Puglia, Italy
9 SUITES
FROM 290 EUROS PER NIGHT
Accommodation
A five-star luxury “historical monument” turned hotel, with nine contemporary suites encased within the ancient walls. Full Concierge service organizing bespoke activities to explore Salento with privileged access. On the outskirts of the town, olive groves that extend beyond sight, surround the most beautiful Italian coastlines, from the white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters of the Ionian Sea, over to the cliffs and grottos of the dramatic Adriatic coastline.
Deluxe Rooms - Opening onto the castle’s courtyard each charming room nestled in what used to be the staff quarters, offers a king-size bed dressed with the finest Italian bed linen handmade in Puglia and traditional hand-woven bedspreads, custom made walnut furniture, complimentary designer pieces. Ensuite bathrooms with monsoon showers are suited with organic olive-oil toiletries made in Puglia.
Deluxe Suites
Corte del Pellicano – This Deluxe Suite opens onto the courtyard and features a bathroom encased in the original vaulted ceiling. The king-size bed, which can be twinned, is dressed with the finest Italian bed linen, handmade in Puglia as well as traditionally hand-woven bedspreads. Custom made walnut furniture created by artisan hands, and complemented by Italian designer pieces as well as a sculptural iron console. Ensuite bathroom under a rediscovered vault, with monsoon shower and fine organic olive-oil based toiletries made in Puglia, sits behind the bed.
Corte del Giardino – A lovely suite under the star vaulted ceilings of “pietra leccese” encased within the castle walls, which opens onto a charming patio. Featuring a king-size canopy bed, it is dressed with the finest Italian bed linen handmade in Puglia, and traditional hand-woven bedspreads. Custom-made walnut furniture created by artisans is complemented by designer and antique pieces. Ensuite bathroom with monsoon shower and fine organic olive-oil based toiletries made in Puglia complement the space.
Master Suite della Rosa – The Suite of the Rose is a stunning large area on the ground floor encased within the older walls of the castle, featuring soaring vaulted ceilings, separate living room, bedroom and two bathrooms. The king size bed is dressed with the finest Italian bed linen made in Puglia, and traditional hand-woven bedspreads. Custom-made walnut furniture created by artisans is complemented by designer pieces and antiques.
Master Suite Alcova di Diana – On the Piano Nobile, this elegant first floor Suite under soaring vaulted ceilings, looks out over the cobbled courtyard from the balcony. Featuring a beautifully decorated bedroom with the original 18th century alcove which frames the king size bed. Ensuite bathroom with monsoon shower, living room and its own private terrace overlooking Ugento’s rooftops.
Master Suite della Loggia - On the Piano Nobile, this elegant first floor Suite under soaring vaulted ceilings, looks out over the cobbled courtyard from the balcony as well as the aromatic fruit garden of the castello and features a beautifully frescoed living room with fireplace and adjacent kitchen, and small powder room.
Castello di Ugento is available for exclusive rental. Please enquire for more details.
RESTAURANTS
Castello di Ugento’s restaurant, Il Tempo Nuovo, is where the culinary experience will begin in Ugento. Here they celebrate local, seasonal cuisine, as Chef Tommaso Sanguedolce re-imagines Puglia’s traditional dishes for the 21st century, dissecting recipes passed down through families over the centuries and conjuring gastronomic creations from the simplest ingredients.
Location
Castello di Ugento sits in a very unique position: 10 minutes from the beautiful white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters of the Ionian sea, and 25 minutes form the tip of the heel of Leuca and the Adriatic sea with its dramatic coastline and grottos accessible by water.