Masseria "IL MANDORLO FIORITO" (1860)
Via Galante Ceglie Messapica (Br.)
The farm Il Mandorlo Fiorito, belonging to the ancient village of Masseria Galante, is located about 1 km from the historic center of Ceglie Messapica. Built in local stone it historically dates back to the nineteenth century, but it is presumably older, although the only certain date is 1860. Restored in 2014 by the new owners, today called Il Mandorlo Fiorito, it is among the most beautiful in the Valle d'Itria. The masseria, a sober, comfortable environment, has large green areas, ancient olive trees and fruit trees. Around a central farmyard, there are the two apartments called "Villa Fico and Villa Ulivo", the alcove, and the old troughs and parking for the farm's customers. The barbecue area is located near the infinity pool, for the exclusive use of the guests of the two villas. The entire property is for the exclusive use of registered guests of the two Villas Fico and Ulivo.
The farm in the heart of the Itria valley, is in a hilly area (300 mt lm) but only 15 minutes by car from the sea.
Apartment "Villa Fico" 110 sqm.
It is an apartment, spacious, nice and refined, composed of a living room, dining area, equipped kitchen (fridge, dishwasher, fan oven, hob, microwave oven), hair dryer, satellite TV, wifi, private garden with aromatic plants and citrus , two bedrooms with two respective bathrooms, and overlooking the pool. Direct access to the pool from one of the bedrooms. The villa is equipped with heating and air conditioning in all rooms.
* The safe is available within each Villa.
> beds: 4 + 2
> Air conditioning, heating, digital satellite TV, free wifi, hair dryer, equipped kitchen, fan oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave oven, safe, free parking inside the farmhouse. The entire property is for the exclusive use of registered guests of the two Villas Fico and Ulivo.
The whole area is fenced, electric gate.
> Picnic area with barbecue and swimming pool for registered guests of the two villas as areas to share.

*** WE OFFER to our guests, on arrival: a bottle of mineral water and a basket of seasonal fruit, for a minimum stay of 7 nights.
The "Villa Ulivo" apartment has an area of 55sqm.
It is an ancient "lamia" with barrel vaults, restored in the typical style of the Itria valley and furnished to enhance its brightness and linearity. Composed of: living room, two bedrooms with direct access to the pool. Air conditioning and underfloor heating for the winter season, a bathroom. The entrance is a private patio, which opens onto the main courtyard.
> beds: four (4)
> Air conditioning in all rooms, heating, digital-satellite TV, free wifi, hairdryer, electric induction cooker, refrigerator, microwave oven, free parking for exclusive use of registered guests, inside the farmhouse.
The whole area is fenced, electric gate.
* The safe is available within each Villa.
> Picnic area with barbecue and swimming pool, available to guests of the two villas, as areas to share. The entire property is for the exclusive use of registered guests of the two Villas Fico and Ulivo.

*** WE OFFER to our guests, upon arrival: a bottle of mineral water and a basket of seasonal fruit, for a minimum stay of 7 nights.
At guests' disposal is the beautiful infinity pool (mt. 12 x 6 X 1.35 h approx.), With a circular relaxation area (seat 90 cm) inside it and the solarium around. The pool area and the barbecue area are framed by a garden, fruit trees and olive trees, and are available to both apartments (villa Fico and Ulivo) as areas to share.
* Note: in the pool it is forbidden to jump and dive. Parking inside the fenced area is unattended. For personal effects and valuables, a safe is available in each apartment.

At guests' disposal there are outdoor spaces with orchard, vegetable garden, almond grove. The farm produces organic olive oil from its own olive grove.
The farm is eco-sustainable. Production of hot water with solar panels.

* (Change towels every 3/4 days). We provide pool towels every seven days. External laundry service costs separately, contact the owner.
Extra final cleaning to be paid on arrival in cash: Villa Ulivo €. 80 - Villa Fico €. 120. For both houses (Villa Ulivo and Villa Fico) €. 200. Sorry, no pets.
We speak Italian, English, French and Spanish
 
Free Wi-Fi and free parking.
* Fenced property. Electric gate. Independent alarm system for homes.
Sorry, no pets.

Activities

Pottery course by reservation only for guests: May-June and September-October.
Cultural and naturalistic walks among parks of secular olive trees, trulli and ancient farmhouses.
Italian course for foreigners by reservation only for guests: September-October.

Golf at 35 Km. - Coccaro Golf.
WE ACCEPT CHILDREN FROM 5 YEARS OLD.
SMOKING IS ALLOWED ONLY IN THE EXTERNAL SMOKING AREA PROVIDED WITH ASHTRAY (alcove).
Check-in: 16-20 / Check-out: 8-10.
The farm is very close to the historic center of Ceglie Messapica, considered the capital of Apulian gastronomy.
General information and surroundings:
Supermarket only 500 mt.
Adriatic Sea: approx. 20 minutes by car.
Ionian Sea: approx. 40 minutes by car.
Oasis of Torre Guaceto ca. 30 min. by car.
Brindisi airport approx. 35 min. by car.
Bari airport cc. 90 min, by car.
Ostuni 10 km.
Montevicoli caves 10 min.
Egnazia archaeological site (Savelletri- Br.) Approx. 30 min.
Archaeological Park of S. Maria in Agnano km. 12.
Fasano Zoo Safari (30 min drive by car)
Alberobello 35 min. ca.
Locorotondo 20 min. ca.
Martina Franca baroque (Festival classical and baroque music) 19 min.
Castellana Caves 35 min. ca.

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