This is a wonderful country guest house, where you are made to feel like a special guest of the family. Roberto, Roberta, Alessandro and Nicoletta are wonderful hosts- kind, gentle, thoughtful people who provide the most relaxing and peaceful holiday. Moussa is the chef and what a talent he is! The food is absolutely fantastic. Many of the vegetables and fruit are home grown- pomegranate, zucchini, oranges, lemons, tomatoes… Perfectly located to see all the sites of this wonderful region. The house itself is 13/15 century and has been sympathetically restored- simple, stylish rooms, with great bathrooms. This is a very special place

Reviews online are often misleading.... that is not the case with the wonderful Masseria. I cannot rate our stay highly enough. Roberta, Roberto, Nicoletta, Alessandro, and Moussa made us feel at home from the moment we arrived until the moment we left. Interacting with Nicolletta before our arrival was a pleasure. When she "hounded" me about our arrival time, I had no idea it was because the whole family comes out to greet each guest! And when we departed ,it was the same thing. Eveyone was there with a hug and a handshake. The rooms were exceptionally clean, breakfast was excellent (and prepped by the family every morning), and the poolside lounging and the estate could easily compete with the beautiful beaches of Puglia. We only ate on site once, but that two was beyond excellent. I highly recommend this unique and wonderful Masseria. You truly arrive as guests and leave as friends!!!!

If I could give more than 10 stars I would. The hospitality shown at critabianca was absolutely immaculate. From the moment we entered the property the owner Roberto came out to greet us, give us a tour and then offered us some coffees with cake. They were more than helpful to give us all the local recommendations. This was an incredibly peaceful getaway with just the amount of explorations. The breakfast there is extraordinary. The dinner there was just as wonderful. You must try the limoncello! Roberto’s daughter makes it by hand and it is truly the best I have ever had. I only wish they sold it for us to take home. Everyone that worked at critabianca was so kind and genuine. We felt that we were leaving family when we left Critabianca. Roberto & his family & Moussa have created the perfect Italian oasis. We look forward to coming back as soon as possible!

We had the perfect stay at Critabianca and wished we could have been there longer. The whole family is incredibly welcoming, always smiling and ready to provide recommendations in the area. The Masseria and grounds are also beautiful. We are still dreaming of the delicious breakfast freshly prepared by Moussa. Make sure you save an evening to have dinner and drinks at the house, also prepared by Moussa- he really is an amazing chef. We loved our time at Critabianca and we hope to be back in the future 😊

We liked it all, bar having to leave!

From the moment you arrive at Critabianca you will feel the magic of this very special place and you will not want to leave. The warmth and hospitality of Alessandro, Roberto, Roberta and Moussa is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced in my world travels. The stunning 800 year old property which has been impeccably updated and designed, the incredible food all of which is homemade and some of the best I had in Puglia and the attention to every detail makes Critabianca one of the most memorable travel experiences I have had.

It’s a very nice masseria, lovely design, nice gardens. But the true value of Critabianca is the people and service. So welcoming, so attentive to detail, always available and friendly. Both the family and Moussa were really lovely and it made a big difference to our stay. Breakfast is also exceptional.

We didn’t really lack anything. Maybe some of the in-room amenities are more extensive in some other masserias we have done (I.e coffee machine, vanity kits…) but it wasn’t an issue.

We came to the area specifically to stay at Critabianca after reading reviews on Booking.com. The hotel and the family running it, absolutely blew us away. It was a dream vacation. Moussa, who makes all the food is an incredible chef and is so kind. We will dream about the amazing breakfasts, dinners, and aperitivos for a very long time. I want everyone I know to have the experience of staying at Critabianca. Roberto and his family go out of their way to make sure you are comfortable and have the best recommendations for visiting towns close by. I would give it 11 stars if I could!

Roberta, Roberto, Nicoletta, Alessandro, and Moussa made us feel at home from the moment we arrived, welcomed us even when we checked in later than regular hours, and waved us off when we left. The rooms were exceptionally clean, breakfast was excellent (and prepped by the family every morning), and the poolside lounging and the estate could easily compete with the beautiful beaches of Puglia. This place has such a serene atmosphere that we didn’t want to leave after almost a week. Nicoletta was spot on with her beach recommendations, and thanks to her, we swam in the calmest waters and best beaches of southern Puglia until we found ourselves again by the pool at the Masseria for some afternoon iced coffee and sorbet. We couldn’t have asked for a better, more relaxing stay.

Absolutely nothing.

Roberto is the perfect host. Along with Moussa they do everything to ensure that you have a memorable stay. The place has been carefully renovated and the beauty of this shines through in every detail. It's a very easy place to interact with other guests. Dinner was a treat prepared with fresh local produce. Breakfast was the best ever. A series of delights served at your table. Fruit, freshly baked pastries and brioches, salad, eggs to order, great coffee. It's a perfect location to tour the heel of Italy and Roberto will advise on where to go depending on your interests.

That we had to leave!

We loved the way that the family looked after us, they really care about their residents. The food served at breakfast and dinner was exceptional. Grounds and pool lovely as were the rooms. Lovingly restored country house.

Nothing, it is very quiet so if you are looking for nightlife this isn't for you, although you can find it a short drive away. It's a romantic place for couples in our opinion.