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Gelso Masseria Giulio

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A row of white buildings with conical roofs and ivy growing on the walls.
A building with a white facade, wooden shutters, and a covered patio area.
A garden with yellow flowers, trees, and a stone structure.
A landscaped garden with palm trees, a stone pathway, and a variety of shrubs and flowers.
A white building with a covered patio area, surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Masseria Don Giulio Francavilla Fontana, Puglia
  • Place, Sanctuary of S.S. Maria di Cotrino
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Ribezzi Petrosillo House Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Underground Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Francavilla Fontana

Located in Francavilla Fontana, this apartment is in a rural area. Underground Museum and Ribezzi Petrosillo House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cantine Soloperto and Vinicola Savese. Travelling with kids? Consider Sanctuary of San Cosimo alla Macchia and Sanctuary of Our Lady of Grace. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Masseria Don Giulio Francavilla Fontana, Puglia

What's nearby

  • Sanctuary of S.S. Maria di Cotrino - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Ribezzi Petrosillo House Museum - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Underground Museum - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Castello Imperiali - 17 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Basilica Minore Pontificia Santissimo Rosario - 17 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Latiano Station - 11 min drive
  • Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Opificio51 - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪il Piacere - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ip - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Peccati di Gola - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Villa Reale - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gelso Masseria Giulio have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gelso Masseria Giulio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gelso Masseria Giulio?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gelso Masseria Giulio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gelso Masseria Giulio?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gelso Masseria Giulio located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly apartment building is within 6 mi (10 km) of Underground Museum, Ribezzi Petrosillo House Museum, and Sanctuary of S.S. Maria di Cotrino. Oria Cathedral and Gate of the Jews are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Puglia Paradise

What an amazing place to Holiday!!! Everything about it was perfect....the setting, the hosts, the accommodation, the pool, the location......Ian and Lucy have built a paradise in the middle of a wonderful part of Italy. Ostuni and Alberobello are stunning the beaches east or west are fantastic. We were very lucky to find such an amazing place 😍😍😍😍😍😍
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for your review Mik. It was an absolute pleasure having you and your family stay here with us. Great to be able to share the brilliance of Ben Stokes' innings with someone too!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stunning apartments, garden and pool.

Beautiful apartments set amongst the olive groves in the Puglian countryside. The apartments are modern, clean and perfectly equipped with everything you might need. The large walled garden is stunning with a large pool, fruit trees and lots of outside seating areas. It is essential to have a car as there are many beautiful towns to visit within 40 min drive and a choice of 2 coasts with glorious beaches and seafood restaurants. Eating out is very reasonable and the locally sourced food and drink is delicious throughout the area. Cant wait to come back again.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your holiday with us. It was great to see the children enjoying our swimming pool in late October and to hear that they had enjoyed playing in the sea at some of our favourite nearby beaches.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heaven Under the Puglese Sun

Ian and Lucy were the most gracious and helpful hosts you could hope for and their 2 daughters were adorable and charming to chat with. Ian advised us a day before our arrival that the compound had been hit by lightning and there would likely be a lack of electricity for some or all of our stay and offered to refund and cancel our reservation. Based on all the positive reviews, and my gut instinct, I decided to keep our reservation and take our chances. I’m glad we did, while there were some minor inconveniences waiting for the local electrical department (it’s Italy after all) they did not dampen the beauty off the setting and the graciousness of our hosts. We even stayed for a few hours on our departure day to watch the arrival off 150 antique Italian motorinos. We would return in a heartbeat
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Many thanks for your comments. It was lovely to meet you both and we enjoyed having you stay with us immensely. We hope you enjoy the rest of your Italian tour and hope to see you back in Puglia one day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idéal pour visiter les Pouilles en famille

Nous avons passé une excellente semaine dans la masseria de Ian et Lucy, qui nous ont très chaleureusement accueillis. Bien situé pour visiter les villages de la vallée d'Itria, et doté d'une piscine dans laquelle se délasser ou s'amuser! Nous y reviendrons avec plaisir si l'occasion se présente !
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect setting

Masseria Giulio is a beautiful, peaceful setting from which to explore the towns and villages in the Puglia region and also a place to relax in the gardens and by the pool. Ian and Lucy are great hosts and made our stay memorable. A perfect get away from it all retreat.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Many thanks for your review. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Masseria.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Italian holiday!

When booking the holiday, the process couldn't be smoother. Communication with Ian and Lucy, excellent and were very accommodating when we had to change our plans slightly. We had a fantastic stay in beautiful surroundings, with great accommodation too. The property was to a very high standard, very child friendly and superb facilities including a wonderful pool to while away the days. A good base with plenty to see and do but a car is essential. We would highly recommend and would love to return! Ian and Lucy are a lovely couple along with wonderful children who made us feel very welcome for the entire stay, thank you! From the Morris'
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for your review. It was an absolute pleasure to host you (football result aside!) and we really hope to see you here again one day.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Bien mais difficile à trouver.

Superbe propriété accueil sympathique. Difficile à atteindre mais on est gentiment nous recuper à Francavilla Fontana.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Guaranteed well-spent holidays

Great enclave to relax, great base for exploring Apulia, two seas nearby and extremely friendly owners always ready to help. I recommend!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A great stay in a beautifully restored masseria

The apartment was well euipped and decorated, with comfortable beds, good showers and an excellent hairdryer. The welcome pack was much appreciated as were the freshly cooked croissants. The gardens and pool looked lovely, unfortunately it was too cold to fully appreciate them in December. However the local wines are just as delicious in the cold weather amd there are plenty to sample. It was also good to visit the stunning towns and cities without the crowds of tourists (particularly Alberobello). We look forward to visiting again.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thanks. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Definitely agree that coming out of peak season is a great time to visit some of the local towns. The light show in Alberobello is one of our winter favourites too. Hope to see you here again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beauty and luxury in the Olive Groves

Beautifully restored Masseria with luxurious and thoughtfully appointed apartments all set in relaxing gardens with fabulous pool. Arriving at night to a tastefully lit oasis in the olives we were immediately impressed with the surroundings and the friendly helpful welcome of our well informed hosts. We spent a lot of time at the Masseria, in the pool, but equally had some days out to diverse cultural sites and also beautiful beaches. I would thoroughly recommend this place to anyone getting away from it all or families wanting to enjoy the Italian sunshine. We were all sad to leave and have agreed to try to get back there one day soon.
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