Lamascopone

This place is incredibly beautiful, and even better in person than in the pictures. Everything was spotless, from the pool and patio to the bedroom and bathroom, and the beds were super comfortable. I felt safe there. Giovanna is an amazing host who went above and beyond: she ironed for us, baked bread and cakes, offered pizza, snacks, and coffee throughout the day, and even drove us to the train station. She's such a character, and I wanted to take her home! She loves a chat, but it's all in Italian, so brush up before you come. We managed somehow even though we didn't fully understand each other. It felt like a real Italian experience, surrounded by olive groves, with a lovely Italian breakfast and coffee, and an incredible Italian Nona looking after us. Fasano is within 25 mins, and the train station is a 20-minute walk away. From Fasano, trains go straight to Monopoli, Bari, and other places. A few other spots need a car, but the owners, management, and Giovanna arranged a taxi for us at the very last minute, which is usually really hard in Puglia. They went above and beyond to help. I can't recommend this place highly enough. I'd definitely stay again if I came back to puglia, and you won't regret booking it!

A lovely, small B&B with spotless rooms, pretty gardens and a calm pool.

We were just minutes from the highway linking the beaches and nature reserves between Bari and Brindisi, and close to Fasano's surprisingly charming historic center. There's also a big shopping center nearby for groceries. The masseria sits among old olive and carob trees, with rosemary along the paths and a lovely countryside feel. Our host was so kind, and both the rooms and shared spaces were immaculate. Breakfast wasn't served buffet-style, but it was excellent. The only small drawback was the narrow rural road leading to the property, though it wasn't especially difficult.

I liked the comfortable setting on a working farm and the warm, helpful welcome. Since it's quite isolated, a car is necessary, and some basics are missing, like a coffee maker, kettle, shared lounge, kitchen or laundry room. It wasn't especially quiet, with a noisy kennel, plus some disturbance from the nearby railway and go-kart track. As mentioned before, the bedroom and bathroom are small, though the terraces and swimming pool are spacious.