Welcome to our selection of Gourmet hotels, small accommodations with good restaurants offering irresistible gastronomic experiences Italy

In order to really get to know a place, it is essential to also try its cuisine. Traditional dishes prepared with fresh local produce lovingly prepared comfort food in a rustic setting or fine dining in an elegant environment, we take you to the best hotels for real foodies. Each hotel in this curated selection will take you on a culinary journey, where talented chefs weave their magic with locally sourced ingredients, transforming them into culinary masterpieces. From innovative fusion cuisine to authentic regional flavours, every dish is crafted with precision and passion. Beyond the remarkable cuisine, these hotels offer immersive dining experiences in enchanting settings. Picture yourself savouring a sumptuous meal while overlooking stunning vistas, or dining in an intimate setting adorned with elegant décor. Moreover, many of these hotels go the extra mile to offer interactive culinary activities, such as cooking classes and wine tastings, allowing guests to deepen their appreciation and knowledge of the culinary arts.


Selection of small boutique hotels, charming bed & breakfasts, romantic getaways, stylish and cool holiday flats and luxury villas in Italy:

  • Eco Lodging
    A piece of heaven on earth - this is how guests of Is Cheas would describe the rural resort, which fulfils all criteria without exception - from the unique ambience to the cleanliness, hospitality, sustainability and excellent food. Spend the night surrounded by vineyards in traditional Sardinian pinnettas with your private pool and garden.
    • Coast
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    • 6 rooms
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    • from 250 EUR
  • Holiday Apartments
    Lake Orta is a small nice lake close to the Alps and not far from Lake Maggiore, so nice that it is even considered to be the most romantic of the lakes of Northern Italy. On the hill side of Orta town, very close to the Lake you will find La Darb...
    • Countryside
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    • 20 properties
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    • from 340 EUR
  • Boutique Hotel
    Masseria Mongiò dell'Elefante, is a boutique hotel located near Otranto's stunning coastline, which offers 12 unique suites. The renovation prioritised eco-friendliness and compatibility with the environment while ensuring guest comfort.
    • Seaside (ocean front)
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    • 17 rooms
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    • from 204 EUR
  • Boutique Hotel
    Susafa is a historic farmhouse in the Sicilian countryside, offering 17 tastefully decorated rooms, a refreshing pool and a restaurant. The property provides various activities, including cooking classes, wine tasting, excursions, massages, and yoga. Ideal for weddings and special events.
    • Countryside
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    • 17 rooms
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    • from 320 EUR
  • Boutique Hotel
    The boutique hotel Reichhalter 1477 is a unique lovely restored house with its own history. The most simple way to understand and explain the own history of Reichhalter 1477 in Lana is that you explore it by yourself. The people at Reichhalter 147...
    • City
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    • 8 rooms
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    • from 220 EUR
  • Luxury Hotel
    The timeless luxury hotel Helvetia & Bristol in Florence combines classic elegance with exquisite comfort. Its location in the heart of Florence makes it the perfect retreat for sophisticated travellers to explore the city and relax in refined luxury.
    • Historic Quarters
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    • 67 rooms
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    • from 432 EUR
  • Country Hotel
    Who was Ottone III? History buffs might recognise him as none other than the Holy Roman Emperor (and King of Germany, for that matter) way back in the 9th Century. Legend has it that in 988, Otto III, to give him his English name, spent a night on...
    • Village
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    • 6 rooms
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    • from 200 EUR
  • Manor House
    Il Frantoio seems to be one of those perfect places and it is definitely one of our favourite accommodations in the whole of Puglia. Set in 70 hectares of olive groves and poppy fields, just outside the beautiful town of Ostuni, this sixteent...
    • Countryside
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    • 17 rooms
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    • from 150 EUR
  • Country Hotel
    Agriturismo Borgo San Marco is a charming modern Masseria with Adriatic views. Originally a 15th-century Knights of Malta property, it offers country atmosphere, modern room decor, and delicious Puglia cuisine by Peppino Palmisano.
    • Countryside
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    • 16 rooms
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    • from 170 EUR
  • Boutique Hotel
    Welcome to the family 4-star Bio- & Wellness Hotel PAZEIDER in Merano - the first Bio Hotel in Merano and one of seven certified Bio hotels in South Tyrol. Whether you are after a wellness holiday or gourmet and active holidays – the team at Pazei...
    • Village
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    • 13 rooms
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    • from 230 EUR
  • Luxury Hotel
    Donna Carmela is a charming luxury hotel nestled in the Sicilian countryside, with the majestic Mount Etna as a backdrop and the Ionian Sea on the horizon. This 19th-century gem offers modern comforts in its seventeen well-decorated rooms, along with inviting public areas, beautiful gardens, a pool, and breathtaking views.
    • Countryside
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    • 26 rooms
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    • from 235 EUR
  • Holiday home villa
    Escape to the Felder Alpin Lodge, a meticulously restored 11th-century farmhouse in South Tyrol, where rustic charm meets urban chic. Wake up to breathtaking views of the Dolomites, indulge in cozy bedrooms, relax in a Finnish sauna, and immerse yourself in art and architecture from the lodge's own library Explore the stunning landscape with Vespas and e-bikes, or join group activities for an unforgettable South Tyrolean experience.
    • Mountain
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    • 6 people
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    • from 2900 EUR
  • Hotel & Self-Catering
    This stylish boutique hotel on Mount Etna, blends traditional Sicilian architecture with contemporary art. It's a serene, ecologically designed luxury hotel surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and organic gardens, offering a peaceful escape from city life.
    • Wine Country
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    • 24 rooms
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    • from 272 EUR
  • Boutique Hotel
    The boutique hotel Relais Sant' Elena combines rustic charm with luxury amid spectacular scenery. Antique furniture and modern amenities in 15 guest rooms. Enjoy wellness and proximity to the coast.
    • Countryside
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    • 16 rooms
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    • from 383 EUR
  • Boutique Hotel
    This secret place, the boutique hotel Haller, is settled within the beautiful terraces of vineyards. It is the perfect combination of wine passion, delicious food and panoramic views. The hotel welcomes its guests with the unique atmosphere of 25...
    • City
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    • 24 rooms
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    • from 220 EUR
  • Hotel & Self-Catering
    Villa Campestri is a traditional hotel surrounded by nature, vineyards and olive groves. Here you will experience the beauty and tradition of the region. Enjoy the pool overlooking the Mugello Valley and the exquisite cuisine of the house. Activities such as hiking and cooking classes will complete your stay.
    • Countryside
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    • 21 rooms
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    • from 122 EUR
  • Luxury Hotel
    Masseria Cimino is a stylish luxury hotel within a 17th-century farm. It offers fifteen Mediterranean-style rooms with modern amenities and overlooks ancient Egnatia ruins. Located near the Adriatic Sea, it's an ideal spot for golf and sea lovers.
    • Countryside
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    • 15 rooms
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    • from 240 EUR
  • Luxury Hotel
    This charming, luxury hotel Muchele in South Tyrol is a paradise on earth and once you start describing it, you can't stop raving about it. The hotel is colorful, refreshing, casual, cozy, traditional and cleanly designed. At this charming place t...
    • Countryside
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    • 31 rooms
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    • from 378.00 EUR
  • Country Hotel
    Domu Antiga is a boutique hotel in Gergei, Sardinia, offering exclusivity and warm hospitality. It's a reconstructed 19th-century farmhouse with cosy, intimate rooms. Breakfast includes Sardinian delicacies. Authentic Italian dinners are available on request. The area is perfect for hiking.
    • Historic Quarters
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    • 4 rooms
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    • from 213 EUR
  • Boutique Hotel
    The Antica Dimora del Gruccione is a stone mansion in the historic village of Santu Lussurgiu, nestled in the Montiferru Mountains of Sardinia. This unique hotel offers individually designed rooms with a blend of old-world charm and modern amenities. They also care about sustainability.
    • Village
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    • 10 rooms
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    • from 80 EUR
  • Country Hotel
    Holidays in an Italian castle from the 13th century in a medieval village - the perfect place to escape everyday life and fully enjoy the "dolce vita". The lovingly furnished house with its large garden combines ambience, relaxation and fun and...
    • Countryside
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    • 17 rooms
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    • from 176 EUR
  • Hotel & Self-Catering
    Discover understated luxury in this beautiful small hotel in picturesque Tuscany. Castello di Vicarello promises authentic charm, culinary delights and rest amidst its surrounding hills, olive groves and vineyards. Ideal for a break from your daily routine.
    • Countryside
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    • 11 rooms
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    • from 690 EUR
  • Spa Hotel
    Hosts Alexandra, Philip, and Labrador Mike, are awaiting your arrival to their luxury alpine wellness hotel nestled deep in the heart of Italy's most beautiful mountains. If you're looking to escape to a hidden, snowy paradise, then this is the se...
    • Mountain
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    • 7 rooms
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    • from 278 EUR
  • Boutique Hotel
    Lovely transformation of an ancient convent into a stylish modern hotel. It sometimes seems that only the Italians, with their innate sense of style, can manage to pull of an ultra modern hotel with neo-classical elegance to such good effect....
    • City
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    • 15 rooms
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    • from 285 EUR
  • Country Hotel
    This characteristic rural hotel Follonico is a place where you can feel the authenticity of Italy in a warm and hospitable environment, while exploring the magnificent countryside and historical treasures to be found in Tuscany.
    • Countryside
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    • 6 rooms
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    • from 285 EUR
  • Luxury Hotel
    Once a favourite of the international jet set, the luxury Hotel Il Pelicano in Porto Ercole enchants with its glamorous heritage. Enjoy stunning views, friendly staff and exclusive rooms and suites. A perfect retreat on the southern Tuscan coast for beach and sunset lovers.
    • Seaside (ocean front)
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    • 50 rooms
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    • from 2400 EUR
  • Luxury Hotel
    Wonderfully romantic accoommodation. A scenic luxury hotel by Lake Garda. Ideal for honeymooners To many people, Lake Garda with its azzure waters, lakeside vineyards, groves and scenic towns dotted around the waterfront, epitomises the peak of ro...
    • Countryside
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    • 38 rooms
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    • from 457 EUR
  • Country Hotel
    The sun, the rocks, the trees. And above all the sea. Four elements that pretty much narrate the story of two enchanting residences surrounded by broom thickets and old oak trees. A place of infinite charm: Il Cannito. Il Cannito is located jus...
    • Coast
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    • 4 rooms
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    • from 250 EUR
  • Luxury Hotel
    Il Falconiere, once the home of a poet, is now a small luxury hotel perched above the town of Cortona, Tuscany. The 17th-century stone walls have been beautifully restored, preserving its historic charm while integrating modern touches like two swimming pools and a conservatory with stunning views. This exclusive retreat, surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, offers a refined experience of Tuscan beauty and tranquility.
    • Countryside
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    • 31 rooms
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    • from 390 EUR
  • Hotel
    That Umbria has many beautiful spots is widely known. However, the little paradise La Locanda del Capitano is not that well-known. It is a secret insider-tip, with the special flair for its guests. This accommodation is a pleasing short break: It...
    • Village
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    • 10 rooms
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    • from 130 EUR
  • Hotel
    A lovely little Tuscany hotel still off the beaten track. Unless you are a connoisseur of fine white truffles, you may never have heard of San Giovanni d’Asso, a small hamlet nestled comfortably in the hills of this beautiful and relatively u...
    • Village
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    • 9 rooms
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    • from 150 EUR
  • Country Hotel
    Lama di Luna, a 19th-century organic farm, spans 180 hectares at the foot of the Alta Murgia national park. It offers a harmonious blend of nature and comfort, with 9 bedrooms and original fireplaces, as well as attention to eco-friendliness, including solar panels in rooms.
    • Countryside
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    • 9 rooms
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    • from 220 EUR
  • Boutique Hotel
    For such a well visited country Italy sure does have some hidden gems. Take the Locanda del Feudo, for instance, a real place of discovery which values tradition, charm, fine cuisine and wine above all else. Above all else is actually an ap...
    • Village
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    • 6 rooms
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    • from 79 EUR
  • Hotel & Self-Catering
    Mandranova Resort embodies the region's rich traditions. The elegant rural resort offers eight bedrooms and four suites in the old farmhouse, plus a restored grape press turned villa for added privacy. The resort boasts a peaceful garden with a small swimming pool and offers easy access to the sea.
    • Coast
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    • 16 rooms
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    • from 220 EUR
  • Manor House
    Masseria Galatea, a lovingly restored manor house near Santa Maria di Leuca, offers five guest rooms with all the comforts. The large garden with a pool invites tranquillity and relaxation. The cherry on top is a rich and fresh breakfast and the restaurant that serves Apulian cuisine.
    • Countryside
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    • 5 rooms
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    • from 90 EUR
  • Boutique Hotel
    Masseria Prosperi is an amazing boutique hotel in Otranto that offers nature, elegance, and relaxation for up to 18 guests. Features include an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, massage room, and outdoor pool. Each room has modern amenities, like TV, WI-FI, towels and so on... Great for family getaways, birthdays and weddings.
    • Coast
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    • 6 rooms
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    • from 205 EUR
  • Boutique Hotel
    This charming seaside retreat offers a blend of urban elegance and natural beauty. Located just 50 metres from the water's edge, many rooms provide stunning views of the Orosei Gulf. The twelve uniquely themed rooms are designed with attention to detail and soundproofing.
    • Seaside (ocean front)
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    • 12 rooms
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    • from 147 EUR
  • Resort Hotel
    Relais Villa San Martino in Martina Franca, is an elegant 18th-century masseria, which now is home to a beautiful resort hotel. It boasts refined rooms, a spa, gourmet dining, an amazing outdoors garden and cycling opportunities.
    • Countryside
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    • 21 rooms
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    • from 260.00 EUR
  • Holiday home villa
    This luxury mountain chalet is located in Alta Badia in the Dolomites. With its history and beauty, the Chalet Sotciastel will offer you an experience that you won’t forget in the first place.The historic farmhouse has finally been brought back to...
    • Mountain
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    • 11 people
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    • from 2000 EUR
  • Boutique Hotel
    The wonderful Boutique Hotel Tenuta Duca Marigliano is located just a few minutes walk from the archaeological site in Paestum. The restored 19th-century property has 19 beautifully furnished rooms with an unmistakable charm that blends past and p...
    • Historic Quarters
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    • 19 rooms
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    • from 80 EUR
  • Boutique Hotel
    The i Pini Biotique Agrivilla is the ideal vegan hotel for sustainable luxury in the Tuscan countryside. Enjoy exclusive rooms, only organic and vegan cuisine and green surroundings. Welcome to your Secretplace.
    • Countryside
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    • 11 rooms
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    • from 430 EUR
  • Manor House
    If you're a food and wine lover, then Villa Biondelli is somewhere you need to visit at least once in your life. A wine lover's heaven, you'll find yourself in paradise, surrounded by vineyards and always with a fresh glass in hand. The 18th centu...
    • Countryside
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    • 5 rooms
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    • from 290 EUR
  • Hotel & Self-Catering
    Villa Carlotta, a luxury boutique hotel, offers stunning panoramic views of the sea and Mount Etna in a peaceful location near Taormina. With twenty-three beautifully designed rooms and suites, this glamorous environment provides a relaxing getaway. The villa features an enchanting garden, a lovely swimming pool, and well-preserved Roman ruins.
    • Historic Quarters
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    • 27 rooms
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    • from 400 EUR
Our short listed lodgings
Below you will find some more lovely accommodations we have recently discovered and that we will publish soon. You can book them through booking.com in the meantime.
  • Country Hotel
    In the heart of the Chianti region, the 16th century buildings of Wine Resort Dievole overlook 400 hectares of stunning vineyards and olive groves. The resort features 27 elegantly renovated rooms and suites, each adorned with antique furnishings and offering breathtaking views. Guests can indulge in authentic Tuscan cuisine, enjoy wine tastings, or simply relax by the pool while iconic cities such as Siena or Florence are only short car trip away.
    • Countryside
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    • 27 rooms
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    • from 298 EUR
  • Luxury Hotel
    Once a noble manor, Dimore delle Balze stands among olive trees and rolling hills in the Iblea Valley. Built in 1886, the estate has been restored to uncover its original character, combining contemporary design with neoclassical elements and boho-chic style. Stepping through its gates, you are greeted by a saltwater pool, a fragrant garden with 150 types of plants, a terrace overlooking a boulevard of carob trees, and windows facing the Noto Valley.
    • Countryside
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    • 11 rooms
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    • from 516 EUR
  • Country Hotel
    The Masseria dei Monaci offers rustic luxury in a historic Apulian country estate. The rooms are individually designed, with original stone walls and modern touches that ensure stylish comfort. Surrounded by olive groves and Mediterranean gardens, the accommodation invites you to relax and explore the surrounding nature.
    • Coast
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    • 14 rooms
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    • from 164 EUR

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