Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Masseria San Domenico, near Fasano
Facts in brief
Official star rating 5
Location About 400 metres from the sea in countryside near Savelletri
Annual opening 29 March to 9 January
Closest airport Bari
Distance from airport About one hour's drive
Hotel facilities and services
Restaurant, Bar, Beauty salon, Steam bath, Wifi, Bikes, 18 hole golf course, Massage, Heated thalasso pool, Car rental, Gym, Sauna, Tennis, Private beaches (June to September), Concierge service, Hair salon, Spa treatment rooms, Outdoor swimming pool.
Complimentary
Wifi.
Land sports
Tennis, Cycling, Golf
Out and about nearby
The fishing village of Savelletri, Egnazia, Fasano (market on Wednesdays), Selva di Fasano, the “white city” of Ostuni (market on Saturdays), Alberobello, with its medieval `trulli`, Martina Franca, Lecce, Gallipoli and the coastline of southern Puglia.
Sports nearby
Horse riding, Scuba diving, Boat rental, San Domenico Golf course (18 holes).
I just wanted to thank you for putting together our recent trip. We thoroughly enjoyed it, We were happy with all the hotels.Mr and Mrs S, June 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Superior double or twin room for 7 nights
From about
£1,680
Holiday Code IE247
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Masseria San Domenico, near Fasano
Just seven hundred metres from the sea, the Masseria San Domenico is set amongst orchards and olive groves where fresh local produce is cultivated and can be sampled by guests. In the spacious grounds is a fabulous and very large swimming pool with naturally filtered seawater, one side of which is formed by a charming rockery. A masseria was originally a fortified farmhouse; the buildings of the property are made from white local stone and its oldest structure - the tower which was originally built for defence purposes – dates from the 15th century. Dinner at the Masseria San Domenico can be taken outside on an evocative terrace overlooking the pool and grounds or in the gracious restaurant with its impressive fireplace and vaulted ceilings. The menu consists of delicious regional specialities and provides an excellent introduction to Pugliese cuisine. There is also an elegant bar terrace with custom-made wrought iron furniture, where drinks and snacks are served all day. The ‘frantoio’ or oil press of the original farmhouse has been preserved and can be seen in the foundations of the Masseria. The bedrooms, situated in two buildings, have marble floors and are elegantly decorated. There is an excellent thalassotherapy centre at the Masseria San Domenico with a wide range of beauty treatments available. Guests using these facilities can also enjoy a low-calorie menu which includes local seafood dishes. The San Domenico golf course (18 holes), is situated four kilometres away on the sea front. Highly recommended as a great holiday hotel in a still relatively unexplored part of Italy.
Room descriptions
Masseria San Domenico has 47 rooms with shower or bath and wc, air-conditioning, television, telephone, hairdryer, minibar, safe and internet connection.
I just wanted to thank you for putting together our recent trip. We thoroughly enjoyed it, We were happy with all the hotels.Mr and Mrs S, June 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Superior double or twin room for 7 nights
From about
£1,680
Holiday Code IE247
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Masseria San Domenico, near Fasano
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to Masseria San Domenico in Puglia, our clients usually fly to Bari airport. From the airport, we recommend a private car transfer which we would include in our holiday price, or we recommend that you use a hire-car for the duration of your holiday, especially if you want to tour the region. We will arrange this for you if required.
Additional information
Minimum stays: The hotel has a 2-night minimum stay on weekends and a 7-night minimum stay in August.
Children: Children over 12 are welcome
Special offers
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I just wanted to thank you for putting together our recent trip. We thoroughly enjoyed it, We were happy with all the hotels.Mr and Mrs S, June 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Superior double or twin room for 7 nights
From about
£1,680
Holiday Code IE247
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Masseria San Domenico, near Fasano
About Puglia
An Expressions tailor-made holiday to Puglia is an opportunity to explore a gentle land of immense character with a wealth of architectural sights and glorious scenery, both on the coast and in the interior. One of the most startling impressions of Puglia must be the contrasting colours of azure and white, enhanced by the green of olives and vines. Typical sights in Puglia are the trulli, the low lying white-washed houses with beehive-like conical grey roofs, flat fields of grain, olives and vines and here and there perfect examples of mediaeval castles or splendid Byzantine-influenced Norman churches and cathedrals. Red chillies can be seen drying from the wrought-iron balconies of white-washed houses in the villages, whilst broom and mint grow wild in the fields. The coastline of Puglia is noted for its long sandy beaches and the beauty of the hilly Gargano peninsula with bays sheltering beneath dramatic cliffs - a stunning location for your holiday. Our hotels in Puglia tend to be a mixture of 'masserie' - fortified farmhouses that have been converted and extended to be luxury hotels a short distance from the beach, historic hotels in the Baroque city of Lecce and some beachside hotels.
Highlights of Puglia
Explore the Gargano peninsula with its dramatic coastline of coves and cliffs, beaches and forested interior. Take a boat trip to the Tremiti islands off the coast of the Gargano. The Salentine peninsula should be discovered for its vineyards and olive groves, megalithic remains and grottoes including the Grotte di Castellanata.
Cultural highlights of Puglia
The cultural highlights of Puglia are to be found in the quality of the Norman religious and secular architecture and the Baroque of Lecce in particular. Highlights include Lecce's church of Santa Croce begun in 1549 by Gabriele Riccardi and with a magnificent 17th Century facade, the loggia of the 15th Century Palazzo Vescovile, the Duomo rebuilt by Giuseppe Zimbalo (lo Zingarello) and the church of Santi Nicola e Cataldo (the most important Romanesque church in the Salentine). Bari possesses the Basilica di San Nicola, one of Puglia`s first great Norman churches. The 15th Century frescoes in the church of Santa Caterina d`Alessandria in Galatina are of particular merit. In Bitanto`s Romanesque cathedral is an Ambo by Maestro Nicola dating from 1229 with a bas-relief showing Frederick II and his family.
Festivals in Puglia
Martina Franca holds the Festivale della Valle d`Itria in late July/ early August. Bari holds a historical parade of St Nicholas on 7-10 May and a procession on the sea. Galatina has a curious tradition coinciding with the Feasts of Saints Peter and Paul on 28-29 June as tarantism has survived here. Lecce has a feast for the patron saints of the city on 24 to 26 August.
Gastronomy in Puglia
Olive oil is produced in enormous quantities and this together with local fruit, wine and seafood feature in the regional gastronomy of Puglia. Specialities include Focaccia bread flavoured with olives, fennel and chicory, Panzerotti (pasta with anchovies, capers and strong ricotta cheese), Tiella di Cozze (rice, potatoes and mussels), Melanzane alla campagnola (aubergines roasted and soaked in oil, garlic and basil). Dried pasta of all shapes and sizes is also a regional speciality. Puglia also is a great wine producer. A light red is produced at Cerignola and a robust red at Bari. Red Primitivo del Salento or di Manduria are well known.
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Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Masseria San Domenico, near Fasano
Signature spa treatments
Thalatherm The body is covered with a layer of marine mud and then warmed by steam containing active agents of essesntial sea oils for 20 minutes. This helps to eliminate excess fluids.
Thalgojet A water jet which is directed at specific zones of the body, excellent for improving blood circulation
Algotherapy The body is covered with a layer of crushed seaweed encouraging the penetration of the essential oils which are used in this treatment. The effect of this procedure is revitalizing, draining, slimming or relaxing, depending on the essential oils used.
Marine Scrub This is an exfoliating massage which uses a cocktail of sea salt and 90 oligo-elements which help towards the reduction of water retention and the exfoliation of dead skin. The skin is left soft and smooth.
Other spa treatments
ThalgOceane Hydromassage Douche d'Affusion Aquagym Marine Cold Facial Treatment Hypothermal Marine Treatment Slim and Sculpt Wrap Olive Oil Envelopment Reflexology Kneipp Circuits Ayurvedic massage Stone MassageI just wanted to thank you for putting together our recent trip. We thoroughly enjoyed it, We were happy with all the hotels.Mr and Mrs S, June 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Superior double or twin room for 7 nights
From about
£1,680
Holiday Code IE247
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.