Set in the protected Litorale di Ugento Natural Park, just 900m from the white sand beaches and clear seas of a stretch of coastline referred to as the 'Maldives of Salento', Masseria Fontanelle is a 4* boutique hotel that was once a 16th century monastery.
Exclusively for guests aged 12 upwards, Masseria Fontanelle is a 36-room hotel primarily aimed at couples and focuses on slow living, wellness and all things local – especially the food and wine. As well as two outdoor sea-view pools, the hotel is home to Sanctuarium Spa, an underground cavern spa with a candlelit pool, Turkish bath, and a sauna which can be reserved by the hour free of charge.
Masseria Fontanelle also offers seasonal yoga, pilates, and meditation sessions as well as an outdoor gym in a forest setting. There is also an outdoor cinema under the stars, a pool and gin bar, and a restaurant serving a buffet breakfast and traditional Puglian cuisine.
Sustainability
- Masseria Fontanelle reduces carbon output wherever possible using the same energy-saving initiatives as its sister property, Vivosa Apulia Resort: water reuse, low-energy bulbs and electricity caps for guests, and reduction of single-use plastics in favour of recyclable materials
- The menus at the Le Serre restaurant operate on a 0km policy wherever possible, using homegrown, seasonal vegetables from the hotel's kitchen garden and focusing on local Puglian produce, sustainable fishing and independent winemakers.