Surrounded by citrus groves, Masseria Trapana's modern reinvention of a 16th-century farmhouse is 12km north of Lecce. Ten suites combine with shared areas enlivened by Oriental textiles, and the Moroccan-style firepit is ideal for aperitivi. A subterranean vault houses a romantic plunge pool, the property makes its own mandarin liqueur, and excellent Puglian cuisine and superb breakfasts both feature.
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