About the location
Puglia is the perfect destination if you are looking for an authentic Italian cookery holiday in an undiscovered area rich with natural beauty. Situated at the ‘heel’ of Italy, Puglia benefits from 300 days of sunshine and a long stretch of coastline surrounded by the Adriatic and Ionian seas.
Puglia is also Italy’s third largest producers of organic foods which is very much the focus on this cookery school who will take you on not only a culinary but also a cultural journey to seek out the organic delights for yourself.
Stay in the stunning 5* Masseria Montenapoleone hotel during your stay, a beautiful fortified farmhouse boasting its own organic farm which you are encouraged to explore during your stay and pick fruits to eat at your leisure.
The Masseria produce their own fresh organic produce from this land including almonds, tomatoes, figs, prickly pears and grapes, so it really is a wonderful place to explore and learn first-hand about Italian food.
Walking up the sweeping entrance, you are surrounded by oleander bushes, bugainvillea and olive trees as you approach the Masseria. Lovingly renovated and refurbished to combine nature and luxury, the Masseria maintains many original features such as cave-shaped rooms and stone walls.
Each bedroom has a private en-suite bathroom and has been beautifully decorated in a rustic yet luxurious style, with white walls and the stone features. All rooms have a private balcony overlooking the beautiful gardens stretching into the distance.
Cookery lessons will take place in one of the three professional kitchens of Masseria Montenapoleone. The traditional farmhouse is decorated in a rustic and authentic style and is the perfect setting for your organic cookery classes, and the Masseria also has a large organic farm and lovely swimming pool which you are free to use in your spare time to refresh and relax.
The surrounding area has many fantastic activities to offer such as a 5* golf course, hiking, trekking, horse riding, shopping or travelling 15 minutes to relax on the gorgeous beaches.
Explore the winding streets of Puglia lined with ‘Trulli’ - the traditional mushroom shaped structures which are one of the most striking tourist attractions in Puglia, which create a magical feeling about the place.
Relax at the rustic 5* Masseria surrounded by beautiful private land and be inspired to cook authentic Italian dishes on this Italian cookery holiday with a difference.
Features
- Accommodation in a luxury 5* hotel (Masseria Montenapoleone)
- 15 individual style bedrooms encompassing the natural beauty of the area
- Bedroom with private en-suite and balcony overlooking beautiful gardens
- Bedrooms maintain their rustic features combined with modern facilities and luxury
- Cookery classes in the beautiful 5* Masseria with 3 professional rustic kitchens
- Private working farm and farmland producing organic goods
- Large circular stone swimming pool with 2 spas and sun loungers
- Pool side bar and relaxation area
- Fitness room
- Complementary Wi-Fi
- Numerous terraces and dining area overlooking the secluded countryside
- Bicycle rental (extra charge)
- Fresh produce from the farm such as fruit jams, olive oil and wine available to purchase at the reception
- 24 hour reception service
- Parking available at the Masseria
- Only 15 minutes from the beautiful beaches
- The closest airports are Bari airport or Brindisi airport (both airports are approximately a 50 minute drive to the cookery school)
- Seasonal activities such as golf and horse riding offered nearby (extra charge)
- Delicious locally sourced organic food and wine including extra virgin olive oil from the Masseria’s farmland, and tasty limoncella from local vineyards and farmers
- English speaking hosts who will go out of their way to make your experience as enjoyable and memorable as possible