Martina Franca Valle d'Itria, Italy
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Wellness LocalOutside the door
Restored garden masseria
Centuries-old trees and rose gardens wrap this nineteenth-century country villa, giving the dry Valle d'Itria an unexpectedly lush setting.
What it’s good at
Notable
Restored nineteenth-century farmhouse preserved by an art restorer, surrounded by lush gardens.
Listed
Pugliese country retreat serving market-driven regional cooking minutes outside Baroque Martina Franca.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The public spaces and the twenty-one rooms and suites are classic in style, with thoughtful modern luxuries alongside the antiques.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Martina Franca's baroque old town sits two kilometres away, bordered by quiet olive groves.
The rooms
Period antiques furnish the bedrooms, accented with custom damask silks from historic Caserta mills.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor saltwater pool curves along a stone terrace bordered by mature trees and rose gardens.
The spa and gym
Vaulted treatment suites offer botanical bodywork and massages, set alongside an indoor hydromassage bath, hammam, and fitness studio.
At the table
Stone-arched dining rooms and pergola-shaded terraces host seasonal Puglian cooking, with cocktails served inside and out in the gardens.
How it began
Art restorer Martino Solito converted his family's nineteenth-century estate in 2004, choosing careful conservation over modern hotel finishes.
Valle d'Itria
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Our shorthand
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.