Masseria Salamina

Amazing Masseria experience! We had an amazing week at Masseria Salamina. The castle grounds were incredible and service was top notch. Food and wine at dinner was excellent. Plenty of room for our family with a great pool area to relax. We will definitely be visiting again.

We were invited to a 3-day wedding on the premises. It is a beautiful place inside and out, Service was impeccable and food absolutely superb. The property can cater on various places inside and out for 100 - 120 people. We loved every day there. Atmosphere can be from very relaxed to extremely festive.

We had a booking for 16 people, 21:30 hrs - some of the food arrived cold, the monkfish was not cooked properly. Tiramisu was still frozen. The waiter did not even know what an affogato was. When sending dishes back to the kitchen, it took forever to be returned. The staff did not seem very happy and was not very attentive. When we complained upon settling the bill, the guy was very apologetic and sorry. However, he got his manager who denied any wrongdoing and they ended up charging us the full amount for everything, even though he assured us, that he’s giving us a discount. Very disappointing experience, such a beautiful place, be aware!

We stayed for a week and it was superb. The hospitality we received was warm and welcoming throughout our stay. The Masseria is a wonderful building retaining and showing off its heritage. Beautiful old stone and marble floors, arches, carved doors, barrel vaulted ceilings and elegant original furniture. It was a real treat to stay in such a place. Modern conveniences aren’t ignored though - the wifi speed was as good as we have at home, the bathroom was nicely appointed and spacious and the swimming pool and surrounding pool area were lovely. The pool was extremely clean. Wherever you looked there are places to sit scattered around the outside of the building - some sunny, some shady. The gardens are colourful and well kept. There is another covered area for lunch by the pool area and a small bar for drinks during the day and always a member of staff on hand if you need anything. We had room 33 upstairs in the main part of the Villa and it was lovely to walk up the old stairs and through the grand sitting room and ante room to get to our room. Our bed was a superking size, the air conditioning was excellent (it was very hot outside during our stay) and there was a fridge. We had a view of the large internal courtyard and the hills in the background. The courtyard is used for breakfast and dinner during the summer. It is a lovely place to eat surrounded by the old walls and lit at night. The food was superb and either grown on the Masseria or locally. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience of Puglia cuisine. So many different types of pasta, meats, sauces, cheeses and lots of vegetables and herbs and all beautifully presented. All the breads and cakes are made on the premises too. The waiting staff couldn’t have been more friendly or helpful. Service was excellent and it was a joy to eat there which we did every night. The other star of the show is the olive oil produced on the estate! We took part in an olive oil history and tasting session which was very interesting. We would definitely have brought some home but couldn’t as we were flying. At least we know what to look out for when buying olive oil in future. We would thoroughly recommend a stay here. Genuine hospitality, superb food and service, beautiful pool and lovely old building.