MASSERIA TRAPANÀ (Puglia)
Strada Vicinale Masseria Trapanà, 9 – 73100 Lecce, Puglia, Italy
Tel: 01139 349 352 1108
Email: info@trapana.com Website: www.trapana.com
Joanna’s Comments
Massiera Trapanà, just outside Lecce in Puglia, is a unique and beautiful property lovingly restored by owner Rob Potter-Sanders, a charming Australian. He spent three years remaking this beautiful old olive farm into a world-class private hotel. There are nine gorgeous bedrooms and suites with huge bathrooms. Rob is on the property at all times throughout the season (April – November), and is a delightful host. Surrounded by walls and olive groves, the attractive house sits in lush gardens – there is a large swimming pool and a fire pit. A spa, treatment rooms and a hot thermal pool are located in the old olive press. Cooking and pizza-making classes can be arranged. The house is 10 minutes by car from Lecce. The villa would be perfect for a family reunion or an exclusive occasion as it is very private. Children must be 12 years of age or older to stay in the hotel, unless it is a private family take over of the whole property. Masseria Trapana’s 2024 season goes from March 28 – April 04 and April 28 – October 15, 2024.
Special Promotions
General Rates
| 2024 | Low Season | Mid-Season | High Season |
| Courtyard Room | €360 | €450 | €510 |
| Corner Suite | €495 | €605 | €715 |
| Garden Suite | €540 | €805 | €1,045 |
| Suites | €650 | €980 | €1,360 |
| High Season: June 23 – Sep 30 Mid-season: Mar 28 – Apr 04, May 20 – June 22, October 01 – 15 Low Season: April 28 – May 19 |
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| A two-night minimum stay is required for all reservations. | |||
| Connecting Room Options: Trapana North King Suite to Trapana South King/Twin Suite, Corner Santa Barbara King Suite to Courtyard Brown K/T Suite. (Trapana’s King beds are really large, 2m x 2m. Cots and extra beds are available in all room categories except Courtyard Noce.) Check with the hotel for connecting availability. |
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| When booking through JH Hotels, daily breakfast and one bottle of olive oil from Trapana’s olive grove are included in the stay. | |||
| A two-night minimum stay is required with all reservations. The rates listed above are per room per night and are based on double occupancy. They exclude a 10% tax and the city tax of €2.50 per person per night. Extra Bed: €30/night. Cancellation Policy: when cancelling 14 days or less prior to the arrival date, 100% of the total stay is charged; when cancelling 15-30 days prior to the arrival date, 50% of the total stay is charged; when cancelling 30 days or more prior to the arrival date, there is no charge. Beds in all suites are extra-large (78 x 78 inches) four posters. Twin beds are available in 3 of the suites, one in each of the suite categories except for the Corner Suite. All of the above is subject to availability and change. Blackout dates apply. Terms and conditions apply. | |||
General Information
9 Bedrooms and Suites
Connecting Rooms – Yes
3 People Sharing – Yes
4 People Sharing – No
Restaurant
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Spa, 2 Treatments Rooms
Heated Thermal Pool
Air Conditioning
SKY Television
Heated Floors
Heated Towel Racks
BOSE Mini Portable Sound Dock
USB Plugs in Room
OWNER
Rob Potter-Sanders
NEAREST AIRPORTS
Brindisi – 35 min
Bari – 1 hr, 45 min
NEAREST TRAIN STATION
Lecce – 10 min
Local Sightseeing
ALBEROBELLO: Alborello (the name means beautiful tree) is known for its unique trull buildings. These unique stone structures are made without mortar and have conical roofs. The town has been made a UNESCO World Heritage site.
LECCE: A perfect little gem of a white Baroque city, Lecce’s crowning glory is the Church of the Holy Cross, completed in 1695. Next to the church is the Governor’s Palace, a former convent. The cathedral is one of the most important in Italy, with an enormous five-story campanile that towers 70 meters (231 feet) above the square.
MATERA: The city of Matera forms a bowl cut into the rocks, with unique cave dwellings known as sassi. In the 1950s, this was one of the poorest areas of Italy and the people living in the sassi had an unbelievably squalid existence. Their plight was highlighted by Carlo Levi in his his book Christ Stopped at Eboli, and the government was finally shamed into rehousing them in modern homes on the outskirts of the city. In 1993 Matera was made a World Heritage Site, and since then, people have been restoring the sassi turning them into hotels, guest houses and craft workshops.
MARTINA FRANCA: This is the second-largest city in the Taranto province. The beautiful old town is surrounded by a stone wall and is known for its narrow winding streets, Baroque gates and piazzas.
OSTUNI: Located only 8 km (5 miles) from the coast, Ostuni is known as “the white town” as its walls and architecture are typically painted white. The town has many points of interest including the Ostuni Cathedral, the Bishop’s Palace, and a number of palazzi belonging to local aristocratic families. The “old-town” is the Citadel, which is built on a hill and fortified with ancient walls.
GALLIPOLI: Founded on the Ionian seacoast, Gallipoli’s old town is located on a limestone island. A 16th-century bridge connects it to the mainland.
OTRANTO: Visitors to this harbor city will find beautiful beaches and historic sites, including the Castello Aragonese, the Cathedral, the church of San Pietro and the catacombs of Torre Pinta.
PORTO CESAREO: Known for its beautiful long sandy beaches and blue water that is more reminiscent of the Caribbean than the Adriatic.
SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA: This town is famous for its iconic lighthouse and stunning caves.
Commuting Distances
Lecce – 7 mi, 10 min (car)
Adriatic Coast – 10 min (car)
Matera – 110 mi, 2 hrs (car)
Bari – 85 mi, 1 hr 45 min (car)
Brindisi – 26 miles, 35 min (car)
Otranto – 38 mi, 45 min (car)
Gallipoli – 32 mi, 50 min (car)
Amalfi Coast – 4 hrs, 30 min (by car)