Masseria Le Torri Polignano

A fortified farmhouse (‘masseria’) of the seventeenth century that shines forth anew after a careful restoration bringing together a thorough attention to detail. A beautiful historic mansion that clearly tells us about Puglia – its generosity and kindness.

Just right here – in those patches of sky that you can see from turrets stretched upwards – you rest your gaze. Between the pure white of limes and the pure white of stones, you can breathe the air of this land, the scent of laurel, olive and cherry trees, bringing back to mind pleasant childhood memories.

A dazzling white flowing in your eyes, the beauty of olive oil trees that mean Apulia and a property that really fits in this natural context. The elegance that reflects Masseria Le Torri shows itself off with its unique style – travelers are welcomed with the Southern sense of hospitality.

From a careful and mindful restoration project, an enchanting structure has come out , in honor to the owner’s spirit, Mr. Mimmo Pugliese, and his desire to return back to the origins, bringing back to life the farm he used to live in when he was a child.

Renovated, the Masseria back at its eighteenth-century splendor, doors are now open to those who will appreciate it, enjoying the comfort and serenity that can be experienced in a setting of stones, lime and extreme purity of shapes.

Transparent and light fabrics, special chandeliers and soft sheets give the rooms the no time beauty of a perfect place for resting and relaxation. A combination of natural wood and stone, white and cream – a touch of further refinement.

Each suite is unique from the selection of some objects that feature each space: like an open book, with a red rose as a bookmark, or old doors that lose their original function to marry the new one –bed headboards.

ROOMS
Refined spaces, enriched with frescoes, rustic thubs, ancient pavements, some feature wooden profiles. A rural spirit charachterises these ambients, with the use of pure lime and particular details in which times seems has stopped.

THE POOL
An outdoor swimming pool will surprise you – lie back then, on deckchairs or sun loungers and catch the rays of the sun that never sleeps, let yourself be tempted by the delicacies of our coffee bar where you can enjoy fresh drinks and light lunches.

In the morning, at breakfast, your awakening will be full of history and nature – where you taste fresh pies and croissants now, almonds were spread out dry long time ago. Puglia traditions, ways of the rural culture that still live within the walls of this place that wants us to make you taste the genuineness and the simplicity of our local cuisine.

COOKING LESSONS
Prepare your dinner with an authentic housewife Puglia, Spend an afternoon of joy and discovery of our traditions. Our cook, an expert housewife, will teach you how to prepare some traditional dishes according to the recipes learned from her grandmother, using fresh and genuine ingredients from our countryside.

At the end of this practical experience in the kitchen we all sit at the table and you will taste all the dishes, to immerse yourself in an atmosphere of aromas, delicious scents and more. The workshops are confirmed only upon reaching the minimum number of 6 participants.

With simple and natural ingredients it is possible to create a biological soap. The making of the soap is based strictly on organic olive oil, herbs and essential oils from our officinal garden. The workshops are confirmed only upon reaching the minimum number of 6 participants.

You will learn how to make candles from the 1700s with natural elements, such as natural beeswax, essential oils, herbs from our officinal garden and cotton wick. The workshops are confirmed only upon reaching the minimum number of 6 participants.

SPORT & WELLNESS
Masseria Le Torri is immersed in the nature of Puglia, the ideal place to take care of yourself, surrounded by enchanting places. You can go jogging, use the bicycles made available free of charge from the farm for your walks or book our yoga and massage courses, as well as crown your relaxing holiday, between nature and wellness.

YOGA RETREAT
La Botte Piccola is pleased to propose a special spring break that will help your body and soul wake up after your busy and demanding winter. We will take you in a generous countryside in the south of Italy for a 1 week yoga practicethat will help your restore your connection with nature and awaken your senses in a unique setting.

Your teacher Fiammetta will guide you through a chakra restorative experience, each day we are going to explore and balance a different chakra, using asana, pranayama, dharana and dhyana as tools to connect with your higher self.

With over 10 years of experience and 6 years running her own studio (redyoga.it) her style is a fusion off all her grate teachers, from the more traditional Indian linages of Hatha Raja yoga, to the more modern style of Vinyasa yoga, with a deep combination of yin yoga and midfacial technique she is a competent and complete teacher.

The placethat has been selected for your stay and practice is a fortified farmhouse “Masseria”, a beautiful historic mansion that clearly tells us about Apulia, its generosity and kindness. Nature will be at its peak of beauty and each and every detail will tease your senses.

Between the pure white of limes and the pure white of stones, you can breathe the air of this land, the scent of laurel, olive and cherry trees, that will bring back to mind pleasant childhood memories. Here you will enjoy the beauty of olive oil trees that mean Apulia, in a property that really fits in this natural context, its history and pure traditions.

Rooms: 6

Price: from 248 EUR per night

Source: www.masserialetorri.com