Enjoy some relaxing time in the shade of century old olive trees, contemplate the beautiful Apulian sunset and gaze at the star-filled night sky, all from your doorstep off the beaten track! Our newly renovated cottage is spacious, yet simple and has everything you need to spend quality time surrounded by peace and nature. Taste fresh, local produce, award-winning olive oil and discover the many activities in and around our family's organic farm.

The space
This bright cottage is situated in the middle of our 160 hectare family owned olive farm. It was originally built as a schoolhouse for the children whose parents worked in the fields. It is part of Masseria Flaminio, a fortified farmhouse dating back to the 12th century, which has been in our family for four generations and is still used today to produce award-winning extra virgin olive oil, three varieties of grapes and various fruits and vegetables.

At Casa Cantasole, you will be able to enjoy a whole cottage to yourself. Below is a description of the different rooms and surroundings.

MAIN ROOM- the main room is about 45m2, with a sleeping area and living area
- the sleeping area has a queen-size bed with a comfortable high-end memory foam mattress so you can wake up refreshed from a great night's sleep.
- the living area has two large handmade armchairs and an olive-wood coffee table to sit back and catch up on some reading or enjoy a chilled glass of local wine. There is also a large dining room table overlooking the olive fields which you may chose to use for breakfast, dinner or as a creative space throughout the day.

KITCHEN- the kitchen is fully equipped to test out your Mediterranean cooking skills: induction stove, large fridge with freezer, tea kettle and Italian style coffee maker.
- we provide tea/coffee, still water and homemade products such as marmalade, eggs, extra virgin olive oil, sauces and some fresh produce to help you max out your cooking potential.

BATHROOM- everything you need to stay fresh
- the bathroom comes equipped with a shower furnished with natural and local handmade soaps, as well as premium cotton towels.
- there is a large upper window that lets in plenty of natural light.

OUTDOOR- your immediate surroundings
- all around the cottage there is a planted garden with various flowers bed and plants.
- sit back and relax in the sun around the outdoor table located on the south side of the cottage.
- enjoy the natural surroundings for your daily yoga sessions, fitness training or morning runs.
- free parking, including for large vehicles.

PLANTS & WILDLIFE- nature therapy
- our 160 hectare farm is very diverse. There are about 12 different varieties of olive trees, ranging from our youngest 6 months old trees to our oldest trees that are about 300 years old
- many other varieties of trees can be found on the property, including cherry, apricot, pear, fig, orange, lemon, mandarin and pistachio trees and a beautiful pine tree forest ("pineta") just next to our cottage
- many other plant varieties, cactus and succulent plants grow around the property
- our entire property is classified as a WILDLIFE OASIS, which means that you may catch a glimpse of wild hares, owls or migratory birds
- not to mention our Masseria dog Bruno, who may stop to say hello from time to time. He is very friendly but will not bother you (unless you want him to).

We cant wait to host you at Casa Cantasole for this authentic and unique experience!

Guest access
Casa Cantasole is a private cottage close to Masseria Flaminio, a 12th century farmhouse in the heart of our 160 hectare olive grove. The Masseria is still used today by our family for farming activities.

Our farm is 100% organic: we do not use any harmful chemicals on the property!

The cottage is meant as a peaceful retreat. A part from the nearby Masseria, it is situated in a remote area, surrounded by nature and olive trees. You are welcome to explore any part of our estate and reconnect with nature. Depending on where you venture, you may even encounter some of our employees tending to our fields in the mornings.

The property is ideally situated near the city of Brindisi, which is perfect for day-trips north (Bari, Monopoli, Ostuni, Alberobello, Martina Franca) and south (Lecce, Gallipoli, Otranto).

The cottage is 5km from the Adriatic sea, which you can easily reach by car or bicycle. The nearest supermarket is 10km away (12 min drive), in the small town of San Pietro Vernotico, which also has a lovely coffee bar (Cosma). We will naturally provide you with more detailed information on the surroundings, upon your arrival.

Brindisi Airport is less than 20 minutes away (17km) by car.

Other things to note
ACTIVITIES-
Guests can enjoy a number of PRIVATE activities on the property such as guided walking tours of the fauna and flora, extra virgin olive oil tastings.

Every week, we also organize a group olive oil tasting experience in the olive grove, which we would love you to join if you wish. Ask for more info upon arrival to book your spot.

FINDING CASA CANTASOLE-
There are multiple ways to get to Casa Cantasole, ALL of which include a short distance on gravel roads. Four-wheel drive is not required, but a larger car (such as a light SUV) is recommended. We are located about 10 minutes from the nearest exit of the Lecce-Brindisi motorway. We will provide detailed directions with photos in our check-in guide for all routes after booking. Please feel free to contact us for any additional information regarding access to the property.

WATER SYSTEM-
Our water system comes from the natural underground water source, which is slightly salty, as we are situated less than 3km from the sea. This is why we provide guests with complementary water to drink and cook with for the duration of their stay.