
Masseria Pistola
CANALE DI PIRRO, PUGLIA











The House
Dramatic Approach
Sitting in the unspoilt Canale Di Pirro – the Pistola Estate Vineyards frame the dramatic approach to the house and gardens.
Magnificent Rustic Stature
The cumersa has a large indoor sitting room and four magnificent en-suites bedrooms.
The Masseria sits in its own 4 hectare private gardens with gorgeous views of the beautiful Canale Di Pirro valley.
Charmingly Positioned
The main house, the cumersa, meaning gable-roofed, is the heart of Masseria Pistola. This is where the main family lived and was most likely built around 1750. Throughout the renovation the architects have meticulously maintained the original structure and features to create a gorgeous main house that respects it’s history.



Bedrooms
Cumersa Master Bedroom
One of the two master bedrooms upstairs in the main cumersa building, with roll top bath, walk in shower and fireplace.
Cumersa En suite
Walk in shower, double basins, toilet with bidet with ample cupbord space make for a beautiful bathroom for this gorgeous suite.
Garden Cottage Master Room
A romantic ground floor king size suite with double door access to living room and walk in wardrobe with a private garden
En suite living room
The master bedroom of the cottage enjoys it’s own living room, with fireplace and walk in wardrobe dressing room, with ample wardrobes and table.
Trulli Bedroom
One of three gorgeous bedrooms under the triplet of trulli, which were formerly stables for the farms horses. All with generous en suite washrooms with walk in shower, double basins and ottoman.
Trulli Bedroom
One of three gorgeous bedrooms under the triplet of trulli, which were formerly stables for the farms horses. All with generous en suite washrooms with walk in shower, double basins and ottoman.
Trulli Bedroom
One of three gorgeous bedrooms under the triplet of trulli, which were formerly stables for the farms horses. All with generous en suite washrooms with walk in shower, double basins and ottoman.
Pagliaro Bedroom
Beautiful bedroom under the pagliaro roof, which were formerly a grain store for the farm. This bedroom interconnects with another double making it ideal for a family with young children.
Garden Cottage Bedroom
This bedroom enjoys a beautiful view and private garden. With stunning en suite bathroom with walk in shower and roll top bath.









Bathrooms
Beautiful Bathrooms
Three of the bathrooms feature private outdoor showers
Garden Cottage Master Suite Bathroom
Roll top bath, double sinks, walk in shower and outdoor roll top bath and shower – make this the ultimate bathing and pampering place in the Masseria.
Hand crafted stone baths
Luxuriate in the bath in your bedroom.
Informal yet luxurious
Double basins feature in practically all the bathrooms. Generous divider free walk in showers make for luxurious convenience.
Modern, warm luxurious comfort
Luxurious roll top baths, under stunning stone trulli roofs make for a blissful place for a long hot soak.
Stone washbasins
Artisenal bathrooms.
Luxurious bathing
Luxurious roll top baths, under stunning stone trulli roofs make for a blissful place for a long hot soak.







Dining
Delicious Puglian Food
Staying at the Masseria you will enjoy delicious Puglian food prepared by our chef Luciano.
Home baked breads
Fresh from the oven.
Farm to table
As many fresh vegetables as possible are grown in the kitchen garden and brought to the kitchen daily.
Delightful desserts
Freshly baked, light and delicious desserts are another of Luciano’s skills.
Breakfast Italian style
Fresh juices, freshly picked seasonal fruits from the farm, pastries, organic muesli and organic estate honey adorn the table for breakfast.
Al fresco dining
Two courtyards provide protected and magical places to dine at night.
Gathering around the table
The Mangatore Dining room comfortably seats 22 for dinner and is a large family style kitchen, living and dining room for all the guests to gather.
Candle lit
Candles light up the courtyard walls and doorways.
Poolside Dining
Al fresco lunch time by the main pool is the perfect way to enjoy the glorious views. Served from the poolside kitchen.
Lunch on the lawn
The House Team can set up lunch or dinner anywhere in the garden.
Garden Cottage Terrace
The Garden Cottage enjoys its own private dinning terrace. A perfect place for a secluded dinner, or for hosting the guests from the main house!
Traditional
Pasta making lessons can be arranged!
Picnic style dining
Enjoy an intimate picnic style outdoor dining on one of the garden terraces.













Weddings
Garden setting
Hold your ceremony in the private gardens of the Masseria.Find out more
Historical beauty
The surrounding form part of the stage. Find out more
Dining
Hold your dining event with the Masseria as backdrop. Find out more
Early evening in the valley
Gorgeous settings. Find out more
Flowers to add colour
Guests to add life. Find out more
Intimate beauty
Natural setting. Find out more
Place settings
Evening candelights add warmth and colour. Find out more







Location for Retreats
Ideal location for a week of inspiration, restoration and connection.
Masseria Pistola and the adjoining Giardini Pistola form a fabulous location for almost any form of Retreat. For more information see Retreats Pistola website.
Wellness & Mindfulness Retreats
Focus: Yoga, meditation, sound healing, breathwork
Ideal for: Instructors and coaches looking for an immersive space to guide their clients
Highlights: Sunrise sessions, spa treatments, organic farm-to-table dining. For more information see Retreats Pistola website
Creative & Artistic Residencies
Focus: Writing, painting, photography, music
Ideal for: Artists, authors, and creatives seeking inspiration and focus.
Highlights: Dedicated workspaces, quiet gardens, and communal sharing evenings. For more information see Retreats Pistola website
Corporate & Leadership Retreats
Focus: Strategy, team building, leadership development
Ideal for: Companies wanting an inspiring space away from the office.
Highlights: Meeting facilities, breakout areas, nature walks, group activities. For more information see Retreats Pistola website
Culinary & Wine Experiences
Focus: Cooking classes, wine tasting, local gastronomy tours
Ideal for: Chefs, food lovers, and culinary schools
Highlights: Hands-on workshops, vineyard visits, traditional Puglian feasts. For more information see Retreats Pistola website
Bespoke Private Retreats
Focus: Your vision, our setting
Ideal for: Groups with a unique theme or personal celebration
Highlights: Full flexibility to design your own schedule and experiences. For more information see Retreats Pistola website
Covered shade
Stretch tent can be organised to provide additional shade. For more information see Retreats Pistola website
Space to set out classes
Secluded and shaded the lawn garden is beautifully peaceful. For more information see Retreats Pistola website
Why Masseria Pistola?
Comfortable accommodation for your group up to 22 people in beautifully restored suites
Catering packages can be pre-configured for your group
Exclusive use of the Masseria and grounds
Farm-to-table cooking by the house chef, with seasonal local produce
Support in planning and coordinating activities
Immersive Puglian surroundings for inspiration
For more information see Retreats Pistola website









Views
The famous Canale Di Pirro
Set in the beautiful and justifiably famous unspoilt Canale Di Pirro valley, the house enjoys stunning views.
Valley views
Poised slightly raised – the house enjoys a lovely position – nestled in the valley, part of the valley but also commandingly positioned.
Pictureframe views
Archways break open views of the surrounding environment.



Gardens
Unique gardens
Masseria Pistola enjoys the one of the largest and most beautiful private gardens in all of Southern Italy.
Mediterranean Terraces
Mediterranean aromatic plants populate the private walled gardens of the Masseria, creating wonderful spaces to walk and enjoy.
Places to Contemplate
Benches for resting and taking it all in are conveniently located all around the garden and grounds.
Mediterranean Colour
Traditional stone walls are offset by the glorious colours of this strawberry tree.
Places to explore and enjoy
The Masseria gives you access to the Giardini where kids can play and enjoy the water ‘canale’





The Estate
Hectares to enjoy
Guests at Masseria Pistola enjoy 3 hectares of private walled gardens immediately surrounding the house, but also have access to the Estates 40 hectares of vineyards, olive groves and woods.
Unique valley setting
Set slightly raised in the beautifully green Canale Di Pirro valley, Masseria Pistola is surrounded by vineyards and ancient woods.
Vineyard Approach
The kilometre long driveway winds through the estates Nero Di Troia vineyard.
Wild flowers at Spring time
Enjoy the grounds which include wonderful walks, valley views, wooded areas, wild flower meadows and a ruined trullo.




Special Features
Acquadotto
Built to bring water from the north to the south of Italy – the acquedotto is an incredible feat of engineering and human effort and allowed the south to prosper.

Tennis Court (from Summer 2025)
Pistola’s astro-turf tennis court will be set 200m from the main house. The court will enjoy a stunning setting looking across the valley.

Giardini Pistola
Masseria Pistola nestles privately but accessible to the Giardini Pistola, which provides guests with a glorious 4 hectares of terraced gardens to enjoy.

Special Features
Acquadotto
Built to bring water from the north to the south of Italy – the acquedotto is an incredible feat of engineering and human effort and allowed the south to prosper.

Tennis Court (from Summer 2025)
Pistola’s astro-turf tennis court will be set 200m from the main house. The court will enjoy a stunning setting looking across the valley.

Giardini Pistola
Masseria Pistola nestles privately but accessible to the Giardini Pistola, which provides guests with a glorious 4 hectares of terraced gardens to enjoy.

Sister properties
Masseria Petrarolo
Masseria Petrarolo is a sister property run by the same dedicated team. The Masseria is renovated to the same standards, has 9 luxurious bedrooms, two pools, tennis court and over 50 hectares of private grounds.

Trullo Petrarolo
Trullo Petrarolo is a sister property run by the same dedicated team. The Trullo is renovated to the same standards, has 2 beautiful double bedrooms, a gorgeous pool and gardens.

Giardini Pistola
Giardini Pistola is a destination is its own right.

Sister properties
Masseria Petrarolo
Masseria Petrarolo is a sister property run by the same dedicated team. The Masseria is renovated to the same standards, has 9 luxurious bedrooms, two pools, tennis court and over 50 hectares of private grounds.

Trullo Petrarolo
Trullo Petrarolo is a sister property run by the same dedicated team. The Trullo is renovated to the same standards, has 2 beautiful double bedrooms, a gorgeous pool and gardens.

Giardini Pistola
Giardini Pistola is a destination is its own right.

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