef and even slip away to your own hammam! And that’s just the beginning: the […]
Trullo Petrarolo

Trullo Petrarolo is a beautifully restored retreat in the heart of Puglia. Converted from two traditional conical houses or ‘trulli’ into spacious and welcoming accommodation, it may be booked on its own or together with neighbouring nine-bedroomed farmhouse, Masseria Petrarolo. Both are on the same estate and so are ideal for large multigenerational holidays. Originally […]
Introducing Italy

by Michelle Snaddon Discover Puglia through our eyes: our handpicked collection of whimsical castles, elegant palaces, contemporary casas and restored masserias or farmhouses. Fairy-tale turrets of Castle Elvira, near Lecce, affectionately known as the ‘Florence of the South’ BEST PLACES TO STAY IN PUGLIA So what, you might ask, is all this fuss about Puglia? […]
Casa Piana

A soothing and minimalist sanctuary in 17th-century Nardò, Casa Piana was cleverly restored by Milan-based Studio Palomba Serafini. Its calm and serene interior maximises sunlight through skylights and an inspired design that features an enclosed glass terrace leading off the contemporary kitchen upstairs – a welcoming open-plan space that’s literally bathed in sunlight year-round. In […]
Masseria Moroseta

There’s something about Italy’s south that resonates deeply with those of us who have grown up with the combination of arid yet fertile landscapes blessed by gloriously moist sea breezes. Both fragrantly peppery, earthy, and slightly salty, it’s a scent that is as ancient as the olive groves and original sandstone or tufo walls of […]
La Casetta

With just two spacious bedrooms, La Casetta is the go-to for couples who value privacy and love eating outdoors. Surrounded by citrus, almond, and olive groves, this contemporary gem has a generous pool overlooking the garden terraces with a boma and outdoor fireplace to one side for star-lit nights, as well as a protected middle […]
Tenuta Masseriola

Driving up the sandy track through almost 20 acres of olive groves set in rich red soil, one is struck by the timelessness of this peaceful landscape that’s remained largely unchanged over generations. Imagine the surprise at discovering the immaculately restored Tenuta Masseriola in this historic setting, with its Puglian heritage more evident than most. […]
Casa Olivetta

When Australian fashion designer Collette Dinnigan discovered she had a knack for flipping properties, her talents gradually moved towards interior design. But both were time-consuming and so one simply had to give, especially when she and her husband discovered Casa Olivetta in the charming countryside of Puglia – an area dotted with ancient olive trees […]