This beautiful exotic old manor house just outside of Otranto will undoubtedly create the perfect setting for a wonderful stay in southern Apulia. Salento, which is known worldwide for their red grapes and a superb wine.
Masseria Bandino dates from the 1700's and is architecturally a classic example of an Apulian country house. With its central location almost on the Adriatic Sea, getting to get to and from Palazzo Papaleo is easy, as are the beaches, the historic town of Otranto and the nearby lakes Alimini Grande easily accessible.
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Are you up for a slightly longer trip, you will also find the towns of Santa Maria di Leuca, the baroque city of Lecce and the town of Gallipoli on a peninsula within short reach.
The Palazzo Papaleo Restaurant welcomes you dine in the spring, summer and autumn in the inner rooms with beautiful vaulted ceilings and charming fireplaces, and in the summer on the terrace in the courtyard, where, intense scents of the sea and countryside are mixed. Let the Chef Tonio Piceci take you an a gastronomic journey. Otherwise, the property covers a huge area with large garden and a beautiful pool (8 x 17 metres). Inside you will find the reception and a bar. There is of course free parking here.
The rooms are spacious and nicely decorated. They all have a small terrace, a TV, a mini-bar, air conditioning and a bathroom with a toilet and shower. In the double rooms there is the possibility of adding an extra bed. For families with two children under 12 years old, there is the possibility of a four person room with bunk beds for the kids
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We were 6 days in the Masseria and felt very comfortable. Especially the warmth of the whole team and this at the end of the season, was much appreciated. Everyone was very friendly, customer-oriented and nice, including the patron. Our room was very tastefully decorated and even though it was the entrance to the front it was quiet.
The Masseria offers an excellent price / quality ratio and excellent food. The evening menu for 25 € P.P. comprises 3 ample courses where there are previously on the house 3 Antipasti, so that there are actually 4 courses. Everything was delicious and came out of regional cuisine. The breakfast is very extensive and better than 4 star hotels where we were. In fine weather it can be taken outside on the terrace.