I have had the oportunity to have stayed here four times this year from deepest January until steaming May and I think that the company I work for has truly descovered a hidden jewell.
OK so first impressions (in the dark) in January were a little discoloured as there was a distinct lack of atmosphere, and the only guests were my colleagues! But hey, this is the same wherever you go in the region, however I found the staff more than helpful and the quality of service from the management to the cleaners was first class, and I quickly realised that this would develope in subsequent visits.
The air conditioned rooms are very spacious, clean and tidy with balconies.
Take time out to explore the grounds - they are massive with something for everyone including manicured lawns, terraces, a range of water features, large and small pools, tennis and a small soccer pitch - and it will become apparent why this hotel is used extensively for well to do weddings and parties, but the service does not alter whoever you are and whatever the question.
There is varied cuisine to be had both in the resturaunt and around the various pool bars-just ask if you fancy something else.
My subsequent visits have seen the hotel really blossom along with the countryside, and in reply to those who complain that "nothing is in English"...why don't you take time out to learn a little Italian? Afterall not everyone speaks Italian in my neck of the woods! You will soon find that a bit of effort goes a long way. I have found the staff to have a real professional approach with humour in a range of languages.
The wine selection is excellent (please try the Selvarossa even at 15 euros a pop) and the reaturaunt staff are more than competant to deal with most questions.
If you are fortunate to stay while they are hosting a wedding then boy, will you find out how to really push the boat out from the preparation to the finish.
You do need a car though, and why not as it really does push you out there to explore the Puglie region (try to get to Otranto and Lecce)
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!!
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