Torre Sant'Andrea Farmhouse

Located in a historic farmhouse surrounded by greenery, just 2 km from the crystal clear sea of Torre dell'Orso and Torre Sant'Andrea, these apartments offer a unique experience. The accommodations, obtained from ancient stables and rural buildings of the sixteenth century, have been expertly recovered using traditional techniques, maintaining the charm of the star and barrel vaults in Lecce stone, and floors in ancient chianche and cementine. Each studio apartment is finely furnished and equipped with a private entrance. Some overlook the equipped internal courtyard, while others offer a view of the ancient orchard with a covered relaxation area. The high ceilings, made even more evocative by the LED lighting, create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Guests can enjoy kitchenettes equipped with a double induction hob and sink, Wi-Fi, and relaxation areas. In addition, you can rent city bikes and mountain bikes, with maps and road books available to explore the surroundings. Breakfast, prepared with organic products, is included for a healthy start to the day. The property also offers a private parking lot and an outdoor patio, ideal for young families or groups of friends, with a total capacity of 8 adult beds. A stay here promises a perfect combination of tradition and modern comfort, in a natural and relaxing environment. The space The "Fienile" studio apartment is located in the barn of an ancient Salento farmhouse, built in Lecce stone, with a private entrance that opens onto a courtyard equipped for relaxation and breakfast. Masseria Malapezza, surrounded by olive groves, woods and fields, is a short distance from the seaside resorts of Torre Sant'Andrea, Torre Saracena, Torre dell'Orso, Roca, San Foca and Torre Specchia Ruggeri, all awarded 5 Legambiente sails. The Marina and Archaeological Area of Roca Vecchia is easily accessible on foot or by bike, through a suggestive path that starts from the masseria and leads to Roca Nuova, a 16th-century village. The two-room apartment has a ceiling with a wooden canopy covered with tiles on a trellis and overlooks the courtyard of the farm, restored to its former glory. It is pet-friendly, with a kennel available. The apartments offer private entrances, characteristic barrel and star vaults in Lecce stone, and are equipped with air conditioning, mosquito nets, bed and bath linens, dishes and body care products. Each unit has private parking and outdoor relaxation areas for the exclusive use of guests, ideal for a romantic getaway. Guest access In the private orchard, guests can enjoy an outdoor area equipped for evocative breakfasts or dinners. This area is characterized by a chianche floor, partially covered by an iron and caned gazebo, and includes a garden with another wooden gazebo and antique chianche floor. Tables, sofas, an outdoor shower and a barbecue are available. The structure of the masseria, defined as an "ancient construction of a courtyard house", offers rooms that overlook the ancient courtyard, once the heart of community life. Today, every room has been finely restored and tastefully furnished, equipped with all modern comforts. The courtyard, separated from the private road by an iron gate with automatic closure, offers guests a card for independent opening and closing. All rooms have a private relaxation area, with the possibility of having breakfast or relaxing in the various stone and reed gazebos, arranged in the courtyard or in the garden. In addition, there are common relaxation areas, sun loungers, sofas, and a private shaded parking lot. Guests can access shared areas, such as the reception hall, to have breakfast, relax, or use the Wi-Fi, with dedicated spaces for laptops and cable connection. During your stay Our family-run farm offers discreet interaction and respect for guests' privacy, ensuring an unforgettable stay. We are always available to provide daily information about local events, tips on where to eat and shop, and suggestions on villages and cities to visit. We offer maps and roadbooks for those who want to explore the naturalistic points of interest, beaches, and small seaside and inland villages by bicycle, mainly along paved secondary roads or enchanting coastal passages. Marco and Gianluca, cycling guides and tour operators, are available to provide all the necessary information on places to visit, distributing tourist brochures and magazines on Salento summer events in the rooms and common areas. Upon request, a transfer service to and from the airports of Puglia is available, with the rental of a 7-seater minibus with driver. We also offer guided and independent bike tours, with a road book service and detailed route maps. Our family lives in an adjacent part of the farm, ensuring constant and discreet interaction to meet all guests' needs. The farm is also home to the Salento Bike Tour Rural Tourism Promotion Association, and we are happy to share our knowledge and love for the area with our guests, trying to make their vacation, whether short or long, a truly unforgettable experience. We speak English and Spanish to facilitate communication with international guests. We are here to pamper you and make you feel at home, providing all the useful information to explore and enjoy Salento to the fullest. (URL HIDDEN) Other things to note The Masseria is the ideal starting point to explore Salento on two wheels, thanks to its collaboration with the "Salento Bike Tour" Association. Guests can rent high-end city bikes and mountain bikes, and take advantage of detailed maps and road books for guided or independent tours. The association, which is based on the property, has created and mapped cycling routes on secondary roads in collaboration with the Puglia Region, also offering trekking routes. The tours allow you to reach the most important points of natural interest and beaches, such as the crystal clear sea and golden dunes of Torre dell'Orso, the marina of San Foca, and Sant'Andrea with its sea stacks. Torre Specchia Ruggeri offers a quiet atmosphere with low cliffs and shores that in the evening turn into places where you can enjoy fresh fish and shellfish. The beautiful Roca completes the experience. To immerse themselves in Salento culture, guests can enjoy sea urchins by the sea, eat friselle under the umbrella, drink craft beer and participate in the numerous themed festivals, culminating in the "Concertone della Notte della Taranta" the last week of August. Breakfast with organic products completes the offer of the Masseria, making it a perfect destination for those looking for an authentic and adventurous experience in the heart of Salento.