MASSERIA PISTOLACanale di Pirro · Puglia · ItalyENQUIRE
Private luxury estate · Canale di Pirro, Puglia
An estate of your own.
A valley to call home.
Gather family and friends at Masseria Pistola. Eleven individual en suite bedrooms welcome up to 22 guests, with private gardens, two pools and a house team to make your stay feel effortless.
Enquire about availability →Your stay
Fully serviced, entirely yours.
Daily housekeeping
Daily morning housekeeping and an evening turndown service keep the house comfortable throughout your stay.
Your private chef
Fresh Puglian cooking, with seasonal produce from the kitchen garden and menus discussed around your group’s tastes.
Breakfast each morning
A relaxed start to the day, with breakfast prepared and the house team on hand to help.
A dedicated house team
Help with reservations, transport, local experiences and the details that make your time together special.
Food, drinks and optional experiences are charged separately.
The house
Old stone.
A new life.
The historic cumersa farmhouse, trulli and courtyards have been carefully restored, preserving their stone roofs, vaulted spaces and distinctive character.
A generous sitting room and the barrel-vaulted Long Room offer space for everyone to gather, with quieter corners for a book or a moment by the fire.
The house
Old stone.
A new life.
The historic cumersa farmhouse, trulli and courtyards have been carefully restored, preserving their stone roofs, vaulted spaces and distinctive character.
A generous sitting room and the barrel-vaulted Long Room offer space for everyone to gather, with quieter corners for a book or a moment by the fire.
The bedrooms
Eleven rooms.
Each with its own character.
From the master suites in the cumersa farmhouse to bedrooms beneath the trulli and pagliaro roofs, each room has a character of its own.
Eleven en suite bedrooms accommodate up to 22 guests across the Masseria and Garden Cottage. Interconnecting rooms offer a useful option for families with young children.
The bedrooms
Eleven rooms.
Each with its own character.
From the master suites in the cumersa farmhouse to bedrooms beneath the trulli and pagliaro roofs, each room has a character of its own.
Eleven en suite bedrooms accommodate up to 22 guests across the Masseria and Garden Cottage. Interconnecting rooms offer a useful option for families with young children.
The bathrooms
Stone, light and quiet luxury.
Handcrafted stone, generous walk-in showers and beautiful baths make the bathrooms part of the pleasure of staying here.
Selected rooms have private outdoor bathing spaces, opening onto the garden and the Puglian sky.
The bathrooms
Stone, light and quiet luxury.
Handcrafted stone, generous walk-in showers and beautiful baths make the bathrooms part of the pleasure of staying here.
Selected rooms have private outdoor bathing spaces, opening onto the garden and the Puglian sky.
Life at Pistola
The rhythm of the valley.
A swim before breakfast. Lunch in the shade. A walk through the vineyards. Dinner that lasts well into the evening.
The pools
Water, light and open sky.
The main 12 by 6 metre pool sits within the formal garden, surrounded by a generous deck and sunbeds. The Garden Cottage has its own secluded 5 by 3 metre plunge pool.
Pool heating can be arranged on request for an additional charge.
The pools
Water, light and open sky.
The main 12 by 6 metre pool sits within the formal garden, surrounded by a generous deck and sunbeds. The Garden Cottage has its own secluded 5 by 3 metre plunge pool.
Pool heating can be arranged on request for an additional charge.
Dining
Around the table, together.
Gather in the Long Room, which seats 22 for dinner, or enjoy a meal in one of the sheltered courtyards. The poolside terrace and gardens offer further places to dine outdoors.
Our chef prepares local dishes with fresh seasonal ingredients, including vegetables, herbs and fruits from the kitchen garden.
Dining
Around the table, together.
Gather in the Long Room, which seats 22 for dinner, or enjoy a meal in one of the sheltered courtyards. The poolside terrace and gardens offer further places to dine outdoors.
Our chef prepares local dishes with fresh seasonal ingredients, including vegetables, herbs and fruits from the kitchen garden.
The Garden Cottage
A little space of your own.
The Garden Cottage is part of your Pistola stay, with two en suite bedrooms, a sitting room with fireplace, a small kitchen and a shaded terrace.
Its secluded garden and private plunge pool offer a peaceful retreat, while keeping everyone within the same estate.
The Garden Cottage
A little space of your own.
The Garden Cottage is part of your Pistola stay, with two en suite bedrooms, a sitting room with fireplace, a small kitchen and a shaded terrace.
Its secluded garden and private plunge pool offer a peaceful retreat, while keeping everyone within the same estate.
Christmas & New Year at Pistola
Everyone together.
Everything taken care of.
Make Pistola your private festive home in Puglia. Gather family and friends around the fire, with a chef and house team to take care of the hosting. Celebrate Christmas, welcome the New Year, or stay for both.
Exclusive estate for up to 22 guests · Stays of 5, 7, 10 or 14 nights
Explore festive stays →Your private chef
Prepared for you, every day.
Your private chef brings fresh Puglian cooking to the table, with seasonal ingredients and menus discussed around your group’s tastes and preferences. From a relaxed lunch to dinner together, thoughtful cooking is part of your stay.
Experiences
Your week, thoughtfully arranged.
Our guest relations team helps you explore Puglia and arrange personal touches for your stay.
Discover Puglia
Explore Alberobello, Martina Franca and the Valle d’Itria, or enjoy a day on the Adriatic coast. Our team can help with reservations and transport.
A taste of local life
Discover fresh pasta, local wines and olive oils through cooking classes and tastings arranged around your group.
Make the occasion your own
A birthday dinner, activities for children or a massage at the house. Ask our team to help plan the details.
Optional experiences are subject to availability and additional charges.
Your private estate
Room to wander.
Fifty hectares of vineyards, olive groves and woodland surround the Masseria. Paths lead through the grounds, while the nearby cycling route opens up more of the Valle d’Itria.
The house and private gardens remain your sanctuary within this wider landscape.
Giardini Pistola
A little more of Puglia to enjoy.
Guests can also explore Giardini Pistola, our separate sister property: four hectares of terraced gardens designed by Urquhart & Hunt, with Mediterranean planting and beautiful valley views.
The Masseria and its own private gardens are reserved exclusively for your group. A visit to the Giardini and farm shop is an additional pleasure to enjoy during your stay.
Explore Giardini Pistola →Giardini Pistola
A little more of Puglia to enjoy.
Guests can also explore Giardini Pistola, our separate sister property: four hectares of terraced gardens designed by Urquhart & Hunt, with Mediterranean planting and beautiful valley views.
The Masseria and its own private gardens are reserved exclusively for your group. A visit to the Giardini and farm shop is an additional pleasure to enjoy during your stay.
Explore Giardini Pistola →
Valle d’Itria · Puglia
Rooted in Puglia.
Trulli rooftops, vineyards and quiet country lanes. From your home in the Canale di Pirro, discover the distinctive trulli of Alberobello, the elegant streets of Martina Franca and the towns and countryside of the Valle d’Itria.
Weddings at Pistola
For a gathering that matters.
Celebrate across several days, with your closest family and friends staying together. Private gardens, courtyards and the Masseria itself offer a distinctive setting for your celebration.
Explore Weddings at Pistola →Weddings at Pistola
For a gathering that matters.
Celebrate across several days, with your closest family and friends staying together. Private gardens, courtyards and the Masseria itself offer a distinctive setting for your celebration.
Explore Weddings at Pistola →
Retreats
Space for inspiration and connection.
Bring your group together for a retreat shaped around wellness, creativity or time to think. The Masseria and adjoining Giardini offer varied spaces for shared activities and quiet reflection.
Explore retreats at Pistola →Retreats
Space for inspiration and connection.
Bring your group together for a retreat shaped around wellness, creativity or time to think. The Masseria and adjoining Giardini offer varied spaces for shared activities and quiet reflection.
Explore retreats at Pistola →Planning your stay
Your time at Pistola.
Is the entire Masseria exclusively ours?
Yes. Masseria Pistola is rented to one group, with the house, Garden Cottage, private gardens, courtyards and two pools reserved exclusively for your stay.
How long can we stay?
The Masseria is available for exclusive weekly rental. Share your preferred arrival and departure dates, whether for one week or a longer stay, and our bookings team will confirm availability and arrangements.
What is included in our stay?
Your stay includes daily housekeeping, evening turndown, breakfast preparation, private chef service and a dedicated house team to help with arrangements. Food, drinks, optional experiences and requested pool heating are charged separately.
How many guests can stay together?
Up to 22 guests can stay in eleven en suite bedrooms across the Masseria and Garden Cottage. The bedrooms include suites in the historic cumersa farmhouse and rooms beneath the trulli and pagliaro roofs, with interconnecting options for families.
Can we visit Giardini Pistola?
Yes. Guests enjoy access to Giardini Pistola, our separate sister property, with four hectares of terraced gardens and a farm shop. The Giardini are not part of your exclusive rental; the Masseria and its own private gardens remain reserved for your group.
How do we enquire about dates and prices?
Send your preferred dates, group size and any requests through our enquiry form. Vicky and our bookings team will be in touch to discuss availability, prices and your stay.
Enquiries
Plan your stay at Pistola.
Share your preferred dates and group size. Our team will be pleased to help you plan your stay for up to 22 guests.
Enquire about availability →Our sister estate
More room for a special gathering.
For larger gatherings and special occasions, properties on our sister Petrarolo estate near Monopoli can be rented separately, subject to availability. Our team can help coordinate accommodation across the two estates.