Country Houses in Marina di Pescoluse

Mary Canada

My wife and I experienced two days at Relais Masseria Sant’ Antonio, Puglia in late September 2022. We are a well-traveled couple having spent more than our fair share of time in a variety of hotels, guest houses, villas, and AirBnB around the world. So I’d like to think that we have a benchmark to qualify the review that I’m about to present. Any establishment is only as good as its people and that leads us first to those individuals that make this villa ’sing’. Meet Patrizia and Antonio, your hosts. And hosts they are. It was made very clear on our arrival that their sole mission was to exceed our expectations in every way possible. Patrizia and Tony simply excel at providing everything that you need (or don’t know you need) to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. I want to address what we believe is the singular thing that this couple excels at and that must be highlighted in this review. The food! Tony and Patrizia are fine cooks. However, to say that they are cooks is simply an understatement. They are chefs and from our experience, very fine chefs. We were arriving in the late afternoon and had asked if we could have dinner at the villa that evening and Patrizia was delighted to accommodate. We were not prepared for what we were about to enjoy. This was Michelin Star, southern Italy cuisine at its finest. Aperitif, extraordinary local wine, accompanied with multiple courses, plated and presented with care and attention to detail that is only equaled to the love and attention that came through as they presented each dish to us. Dinner was trumped the next morning with a breakfast that was unlike no other. Patrizia and Tony's attention to using the finest and the freshest organic ingredients come through with everything that they prepare. I can’t remember the name of the cake that Patrizia so lovingly prepared (yes, Italians love their pastries in the morning) but I know that she spent hours creating this wonderful pastry specifically for us.

Marcella Pandelova Germany

We can highly recommend Antica Masseria Ficazzana - Tenuta - Albergo! It is a lovely place in the hands of wonderful Lorena. The house is surrounded by olive, amond and figs trees. There is a huge court which is perfect to relax, the rooms are clean and comfortable, the beautiful beaches are very near to the house. The beakfast include homemade jams and cakes and we love it. It was for us a great pleasure to communicate with Lorena. Grazie mille! Hope see you again!

Ezequiel France

the view and swimming pool really quiet and charming place

alessandro Italy

Location is good, near to main beaches of Maldive del Salento and Santa Maria di Leuca. Room was good with a nice outdoor area. Nice breakfast

Miriam United States of America

Exceptionally beautiful location, wonderful staff. We greatly enjoyed speaking the owner who is genuinely interested in ensuring that each guest's stay exceeds expectations. Grounds of the Masseria are amazing. Beautiful unique pool with the most comfortable lounge chairs I think I've ever sat in. We were sorry we only booked for one day as this is a lovely place in which to relax from which to visit some of the local beaches and small towns. The staff were very helpful in providing us a list of local eateries for dinner; their breakfast on the patio was wonderful.

Donata Italy

The Masseria has style, from the decor and design of the buildings to the many quirky and interesting pieces scattered throughout. The private patio for each room provides privacy, while looking out on beautiful gardens. Indeed, we didn't really mind when it rained during our visit, as we could enjoy being in this peaceful space. Most importantly, Laura and Tony are the ultimate hosts. We truly enjoyed, and are grateful for, their friendliness, warmth and humour. We felt at home (if home also included having delicious meals made for you and your room being perfectly cleaned on a daily basis!). They and their staff gave us wonderful memories of this summer. This is without doubt the nicest stay we have ever had in Italy.

Marius Gheorghe Belgium

We loved our stay. Alessandro, the host, and his colleagues, the staff, are extremely friendly and helpful. Alessandro proved to be highly knowledgeable and efficient in running Ruri Pulcra and offering exquisite services but also on suggesting highest quality places - beaches, restaurants, boat trips. The restaurant at Ruri Pulcra is magnificent. The beef they cook, Tagliata di Scottona and the Filetto ai Ferri (veal, actually) is really, from our perspective, outstanding. The fish and the seafood, Crudi di Mare are equally marvelous. The menu is not long (which, in our view, is a very good thing) but the plates are generous and prices are very decent (quite similar to the other restaurants in the area). Also, the wines they serve are really a pleasure and the house wine choices are very, very good (for us they were a novelty, as Alessandro made us discover rosato - rose - of Negroamaro and of Malvasia). It was our first time in Puglia and within this context it proved to be an excellent experience. We very much loved Santa Maria di Leuca, Ostranto and Lecce.

Clodagh Ireland

The host Riccardo was very welcoming and sorted out any problems immediately. The accommodation is exceptional, rustic and traditional, with a spacious living area and large bedrooms. The beds were very comfortable and there was air conditioning in two of the bedrooms. There is a fantastic garden, just a short walk from the accommodation, with a sheltered pool and a large canopy and very comfy sunbeds, which are shared with the other two accommodations on the site. It is a short drive to many beautiful small towns and a great base to explore Apulia.