Masseria Salinola Hotel Ostuni

General Information

A kilometre from the inhabited heart of Ostuni and just several kilometres from the sea lies the Masseria Salinola Agritourism Estate, dipped in greenish age ancient olive trees, this past 18th century masseria features been thoroughly restructured to maintain its original stone architecture. The antique masseria, till the last century, was used as a salt deposit for salt shipped to the antique port of Villanova from all over the Mediterranean. Over the years the masseria became more and more essential till it became the very heart of agricultural and public life and a reference point for the local farmers of the region. The suites, equipped in state fashion, able to accommodate 3 to six persons. All the rooms have a kitchenette and individual bathroom. Interior the grounds of the masseria there is also a small antique state church with its cobbled floor, vaulted ceiling and stone alter. It's a long standing convention, passed down from generation to generation, to celebrate the holy mass in the open in summer time months. For 15 years the Masseria Salinola features specialised in state weekends, the sincere reception from the landlord family ensures customers a pleasantholiday in the rural area of Puglia, for those in search of the distinctive classic cuisine of Ostuni based on organic make grown and ready on the estate. All this and more in a cozy atmosphere wrapped in the fascination of a time gone by in this distinctive ancient masseria. Also attainable to clients is a pool with Jacuzzi, a kids' playground, bicycles, ping-pong, swimming courses, cooking lessons and long state strolls. On the Estate you are able also buy products such as Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Wine, fruit and home made bread.

Transportation

Coming by plane from Brindisi airport: Take the S.S. (free motorway) towards Bari and drive for approx. 30 kilometers. Exit at Ostuni-Torre Pozzella and then drive towards Ostuni. Once in Ostuni, follow signs to the downtown and at the 1st set of traffic lights turn left. At the 1st roundabout go direct, at the 2nd one turn left following signs to San Michele Salentino. Now you will find signs to Agriturismo Salinola (we are approximately 1, five kilometres from the 2nd roundabout). By auto, from north: If you're arriving from Naples (highway A16), take the blend with road A14 (Bologna-Taranto) and drive towards Bari. Take SS379 (E55) Bari-Brindisi, towards Brindisi. Exit at Ostuni-Torre Pozzella and then drive towards Ostuni. Follow the indications above. By train: The nearest train station (Ostuni) is situated approximately 5km from the farmhouse. We suggest you to take a cab to get to us.