Masseria Giardini aerial exterior with trulli cones and infinity pool, Alberobello, Italy

An aerial view of Masseria Giardini reveals the estate's signature cluster of trulli cones rising above the main farmhouse, with the infinity pool catching golden light and Puglia's rolling landscape stretching to the horizon.

Masseria Giardini private pool terrace with trulli roofs and Puglian hills, Alberobello, Italy

The private pool at Masseria Giardini sits within a terracotta-paved terrace bordered by manicured lawn, its conical trulli rooflines framing a wide view across the hills of Alberobello, Puglia.

Masseria Giardini countryside landscape view over olive groves and vineyards, Alberobello, Italy

From altitude, Masseria Giardini sits at the heart of a varied Puglian countryside of olive groves, vineyards, and forested hillsides arranged in a patchwork across the valley surrounding Alberobello.

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Masseria Giardini outdoor courtyard dining by lantern light with trulli, Alberobello, Italy

Masseria Giardini estate silhouette with trulli cones at dawn, Alberobello, Italy

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Masseria Giardini

ESTATE • ALBEROBELLO, PUGLIA, ITALY

10 Bedrooms • 10 Bathrooms • Sleeps 20

Private PoolPrivate ChefTennis CourtConciergeBBQ

Masseria Giardini is a ten-bedroom estate in the heart of Puglia, set within three hectares of walled gardens overlooking the Canale di Pirro Valley near Alberobello, bookable through CV Villas' Above Collection. The property divides across three distinct stone structures: the main Cummersa building, the Masseriola with its kitchen and dining facilities for twenty, and a self-contained Cottage with its own plunge pool. A private chef cooks two meals a day, six days a week, including a wood-fired pizza night, and the service package extends to daily housekeeping, evening turndown and concierge. Five of the ten en suite bedrooms feature hand-carved stone baths, and the landscaped gardens were designed by Urquhart and Hunt, winners at the Chelsea Flower Show. The 6m by 12m heated pool sits within gardens planted with aromatic species, and the estate includes complimentary access and concert tickets for the neighbouring Giardini Pistola. The coast is within reach, with beaches at Capitolo and Savelletri accessible for day trips, and the UNESCO-listed trulli town of Alberobello is 7.6km away. Masseria Giardini suits large families and multi-generational groups who want a staffed, self-contained estate with genuine Puglian character rather than a generic luxury villa. The combination of estate-scale grounds, resident chef service and curated gardens makes it well suited to groups planning celebrations or milestone events.

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Best time to visit

spring

12-24°Cmar · apr · may

moderate crowdgood value

Late spring, particularly May and June, offers warm and reliably sunny days before the intense heat of midsummer, with the Chelsea-designed gardens at their most vivid and the Itria Valley at its least crowded.

moderate crowdgood value

Late spring and early autumn are the most rewarding seasons at Masseria Giardini. May and June bring warm days, lower humidity and the gardens at their most vivid before the midsummer heat sets in. September and October offer similar temperatures with lighter crowds and the beginning of the local harvest season. July and August are hot and busy across Puglia, with peak demand on the coast, but the estate's thick stone walls and pool provide effective relief.

winter

dec · jan · feb

Mild by northern European standards, with cool days and occasional rain. Snow is rare in the valley but temperatures can drop sharply at night.

5-14°C

low crowdexcellent value

Winter is the quietest and most affordable period. The pool is not heated as standard outside July and August, but heating is available on request at additional cost. Verify seasonal chef and service availability when booking.

spring

Recommended

mar · apr · may

Warm, increasingly sunny and dry, with the landscape at its most vivid. May is reliably warm with long evenings ideal for outdoor dining.

12-24°C

moderate crowdgood value

Spring is increasingly popular for Puglia estate holidays, particularly May. Book three to six months ahead for preferred dates. Pool heating is available on request at additional cost until July.

summer

jun · jul · aug

Hot and dry with intense sunshine. July and August regularly exceed 35°C in the valley. The thick stone walls of the masseria provide natural cooling.

24-36°C

peak crowdpremium value

July and August are the busiest weeks of the year. Book six to twelve months ahead for preferred dates. Pool heating is included in July and August. Barbecuing may be restricted during drought periods at the height of summer; the estate will notify guests if restrictions apply.

autumn

sep · oct · nov

September and October remain warm and sunny with noticeably lower humidity than midsummer. November cools quickly and brings occasional rain.

12-28°C

moderate crowdgood value

September is one of the most rewarding months to visit, combining comfortable temperatures with lower demand and the beginning of the harvest season. Book two to four months ahead. Pool heating outside August is available on request at additional cost.

Why we chose it

The detail that sets Masseria Giardini apart is the garden provenance: the three hectares of walled grounds were curated by Urquhart and Hunt, the Chelsea Flower Show winners, which is extraordinarily rare for a holiday estate. Staying here feels less like renting a villa and more like being a house guest at a working Puglian estate, where the structure of two chef-cooked meals a day and complimentary access to an adjacent private garden and concert venue creates a rhythm most comparable properties simply do not offer. Unlike most ten-bedroom estates at this price point, the service package is genuinely inclusive rather than a list of chargeable extras bolted onto a bare property.

Reviewed by The Chosen Stay · 2026

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01The Architecture

Masseria Giardini is built in the traditional Puglian masseria form: thick limestone walls, vaulted ceilings and interconnected stone structures that have evolved over centuries from a working agricultural estate. The property comprises three separate buildings, the main Cummersa, the Masseriola and a detached Cottage, arranged around courtyards and gardens in the manner typical of the Valle d'Itria. Steep stone internal…

02The Interior

The interiors at Masseria Giardini follow the stone-and-light logic of the building itself: natural materials, abundant windows and a palette drawn from the landscape outside. The most striking interior feature is the hand-carved stone baths found in five of the ten bedrooms, each one a single piece of local stone that functions as both a practical fixture and a piece…

03The Outdoor

The outdoor spaces at Masseria Giardini are organised across three hectares of private walled gardens designed by Chelsea Flower Show winners Urquhart and Hunt, planted with aromatic species and structured around shaded dining terraces that seat all twenty guests. The main pool measures 6m by 12m with a uniform depth and pool heating included in July and August; heating outside…

04The Location

Masseria Giardini sits in the Itria Valley near Alberobello, the UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its concentration of trulli, the conical dry-stone dwellings that have defined the landscape of this part of Puglia since the fourteenth century. The estate is 7.6km from Alberobello and 3km from the village of Cocolicchio, where three restaurants are within easy reach. Broader day…

05Ideal For

Masseria Giardini works best for large families and multi-generational groups of up to twenty who want a staffed, estate-scale property with genuine Puglian character. The resident chef, structured meal service and concierge make it particularly well suited to groups planning a milestone celebration, a family reunion or a destination wedding. Couples and small groups would find the scale disproportionate.

Amenities

Private PoolAir ConditioningHeatingWiFiGarden ViewBBQTerraceTennis CourtCribHigh ChairBeach NearbyPrivate ChefConciergeHousekeepingLaundryDishwasherCoffee MachinePatio

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TheChosenStay's Guide

experience

Castellana Grotte

The cave system at Castellana Grotte, 15km from the estate, is among the most extensive in Italy, with a 3km network of chambers including the Grotta Bianca, notable for its white stalactite formations. Book the full tour rather than the shorter circuit.

20 minutes by car

dining

Ristorante Il Frantoio, Ostuni

Il Frantoio at Masseria Il Frantoio outside Ostuni is one of Puglia's most respected agriturismo dining experiences, set within a working olive estate and serving a fixed menu built entirely around the farm's own produce. The 37km drive from Masseria Giardini is straightforward and the setting merits the journey.

40 minutes by car

activities

Alberobello trulli district

Alberobello's Rione Monti district, 7.6km from the estate, contains the highest concentration of trulli in Puglia and is best visited in the early morning before coach parties arrive. The interior of the Trullo Sovrano, the only two-storey trullo in the region, is open to visitors.

10 minutes by car

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Frequently Asked

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A private chef is included and cooks two meals a day, six days a week. The weekly schedule includes a wood-fired pizza night. Picnic lunches can also be arranged for beach trips or excursions. All food and beverage costs are additional to the villa rate.

Check-in is from 16:00. Check-out is by 10:00.

The nearest commercial airport is Brindisi (66km, approximately 50 minutes by road). Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport is 81km away, approximately 70 minutes by road. For private aviation, Brindisi Airport handles general aviation traffic and is the more practical arrival point for this part of Puglia.

Yes. The estate provides cots and highchairs, and babysitting can be arranged on request through the concierge. The walled grounds offer substantial space for children to roam freely. The property advises guests to note the presence of low walls within the estate; full details are available on the CV Villas health and safety pages.

The estate is within reach of the UNESCO trulli town of Alberobello (7.6km), the Castellana Grotte cave system (15km) and the Adriatic coast at Capitolo and Savelletri. The concierge can arrange boat and yacht rental, guided tours, cooking classes, in-villa yoga and personal training, and car and driver hire for day trips to Ostuni, Martina Franca or further afield to Matera and Lecce.

Late spring (May and June) and early autumn (September and October) offer the most comfortable conditions: warm days, lower humidity and the Itria Valley at its least crowded. July and August are the hottest and busiest months, with peak coastal demand, though the estate's thick stone walls and heated pool provide effective relief.

The village of Cocolicchio, with three restaurants, is 3km from the estate. Alberobello, the nearest town with full amenities and shops, is 7.6km away, approximately ten minutes by car.

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