Savelletri Fasano, Italy
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage DesignOutside the door
The house
Rocco Forte HotelsWhitewashed coastal masseria
Bougainvillea-draped courtyards and stone ramparts overlook quiet orchards, blending defensive masseria roots with breezy Adriatic ease.
“The retreat’s charm is rustic yet elegant, with Trani stone bathrooms, crisp linens, and leafy patterns echoing the surrounding countryside.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Six-hundred-thread linens, custom Irene Forte bath botanicals, and private suite plunge pools.
Remarkable
A restored sixteenth-century fortified farmhouse and defensive watchtower set among ancient olive groves.
Notable
Whitewashed barrel vaults dressed in local Trani stone and handcrafted Grottaglie ceramics.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The main pool deck, flanked by ancient stone columns, is a stylish and comfortable place to pass an afternoon.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The fishing port of Savelletri and the ancient seaside ruins of Egnazia sit just minutes away through coastal olive groves.
The rooms
Whitewashed bedrooms feature vaulted ceilings and Trani stone bathrooms, while select grand suites add private garden terraces and plunge pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Stone columns and vine pergolas line the 20-meter heated pool, which looks out toward the whitewashed farmhouse.
The gym
Technogym cardio equipment fills a glass-walled studio and a covered outdoor fitness deck set among the trees.
The spa
Treatments use Irene Forte botanical therapies, with massage tables set under stone pergolas in the lemon orchard.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Carosello
Set beneath whitewashed barrel vaults, tables extend onto a garden pergola shaded by lemon trees for Apulian dishes.
The 28 rooms and 12 suites, designed by Olga Polizzi, take their lead from the olive grove out back—all pale green doorframes and more acid-toned furnishings.
At the table
Drinks are poured beneath stone arches at Bougainvillea Bar or served on the rooftop overlooking the olive groves.
How it began
Originally built in the sixteenth century as a coastal watchtower to defend against invaders, the fortified farmhouse anchors a centuries-old olive estate.
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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.