Location
Historic, enchanting, luxurious and truly Italian, this hotel is situated in the splendid Salento district of southern Italy and stretches languidly across almost 300 acres of pristine countryside adjacent to the WWF Cesine Nature Reserve in the region of Apulia. The luxury golf resort hotel situated between the Adriatic and Ionian Seas offers 18 holes of challenging play only 20 minutes east of the historical town centre of Lecce. The Adriatic beaches are only 5 minutes from this modern Salento hotel, which has been carefully designed to reflect its regional and historical setting. It is approximately 60 minutes south of the Brindisi Casale International Airport (BDS), and 2 hours south of the Bari Palese International Airport.
Facilities
97 non-smoking rooms are available to guests at this hotel, which includes a lift and a reception desk. To ensure guests a comfortable and relaxing stay, the hotel provides various services and facilities, including a playroom, a babysitting service, room service, a conference room and a business centre. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. Children can enjoy the playground. Parking facilities available to guests include a garage and a car park. Other services include a hotel shuttle bus. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service (for a fee) to explore the surrounding area.
Rooms
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is included as standard in some rooms. Guests are sure to get a good night's sleep in the sofa bed. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe and a minibar are also available. Additional features include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. Other features include a telephone, satellite television, a radio, a DVD player and WiFi. Slippers are included. The bathrooms have a shower, a bathtub and a bidet. A hairdryer and bathrobes are provided. Family rooms are available for parents with children.
Sports/Entertainment
There are indoor and outdoor pools and a children's swimming area. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub (for a fee) offer the perfect way to unwind. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. Those who wish to stay active while on holiday can enjoy on-site golf. For a fee, cycling/mountain biking is also available. The fitness rooms are perfect for a comprehensive workout. There is a wellness area with a hammam, a beauty salon, anti-ageing treatments and a solarium and, for an additional fee, a spa, a sauna, a steam bath and massage treatments. Parents can unwind while the kids can participate in an entertainment programme full of fun activities.
Meals
Various dining options are available, including an à-la-carte restaurant, a breakfast room and a bar. Catering options include half board and full board. A delicious and varied buffet is prepared for breakfast every day, and a set menu can be ordered at lunch.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA and MasterCard.