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The Old Masseria
The historic buildings retain the proportions and atmosphere of the former convent, with restoration focused on preserving the character of the original structure.
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Masseria Fontanelle
Marina di Ugento, Puglia, Italy
Masseria FontanelleStay near Puglia →174.6 km away
A restored masseria beside the Salento coast.
Masseria Fontanelle is a 4-star hotel in the Litorale di Ugento Natural Park, close to the white beaches and turquoise waters of Salento. The oldest part of the property dates from between the 17th and 19th centuries and was originally built as a convent. Today, restored historic buildings sit among Mediterranean vegetation, with a sea-view swimming pool, a spa set inside an ancient cave, garden spaces and rooms that retain vaulted ceilings and olive-wood details.
OVERVIEW
FROM CONVENT TO SLOW-LIVING MASSERIA
The oldest sections of Masseria Fontanelle were built between the 1600s and 1800s and began life as a convent. Careful restoration has kept the property's historic character while adding contemporary comforts. Outside the walls, the Litorale di Ugento Natural Park stretches towards the Ionian coast, with pine woodland, dunes and long white beaches.
Swim with the Ionian Sea in view, cycle through the pinewood to the beach, sleep beneath vaulted ceilings, then retreat to a spa carved into an old cave.
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Rooms With Salento Details
The rooms keep a simple connection with the historic building through vaulted ceilings, olive-wood details, patios and balconies, while providing contemporary comfort.
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The Sea-View Pool
The swimming pool looks towards the coast, offering an alternative to the nearby beaches when the day calls for staying closer to the masseria.
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Spa Inside The Cave
The spa occupies an ancient cave within the masseria, creating a darker, cooler setting for treatments and time away from the summer heat.
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Pinewood And Beach
The masseria sits within the Litorale di Ugento Natural Park, with pine woodland and long sandy beaches nearby. Bicycles provide an alternative way to reach the coast.
WHY HERE
WHY STAY HERE
Masseria Fontanelle brings together a historic rural building, Mediterranean nature and the Ionian coast without requiring you to choose between a beach stay and a countryside setting.
A Historic Building
The oldest part of the masseria dates from between the 1600s and 1800s and was originally built as a convent, with the restoration retaining elements of its earlier character.
Close To The Ionian Sea
The property sits within the Litorale di Ugento Natural Park, close to long white beaches backed by pinewood and dunes.
A Cave Spa
The spa is built inside an ancient cave, giving the wellness experience a direct connection to the property's older architecture.
Rooms With Original Character
Masseria rooms occupy the historic body of the building and feature barrel or star-vaulted ceilings, while patios and balconies extend the rooms outdoors.
A Slower Kind Of Day
The property combines cabanas, hammocks beneath the pinewood, a sea-view pool, garden activities and optional yoga, Pilates and meditation sessions.
Adults-Oriented Setting
The hotel admits guests aged 12 and over, with the exception of its Junior Suites, which can accommodate a third guest in a second bedroom.
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Location
Masseria Fontanelle — Marina di Ugento, Puglia, Italy
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