Borgo San Marco, a fortified 15th century masseria (farmstead) set within 450 acres of cultivated land and olive groves, is the family home of Alessandro Amati, a major producer of extra virgin olive oil. The owner has retained many of the features of the original buildings, including vaulted ceilings, arches and the original, local stone ‘Pietra di Lecce’ flooring.
This charming property offers comfortable and intimate guest rooms, simply furnished and decorated with antique pieces, in quiet and refined surroundings. The sandy beaches of the Adriatic coast are within a 2km drive.
Accommodation:
- 19 air-conditioned rooms including standard rooms and suites
Amenities/Leisure:
- Buffet breakfast – can be taken on the terrace during the summer months
- Restaurant with garden patio serving Mediterranean cuisine. A 4-course meal costs c.40 Euros per person excluding drinks
- TV Lounge
- Bar and reading room transformed from the original stables and housing an authentic olive press
- Complimentary WiFi in reception area and bar
- Small wine cellar
- 18th century chapel
- Outdoor swimming pool open mid May-Oct
- Sun terraces
- Wellness centre ‘Borgo Aquae’ with steam bath, heated indoor plunge pool, jacuzzi and treatment rooms (entrance fee 20 Euros per person – extra for the treatments)
- Mountain bike hire (local charge)
- Parking is 3 Euros per day
- The towns of Savelletri (rock beach and good fish restaurants) and Torre Canne (sand beaches) are a 10 minute drive
- 2km from the 18 hole Egnazia Golf Club
- The property offers free olive oil tastings on Mondays
Minimum stay: 4 nights in July and 7 nights in August.
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast
Standard Room
Standard rooms (Perpetua, Vescovo Matrimoniale or Vescovo Doppia) with air-conditioning, double bed, bathroom (bath and/or shower), hairdryer, satellite TV, safe deposit box and minibar. These rooms are characterized by archways and exposed stone walls, stylishly furnished and some featuring a beautiful view over the countryside and the Adriatic Sea.
Standard Suite
Standard Suites (Cocchiere, Ceò, Ortolano, Fornaio, Massara or Pastore) with air-conditioning, double/twin bedroom (some with king size bed), bathroom (bath and/or shower - one has a bath and separate shower), hairdryer, separate living room with one or two single beds, satellite TV, safe deposit box, minibar and a private terrace or patio with countryside and pool view. All standard suites can accommodate two extra beds for adults or children.
Superior Suite
Superior Suites (Moro, Don Vittorio, Donna Giulia, Cavaliere or Aranci) are spacious (70sqm) and are located in the main tower of the Masseria. They are air-conditioned and have a double/twin bedroom, bathroom (bath and shower), hairdryer, satellite TV, safe deposit box, minibar and terrace with countryside and Adriatic Sea view. All superior suites can accommodate two extra beds for adults or children except for Aranci and Cavaliere which is for two people max.
Junior Suites Dependance
Junior Suites Dependance (Volpe, Falco or Isola Grande) are spacious (70sqm) and are located 600m from the main building. They are air-conditioned and have a double/twin bedroom, bathroom (bath and shower), hairdryer, satellite TV, safe deposit box, minibar and terrace with countryside and Adriatic Sea view. These units can accommodate two extra beds for adults or children.
The Hot Tub Suite
The Hot Tub Suite (Don Ferdinando) is air-conditioned and has a double bed, sunken hot tub (in the room), hairdryer, satellite TV, safe deposit box, minibar, elegant fireplace and a patio.