Masseria Donnagnora

The beautiful pool sits serenely in the gardens.Masseria Donnagnora's handsome façade rising from the surrounding walled gardens.The main al fresco dining area is flanked by a sitting area and served by a barbecue.The super kitchen, with its colourful tiles and its airy space.The hot tub in the atmospheric spa.White-washed and handsome, imposing and historic, Masseria Donnagnora rises serenely from its gardens.Paths crisscross the walled gardens, which are planted with aromatic shrubs, herbs, flowers and trees.The gate from the parking area...The property's chapel seen from the access road.Masseria Donnagnora's long history is evident everywhere, not least in its beautiful little chapel.The welcoming entrance hall in the main house.Back in the kitchen.From the kitchen, steps lead down under an arch to the main communal area.The shaded outdoor dining and lounge area by the pool.All set for lunch in the main al fresco dining area.Glass doors inserted into arched windows allow the communal space to flow out into the gardens.The pool seen from the communal space.Looking from the living area towards the dining area below the kitchen.The indoor dining area features a long country table.The first bedroom on the first floor of the main house, a double. (Bedroom 1)The same bedroom seen from another angle.Its en-suite shower room.The second bedroom on the first floor of the main house, also a double, has an in-room shower. (Bedroom 2)The third double bedroom on the first floor of the main house (accessed from the second staircase). (Bedroom 3)The same room seen from another angle.Like the other two first floor bedrooms, it is double-aspect, light and airy.Views over the walled gardens and the surrounding countryside.Its en-suite shower room.Looking towards the first of the two guest bedrooms accessed from the gardens.The buttery stone of the first independent guest bedroom, a double. (Bedroom 4)The same room seen from another angle.Its little al fresco sitting area.The second independent guest room accessed from the gardens. (Bedroom 5)The bedroom seen from the shower room.Its views.Its en-suite shower room.Approaching the spa, next to the second independent guest bedroom.A relaxing area in the spa.The hot tub and the sauna.The spa's shower room.The main house seen from the pool area.The built-in sitting area by the pool.A view of the pool from the terrace above the spa and the first guest bedroom.The colourful, manicured gardens are a joy to explore and spend time in.A great space to sit and relax in.Citrus trees add a splash of colour against the white of the main house's façade.Testament to Masseria Donnagnora's long and proud history.Arrival at Masseria Donnagnora.One of the unspoilt beaches of the nearby Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve.The 15th-century castle in Carovigno, the nearest town to Masseria Donnagnora.The 15th-century castle in Carovigno, the nearest town to Masseria Donnagnora.Heading down into the ancient caves.Enjoying the laid-back vibe of Carovigno.The late 17th-century church of Sant'Anna in Carovigno.Ostuni illuminated by the setting sun.A well-positioned café at Savelletri di Fasano just up the coast.The Lido Le Palme is a great spot for a day at the beach.Cisternino's characterful main piazza.Vistas over the Valle d'Itria from the streets of Cisternino.Or you could spend the afternoon at Lido Bambu in Capitolo.Approaching Martina Franca's magnificent central piazza.Circular Locorotondo. with its Chiesa Madre.Alberobello's historic trulli centre.