The historic palazzo in the heart of Salento
12 Guests
6 Bedrooms
7 Bathrooms
Little can prepare guests for Palazzo Bernardini de Pace's historical charm, its exuberant splendour, its architectural grandeur or its pampering service. Step over the threshold and you will be mesmerised, delighted and inspired in equal measure, for this is a truly remarkable property, whose owner and staff have perfected the art of luxury Italian hospitality. Palazzo Bernardini de Pace was most recently featured in AD Italia.
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Keyholder highlights
- Luxury Italian lifestyle experience
- Historic aristocratic palazzo
- Full service, including a resident chef
- Exceedingly generous space
- Opulent and artistic interiors
- Walled gardens, pool and panoramic terraces
Gallery
The pool with the handsome columned façade of the palazzo behind.
The central hall between Palazzo Bernardini de Pace's two wings opens out into the internal walled courtyard gardens.
The elegant square pool with part of the south wing.
A shady spot for breakfast or a mid-morning refreshment.
Ready for the dip of the day.
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 6 hours/day) and a mid-week linen change
- Daily cook service for breakfast, light lunch and dinner
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Ingredients for specified meals
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The Area
The charming little village of Bagnolo del Salento is situated in southeast Salento just a 20-minute drive from the Adriatic coast, a selection of beaches, the historic walled fortress port of Otranto and the cliff top castle of Castro.
There are plenty of opportunities locally for exploring the historic and rural culture of this area of Salento, and many of the nearby towns such as Minervino, Melpignano, Muro Leccese, Maglie and Poggiardo are blessed with beautiful architecture, centuries-old traditions and some great trattorie.
The stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lecce and the fortified island town of Gallipoli are both easy day trips, as are the white sand beaches of the Ionian coast.
Brindisi Airport:
86km–53.5miles–1hrBari Airport:
206km–128miles–2hr15Nearest shops, cafés and restaurants:
a couple of minutes on foot in the village; for a greater selection there are plenty of options in Maglie - 7km-4.3miles-10minsNearest beaches:
Alimini and Baia dei Turchi - 14.8km-9.2miles-20mins; Otranto (see below); Porto Badisco - 17km-10.5miles-25minsOtranto (historic town and beach):
15km-9.5miles-17minsCastro:
20km-12.5miles-20minsLecce:
35km–21.5miles–30minsGallipoli:
57km–35miles–45minsLocal Experiences
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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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 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.
What stood out about Palazzo Bernardini de Pace was the space and the location. Our hosts at were brilliant.
Anonymous August 2024
Bernardini de Pace is a spectacular villa that I will remember forever and hope to return to. Every single detail has been thought about at this villa, every bedroom is a master bedroom, the spa is so professionally equipped, the pool area and social spaces are truly divine – we never wanted to leave. The villa staff were superb, lunches spent on the terrace overlooking the local town was so special and the dining room which we used at night was unlike anything else and the food? Remarkable. Aside from being right in the heart of a Puglian town, what’s special about the villa is the music features and instruments in the house – if you are looking for a fun time – this villa is the one. Wine lovers will also love the incredible wine cellar!
DC, Villa Specialist at The Thinking Traveller May 2024
