Masseria Pistola, a 10-bedroom family home and estate in Puglia, Italy, has announced “Nativity Escape,” an offer of 10 nights for the price of seven over the festive season. Overlooking the Canale Di Pirro Valley, this restored 18th-century farmhouse can accommodate up to 20 people and includes the services of a chef and full housekeeping staff.
At the heart of Masseria Pistola lies the Cumersa, which has living spaces, underfloor heating, large fireplaces and more. Visitors can curl up by the fire in the large main living room with a festive tipple served from the lounge’s bar. Guests can sip on a selection of specialty wines from the houses’ estates during the festive period. Children can play classic board games by the tree or discover Giardini Pistola "in all its winter glory." Guests can also expect a surprise stocking outside their bedrooms on Christmas morning, stuffed with gifts from the farm.
Alternatively, guests looking for a more secluded winter hideaway can opt for a stay in Masseria Pistola’s Trulli Cottage, which has a master suite, kitchen, al fresco dining area on the terrace, and outdoor heated plunge pool with views of the Puglian countryside.
Good to know: A full-time chef is available on site to prepare traditional festive dishes using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients from the kitchen garden. Be it a candle-lit courtyard dinner or festive banquet in Masseria Pistola’s Mangatore Dining Room, guests can tuck into traditional Italian seasonal menus.
Alongside festive dining and afternoons spent around the tree, family and friends can enjoy a range of fun activities and experiences around the estates and further afield for a taste of everyday life. Guests can enjoy winter strolls on nature trails, set out on a special vintage car tour to explore the destination and discover the historical insights of Lecce, Brindisi or Ostuni on a private guided tour. Visitors can explore the Christmas markets of Bari and Ostunu, observe street theater and live music performances, enjoy food and wine tasting, attend a live nativity (Presepe Vivente) or enjoy firework displays at Lecce’s annual New Year’s Concert.
The Masseria Pistola concierge team will share local festivals, religious gatherings and festive markets to visit for a taste of authentic Puglia before returning to the rustic hideaways to continue the festive celebrations.
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