Beautiful masseria about 20 minutes drive outside Porto Cesareo. We'd booked a Deluxe room with terrace and were blown away by how gorgeous the room was, huge, with a vaulted ceiling and enormous four-poster bed, excellent dramatic lighting and so much storage space. Air-con was surprisingly good for such a huge space, although the bathroom wasn't covered and so got very hot. Lovely private terrace for sitting out on at night. Breakfast was excellent with lots of choice. Public areas were beautiful and a good-sized swimming pool too. Easy parking. Good wi-fi.

We had intended to have dinner in the on-site restaurant but the hotel had decided to close it for the season the week before we arrived, without putting this on the website, which meant we had to drive into Porto Cesareo at night. Air-con broke down at about 6am and the noise woke us up, then the room got very hot. When we mentioned this upon check-out, the staff were not particularly apologetic and in the end - grudgingly - gave us a small refund.

I recently had the pleasure of enjoying a delightful stay at a charming Masseria Zanzara nestled in the heart of Puglia, and I must say it was an absolute treasure. Situated in the lower Salento with excellent connectivity, this Masseria served as an ideal hub for exploring the enchanting surroundings. From the moment of my arrival, I was deeply impressed by the warm and attentive hospitality extended by the staff. Their dedication to ensuring my comfort and creating lasting memories was truly remarkable. They consistently offered valuable suggestions for local attractions and dining, making me feel like a cherished guest. The Masseria itself was a harmonious blend of rustic allure and contemporary comfort. The rooms were generously appointed and thoughtfully adorned, providing a serene haven after days of exploration. I particularly reveled in the tranquil courtyard and the enticing swimming pool, both perfect for unwinding under the Puglian sunshine. In summary, if you are in search of a well-connected Masseria with impeccable service in Salento, I enthusiastically endorse this hidden gem. It delivers an authentic Puglian immersion that will leave you with enduring memories of this captivating region. Thank you for the stay.

The use of the swimming pool could also be extended into the late hours of the night, perhaps until midnight.

I stayed with my partner for 4 nights and we were looking for a quiet accommodation in a stunning location - Zanzara has both. Very good value for money in comparison to other masserias of similar ranking. The Deluxe double room we stayed in (room no 11) was very spacious and comfortable. Bed and pillows were very comfy and we had a small and sunny terrace with sun loungers and table and chair (no roof). The restaurant on site serves delicious food and staff is very friendly. Would definitely stay again.

Nothing that is within Zanzara's control - when we arrived, the weather was quite poor and the bedroom was really cold, this is due to the size of the room and also the type of accommodation, i.e. an old building that serves a great purpose when it's roasting hot outside but not so great when it's cold outside. As I say, this is completely outside of Zanzara's control but perhaps something to bear in mind when visiting in colder months. They have smaller apartments which might be more suitable for colder weather. Initially, we were accommodated in room no 3 which has the terrace above the kitchen so there was some noise from the kitchen fans. We were then relocated to a different room due to air con issues so I can't tell how much of an impact the kitchen noise is.

This is a little unique place that you should not miss - the surroundings is quiet, and cozy at this old farm. The restaurant offers very delicious food that tastes SO good, and is served under the stars - we ate here every night under our stay, as the prices are super fine for this kind of food made out of good ingredients. The rooms is cozy and gives the feeling of staying at an old winefarm. The breakfast is nice, and the staff is friendly. There is private and safe parking for your car. Give this place a visit!

The choose for meat and cheese at the breakfast buffet. I like sweet, but after a few days of a lot of sweet Italian breakfast cakes, meat and cheese was very welcome.

I guess the regular Italian bread is not very special - like here. We had once in a week holiday in Italy fresh crispy bread, but also that was white. The.matras had a small dent in it.

Very nice old masseria, you should deffinetly have dinner there, the restaurant at night is full of people from town, the food prices are ok, unfortunately we went to town and ate, only to discover the beautiful restaurant latter, I wish they would have told us at check in…

Flies everywhere, by the pool, in the rooms… bedbugs also, my feet were full of bites, better upkeep is deffinetly needed

Daniela the receptionist who welcomed us was very nice and makes you feel like at home. The structure is full of historical assets, which it makes disputes very traditional. They gave us a nice spacious room which made our state very pleasant. The restaurant is really elegant and with a very good service.

Unfortunately the night we stayed, there was a wedding so at 3 o’clock in the morning they start shooting fireworks, which make us very scared and especially our little baby. The bathrooms could get a little restore an update iU

We really like the vibes of this place. Even though it is a little bit of track, once you get there is amazing. Great people, fantastic restaurant and nice surroundings.

When we were there (1st of May), the pool was closed and under renovation, but probably it will be amazing when it will be available.

Wonderful stay. Very beautiful, historical and peaceful. The restaurant was great dinning option. And loved the breakfast.

The flies in the whole place. Couldn’t open the windows. And the air condition was not in the room but in the room lobby. Not very effective.

Classic beautiful setting that feels like out of a magazine.

Although this is also partly due us having to change hotels at the last minute, we were left with inside rooms that made it hard to air dry our beach stuff. Maybe advertise this with the types of rooms available.