Basilicata and Puglia

A unique hotel built into the pre-historic caves of Sassi which form part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel took ten years to be converted from its former Sassi (stone settlement) to the remarkable boutique hotel it is today. The rooms are beautifully crafted using the natural features of archways, vaulted ceilings and stone flooring to provide comfortable and unique accommodation. The restaurant is set within an ancient 13th century church with stunning views over the town of Matera.

Explore the ancient churches, cathedrals and museums, steep winding alleyways with a wide selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.

Accommodation

• 18 cave rooms including classic rooms, superior rooms, executive suites and suites  
• All rooms have a bathroom (bath and/or shower), hairdryer, complimentary WiFi internet connection, telephone, king size bed, under floor heating and cooling system, interior mood lighting and mountain or Murgia park view
• Standard rooms (35m2) have a bath tub
• Superior rooms (70m2) have large vaults, a cosy living area and bath tub
• Suites (130m2) have a linear layout, exclusive shower, bath tub in a cosy recess and living area with table and chairs
• Executive suites (140m2) have large interiors with a stone-floor shower, a recess with writing desk and small window and a private terrace
• Two superior rooms, all executive rooms and two suites have an extra single bed and some have two or three additional single beds

Amenities/Leisure

• Buffet breakfast served in a 13th century cave church. Cakes, pastries, biscuits and cookies, marmalade, cheese and salumi are for the most part produced in an organic farm nearby
• Meals on request locally
• Safe deposit box at reception only
• Complimentary WiFi internet connection
• In-room massages – treatments payable locally
• Nearby private parking payable locally c.20 Euros per day (reservations required) - valet service available
• 2km from the train station (regional train to Bari - 1hr 30m journey)
• Note: No lift and due to its position, this property is not suitable for people with walking difficulties

Located in the heart of Valle d’Itria, Il Palmento is surrounded by a picturesque, rural landscape brimming with colourful wild flowers, weathered olive trees and rolling hills covered with impressive vineyards. The property is made up of traditional trulli houses with thick, white stone walls and characterful conical roofs. Each unit has been carefully restored and tastefully furnished with modern facilities to offers guests a high standard of accommodation.

Guests can explore the area with its many interesting historic towns, sunbathe on golden sandy beaches or simply unwind by the pool with a good book. Either way, you cannot fail to appreciate the character and hospitality offered here. This peaceful, rural retreat is ideal for a family, friends and couples alike.

Accommodation

• •26 air-conditioned rooms including a standard room, trullo classico suites and trullo storico suites 
• •All rooms have a bathroom (bath and/or shower), hairdryer and living area with satellite TV, telephone, safe deposit box, fridge and tea and coffee making facilities 
• •The standard room, located on the 1st floor of the Masseria, has a double bed and a large bathroom (shower)
• •Trullo classico suites have a Jacuzzi bath and shower head
• •Trullo storico suites have a shower
• •Some units will accommodate one or two extra beds for children 
• •One suite, located on the first floor, has a private terrace 
• •All rooms are named after a grape varieties
• •Moscato Bianco (trullo storico) has two bedrooms (a double and a single room), small hallway with seats and a kitchenette (two electric hot plates, sink and a fridge. A kettle can be provided on request)
• •Negromaro (trullo storico), on two floors, has a double bedroom on the 1st floor and a shower room and living room on the ground floor – steep stone staircase
• •Six trullo storico suites interconnect 

Amenities/Leisure

• •Buffet breakfast 
• •Bar and lounge
• •Restaurant serving local dishes. A 4-course meal is approximately 25 Euros per person excluding drinks 
• •Complimentary WiFi in the public areas 
• •Outdoor swimming pool (12 x 6m) and children’s pool open May-Sep 
• •Tennis court and volleyball/basketball court 
• •Beautifully groomed gardens 
• •Spa (entry fee c.10 Euros per person) with sauna, steam room and treatment rooms – payable locally
• •Bicycle hire – payable locally at c.5 Euros for an hour and 12 Euros for 4 hours
• •Winery and olive oil factory visit – payable locally at c.10 Euros per person 
• •Free covered parking
• •5km to Locorotondo 
• •A 20 minute drive to Capitolo (sand and rock) beach – taxi costs c.40 Euros 

Note: Sunvil recommends the Trullo Classico suites

Naturalis Bio Resort & Spa is situated in the Salento peninsula in southern Puglia between Lecce (25-minutes drive) and Otranto (20-minutes). This fabulous organic farmstead has an old Masseria that has been beautifully restored to provide a high standard of accommodation. The rooms are large and impeccably decorated with a distinct country feel. It is surrounded by several citrus orchards (oranges, clementines and lemons), olive groves, herb gardens, wheat fields and a small vineyard where they produce their own Negroamaro wine and even aloe plants, used to produce the Naturalis organic health product range.

There is an outdoor swimming pool with countryside views and an exclusive, small and intimate spa which is reserved for the person having treatments. The landscape is picturesque, and the owner and staff have taken every detail into consideration for guests. There is a bio/natural influence that can be felt everywhere from the locally sourced food to the room amenities.

Accommodation

• 8 air-conditioned rooms including deluxe rooms (Vino, Lavanda, Limone, Arancio and Rosmarino), junior suites (Olivo and Grano) and a junior suite superior (Aloe)
• All rooms have a large bathroom (chromotherapy shower), hairdryer, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, minibar, safe deposit box (free) and a furnished patio
• The junior suites have a private patio and are the largest and brightest rooms in the resort
• The Aloe suite has a large bedroom with a whirlpool bath
• Some rooms interconnect (two deluxe rooms ‘Limone’ with ‘Arancio’)

Amenities/Leisure

• Buffet breakfast - fresh fruits and pastries, croissants, cereals, yogurt, salami, cheeses and different types of bread   
• Restaurant (lunch and dinner) serving traditional cuisine. At lunch try the typical dish from Salento - La Frisella Salentina which consists of dry bread that you wet in a bowl and then top with fresh olive oil, tomatoes and tuna. Dinner is a 4-course affair where guests can taste the local specialities. Try the homemade red wine, limoncello and arancello
• Lounge bar
• Complimentary WiFi in the rooms, at reception and on the terrace
• Outdoor salt water swimming pool (9 x15m) open Mar-Oct  
• Laundry service (payable locally)
• The Spa features a water circuit with a sensation shower, steam room, plunge pool with Jacuzzi (magnesium and salt instead of chlorine) and a treatment room – advanced booking required and payable locally
• Free parking
• The 13 hectare estate has some private trails for long walks  
• Naturalis Organic Garden guided tours (payable locally). The NATURALIS organic beauty line has been created using organically grown ingredients
• 25km to Lecce, a beautiful baroque city and 18.7km to Otranto, a charming seaside resort
• Bike rental service - payable locally at c.15 Euros per day
• Yoga classes (75 minutes) - on request and payable locally at c.30 Euros per person based on a minimum of 3 people. Private classes can also be arranged locally
• Cooking class - payable locally at c.10 Euros per person for 1 hour. Learn how to make homemade pasta (maccheroni, orecchiette or sagne ‘ncannulate)
• Wine tasting experience - payable locally. Taste the homemade red wine or visit a specialized wine cellar close-by  
• The closest village is Martano (1km) where there is a good selections of restaurants  
• The closest beaches along the Adriatic coast (Torre dell’Orso, San Foca and Roca li Posti) are approximately 15 minutes drive from the property