An exceptional location and a stylish masseria "
We have had the most amazing stay in the most amazing villa! Thank you to Claudia and the family for helping us settle in and Claudia your cooking is just amazing! Thanks also to Ketty for some great recommendations for restaurants. We will miss the..."
5*villa, 5* service. Excellent from start to finish. The only negative is that there arent more location choices for the future! "
At a glance
- Sleeps 8
- 4 bedrooms
- 4 bathrooms
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
Property highlights
- Simpson Signature villa
- Understated luxury
- Huge grounds
- Set in beautiful Salento
- Beaches 5min drive
- Lecce 5km
Whilst Puglia might be having a bit of a moment, Salento still remains largely off the visitor radar, despite hosting some of the best beaches in the whole of Italy. We were drawn to the far south by its special combination of fine sand, turquoise water and richly historic towns, and the discovery of Masseria Specchia soon convinced us that our instincts were spot on.
This is a firmly traditional area, where agriculture is easily as important as tourism, and which makes properties like this one even more of a special find. The masseria is blissfully tranquil, nestled beneath a huge Puglian sky where the views and space feel endless. It’s an oasis of low-key, perfectly tuned luxury, with masses of room to spread out and relax or gather together over a glass of fine Puglian wine. There are four, large, en-suite bedrooms offering hotel-style comfort, plus a very large living space and kitchen. The grounds are vast, encircled by a traditional dry-stone wall and dotted with Mediterranean trees and bushes. Here you’ll also find a shady dining pergola, barbecue area, your private swimming pool for long lazy days and lots of space for younger ones to play.
The wider Salento area beckons from the doorstep, with beaches within a five-minute drive and lovely Lecce just five kilometres away. This elegant Baroque town is the cultural hub of the region, with an architectural heritage spanning two and a half millennia. If you know your cupolas from your colonnades then this is holiday heaven, and for those who prefer to simply wander and wonder, Lecce invites you to explore, eat and experience this most atmospheric of cities with all of your senses. And for insider tips, who better to help than the owners of the masseria, who live unobtrusively behind the house with their very friendly big black dog Manolo, and are happy to suggest local excursions and days out if desired.
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Accommodation
Layout
- 4 bedroom villa (sleeps 8)
Ground floor
- Open-plan dining/kitchen/living room; opens out to garden
- Kitchen includes full hob, oven, fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee-maker; opens out to garden
- WC
- Living area includes Smart TV
- Bedroom 1 - Master bedroom (190cm) with en-suite shower room
- Bedroom 2 - Double bedroom (can be converted to twin on request with 2 x 90cm beds) with en-suite shower room
- Bedroom 3 - Double bedroom (can be converted to twin on request with 2 x 90cm beds) with en-suite shower room
- Bedroom 4 - Double bedroom (can be converted to twin on request with 2 x 90cm beds) with en-suite shower room and open plan living area with double sofa bed and kitchenette. Accessed by separate entrance to rest of property.
General
- Complimentary WiFi
- Air-conditioning
- Washing machine
- Large garden with lawn and Mediterranean shrubs and vegetable garden
- Barbecue
- Outdoor dining area with shade
- Outdoor football table
- Gated private chlorine swimming pool 8m x 5m (depth 1.30m – 1.30m)
- Covered parking area with rechargeable car port on-site
- Cleaning 3 times a week
- Twice weekly linen change
- A daily tourist tax applies for the first two weeks of your stay only, which means that an average of €2.50 per person (12+ years) may be charged. This should be paid in cash to your villa owner during your stay.
- National Identification Code:IT075035B400049098
Additional services available on request, payable locally
- Professional in-villa massage
- Meals cooked to order by the owner/host Claudia
Simpson family extras
- Complimentary cot and highchair available
- Family favourite range of toys and games, suitable for ages 5-11
- Car seats and booster seats can be provided at a supplement, subject to availability
- To pre-book any of our family extras please call 020 8392 5747
WiFi
- All properties with wifi are able to support basic functionality such as web browsing and checking emails*
* We aim to offer an uninterrupted service but sometimes due to factors beyond our control reliability can be affected.
Access times
- Check in time – 4:00 - 8:00pm
- Check out time – 10:00am
Location
- Beach (Lido Mancarelle) 10min drive
- Beach (San Cataldo/Le Cesine) 15min drive
- Restaurant/taverna (San Cataldo/Lecce) 15min drive
- Basic shops/supermarket (San Cataldo/Lecce) 15min drive
- Boat hire (San Foca) 15min drive
- Bike hire (Lecce) 15min drive
- Airports (Brindisi/Bari) 45min drive/2hours drive
Flights
This property is priced on an accommodation-only basis, but we are happy to arrange flights for you if required. Please contact us for assistance.
Car hire
We are happy to arrange your car hire in Italy; please click here to view options and prices.
There’s a different side of Italy to discover on a holiday in Puglia – the land of the trulli, ancient olive groves and historic towns that take you on a journey from Byzantine to Baroque. And then there are the countless beaches and beach clubs that capture the diversity of this absorbing destination: unspoilt, unpretentious and full of creative flair, where the generosity of the locals is matched by the excellence of its cuisine.
To complete the picture, explore our collection of handpicked villas, and Partner Hotels to fully immerse yourself in the local culture.
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Location
- Beach (Lido Mancarelle) 10min drive
- Beach (San Cataldo/Le Cesine) 15min drive
- Restaurant/taverna (San Cataldo/Lecce) 15min drive
- Basic shops/supermarket (San Cataldo/Lecce) 15min drive
- Boat hire (San Foca) 15min drive
- Bike hire (Lecce) 15min drive
- Airports (Brindisi/Bari) 45min drive/2hours drive
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