Grottaglie, Italy
Antica Masseria le Monache
Terracotta convent masseria
Terracotta convent masseria
Terracotta walls enclose this restored convent farm, where life revolves around the central pool and an evening courtyard fire.
What it’s good at
Notable
Restored sixteenth-century monastic farmstead preserving limestone barrel vaults and an original stone chapel.
Notable
Andrea prepares home-style Puglian recipes using orchard vegetables and cheeses from neighboring producers.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This Puglian masseria glows terracotta and coral across its courtyards, where arched doorways connect vaulted stone rooms to gardens thick with olive trees.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In the Grottaglie countryside, surrounded by olive groves and farmland along Strada Provinciale 85.
The rooms
Limestone barrel vaults curve over the beds, and soundproofed stone walls look out across the olive groves.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Striped loungers sit under umbrella pines beside the pool, looking out across surrounding olive groves and farmland.
At the table
Tables set with patterned ceramics sit among olive trees or beneath limestone barrel vaults, serving regional cooking and local wines.
How it began
Cloistered Poor Clare nuns lived here in the eighteenth century, giving the stone farmstead its name.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.