Il Tabacchificio

Arriving at Il Tabacchificio, whose original sign (Consorzio Agrario Provinciale) is still evident.Al fresco dining in the gardens just outside the kitchen.A cosy sitting area around the fireplace in the open-plan communal space.There's plenty of space in the gardens for fun and games.The super tennis court.Your first sight of Il Tabacchificio will be of its proud rosy facade and green lawns.The sense of space (and actual space) at Il Tabacchificio is liberating.The original features of Il Tabacchificio remain. © Sam Elsom for Captain & The Gypsy Kid.Another section of the huge open-plan living area, furnished for sitting and dining.The indoor dining area under the vaulted ceilings.Contemporary art and design abounds.Follow the arches and head out to the gardens.Heading outside to the gardens.The live-in kitchen is superbly equipped and offers another dining alternative.The sleek contemporary kitchen blends with old industrial pieces.Why not sit back and let one of our in-villa chefs prepare your meals?Stairs lead up to the cinema room.The comfy cinema room.A TV area next to the fireplace.The main entrance leads into this light, airy open-plan communal area.The main suite with its romantic four-poster bed (bedroom 1). The in-room tub of the main suite.The main suite's en-suite shower room.Entering the second suite (bedroom 2). Its glamorous en-suite bathroom.The second suite's bathroom has separate tub and walk-in shower.Exploring the beautifully finished vaulted spaces of Il Tabacchificio.All the bedroom suites are accessed from the vast open-plan communal area.The third suite is a twin with two four-poster beds (bedroom 3). The third suite's en-suite shower room.The fourth suite (bedroom 4) is similarly voluminous to the others. The fourth suite with its sitting area and in-room sink.The fifth suite (bedroom 5) opens out into the gardens and the pool area. Its en-suite shower room is partially glazed.Inside the fifth bedroom's en-suite shower room.One last look at the fifth suite.The sixth and final suite with its mezzanine level (bedroom 6).The en-suite shower room of the sixth suite.The guest bathroom.Extensive emerald green lawned gardens surround Il Tabacchificio.The impressive barbecue serves an al fresco dining area.Some classic Puglian fare for a light summer lunch.A shady copse in the gardens.The gorgeous 19m-long pool with its shady pergola.Looking towards the house from the pool.The perfect spot in which to read a good book.The charming wrap-around gardens.As the sun goes down, thoughts turn to dinner.The warming Puglian sun illuminating Il Tabacchificio's façade.The lovely coastal town of Castro.The beach of Leuca.The nearby town of Santa Maria di Leuca.The beautiful seafront promenade in Otranto.The beautiful natural pool of Marina Serra.