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“ A charming masseria hotel that combines a perfect balance of modernity and rustic simplicity ”
Jacuzzi pool
Exterior of Masseria Torre Coccaro
Beach club of the Masseria Torre Coccaro
The Orange Garden Suite
Masseria Torre Coccaro Savelletri di Fasano
Located just outside of the town of Savelletri , about three kilometres from the sea and a ten�minute drive to the town of Fasano , the Masseria Torre Coccaro is a pretty hotel in the heart of the countryside . Surrounded by olive groves and fig trees and a number of old masserias , or farms , the landscape is particularly beautiful . The hotel has the perfect balance of modernity and rustic simplicity . The grounds are quite unique and there is plenty to explore . The hotel uses the large garden to grow their own vegetables , which are used in the dishes served at the restaurant . Cuisine here is very much Pugliese , with fish , pasta and fresh vegetables featuring predominantly on the menu . The hotel also runs cooking courses for guests who wish to enhance their culinary skills . There are a number of communal areas such as reading rooms and lounges inside and a restaurant , swimming pool and attractive bar outside . The real focal point of this property is the original masseria ; excellent work has been carried out to restore it . The building that houses the majority of bedrooms is very new , yet it blends in perfectly with its surroundings . Bedrooms are very spacious and again reflect the original style of the masseria ; most have their
70 own private terrace and a garden overlooking olive trees . Two suites resemble caves and underground niches . Another feature of this hotel is the small underground spa set in a natural cave complete with an indoor pool , Turkish bath , fitness room , massage and treatments . Aveda sponsors the spa and guests will find these products in their bedrooms . The hotel has its own private beach area about three kilometres away , where there is also a fish restaurant and sushi bar . Guests can also rent a motorised yacht and crew for day�trips along the coast . The Masseria Torre Coccaro superbly captures the character of an old masseria but still remains a comfortable and quality hotel .
MASSERIA TORRE COCCARO IE757 Official category 5 star . Open All year . Location Savelletri di Fasano . Distances in miles Brindisi 34 , Bari 40 , Matera 57 , Lecce 58 , Naples 200 . Nearest airport Brindisi / Bari . At hotel Indoor and outdoor swimming pool ( outdoor pool is open from April to October ), Private beach ( open May to the end of Sep ) with complimentary shuttle , Motorised yacht with crew ( payable locally ), Two restaurants , Spa with a fitness room , Turkish bath , massage and treatments , Babysitting , Room service , Mountain bikes . Special interest The hotel can organise cycling and walking itineraries , olive oil and wine tasting ,
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half day cooking courses . Bedrooms 37 rooms including 9 junior suites , each with bath and wc , air�conditioning , telephone , radio , satellite TV , mini�bar , safe . Sports nearby , Golf , Fishing , Horse riding , Sailing , Tennis , Watersports , Football , Beach volley . Italian Expressions include Bed and buffet breakfast . Holiday prices From about £ 1595 per person for 7 nights including scheduled flights and hire-car . Private transfer possible . Ask our sales consultants for full price details .