The house of floating beds
10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
5 Bathrooms
The impressive, white-washed façade of Masseria Le Querce greets guests like long-lost friends, inviting them to enter, explore its generously proportioned spaces, and make themselves at home. Beautifully crafted interiors spill out into a delightful walled courtyard garden where myriad pleasures await.
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For expert advice on this villa, things to do in the area, or to discuss how we can make your stay truly bespoke, call our Villa Specialists today. We are open every day of the week, weekends included.
Keyholder highlights
- Contemporary masseria design
- Spacious, luxuriously finished interiors
- 16m-long pool
- Stunning walled gardens
Gallery
Ariel views of Masseria Le Querce
The fabulous pool with its large shaded al fresco area.
A Zen-inspired shady area at Masseria Le Querce.
The impressive white façade of Masseria Querce rising above the garden.
The shady area near the pool is equipped for dining and much more besides.
A magical atmosphere descends as the sun sets behind Gallipoli.
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The expertise of a dedicated local team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
- A Local Specialist, based near your villa, to assist you during your stay (between 9am and 7pm daily, with 24/7 emergency support)
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- Access to our in-villa wine delivery service – choose from our handpicked menu of the best regional wines and find them waiting for you at your villa
- A daily cleaning service (5 hours/day) and a mid-week linen change
- Daily breakfast table setup
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Ingredients for specified meals
Gallipoli, Puglia
Masseria Le Querce
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The Area
Masseria Le Querce is just 2 km from the charming town of Alezio and 8km from Gallipoli and and a series of gorgeous sandy beaches. Alezio has some superb baroque buildings, high-quality shops and cafes, a market, restaurants and a relaxed, authentic feel. Gallipoli is a true jewel of a town, set on a fortified island and featuring some fabulous architecture as well as lively nightlife and some great restaurants. The delightful baroque town of Lecce is just 40 minutes drive, most certainly worth a visit. Tennis courts and horse riding are a 10-minute drive away.
Brindisi Airport:
85km-53miles-1hr15Bari Airport:
204km-127miles-2hr30Nearest shops, restaurants and amenities:
Alezio, 2km-1.3miles-5minsGallipoli:
8km-5miles-20minsNearest beaches:
there are a series of beaches in and around Gallipoli within a 20-minute driveLecce:
42km-26miles-40minsMatera:
216km-135miles-3hrsLocal Experiences
Culinary experiences in Salento
The gastronomic traditions of the Salento are simply delicious, and deliciously simple. The area's fabulously tasty ingredients are given the space to speak for themselves, and local recipes are inextricably linked to the seasons.
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Private boat charters in Salento
One of the region’s main attractions is without a doubt its glorious coastline and transparent azure seas. This is particularly true of Leuca, where the Adriatic and the Ionian seas meet.Up and down the Adriatic on the east coast of Puglia and the Ionian on the west coast are many beaches to discover. From nature reserves with wide expanses of sand and sea to sandy or rocky bays in between, there is something for everyone!
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Wine and Olive Oil tastings in Salento
No trip to Salento would be complete without a wine tasting to discover the famous Negroamaro and Primitivo grapes accompanied by some local delicacies. As well as these spectacular local wines, Puglia is typified by the millions of ancient olive trees scattered across the region, which produce extra virgin olive oil of a spectacular quality. A guided tour will give you a fascinating insight into the secrets of its production.
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Private guided tours in Salento
The Salento is home to one of Italy's loveliest cities, the sophisticated and baroque Lecce, as well as some of the loveliest beaches and most dramatic rocky coastline in the country. From an architectural tour of Lecce to the bike and trekking tours of the Salento's most amazing landscapes, let us guide you as you discover this unique corner of the world.
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Beach clubs and relaxing activities
Home to some of Italy's loveliest beaches and most dramatic rocky coastline, the Salento is a haven for sea lovers. From the southernmost tip near Leuca, running up the west coast to Gallipoli and beyond, is a vast, almost non-stop strip of paradisiacal golden sand and transparent azure waters. To the east, the Adriatic coastline is more varied, offering sandy beaches, Karstic grottoes, chalk cliffs and salt-water lagoons.
DiscoverFrom the Guest Book
Read the thoughtful reviews that travellers have left after their time with us.
Masseria Le Querce is a lovely, comfortable villa, spacious and beautiful. The housekeeper and cook was outstanding.
Anonymous June 2024
We had a wonderful, picture-perfect stay at Masseria Le Querce. It is a beautiful home, and the staff took great care of us.
DL June 2023
Masseria Le Querce is a wonderful villa!
Anonymous July 2023
Beautiful villa, beautiful location!
J.E. May 2023
Great staff at Masseria Le Querce. Friendly, engaging and very helpful. The owner sent a nice welcoming mail and also made sure we got some lovely produce from his garden. We were very positively surprised by this direct engagement.
CK, United Kingdom October 2022
The staff at Masseria Le Querce were great.
ER, United Kingdom September 2022
