The history
An authentic story
Some places don’t need explanations, they need to be experienced.
Masseria della Croce is one of them.
Set in the heart of Puglia, surrounded by centuries-old olive trees and dry-stone walls, this 17th-century estate holds a history that still breathes through its white limestone.
It is a living reminder of a time when beauty was simple, and elegance came naturally.
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Memories carved in stone
Through the centuries, the Masseria has welcomed many lives, from Benedictine monks to the Knights of Malta, becoming a meeting point of cultures and stories.
The stone cross that still crowns its façade is the symbol of this heritage: protection, faith and a quiet sense of rebirth.
Today, as in the past, it watches gently over the land and those who come here seeking balance.
A restoration guided by soul
When the family chose to bring the Masseria back to life, they did more than restore a building, they revived a story.
With deep love for their land and a refined sense of its value, they embarked on a careful restoration, entrusting the work to artisans and stone masters who guard ancient knowledge.
Every arch, every stone, every vaulted ceiling has been preserved with respect for its original character.
The authenticity of a lived-in home
Masseria della Croce was never created for tourism.
For years, it was a family home, a place where the light of the countryside filled the rooms every morning, where long Sunday lunches stretched under the pergola, where summer dinners took place beneath the stars, and Christmas evenings unfolded by the fire while grandparents told stories and the house smelled of sweets and mandarins.
Here, every detail carries memory.
Unlike places designed solely for guests, this Masseria is first and foremost a home with a soul, curated with care, shaped by real life, and free from clichés.
Beauty here is not staged.
It is lived, day after day, with effortless grace.
A refuge that doesn’t imitate Puglia, it embodies it, with love, respect, and the desire to pass on a family legacy that still feels like home.
