Masseria Pistola

CANALE DI PIRRO, PUGLIA

The Farmsted

Charmingly Restored

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. Duration the renovation the architects have meticulously maintained the original structure and features to create a gorgeous main house. It is home to the largest indoor common areas at the Masseria and four magnificent en-suites.

Magnificent Stature

The Masseria sits in a prominent position giving it gorgeous views of the beautiful Canale Di Pirro valley.

The Approach

The Pistola Estate Vineyards of Puglian varieties frame the dramatic approach to the house and gardens.

Bedrooms

Cumersa Master Bedroom

One of the two master bedrooms upstairs in the main cumersa building, with roll top bath and fireplace.

Garden Cottage Master Bedroom

A romantic ground floor king size suite with double door access to living room and walk in wardrobe with a private garden

Bathroom

Goregous roll top bath and vanity unit

Bathrooms

Stunning Bathrooms

Four of the bedrooms feature roll top baths, three have beautiful carved stone baths.

Warmth

Roll top bath nestles in warm stone

Dining

Breakfast Italian style

Fresh juices, freshly picked seasonal fruits from the farm, pastries, organic muesli and organic estate honey adorn the table for breakfast.

Gathering over dinner

The Mangatore Dining room comfortably seats 20 for dinner and is a large family style kitchen, living and dining room for all the guests to gather.

Al fresco dining

Two courtyards provide protected and magical places to dine at night.

Candle lit

Candles light up the courtyard walls and steps.

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.

Picnic style dining

Enjoy an intimate picnic style outdoor dining on one of the garden terraces.

Views

Valley views

Set overlooking the valley the main pool at Pistola will enjoy stunning views.

Gardens

Mediterranean Terraces

Mediterranean aromatic plants populate the private walled gardens of the Masseria, creating wonderful spaces to walk and enjoy.

Mediterranean Colour

Traditional stone walls are offset by the glorious colours of this strawberry tree.

Places to Contemplate

Benches for resting and taking it all in are conveniently located all around the garden and grounds.

Places to Contemplate

Set amongst the garden terraces are secluded benches to rest and take in the surroundings.

The Estate

Unique valley setting

Set slightly raised in the beautifully green Canale Di Pirro valley, Masseria Pistola is surrounded by vineyards and ancient woods.

Gardens meld with countryside

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.

Trees Paths and Pasture

The Estate has vineyards and olive groves.

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 2023)

Pistola’s astro-turf tennis court is set 200m from the main house. The court enjoys a stunning setting looking across the valley.

A viewing pagoda makes for a perfect shaded place for the family to watch a game or guests tournament. A drinks fridge and cushioned seats provide extra comforts.

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 2023)

Pistola’s astro-turf tennis court is set 200m from the main house. The court enjoys a stunning setting looking across the valley.

A viewing pagoda makes for a perfect shaded place for the family to watch a game or guests tournament. A drinks fridge and cushioned seats provide extra comforts.

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.