“Oase van rust in de prachtige Puglia regio”
We had a fantastic stay at Masseria Cortese. From the moment we entered through the gate, we stepped into an oasis of calm surrounded by olive trees. We stayed in a trullo, which was a very enjoyable and authentic experience. Everything was very clean and beautifully decorated. The entire estate was also beautifully finished and cozily decorated with nice décor. The pool was fantastic, and in the garden we could fully relax among the trees in hammocks or on a bench. We could truly disconnect in complete silence without any ambient noise, which has become exceptional at many locations. The lunches were also very tasty and kept us from having to leave the estate all the time. In the evenings we had dinner twice, each time delicious—made with local and super fresh ingredients! Breakfast was always very good, with fruit from the garden, local yogurt, fresh eggs, and of course the fresh cake that changed each day. We looked forward to the new cake every day! All of this was consistently taken care of by the hosts, who were very friendly and ready to help with any question or request. Thank you so much for that, especially when we had car trouble; they were immediately ready to help and find a solution! We already miss the estate and dear Maccia! The first day after arrival, the air‑conditioner leaked in the room, making part of our luggage and clothes wet. Luckily it was warm enough and it dried quickly. After reporting this, the host acted immediately and placed a towel under the unit. Perhaps it would be best to provide something permanent to capture the condensation? In breakfast, one coffee per person per day is provided, which may be a bit little for true coffee lovers—could the fruit juice also be fresh like all the other products? On the estate, only drinks and food from the masseria itself may be consumed, which is extra paid per consumption. We understand the principle of the bar on the estate, but with warm weather and a long stay this can add up. This was an unforeseen cost that was not entirely clear at booking. These are just tips and do not take away from our fantastic experience there!
Maaike·1か月前