Masseria Cervarolo, Puglia
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Set on a magnificent working farm and built during the 16th century, Masseria Cervarolo is a stunning example of Puglia's oral history and ancient heritage.
Set on a magnificent working farm and built during the 16th century, Masseria Cervarolo is a stunning example of Puglia's oral history and ancient heritage. Still using the traditional Trulli buildings - a typical Apulian rural home originally constructed as temporary field shelters and storehouses by agricultural labourers - Masseria Cervarolo takes its local roots seriously.
Just 6km away from the splendid seaside town of Ostuni and sitting high up on an iconic hillock, this tranquil getaway has a strong ethos around sustainability and preserving the planet’s environment and natural reserves. Their genius for creative recycling is in evidence everywhere, from the reuse of the original farmhouse’s doors and the use of swept up driftwood to the restoration of original structures and eco-friendly toiletries. Masseria Cervarolo also generates its own solar power and protects the biodiversity within its lands.
This guilt-free getaway is a wonderful sanctuary away from the bustle and hustle of the real world and boasts a stunning outdoor swimming pool, an incredible glass-walled restaurant, ten hectares of resorted gardens and an ancient chapel. All rooms at the Cervarolo are uniquely furnished with antique and hand-made furniture and pay homage to the regional traditions.
Fact Sheet
Highlights:
- Awarded An EU Ecolabel For Its Environmentally Sustainable Practices
- Located In A Ten Hectare Estate
- Swimming Pool & Hydro-Massage Pool
- Honesty Bar
- Organic Restaurant
- Cooking School
Swimming pool
The swimming pool and hydro-massage are set in a natural sinkhole, which is framed by rock formations and terraced gardens.
Gardens
Masseria Cervarolo is located in a ten hectares estate, in the heart of the Apulian countryside. The gardens are characterised by the presence of native plants.
Bar
By the swimming pool, on the warm days and evenings of summer, the Boukolikos bar offers the ideal atmosphere for the degustation of fresh smoothies, healthy drinks, homemade “rosoli-liquors”, craft beers, Apulian wines and fresh organic beverages.
Living room
This splendid room with a vintage XVII fireplace was used as a smokehouse for cheese and meat. Nowadays, this room has been converted into a relax/library hall where you can read books about Puglia or sip of a glass of your favourite wines. In spring, there is a honesty bar available.
The Restaurant
The restaurant of the Masseria is located within a large Lamia, a typical Apulian construction. As in a theatre, you can observe the in-house chef cooking his specialities through a vast glass wall. During Spring and Summer, dinner is served in an ancient orangery situated in one of the gardens. Once per week, Masseria organises a convivial dinner between the olive trees.
A Little Extra:
Masseria Cervarolo's main goal is to help protect our environment, preserve its natural reserves and safeguard the biodiversity of our planet.
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Location:
The Masseria Cervarolo is located in one of the most beautiful place of the Puglia region, the "valle d’itria”.
- Bali, the capital town of Puglia is 85km away.
- Ostuni – 6 minutes
- Cisternino – 6 minutes
- Ceglie – 8 minutes
- Martina franca – 15 minutes
- Alberobello – 35 minutes
- Castellana grotte – 40 minutes
- Oria – 25 minutes
- Fiume morelli – 25 minutes
- Torre guaceto – 25 minutes
Sustainability & Environmental Protection:
Masseria Cervarolo's main goal is to help protect our environment, preserve its natural reserves and safeguard the biodiversity of our planet. Masseria Cervarolo takes this matter very seriously and meticulously respect the following regulations:
- Obtaining clean energy from the photovoltaic installation for all needs of the hotel
- Reduction of air, water and ground pollution thanks to the use of eco-friendly products
- Recycling
- Protection of the biodiversity in the areas directly under the control of the receptive structure,
- Usage of local seasonal production in all foods.
Junior Suite
Housed in the typical Apulian trulli or in the main building of the hotel.
Room Size: 25/34 m²
Beds
1x Double Bed + 2+ Single Beds On Request
Views
Stunning Views of Surrounding Garden
Occupancy
Maximum of 4 Guests
Bathroom
En-Suite Bathroom With Rainshower
Something Unique
Private Terrace or Garden
Superior
Situated in the main building of the hotel or in “lamia”.
Room Size: 20/22 m²
Beds
1x Double Bed
Views
Stunning Views of Surrounding Garden
Occupancy
Maximum of 2 Guests
Bathroom
En-Suite Bathroom With Rainshower
Something Unique
Private Terrace or Garden
Classic
Located in the main building of the hotel.
Living room: 15/20 m²
Beds
1x Double Bed
Views
Stunning Garden or Courtyard Views
Occupancy
Maximum of 2 Guests
Bathroom
En-Suite Bathroom With Rainshower
Fine-Dining:
The restaurant of the Masseria is located within a large Lamia, a typical Apulian construction. As in a theatre, you can observe the in-house chef cooking his specialities through a vast glass wall. During Spring and Summer, dinner is served in an ancient orangery situated in one of the gardens. Once per week, Masseria organises a convivial dinner between the olive trees.
Breakfast: Breakfast is served in the restaurant. The buffet is enriched by Masseria's very own production of cakes, jams, fresh juices, seasonal fruits, salami and typical cheeses.
Dinner: Traditional dishes from the Apulian region are frequently revisited by the chef, without ignoring Mediterranean culinary norms.
Popular Activities & Experiences:
Cooking classes: During the cooking classes, Francesca e Wally will take you on a culinary journey that will allow you to discover the regions traditional recipes.
Health: During certain times of the year, in a cosy “Lamia”, you will have the opportunity to choose between different types of massages making your stay even more relaxing.
Mountain Bike: This stunning Masseria is surrounded by a unique landscape, typified by incredible natural light. Here, you are invited to rent a mountain bike or e-bike for the day and explore this incredible territory.
Tours: We will help you to discover Puglia, a millenary land of history, art, folklore, traditions and uncontaminated nature.
Wine tasting: In recent years, this region has grown in popularity due to its high-quality wines. Now, thanks to the hotel’s extensive wine list, which includes more than a hundred different types of wine, you will be able to discover and taste some of these marvellous varieties.
Olive oil tasting: The Olive tree is one of the symbols of Puglia. A rural park with 2000 years old colossal olive trees, which has been identified as one of the world's oldest, is only a few kilometres from the Masseria. The park is located in the area of Masseria Brancati where you can visit an underground olive oil mill dating back to Greek and Roman times. Here you will be able to taste and appreciate a great variety of organic olive oils.
Essential Information
Visas:
At the time of writing, you do not need a Visa to visit Italy if you are from the UK or US for less than 90 days. However, please check the full guidelines on the embassy website before you travel. For UK citizens this is the Foreign Travel Advice section of https://www.gov.uk
Travel Insurance:
Travel Insurance is an important part of any booking. We recommend everyone who travels with us has taken out adequate travel insurance which includes cover for the full value of your holiday with us.
If you would like to obtain cover for your trip please feel free to contact specialist Insurance Brokers, Campbell Irvine Direct for a quote. GoKo Travels is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Campbell Irvine Ltd who are Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority .
Covid-19:
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Travel With Confidence:
Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, the safety and wellbeing of all of our travellers, leaders, suppliers and staff remains our top priority. Not only have we updated our booking policies so you can flexibly amend booking arrangements before departure and get the most out of your holidays while away, we have also introduced new measures and safety guidelines so you can travel with GoKo Travels safely and securely.
What does this new booking policy mean for me?:
Fully Flexible bookings for peace of mind - We understand that sometimes plans change. That’s why GoKo Travels have updated our booking policies, so you now have full flexibility to change your travel plans if needed.
Our flexible booking policy includes:
(a) Free date changes up to 45days prior to departure - with no interest or added fees
(b) Full refund giving if you have to cancel the trip due to any COVID-19 related issues or international restrictions.
(c) You can now lock in your trip with a small refundable deposit and then pay the rest in instalments whenever you like, with no interest or fees.
Book with Confidence
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Full Flexibility
Free date changes and cancellations up to 45-days before departure on the majority of our holidays
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Your Money is Safe
Full financial Protection on all of our bookings so you can travel with piece of mind.
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COVID-19 Commitment
Full refund given if you have to cancel the trip due to any COVID-19 related issues or international restrictions.
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Travelling Safely
When you travel with us you can be confident that all of our holidays meet COVID-19 safety regulations.
Giving Back
As part of our commitment to preserving planet earth, we donate 3% of our profits to GoKo Travel's registered non-for-profit, "The GoKo Earth Preservation".
The GoKo Earth Preservation has been set up to protect and preserve the natural habitats of our planet and to conserve and enhance the biodiversity of threatened environments and endangered species around the globe. This is achieved through rewilding, reforestation and marine conservation projects, alongside local community support.
Securing A Rainforest Reserve
Support the purchase of our very own GoKo Rainforest reserve - preserving biodiversity and protecting endangered species in the world's most important habitat.
Assisting Marine Conservation
With your help, we can buy boats to support marine conservation; securing the future for our fragile oceans and the wonderful beings that inhabit them.
Creating New National Parks
By helping with the creation of new parks, we can support local economies, empower native communities and put healthy landscapes into permanent protection.
Looking to Carbon Offset?
Although all of our GoKo holidays promise to warm your hearts, we don’t want it to contribute to warming the planet.
Upon request, we can help you go Carbon Neutral. Thanks for our contacts, we can support a 3-step carbon offset scheme to calculate and neutralise your holiday footprint, allowing you to travel conscious free. This covers every step of the journey where you travel with us, from international flights to hotel heating, transport, food and more.
If requested, the GoKo Carbon Offsetting scheme does not focus on just planting trees, but rather the purchasing, persevering and protecting standing forests from deforestation and degradation - helping revive forests back to full health and avoiding the release of stored carbon. This also enables the regeneration of degraded habitats, which gradually re-absorb atmospheric CO2.
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