Palazzo Ducale Guarini

Scorrano, Puglia

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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Keyholder highlights

  • IncludedHistoric palazzo in a charming town
  • IncludedEnchanting private gardens
  • IncludedBeautiful pool
  • IncludedEasy 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.

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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 - 1hr10

Bari Airport:

199km - 125miles - 2hr25

Beaches at Otranto:

20km - 12miles - 20mins

Maglie:

3km - 2miles - 8mins

Lecce:

34km - 21miles - 30mins

Gallipoli:

31km - 19miles - 40mins

Local Experiences

Culinary experiences in Salento

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

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

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

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

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.

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From the Guest Book

Read the thoughtful reviews that travellers have left after their time with us.

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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

Wonderful experience, unique historic property in a great location.

Anonymous June 2023