Polignano a Mare, Italy
Masseria Le Torri
Restored convent masseria
Restored convent masseria
The former convent runs as a quiet family farmstead, centered on centuries-old olive groves and open-air courtyard dinners.
What it’s good at
Notable
Inhabited Puglian masseria traditions, with estate olive oil and handmade orecchiette classes.
Listed
Chalk-whitewashed tuff walls, star-vaulted ceilings, and an ancient stone trough pool.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Masseria Le Torri is a fine exemplar of the genre: a 9-room escape on an estate lined with olive groves a mile inland from Polignano a Mare.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Country lanes weave through surrounding olive groves, and Polignano a Mare's Adriatic cliffs sit a short drive away.
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The rooms
High vaulted ceilings rise over limestone flagstones, and salvaged olive branches serve as open wardrobe rails.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The swimming pool was adapted from an ancient stone watering trough, bordered by whitewashed pillars and olive trees.
At the table
Morning buffets of fresh focaccia and orchard fruit fill the vaulted dining room. Evening tables sit out in the courtyard.
How it began
Mimmo Pugliese and his wife Silvana spent eight years restoring his family farm, preserving the central piazzetta and bread oven.
Polignano a Mare
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How we rate hotels.
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.