The house with the hidden courtyard
10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
5 Bathrooms
With its intriguing mix of original features, modern comforts, rustic charm and luxurious touches, Masseria Scippi offers pleasant surprises at every turn. It combines privacy, peace, voluminous space inside and out, and lots of options for reclining, dining and unwinding, including a couple of roof terraces overlooking the surrounding countryside. All in all, a perfect home from home for large groups of family or friends.
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Keyholder highlights
- Walled gardens and pool
- Panoramic rooftop terrace
- Space galore
- Well-equipped gym
Gallery
Looking from the pool to the al fresco dining area.
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The al fresco dining area decorated with prickly pear leaves.
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The bedroom wing with its rooftop lounge area.
Masseria Scippi wraps around beautiful courtyard gardens.
The superb, panoramic roof terrace on top of the bedroom wing.
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 (up to 4 hours/day, excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays) and a weekly linen change
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
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The Area
Masseria Scippi is situated in the south of the Salento and surrounded by olive groves. The area is dotted with charming rural towns such as Taurisano, Ugento, Miggiano and Specchia, in each of which you will find local markets, restaurants, some lovely architecture and a sense of the simple life. The sandy beaches of the Ionian coast are a short drive away past Ugento, and you may choose between free beaches and some stylish lidos.
The baroque jewel of Lecce is less than an hour's drive to the north, and is a great day out for anyone interested in Italian art and architecture of the 17th and 18th centuries. Further south, the "turn of the century" resort town of Leuca, right on the "heel" of Italy, with its Liberty villas is also well worth a visit. Meanwhile, a short drive to the northwest, will take you to the fortified island town of Gallipoli, with its lovely old centre, its sea-front fish restaurants and a gently bustling atmosphere.
Brindisi Airport:
105km-65miles-1hr30Bari Airport:
225km-140miles-2hr45Nearest shops and restaurants at Taurisano:
5 mins driveSpecchia:
6km-3.5miles-10minsUgento:
9.5km-6miles-15minsNearest beaches at Torre San Giovanni:
20km-12miles-25minsGallipoli:
24km-15miles-25minsLecce:
55km-34miles-50minsLocal 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.
We all said that the villa was more like a small village. We loved the 5 separate bedrooms all with their own en-suites. The indoor kitchen and dining room were majestic. The lounge area was excellent. The pool and surrounding area was stunning. The gym and grounds were spectacular and the upstairs terrace was
K.V. September 2023
Masseria Scippi was everything we could have hoped for. An absolutely wonderful place for a family gathering.
Mrs Ruth Sands, Ireland June 2022
The staff was the BEST. We want to thank them wholeheartedly for all they did for us.
HA, United States of America September 2021
Masseria Scippi was lovely. The staff were lovely and very helpful!
Mrs Lesley Mneimne, Switzerland July 2019
The quality and facilities of Masseria Scippi were splendid. We were delighted to have daily maid service. We were not expecting that. The quality and value for money of the in-house catering was magnificent.
Dr Brendan McCauley, Ireland September 2018
Tout était parfait et l'équipe sur place absolument charmante et efficace.
VC, France October 2017
