Masseria Petrarolo - 9 bedroom luxury farmhouse to rent in Puglia

The House

Main House and Courtyard

The substantial main house is surrounded by connected spaces converted into luxury accommodation and living rooms – nine bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms.

Scenic Terraces

The house and dining areas sit amidst a beautiful mediterranean garden.

Gorgeous Terraces

Masseria Petrarolo’s raised vantage point affords sweeping views of protected ancient olive groves, and the captivating Adriatic Sea.

Comfortable living spaces

The former calving room where mangitore are now windows makes one of the living rooms on the ground floor with working fireplace.

Dante snug

Hidden television rises to turn this snug into a home entertainment centre for all the family.

Vaulted ceilings

Th vaulted ceilings are dramatically set against the huge open working fireplace of the upstairs living room.

Magnificent Stature

The house is surrounded with walled gardens which overflow with ripe fruits during the summer months.

Traditional Front Entrance

Originally the living quarters were only on the first floor. The entrance was via the footbridge.

The Approach

The Estate Vineyards of Puglian varieties frame the dramatic approach to the house.

Hidden Spaces

The walled lemon grove or ‘agrumeto’ contains ancient fruiting both winter and summer fruiting lemon and mandarin trees.

Gorgeous Pools

Garden Pool, with shallow area, lanes for lengths surrounding by loungers and shade on luscious grass.

The Ancient Bell

When pirates were approaching this bell was rung to warn the villagers to take refuge within the walls.

Bedrooms

Valentino

A romantic ground floor king size suite with double door access to the Gargano suite and a private entrance to the Hammam.

Capella

A gorgeous sea-facing first floor king size suite located above the chapel with stunning sea views.

Melograno

A light sea-facing ground floor king size/double/twin suite that opens onto the Breakfast Terrace.

Lapazaya

An inviting sea-facing master suite within the Pool House. Close proximity to the pool and sister Lampascioni suite makes these rooms perfect for parents and children.

Lampascioni

A dignified sea-facing ground floor king size/twin within the Pool House, with double door access to the Lapazaya master suite.

Gargano

A majestic ground floor king size double/twin overlooking the Walled Garden, with connecting access to the Valentino suite, makes this a perfect room for parents and kids alike.

Giordano

A peaceful sea-facing ground floor double with vaulted ceiling that opens onto the Garden Terrace.

Agrumeto Bedroom

This handsome first floor queen size suite has a rustic fireplace, a bright and stunning ensuite bathroom and direct access to the Family Kitchen and Library.

Bathrooms

Gargano Bathroom

A sunken bath big enough for 4 kids or two adults – an outdoor shower. Plus a stunning dressing area with fireplace – make this a beautiful bathroom.

Gargano Dressing Room

Double basins adorn this stunning dressing area with fireplace.

Gargano Outdoor shower

The plunge bath sits alongside the outdoor shower area to douche under the stairs.

Giordano Bathroom

Stone bath and traditional showerhead – double basins, toilet and bidet, make this bathroom practical, warm and enjoyable.

Agrumeto Bathroom

An iron bath on the balcony overlooking the tops of the walled citrus grove. With a walk-in shower, and a large ottoman for dressing.

Valentino Bath in room

This bedroom enjoys a free standing roll top bath to enjoy a steaming bath and relax in comfort.

Valentino Bathroom in the evening

A double basin dressing area, walk in shower and direct access to the hammam.

Valentino Bathroom daytime

A double basin dressing area, with a walk in shower, separate toilet and direct access to the hammam.

Capella Bathroom

A round ottoman enables guests to dress in comfort with double sinks and a walk in shower. A direct connection to the bedroom ensures modesty.

Lapazaya Bathroom

This bedroom enjoys a roll top bath with double wash basins, walk in shower and outdoor shower for luxurious bathroom care.

Melograno Bathroom

A giant sunken bath and walk in shower enables guests to luxuriate in a bath to their hearts desire. Double wash basins with bidet and in connected anti-room.

Lampascioni Bathroom

Walk in shower, strone basin, toilet and bidet make this a beautiful yet practical bathroom for guests with children or adults.

Dining

Gathering over dinner

The grand Trajan Dining Room seats 20 for dinner and is a spectacular setting for sumptuous dining, served from the professional kitchen.

Courtyard Dinners

The courtyard makes a beautiful setting for a dinner under the stars.

Warm characterful memorable

Enjoy those memorable experiences that make a holiday at Petrarolo so special

Candle lit

Candles light up the courtyard walls and steps.

Poolside Dining

Al fresco lunch time by the main pool is the perfect way to enjoy the glorious views. Served from the poolside kitchen.

Poolside Breakfast

Have breakfast by the pool everyday.

Lunch on the lawn

The House Team can set up lunch or dinner anywhere in the garden.

Garden Terrace

The Garden Terrace can seat 20 for a breakfast or lunch with views of the garden terraces, olive groves and the sea beyond. Served from the adjacent breakfast kitchen.

Breakfast Italian style

Fresh juices, freshly picked seasonal fruits from the farm, pastries, organic muesli and organic estate honey adorn the table for breakfast.

Terrace Dining

The first level Terrace outside the original entrance to the Masseria can seat 10-12 with raised views of the olive groves, the vineyard and the sea beyond. Served from the upper kitchen.

Upper Kitchen Dining

The interior of the first level of the main house -has a stunning living dining room with open plan kitchen. This room enjoys the stunning working fireplace.

Roof Top Dining

The Roof Top Dining area offers an unparalleled view of the estate. Up to 16 guests can dine in style either for lunch or dinner alongside the rooftop dipping pool.

Picnic style dining

Enjoy an intimate picnic style outdoor dining on one of the garden terraces.

Pools

Main pool

Naturally curving like a small perfect bay, with a beach and three different depth levels. The main pool is ideal for youngsters as well as adults to cool off, and play.

Walk into the cool waters

The main pool sits next to the poolhouse al fresco dining & bbq area and yet is close to the house.

Naturally curving waterline

Undulating beach slopes into a 18m x 16m pool, perfect for lazing as well as exercise with swimming lanes to do lengths, a shallower area for playing and a toddler circle for the littlest ones.

Rooftop Area

Rooftop shower, and sun loungers make this space perfect for adults to get away from it all.

Outdoor shower

Outdoor hot and cold shower just a step out of the pool allows guest to rinse off after a dip in the pool.

Water meets water

With the sea filling the distant landscape view from 6km away, the waters of the main pool blend in with sublime effect.

Gardens

Mediterranean Terraces

Mediterranean aromatic plants populate the 300 yard long terrace, creating wonderful places to amble and think.

Mature garden terraces

Prostrate rosemary tumbles over the pool garden towards the terrace below.

Mediterranean Colour

Traditional stone walls are offset by the glorious colours of this strawberry tree.

Chapel Garden

An avenue of strawberry trees leads the eye to the front door of the chapel.

Gate under Bridge

The courtyard connects through to the terraces via this arched gate, below the bridge to the upper front door.

Fragrant terraces

Fragrant mediterranean plants burst with life.

Walled Sanctuary

Ancient fortifications have afforded a peaceful space for a private walled garden of Puglian variety pear trees.

Agrumeto

Traditional walled citrus grove nurtures five varieties of lemons, as well as mandarins and oranges. Fruiting throughout the summer.

Kitchen Garden

A set of terraces near the pool are part of the kitchen garden which provides fresh vegetables to the kitchen.

Elevated position

The House and Gardens have stunning views of the sea in the distance.

Places to contemplate

Benches for resting and taking it all in are conveniently located all around the garden and grounds.

Places to Contemplate

Set amongst the garden terraces are secluded benches to rest and take in the surroundings.

Connected Spaces

The walled lemon grove or ‘agrumeto’ contains ancient fruiting both winter and summer fruiting lemon and mandarin trees.

The Estate

Magnificent Fortified Farmhouse

Set high in over 50 hectares of olive groves and lavender fields.

Original farm buildings reimagined

All the original buildings have been reimagined for today’s luxurious holiday purposes.

All on one level

The Main House, Chapel, Pool house are on all on the same level. Making for easy flowing connections.

Gardens meld with countryside

Four hectares of gardens blend into the estate grounds to create a natural parkland setting with miles of walkways to enjoy.

Ancient Olive Trees

Ancient, almost sculptural trees adorn the fields around the house.

Lavender fields

Ancient olive groves are complimented by 7 hectares of lavender. Footpaths allow guests to enjoy all the grounds.

Commanding position

The Masseria sits high on the land, surrounded by ancient olive groves, wheat fields and wild flower meadows.

Parkland ponies

The Estate park hosts a pair of shetland ponies.

Trees Paths and Pasture

The Estate has over 500 olive trees.

Wild flowers at Spring time

Enjoy the grounds which include wonderful walks, sea views, wooded areas, wild flower meadows and a ruined trullo.

Special Features

The Lavender fields

Fields of lavender turn lilac in early summer – setting off against the Puglian sky.

Tennis Court

Petrarolo’s astro-turf tennis court is set 200m from the main house beyond the fruit tree grove, and the english lavender field. The court enjoys a stunning setting alongside the rose garden, with stunning views of the sea.

A viewing pagoda makes for a perfect shaded place for the family to watch a game or guests tournament. A drinks fridge and cushioned seats provide extra comforts.

Hammam

The house’s red walled, Turkish hammam is set inside an ancient cellar room on the lower ground floor of the main house. With heated flooring and large stone slab for lying with steam provided by double steamers on a timer.

A wash basin allows guests to cool off when needed. And double showers enable a spectacular way to end your steam session. The hammam is a perfect place to relax after a busy day of activities.

Special Features

The Lavender fields

Fields of lavender turn lilac in early summer – setting off against the Puglian sky.

Tennis Court

Petrarolo’s astro-turf tennis court is set 200m from the main house beyond the fruit tree grove, and the english lavender field. The court enjoys a stunning setting alongside the rose garden, with stunning views of the sea.

A viewing pagoda makes for a perfect shaded place for the family to watch a game or guests tournament. A drinks fridge and cushioned seats provide extra comforts.

Hammam

The house’s red walled, Turkish hammam is set inside an ancient cellar room on the lower ground floor of the main house. With heated flooring and large stone slab for lying with steam provided by double steamers on a timer.

A wash basin allows guests to cool off when needed. And double showers enable a spectacular way to end your steam session. The hammam is a perfect place to relax after a busy day of activities.

Sister Properties

Masseria Pistola

Masseria Pistola is a sister property run by the same dedicated team. The Masseria is renovated to the same standards, has 11 luxurious double bedrooms, two pools and over 50 hectares of private grounds.

Trullo Petrarolo

Trullo Petrarolo is a sister property run by dedicated team. The Trullo is a beautifully renovated holiday, to the luxurious standards of the Masseria. With stunning pool and gardens.

Airstream Petrarolo

Airstream Petrarolo is a sister property run by the same dedicated team. The Airstream is a beautifully renovated classic camper with a luxurious and romantic bedroom with a pool, and private gardens.

Restored over 5 years by a former boat builder in Devon and brought to Puglia by the owner – the Airstream can provide an exciting and unique annex for Masseria guests.

The Airstream provides a cosy hideaway with all the amenities you could need. Master double bedroom with en suite wet room shower and toilet. Plus an installed Bose sound system to enjoy your favourite music under the stars.

En suite walk in wet room shower and toilet, with mirror and wash basin – provides luxurious bijou wash amenities.

The Airstream can be used as a base for a picnic or al fresco dinner, a romantic hideaway to steal away to for a secluded night, or a unique place for an overnight guest to stay if the main house is full.

Al fresco double washbasins, toilet and shower with mirror – are all part of the glamping experience.