Masseria Cupina

Masseria Cupina is a beautifully refurbished 18th century villa set in unspoilt countryside in Puglia, Southern Italy. Originally fortified farmhouses, La Cupina is far from your typical Masseria. Thanks to painstaking restoration work, Cupina is now fully modern but not at the expense of its idiosyncratic charms. These include the distinctive terra cotta red exterior uncovered when renovators chipped down to the original paintwork. Rough-hewn limestone floor tiles give Cupina a rugged authenticity throughout. Amid modern conveniences, original torch holders and feeding troughs have been retained as part of the villa redesign – fixed reminders of the downstairs’ former rustic function. A spiral iron staircase leads to the first floor, which can also be reached via an external staircase. 

The villa’s well-equipped kitchen has a seated area so you can drink a glass of wine and keep an eye on your children while preparing a meal. And after the hard work is done, a beautiful dining area lends a tranquil setting to enjoy your meal. A connecting door leads directly from the kitchen to the veranda and its distinctive limestone table and stone benches, so you might prefer to dine outdoors and make the most of the gorgeous weather. And when it’s time to head indoors, you shouldn’t find it hard to chill in Cupina’s two elegantly furnished living rooms with long couches and TV and DVD facilities. Fully private, the villa sleeps seven people comfortably and is a perfect vacation destination for a large family or several couples.      

The villa offers three bedrooms: a large double, a twin/double and a huge master bedroom, which has its own French windows and a balcony.  Early risers can sip coffee on the balcony as the sun emerges from distant olive groves. At the other end of the day – if the mood takes you – it’s also suitable for a spot of romantic serenading! Intricate wall lamps made by a local craftsman are a recent addition, but supplement the restful ambience of the villa’s high-ceilinged bedrooms. 

Puglia can get very hot during the summer, so Cupina’s 12 x 6 metre pool (with hand rails) is ideal for a cooling dip.