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Limone Masseria Giulio

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View towards the apartment
Swimming pool
Living room with kitchen, dining table and seating area
Kitchen
Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 469 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Masseria Don Giulio Francavilla Fontana, Puglia
  • Gate of the Jews
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Crypt of the Mummies
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Castle of Oria
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Taranto (TAR-M.A. Grottag)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Limone Masseria Giulio

Spacious two bedroom apartment perfect for a family holiday. The apartment has been converted from the old grain store, pig sty and wash room farm buildings.
The living area provides a charming space for playing a family game or watching TV. It has a dual aspect, offering great views out over the garden towards the imposing gateway entrance and the olive grove.
The apartment includes a triple bedroom and a large master bedroom suite that includes an additional sitting area ideal for escaping with a good book (and maybe a sneaky glass of wine!). Both rooms offer en-suite facilities.
There is air conditioning in both bedrooms (providing either cold or warm air depending on the weather).
The apartment has access to both the main internal courtyard garden and the rear terrace overlooking our grove of approximately 35 olive trees

Masseria Giulio is listed as a regionally important building dating from the early seventeenth century. It started life as a chapel serving the local farm workers before being used as a convent and then a monastery. During the eighteenth century it was converted into a masseria (walled farmhouse). It remained a working farm producing olives, olive oil, vegetables and fresh milk, cheese and meat from the animals (cows, sheep, goats and pigs) homed in the stable block until the late 1980s when it fell into disrepair. We have completed a full restoration of the property using local artisan builders and craftsmen and have converted the old stables and farm buildings into holiday apartments.
We have five self-contained apartments (1 one bedroom and 4 two bedrooms) which have their own well equipped kitchen, inside dining and living areas and outside patio areas. The apartments have been designed to provide stylish, high quality accommodation with designer furnishings to allow you to relax, unwind and enjoy this fabulous corner of Italy. Links to each of the individual apartments are provided from this page.
The farmhouse garden (approx. 600 square metres) is surrounded by a high dry stone wall and has been fully landscaped with an array of beautiful plants including roses, birds of paradise, cannas, bouganvillia and cacti. We have an orchard containing apricot, lemon, orange, nectarine, pomegranate, plum, cherry, kiwi, mulberry, pear, apple, fig and cedra trees. We also grow a wide variety of our own organic vegetables. Guests are welcome to use our produce during their stay.
Adjoining the masseria and garden we also have a small olive grove featuring around 35 olive trees. These produce two types of olives; one primarily for eating (please note that they need to be prepared and are not suitable for eating fresh from the tree!); the other type is used for making oil. We make approximately 45 litres of organic extra virgin olive oil from our crop harvested in the late autumn.

Property manager

Ian and Lucy

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number BR07400891000013639, IT074008B400048955

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All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Francavilla Fontana

Located in Francavilla Fontana, this apartment is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Riserva Natural Torre Guacceto and Archeological Park of the Messapic Walls, while Alceste Castle and Museo della Civiltà del Vino Primitivo are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Sanctuary of San Cosimo alla Macchia and Riserve Naturali Litorale Tarantino Orientale. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, horse riding and cycling.
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Masseria Don Giulio Francavilla Fontana, Puglia

What's nearby

  • Sanctuary of S.S. Maria di Cotrino - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Gate of the Jews - 13 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Crypt of the Mummies - 14 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Castle of Oria - 15 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Riserva Natural Torre Guacceto - 33 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Latiano Station - 11 min drive
  • Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Borgo Imperiali - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Malibù Gelateria, Longe bar e Pizzeria - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Taverna di Pascalone - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Era Ora Wine Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Daburghi - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Limone Masseria Giulio have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Limone Masseria Giulio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Limone Masseria Giulio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Limone Masseria Giulio?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Limone Masseria Giulio located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly apartment building is within 6 mi (10 km) of Underground Museum, Ribezzi Petrosillo House Museum, and Sanctuary of S.S. Maria di Cotrino. Oria Cathedral and Gate of the Jews are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prachtig verblijf en ontvangst ! Zeker en vast een aanrader !!!

We hebben ons een week goed geamuseerd, zowel chillen aan het huisje en zwembad als uitstapjes doen in de buurt. Ian en Lucy en hun dochters hebben prachtig verblijf !!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anette E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We had a great vacation at Masseria Giulio! It is such a beautiful spot - great garden, lovely apartments, a really nice swimming pool, and a atmosphere of kindness and peace. Ian and Lucy are great hosts! We look forward to our next vacation here.

10/10 Excellent

Olivier Z.

Absolutely fantastic!

Great time, great place. Quiet but everything around the masseria. We loved our 5 p house. Super if you have 3 kids. Also the house was excellently equiped, also the little things you don't know you'd miss. Swimming pool is great too, escpecially that it is non-chlorine. The salt water doesn't feel (or taste) salt at all, its super for the eyes too. Don't hesitate about the pool, it's better than any pool around! We will def. go back since it's quiet, but not lonely, great facilities and super region!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kerry p., Sheffield

Immaculate, air conditioned modern apartment with everything we needed for our two week stay.

Thoughtfully renovated masseria in quiet location surrounded by olive groves . Lovely ambience created in the walled garden area and great pool which the kids loved. Central location allowed us to see all of Puglia . Numerous stunning towns to explore and eat out at night and within reach of the many beaches on both coasts . Ian and Lucy were friendly generous hosts and their local knowledge was invaluable . We were particularly grateful for the help they gave us when we were stuck with a flat tyre ! Really enjoyed tasty Tuesday event and sitting chilling around the pool. Superb holiday thank you !!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gro L.

Besutifully renovated masseria with modern interiors and great beds.

Lucy and Ian made our stay fantastic and relaxing. With homemade preserve, homemade croiassants and a bottle of rosé our week was set to be wonderful. They provided all their hot tips for places to visit, best beaches (there are plenty) and best eats. Would like to take the entire extended family here if we could.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bart G.

Beautiful property and very friendly owners

Beautiful property with a stunning garden. Perfect appartment, clean andere spacious
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne V.

An Italian Masseria where you can have a wonderful holiday.

Very friendly reception. In the apartment is everything you need. Fully equipped kitchen with all the utensils. Good beds and showers. Next to the spacious swimming pool you find also showers. Very convenient. The Tasty Tuesday formula is a succes with good food and wine. Also because of the good care of our hosts the four of us enjoyed our holiday very much. Yvonne from Holland.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2016

About the host

Hosted by Ian and Lucy

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We moved to Puglia early in 2015 having spent many happy holidays in Italy over the years. We have always loved coming to Italy and enjoying the fantastic climate, delicious food and wine and culture. However, when we first visited Puglia in 2010 we knew that this was the region for us. Three years later we bought a ruin in the countryside and spent the next 2 years restoring it to its former glory. We now live here full-time - the kids attend the local school and are learning Italian (and some of the local dialect) - and love it. The locals are incredibly friendly and can rarely do enough to help. We hope that we will be able to give you a real glimpse into the heart of this fantastic region.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Masseria Giulio the first time we saw it - even though it had no doors, windows, floors and in some places no roof. It had been left empty for over 25 years and had suffered badly. However, we could see the potential immediately and have enjoyed seeing its restoration using local materials, techniques and artisan craftsmen and builders. It gives us an incredible sense of satisfaction and pride when someone comes round, recounts how their grandmother was born here (she had 12 children so there are a lot of grandchildren still in the area!!!), how they spent many happy times here and then compliments us on the work that we have done.

What makes this property unique

The property is ideally located almost mid-way between the Ionian and Adriatic seas so there are a host of beautiful beaches nearby (including the beach that The Telegraph rated as the best in Italy). This means that we can chose which coast we visit based on the wind direction and whether we want to swim, body board, look for crabs in rock pools or just relax on a sandy beach. Similarly we are central to the main tourist sites with the Itria Valley lying to the north, Taranto and Matera to the west, Lecce and Gallipoli to the south and Brindisi to the east. This means that you can see far more of this region within an hour's drive than if you were staying in one of these areas. The masseria is in a beautifully tranquil location and provides a real escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. All you can see in any direction are olive groves stretching to a horizon dotted with beautiful medieval towns. We are also close to some of Puglia's best wine areas and vineyards and so are spoilt for choice when it comes to our favourite tipple! Our guest information pack includes details of all our favourite places, day trips, activities, restaurants, ice cream shops, vineyards and markets.

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish