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Puglia · Resort
Mastropà
Restored country house with saltwater pool and olive groves above the Gulf of Taranto, Massafra, Puglia
5.02 reviewsOn requestStarting from
Up to 150Guestsseated for dinner
9Bedroomssleeps 18 on site
69 kmNearest airportBrindisi
Mastropà is an exclusive resort in a restored nineteenth-century country house near Massafra, with nine rooms, a saltwater pool and ceremony settings among olive trees above the Gulf of Taranto.
Mastropà occupies Casino Mastropaolo, a country house that began in the early nineteenth century as a hunting lodge and later served as the summer home of landowning families producing oil and wheat. It stands on a hill in the Massafra countryside, in the Terra delle Gravine natural park, looking across to the Gulf of Taranto. After a long conservative restoration the house reopened as an exclusive resort with nine rooms, an 18-hectare park, a saltwater pool and gardens of olive, carob and lemon trees.
Weddings are held on an exclusive-use basis over a minimum of two nights. Civil and symbolic ceremonies take place among the olive trees or at the edge of the ravine, and receptions are set in the courtyard in front of the house. The Sala dei Limoni and the Pergola del Gelsomino provide indoor and covered space for up to 120 guests in wet weather. The kitchen cooks Apulian dishes from organic, seasonal ingredients grown on the estate, and breakfast is a buffet baked each morning. Wellness treatments, cooking classes and walks to the Gravina Trovanza rock village are offered on request. Brindisi Airport is 55 minutes away by road.
Mastropà
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At a glance
The Essentials
- Where
- Massafra, Puglia, Italy
- Capacity
- Up to 150 guests outdoors, 120 indoors
- Stay
- 9 rooms, sleeping up to 18
- Ceremony
- Civil or symbolic, in the olive grove or at the ravine edge
- Price
- On enquiry
- Exclusive use
- Whole property, minimum two nights
- Catering
- In-house Apulian menus
- Nearest airport
- Brindisi, 55 minutes by road
- Parking
- Private parking on site
- Season
- April to October
A hunting lodge turned country house
Casino Mastropaolo began as a hunting lodge in the early nineteenth century, the summer home of landowning families who produced oil and wheat. It stands on a hill in the Massafra countryside overlooking the Gulf of Taranto. The present owners bought the house in 2012 and spent ten years restoring it, planting thousands of trees and regenerating the Mediterranean scrub around it.
Weddings in the olive grove and courtyards
Civil and symbolic ceremonies are held among the olive trees or at the edge of the ravine, with its rock caves as a backdrop. Receptions use the courtyard in front of the house and the gardens, with the Sala dei Limoni and the Pergola del Gelsomino as the rain option for up to 120 guests. Weddings are held on an exclusive-use basis over a minimum of two nights.
Apulian cooking from the estate's own produce
The kitchen reinterprets Apulian tradition with organic, seasonal and zero-kilometre ingredients from the estate's olive groves, vegetable gardens, orchards and chicken coop. Breakfast is a buffet of focaccia, cakes and biscuits baked each morning, and a private chef can be arranged on request.
Casino Mastropaolo
The early nineteenth-century main house, with arcaded loggias, looks over the Gulf of Taranto.
Saltwater infinity pool
A saltwater pool with a view of the olive trees, with sun loungers and a shallow area.
Olive grove and ravine ceremonies
Ceremonies take place among centuries-old olive trees or at the edge of the ravine and its rock caves.
Sala dei Limoni and Pergola del Gelsomino
Tuff walls and chianca flooring in the Sala dei Limoni open onto a jasmine and lemon-tree courtyard, for up to 120 guests if it rains.
Wellness in the estate park
Treatments are offered in a rock cave, on the Apulian garden lawn and beside a jacuzzi on the Gulf terrace, within an 18-hectare park.
Cooking classes and ravine walks
Guests can book cooking classes with the estate's cook, yoga and walks to the Gravina Trovanza rock village.
Accommodation
9 rooms and suites
King Deluxe rooms
Three 36 sqm rooms (Ginestra, Lentisco and Mirto) in the main house, each with a freestanding bath and a loggia or garden view. Sleep two.
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Edera Junior Suite
Junior Suite
A 40 sqm ground-floor room in the main house with a super king-size bed and a hydromassage tub. Sleeps two.
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Superior King rooms
Four 20 sqm rooms in the Ancient Stables (Carrubo, Melograno, Ulivo and Leccio), each with an independent entrance and a private garden with a plunge tub. Sleep two.
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Exclusive use and buyout
The whole of Mastropà, to yourselves
The whole property, including the pool, gardens and courtyards, on a minimum stay of two nights.
- Use of the pool, gardens and courtyards
- All nine rooms
- Daily breakfast and daily housekeeping
Who you will plan it with
Owner
Mimmo Casulli
Owner
Gianna
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Location
Puglia
Check-in from 2:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. The property is about 60 minutes by road from Bari Airport and 55 minutes from Brindisi Airport.
Brindisi (BDS)69 km
Bari (BRI)70 km
Mastropà
Via Francesco Conte, 74016 Massafra (TA), Puglia, Italy
Transfers. A shuttle service is available at an additional charge.
Parking. Private parking on site, no reservation needed.
Things to do nearby
- Gravina Trovanza
- Terra delle Gravine natural park
- Matera
- Marta National Archaeological Museum, Taranto
- Itria Valley
Getting there
- Brindisi (BDS)
- Bari (BRI)
Reviews
What guests say
5.0 2 reviews
Verified wedding
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
The perfect hosts for our magical wedding. Gianna and Mimmo went above and beyond to make our wedding weekend extra special. Mastropà is the most stunning venue, it couldn’t have been more perfect. Gianna and my wife were WhatsApp’ing almost every day for 18 months in the lead up and she was so attentive. The food was exceptional and we can’t thank them enough for what they did for us.
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Frequently asked questions
Mastropà
How many guests can Mastropà host for a wedding?
Up to 150 guests for outdoor ceremonies and receptions and up to 120 indoors.
Is the property available for exclusive use?
Yes. Weddings are held on an exclusive-use basis for the full property, including the pool, gardens and courtyards, with a minimum stay of two nights.
How many people can stay on site?
There are nine rooms, with up to two guests in each, so the property sleeps up to 18. Nearby bed and breakfasts and hotels are available for further guests.
What is the wet-weather option?
The Sala dei Limoni and the adjoining Pergola del Gelsomino give indoor and covered space for up to 120 guests.
What kind of ceremonies can take place?
Civil and symbolic ceremonies are held on site, in the olive grove or at the edge of the ravine. Religious services can be arranged at nearby churches.
When is the wedding season?
The event season runs from April to October.
Which airports are closest?
Brindisi Airport is about 55 minutes away by road and Bari Airport about 60 minutes.
Is there help with planning?
A dedicated events team supports couples with planning, décor coordination and recommendations for local vendors.
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