The palace in a botanic garden
12 Guests
6 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
The ground floor suites of historic Palazzo Ducale Guarini, parts of which date back to the 14th century, has been beautifully restored to offer an extremely high standard of accommodation. The elegant interiors, the mature, beautifully tended walled gardens and the inviting pool all make for a privileged, refined atmosphere.
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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
- Historic palazzo in a charming town
- Enchanting private gardens
- Beautiful pool
- Easy walk to shops and restaurants
Gallery
Looking across the pool to the gardens and the Palazzo.
The gorgeous pool area.
The al fresco living area near the pool.
The pool has been built in place of the original irrigation tank in the garden.
One of the al fresco dining areas is served by a barbecue.
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
- Daily cleaning service (up to 4 hours/day) and a mid-week linen change
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
Scorrano, Puglia
Palazzo Ducale Guarini
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The Area
One of the great attractions of Palazzo Ducale Guarini is its location in the centre of the town of Scorrano, which has a charming square, a market, an osteria/restaurant and assorted bars and shops. Scorrano itself is in an excellent position for exploring all that Salento has to offer. It's just twenty minutes drive from the fortress city of Otranto on the Adriatic coast, and half an hour from "the capital of Baroque" that is Lecce. The neighbouring town of Maglie, just 3km up the road, is a jewel of Baroque in itself, and famous locally for its evening passeggiata and all the fashionable activity that goes with that. The Ionian cost is not far either, with the stunning town of Gallipoli just 40 minutes drive away.
Brindisi Airport:
84km - 52miles - 1hr10Bari Airport:
199km - 125miles - 2hr25Beaches at Otranto:
20km - 12miles - 20minsMaglie:
3km - 2miles - 8minsLecce:
34km - 21miles - 30minsGallipoli:
31km - 19miles - 40minsLocal 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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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 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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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.
Palazzo Ducale Guarini was stunning! Beautifully restored and decorated with traditional touches that paid homage to its history. It was also so clean!! The pool and the grounds were also wonderful. Would we return? Yes, yes, I am already planning my stay for next year!
AB September 2024
Palazzo Ducale Guarini was a great place to relax and unwind. We were very close to wonderful costal towns. Plus the experiences that were organized for us were truly magical. We recommend the villa.
Anonymous September 2024
What stood out about Palazzo Ducale Guarini was its antiquity and the quality of the renovations.
Anonymous June 2024
Palazzo Ducale Guarini is fantastic, in particular the privacy, the location, the pool, and the setting.
Anonymous June 2024
We just loved our stay at Palazzo Ducale Guarini it certainly was a great experience, the perfect accommodation for our group of six to enjoy and to discover the heel of Puglia. Thank you The Thinking Traveller for making it possible for us to have such an enjoyable and problem-free time in Puglia.
Anonymous September 2023
The villa was beautiful and suited our needs perfectly. We were in Puglia during extreme heat. The villa was cool throughout and very comfortable.
Julie Manfredi Hughes July 2023
