Masseria de Michele

We stayed for two nights in July during a 10 property Italian road trip, so this review is relatively objective. Relatively easily found if you follow the properties directions rather than the *********** address, which my GPS couldn’t locate. Pleasant very rural property, with plenty of parking. The original Masseria has had the traditionally styled vaulted rooms added as an annexe - but they blend in very well with the older building. We were initially offered alimony, but found it dark, so upgraded to Cilego which was larger, lighter and offered a garden view. Clean, well appointed and comfortable. Decent bathroom. Gelso would be similar. The owner has little English, but between us we managed with Google Translate and a smile. She didn’t seem that pleased with life and didn’t exude any warmth - who knows what her problems were. Breakfast was a traditional Italian buffet, with decent coffee. We had one excellent evening meal when her very pleasant and engaging adult, English speaking son served but was clearly instructed to clear the table and depart! Pity about that…… Couldn’t find any decent restaurants in the near vicinity. WiFi range limited to the original building/office area. Quite expensive when compared to others. Decent touring base for the area.