Villa in Apulia
Reasons to book
About this villa rental
The Masseria is also very close to the region’s most famous sandy beaches, Le Maldive del Salento.
Just 3 km from the sea, 2 km from the town of Salve, close to shops and restaurants in nearby villages, and within easy reach of the stunning coastline of Capo di Leuca.
This magnificent modern Masseria overlooks the breathtaking Italian countryside, close to the coast, halfway between Gallipoli and Santa Maria di Leuca, just 2 km from excellent restaurants, amenities, and shops.
Masseria Le Gnizze (property manager: SalentoSeaLovers) is a light and airy property perfectly designed for outdoor living.
With all living spaces on one level, the property features a modern open-concept kitchen with a dining area that opens onto the inner courtyard, surrounded by a fabulous garden.
A comfortable living room with a stunning fireplace, beautifully furnished in a contemporary, elegant Italian style.
Outside, the crowning jewel of this Masseria is undoubtedly the magnificent pool and the unparalleled views it offers of the countryside below.
Guests can soak up the sun on lounge chairs or cool off under the shaded terrace, which is furnished for outdoor dining and features an open-air kitchen, a barbecue, a cocktail bar area, and pretty string lights for al fresco evenings.
There are six (6) lovely bedrooms, including a master suite, all with en-suite bathrooms.
Perfect for couples, families, or friends vacationing together.
Masseria Le Gnizze is a truly authentic Salento experience, set in a very private location yet also centrally located for those who wish to enjoy the sandy beaches of Gallipoli, wonderful sunsets, and authentic restaurants, the stunning Adriatic coastline, beaches, beach clubs, and picturesque historic towns in this very quiet and unspoiled corner of southern Italy.
Located just a few kilometers from the idyllic sandy beaches of Puglia’s southwestern coast, Masseria delle Gnizze (managed by SalentoSeaLovers) is an excellent example of how to bring a classic Salento masseria into the 21st century. A loving restoration has highlighted the property’s impressive original architectural features, embraced its grand scale, and transformed the whole into an elegant, welcoming, and extremely comfortable home.
Inside: the accommodations at Masseria delle Gnizze are all on a single level, with three of the six bedrooms accessed from the grounds.
From a large walled courtyard, the main entrance opens into a welcoming reception hall with a desk and a double-sided fireplace, beyond which most of the living spaces are laid out.
An opening on the left leads into a magnificent open-concept space with high, vaulted ceilings made of local tuff stone, white-painted walls, and creamy-colored tile floors. First is the living area, elegantly furnished with white sofas facing the double-sided fireplace clad in Corten steel and looking out through a series of French doors onto the large walled courtyard that runs the entire length of the farmhouse’s facade. A storage island partially separates this area from the kitchen-diner, which features a contemporary table and a fabulous professional-style stainless-steel kitchen nestled within a spacious alcove created by the vault’s columns.
A door opens from the kitchen onto a secluded terrace with a dining table.
Back in the reception room at the entrance, a door leads to the first bedroom:
- a master bedroom with a center-aligned bed, high vaulted ceilings, a view of the garden, and a private bathroom with a shower behind a half-wall.
Returning once more to the first reception room, an opening leads to a small hallway with a guest restroom and to an outer antechamber, beyond which are two more bedrooms:
- the master bedroom, a sumptuously furnished double with a four-poster bed, vaulted ceilings, a chaise longue, access to the gardens, and a splendid private bathroom with a freestanding tub next to an original (now decorative) fireplace and a separate shower.
- a double bedroom with barrel-vaulted ceilings, an original (now decorative) fireplace, access to the main walled courtyard, and a private bathroom with a shower
The remaining rooms of the Masseria delle Gnizze are accessed via the expansive series of walled courtyards that run along the front of the property:
- a double room with barrel-vaulted ceilings, a centrally placed bed, and a private bathroom with a shower behind a half-wall
- two double rooms with wooden-beamed ceilings and private bathrooms with showers
Outside: As with many properties of its kind, the outdoor areas of Masseria delle Gnizze are arranged around a series of walled courtyards and gardens.
The first, flanked by an emerald-green lawn dotted with colorful flowers, is just off the kitchen. Set up for dining, this is one of two magical spaces where you can enjoy meals with your group.
The second is a spacious, perfectly paved terrace dotted with trees and flowers and furnished with a scattering of high-quality outdoor furniture, allowing guests to sit and chat, read, or take a nap.
A door from the second courtyard opens onto the pièce de résistance of Masseria delle Gnizze’s outdoor areas: a spacious garden bordered by olive trees and dry-stone walls. Set in the center of a vibrant, well-manicured green lawn is a geometrically shaped paved terrace that wraps around the stunning pool before extending into a dreamy shaded area featuring a dining table, a bar, and a well-equipped outdoor kitchen.
Where the gardens and courtyard end, olive groves stretch out around the property, providing a peaceful setting in which to enjoy the beauty of your surroundings.
THE BEDROOMS
Bedroom 1: double bed (160x190 cm), en-suite shower room
Bedroom 2: double bed (160x190 cm), en-suite bathroom with freestanding tub and separate shower
Bedroom 3: double bed (160x190 cm), en-suite shower room
Bedroom 4: double bed (160x190 cm), en-suite shower room
Bedroom 5: double-twin bed (90/180x200 cm), en-suite shower room
Bedroom 6: double-twin bed (90/180x200 cm), en-suite shower room
Note: Bedrooms 4, 5, and 6 can only be accessed from outside.
Reduced Occupancy
During the shoulder seasons, Masseria delle Gnizze offers a reduced rate for groups of up to 6 guests requiring only up to 3 bedrooms.
The bedrooms not required will be closed, but the rest of the villa, its amenities, and its grounds will remain at the guests’ complete disposal.
SEND US A MESSAGE if you’d like to book the reduced occupancy option: we’ll prepare the best bedrooms for you.
REDUCED OCCUPANCY: The Masseria offers a reduced rate for a group of up to 6 who need only 3 bedrooms. The unused bedrooms will be locked, but the rest of the villa, its amenities, and its grounds will remain at the guests’ complete disposal.
SEND US A MESSAGE if you are a smaller group, and we will send you an offer featuring the best rooms.
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