Outdoor sofas with an aperitivo of bread, figs and white wine, facing the estate's wheat fields at sunset
Podere San Domenico from above, among the olive trees and fields of the Murgia
The trulli of Alberobello in the warm sunset light
The Sassi of Matera and the Cathedral bell tower at sunset
A couple running hand in hand along the shore of the turquoise Ionian Sea at sunset

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The rooms at Podere San Domenico

Three different ways to experience the Apulian countryside,
each with its own character and its own view.

Ferula Suite Jacuzzi: the whirlpool bath next to the fireplace and the four-poster bed

Suite superior

Ferula Suite Jacuzzi

27 m² / private bathroom / in-room jacuzzi

1 king-size four-poster bed ★★★★★
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Suite Cornucopiae: the bed with wooden headboard and the door onto the countryside

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Suite Cornucopiae

24 m² / private bathroom

1 king-size bed ★★★★★
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Suite Eryngium: the bed with the lit alcove and the French doors onto the fields

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Suite Eryngium

25 m² / private bathroom / up to 3 guests

1 king-size bed ★★★★★
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The open-air jacuzzi at Podere San Domenico, with uninterrupted views of the countryside

The Jacuzzi between sky and countryside

Set in the countryside, with nothing to block the view, for a kind of relaxation that melts into the horizon. The perfect place to enjoy the silence of rural Puglia, by day or under the stars.

The indoor relax area, with sofas and exposed stone

Indoor Relax Area

A cosy space designed for indoor activities and experiences, for anyone looking for a moment of rest without giving up any comfort.

The long table set beneath the white vaults of the La Mangiatoia hall, with candles and dried flowers

La Mangiatoia

The farm's old stable is now the hall of long tables: white vaults, warm light and a long table where everyone sits together. An intimate yet striking setting for dinners, parties and celebrations, where every event becomes a story to tell.

The courtyard hall at Podere San Domenico

The Courtyard Hall

The heart of Podere San Domenico, where guests gather before every experience. An entrance that already tells the story of the estate's Slow Hospitality spirit.

The red façade of the restored farmhouse, seen from the courtyard

The freedom to live your own space,
never feeling like a guest,
but at home.

Every room has its own private entrance opening directly onto the countryside: no shared corridors, no prying eyes, just you and the horizon.

Right outside the door, a little corner all your own with a table and chairs, made for a slow breakfast at sunrise, an aperitivo at sunset or simply a moment of reading while your gaze wanders among the olive trees.

The breakfast room at Podere San Domenico

The surroundings

Between Puglia and Basilicata, everything within reach.

Halfway between Taranto and Bari, the estate is an ideal base: in under an hour you can reach the Sassi of Matera, the trulli of Alberobello, the Castellana Caves and the sea, on both the Ionian and the Adriatic. In the evening, you come back to the silence of the countryside.

Map of the area between Matera, Taranto, the Itria Valley and the Adriatic, with the destinations around the estate Podere San Domenico © OpenStreetMap contributors
Tap a point to see its name and read the description. Times and distances are by car from the estate and approximate.
  1. Gioia del Colle

    The Norman-Swabian Castle of Frederick II in the old town and the most famous mozzarella in Puglia, to taste freshly made in the local dairies. Primitivo DOC wine comes from the vineyards all around.

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  2. Castellaneta

    The home town of Rudolph Valentino, overlooking one of the most spectacular ravines (gravine) in Puglia: a canyon you can admire from the belvedere in the old town.

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  3. Laterza

    Its ravine is a LIPU nature reserve with sheer cliffs and birds of prey overhead; in town, majolica workshops and wood-fired bread.

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  4. Castellaneta Marina

    The nearest sea: long beaches of fine sand on the Ionian Sea, backed by pine woods and equipped beach clubs.

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  5. Matera Basilicata

    The Sassi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993: a city carved into the rock, best seen at sunset, when the houses light up one by one.

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  6. Putignano

    The Putignano Carnival is the oldest in Europe, dating back to 1394: papier-mâché floats and parades from December until Shrove Tuesday. All year round, a compact old town gathered around the Mother Church.

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  7. Grotte di Castellana

    An underground route of about three kilometres among stalactites and caverns, ending at the White Cave, considered one of the most dazzling in the world.

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  8. Alberobello

    The trulli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996: over a thousand dry-stone houses with conical roofs, in the Monti and Aia Piccola districts.

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  9. Taranto

    The city of two seas: the MArTA Archaeological Museum with the gold of Magna Graecia, the Aragonese Castle and the old town on its island.

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  10. Martina Franca

    The Baroque of the Itria Valley: palazzi, churches and wrought-iron balconies, and in summer the opera of the Valle d'Itria Festival.

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  11. Locorotondo

    One of the most beautiful villages in Italy: a circular, gleaming white old town overlooking the Itria Valley, and its DOC white wine to taste on the spot.

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  12. Polignano a Mare

    The village perched above the Adriatic, with houses hanging over the cliffs and Lama Monachile, the most photographed cove in Puglia.

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  13. Ostuni

    The White City, perched on hills among centuries-old olive trees, with the Adriatic beaches just a few kilometres away.

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Want a tip on what to see or where to eat? Just ask us when you arrive: we're happy to help.

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