We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Taranto, Italy. We have also included hotels in historic properties, old manor houses, historic villas, old "castello"-s, resorts, palaces, hamlets, french "relais" (mansions) and country estates. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated January 2024.
Luxurious. The Masseria Salamina is a 17th-century castle set among olive groves and farmland. It offers a pool, a traditional restaurant, and even homemade olive-oil soap in guests’ spacious, air-conditioned rooms. Accommodation at the Salamina is located in the manor house or the converted stables. The Salamina Agriturismo’s manor house offers a relaxing terrace with views of palm trees and the Adriatic Sea. Some rooms feature rustic tiled floors, antique furniture and marble-mosaic bathrooms. In addition to a continental breakfast buffet, the Salamina Masseria’s restaurant serves Puglia cuisine made with ingredients from its garden. Oil and wine-tasting sessions can also be organised. Fasano Station is 5 km from the Salamina Agriturismo. Torre Canne beach is a 5-minute drive from the property. Free Wi-Fi is also available at reception.Show full description
Beach front location. Lovely property. Amazing pool. Set in an elegant 19th century villa, only 4.5 km from Manduria, Relais Reggia Domizia offers rooms and suites with air conditioning. Immersed in its private park, it includes a gourmet restaurant, pool and tennis court. Rooms and suites at the Relais Reggia Domizia feature free wired internet connection and classic furnishings. They include a flat-screen TV and private bathroom. Most rooms have a balcony and overlook the garden. Suites include a private garden. Breakfast is a buffet served in the dining room with stone vaulted ceilings. The restaurant specialises in creatively reinterpreted Puglia dishes, served by the pool or under a covered patio during summer. You can relax by the kidney-shaped pool surrounded by palm trees, play tennis or sunbathe on the terrace. The nearest beaches in Campomarino or Mirante are a 25-minute drive away. Bike and car rental and a shuttle service to/from Bari and Brindisi airports are available at extra costs.Show full description
Relais Reggia Domizia is a charming 19th-century villa in Manduria. It is known for its historic significance and delightful ambiance. The property is surrounded by a private park and has a beachfront location.
Beach front location. Charming. Superb interior design. Set in an 18th-century manor farm, 4 km from Monopoli’s centre, Masseria Spina Resort features an outdoor pool. It offers rustic-style accommodation with free Wi-Fi access. With air conditioning, apartments come with a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and iPod docking station. The well-equipped kitchen has a dishwasher and a washing machine is available, as well. Guests can enjoy the garden, which is equipped with BBQ facilities. Free private parking is available on site. Monopoli Train Station is 3.5 km from Masseria Spina Resort. The closest beach is a 5-minute drive away.Show full description
Masseria Spina Resort in Monopoli, Italy, is a one-of-a-kind accommodation located in an 11th-century fortified complex. The resort has a rustic and charming atmosphere with traditional apartments.
Very stylish. Cosy rooms. A 2-minute walk from the historical centre of Carovigno in the upper Salento area, Dimora Dell'Osanna Raro Villas Smart Rooms Collection offers elegant rooms set in a converted 16th-century convent. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the entire building. The air-conditioned rooms come with white-washed walls and marble or tiled floors. Each includes a minibar, flat-screen TV and bathroom with hairdryer. Some have original vaulted or wood-beamed ceilings. A sweet breakfast and, on request, savoury produce, are served daily at the Dimora Dell’Osanna. This property is 7 km from Ostuni, and a 25-minute drive from Brindisi. Brindisi Airport is 25 km away.Show full description
I think this is one of the most STYLISH bed and breakfasts in Taranto.
Nice style. Great interior design. Borgo San Marco is a historic 15th-century fortified farmhouse surrounded by the Puglia countryside, 700 metres from the SS16 state road. It features wellness facilities and both indoor and outdoor pools. All suites at San Marco preserve traditional features such as the arched ceilings and stone walls. Each one has its own private bathroom and also comes with stylish décor, air conditioning and TV. The property features a historic tower and a chapel, all surrounded by a garden with fruit orchards. San Marco Borgo’s lounge is set in the old stable and features frescoes from the Byzantine age. The restaurant uses homegrown vegetables and serves Italian favourites and traditional Puglia dishes and wines. Wellness facilities include a fitness centre, spa area. Guests also have the bike rental service with an extra charge and free Wi-Fi. Borgo San Marco is a 5-minute drive from Fasano and its famous zoo and 10 minutes from the coast. Ostuni can be reached by car in around 20 minutes.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Masseria Incantalupi is a converted 18th-century farmhouse in the heart of the Puglia countryside. It offers an outdoor swimming pool, and serves home-grown organic produce in the restaurant. Staff can advise on the many activities in the area including visits to Grotte di Castellana and the Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve. Rooms are decorated around many of the original features such as fireplaces and stone walls. They are spacious and are equipped with air conditioning and private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy fresh produce from the Masseria Incantalupi’s farm including olive oil, fruit preserves and liqueurs. The Incantalupi offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. The hotel is 15 km from Brindisi Airport, an airport shuttle is available on request and at an extra charge.Show full description
Masseria Incantalupi is a unique hotel with a rich history and a relaxing atmosphere. It is located in a beachfront location and has a highly elegant style. The hotel has a beautiful pool, spacious rooms, and a stunning garden.
Charming. Good breakfast. Popular among couples. Masseria Casamassima agriturismo has a quiet setting in rural Puglia 6 km from the White City of Ostuni. A 16th-century walled manor farm, it hosts live music and other events in its historic courtyard. You have a free internet point and free car park.The manor farm's grounds include olive trees and vegetables patches. Masseria Casamassima offers a choice of apartments and air-conditioned rooms, each with a TV and fridge. The apartments also include a kitchenette and some are air conditioned. A sweet breakfast is served each morning and includes homemade cakes and pies, fruit and yoghurt. Savoury items are available on request. The restaurant serves specialities from the local area. During summer, meals are served out on the terrace. Olive oil is available for tasting and purchase. The property is around 10 minutes' drive from the nearest beach. The Trulli of Alberobello, historic stone dwellings, are 45 minutes away by car.Show full description
Great value. Just one kilometre from Fasano Zoo, Don Sante is a traditional Puglia country estate dating back to the 18th century. It offers extensive gardens with a pool and tennis court. Masseria Don Sante has apartments on the ground floor and rooms on the first floor. All air conditioned, they also come with a TV, fridge or minibar. Apartments also have a fully equipped kitchenette, some with a washing machine and fireplace. Breakfast is buffet style and the restaurant serves specialities from the Puglia region. Guests will also find a free car park, children's playground and free Wi-Fi in public areas. During summer, Done Sante Masseria provides a free shuttle service to Fasano Train Station, the town centre and beaches at Savelletri and Torre Canne. Guests have discounts at various private beaches and can book bikes excursions. San Domenico Golf Course and the nearest beaches are all around 20 minutes away by car. The White City of Ostuni is 30 km away.Show full description
This country house has great affordability and great tennis facilities.
Charming. Friendly staff. The Marzalossa is a historic Apulian farmhouse of the 17th century, still producing olive oil, wine and organic vegetables. The swimming-pool is built in an ancient lemon grove. Masseria Marzalossa offers free parking and can arrange shuttle services to Bari and Brindisi airports. Bicycle and boat excursions are also available on request, and there is a lounge with free Wi-Fi. Rooms and suites at the Marzalossa are spacious and offer a patio with views of the countryside. Each features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.Show full description
Cosy. Lovely interior design. Masseria Salinola dates back to the 18th century. Enjoy spacious rooms and self-catering apartments in the heart of Apulia. The rustic feel of the rooms provides a unique feeling. Enjoy a relaxing stay in a peaceful establishment, provided with an outdoor pool with hydromassage jets. The family managing Salinola Masseria is proud to serve fresh natural products, and typical traditional cuisine. All fruit and vegetables come from the on-site organic farm. The centre of Ostuni is less than 2 km away, so this is a good base for visiting the stunning white town and the rest of the region, with pleasant car trips.Show full description
Luxurious. Masseria Ciavea is a 17th-century farmhouse surrounded by olive groves in the Puglia countryside, 5 minutes' drive from Gioia del Colle. It produces olive oil, almonds and vegetables. This characteristic property has a 1-hectare garden including a children's play area. A sweet Italian breakfast is served each morning, while the restaurant offers local specialities in a unique setting. With fre WiFi, rooms have wrought-iron beds and original vaulted ceilings from the late 1600s. They are air conditioned and have an en suite bathroom. Masseria Ciavea provides free Wi-Fi in communal areas and free parking. It is 3.5 km from Gioia del Colle Train Station and 40 minutes' drive from Bari Airport. Putignano is 15 km away, while Polignano A Mare on the coast is 40 minutes away by car.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most LUXURIOUS farm stay in Taranto.
Relaxing atmosphere. Nice surroundings. Popular among couples. Located in Ostuni, 38 km from Torre Guaceto Reserve, Masseria San Paolo Grande provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Providing a bar, the property is located within 42 km of Taranto Cathedral. Castello Aragonese is 42 km from Masseria San Paolo Grande, while Taranto Sotterranea is 43 km away. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Every room comes with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms here will provide you with a kitchen fitted with a fridge. The daily breakfast offers Italian, vegetarian or vegan options. At the resort you will find a restaurant serving Italian and local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Masseria San Paolo Grande offers a children's playground. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ostuni, like cycling. The nearest airport is Brindisi - Salento Airport, 44 km from the resort.Show full description
This resort is one of the most popular in Taranto among couples!
Charming. Set in an 18-hole golf course in the Basilicata countryside, Golf Club Metaponto features a sauna, restaurant and bar. This 19th-century property is 6 km from the centre of Metaponto and a 15-minute drive from the beach. With antique furnishings and a balcony, rooms are air conditioned and include a flat-screen TV, safe and minibar. Each has a private bathroom with a spa bath, free toiletries and bathrobes. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant or relax in one of the two shared lounge areas. Bike hire is available at the property. Matera is a 45-minute drive from Golf Club Metaponto.Show full description
Delightful property. Superb breakfast. A restored 18th century manor set in the countryside in Fasano and surrounded by olive groves, Masseria San Martino offers rooms and self-catering apartments with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Overlooking the garden or the pool, the rustic-style apartments feature a fully equipped kitchenette and dining area with TV. Rooms have stone vaulted ceilings and a minibar. One suite comes with a fireplace and a spa bath while the other has a terrace with sea view. Buffet breakfast is served each morning to all guests and includes homemade cakes and savoury produce. The swimming pool has a hydromassage area and free sun loungers and deckchairs. Drinks are available at the bar surrounding the pool. Fasano Train Station is 6 km away and Torre Canne beach is an 8-minute drive. The Bari/Brindisi Motorway is 7 km from the property.Show full description
This is likely one of the most BEAUTIFUL country houses in Taranto. It also has super comfortable beds.
Close to beach front. Luxurious. Stunning pool facilities. Offering a garden and pool view, Masseria Le Lamie is set in Villa Castelli, 26 km from Taranto Cathedral and 27 km from Castello Aragonese. There is an on-site restaurant and free private parking. Guests at Masseria Le Lamie will be able to enjoy activities in and around Villa Castelli, like cycling. The outdoor swimming pool features a pool bar and fence. All units feature air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and slippers, units at the farm stay also have free WiFi, while selected rooms will provide you with a terrace. At the farm stay, the units have bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop on-site. Guests at the farm stay can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. The farm stay has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Taranto Sotterranea is 27 km from the accommodation, while National Archaeological Museum of Taranto Marta is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Brindisi - Salento, 53 km from Masseria Le Lamie, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Great restaurant. Set in a manor house from the 1700s, Masseria Torremossa is 9 km from Fasano’s centre. It features a garden with a citrus orchard and is surrounded by olive groves. This property produces its own olive oil and vegetables. With air conditioning, rooms come with a flat-screen TV. Each has a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a sweet breakfast, with hot drinks, pastries and fruit. It is offered daily in the breakfast room. The Capitolo Beach and the Acquapark Egnazia water park are both 5 km from Masseria Torremossa. Egnazia Archaeological Site is a 10-minute drive away.Show full description
Very cosy. Great breakfast. Casa Vacanze Riposo Del Vento is in the countryside of Casalini, in the heart of the Itria Valley. The property is set in a hamlet of the late 18th century, with traditional Apulian accommodation. The seaside and Ostuni are a 10-minute drive away. Rooms and apartments are set in trulli and lamie buildings, and feature original furniture, stone walls, and handmade linens. Each room is en suite and offers free WiFi and a patio. Breakfast includes genuine food. The Riposo Del Vento B&B features a garden with centuries-old olive trees and offers horse riding lessons. Guests can enjoy an aperitif such as limoncello and other traditional specialities, or take a walk in the surrounding countryside.Show full description
This is likely the most COSY bed and breakfast in Taranto.
Unique. Great location. Popular among couples. Palazzo Viceconte is a historical building set in the Matera Sassi UNESCO site area. It offers free WiFi throughout. Most rooms boast panoramic views, while some overlook the Palazzo's quiet internal 17th-century courtyard. The Palace features beautiful frescoed halls that come with original furniture, and a collection of paintings ranging from the 17th to the 20th century. The Viceconte's rooms feature antique furnishings, free wired internet access, digital TV, and air conditioning. Staff at Viceconte are multilingual and can assist in the organisation of tours, meetings and excursions. The Viceconte Palazzo is just around the corner from Matera's Duomo cathedral.Show full description
This small hotel has a great location in Matera and outstanding views!
Beach front location. Highly elegant. Outstanding SPA facilities. Featuring an outdoor pool, Masseria Il Melograno is surrounded by olive trees in the countryside of Puglia, 5 km from Monopoli. It offers a paid private beach, Tamerici Beach Club, 7 km away. Rooms are air conditioned and feature a minibar and TV with satellite. They all overlook the internal courtyard. Dinner is served in the garden at Hotel Il Melograno. Guests can relax in the outdoor swimming pool and in the wellness centre with a gym and sauna. A free shuttle service to/from the beach is also available. Puglia's coastline and a range of sandy beaches are just 10 minutes' drive away. Both Bari and Brindisi airports are less than one hour's drive away.Show full description
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