Il Melograno, Monopoli

Set in an ancient olive grove in the Puglian countryside and with lovely meandering gardens for relaxing and strolling, this 400-year old masseria has been carefully converted into the beautiful five star Il Melograno. The historic fishing town of Monopoli is 3km away and the seaside around a ten minute drive.

Charming guest rooms and suites are decorated in a simple, traditional style with whitewashed walls, original tiles and classic furniture.

A buffet breakfast is served each morning and authentic, seasonal Puglian cuisine can be enjoyed on the restaurant veranda.

There is a lovely outdoor swimming pool for sunny days, tennis and paddle courts in the garden, a jogging path as well as bicycles for touring the surrounding country lanes, plus the hotel's Tamerici Beach Club (charge) complete with cocktail bar is a ten minute drive by complimentary shuttle service.

The Petramare Spa features an indoor pool, sauna and steam room, gym and a refreshing icy plunge pool and offers a range of holistic wellbeing treatments.