Luxury Private Estate in Puglia | 11-Bedroom Farmhouse on 50 Hectares

The House

Dramatic Approach

Sitting in the unspoilt Canale Di Pirro – the Pistola Estate Vineyards frame the dramatic approach to the house and gardens.

Magnificent Rustic Stature

The cumersa has a large indoor sitting room and four magnificent en-suites bedrooms.
The Masseria sits in its own 4 hectare private gardens with gorgeous views of the beautiful Canale Di Pirro valley.

Charmingly Positioned

The main house, the cumersa, meaning gable-roofed, is the heart of Masseria Pistola. This is where the main family lived and was most likely built around 1750. Throughout the renovation the architects have meticulously maintained the original structure and features to create a gorgeous main house that respects it’s history.

Bedrooms

Cumersa Master Bedroom

One of the two master bedrooms upstairs in the main cumersa building, with roll top bath, walk in shower and fireplace.

Cumersa En suite

Walk in shower, double basins, toilet with bidet with ample cupbord space make for a beautiful bathroom for this gorgeous suite.

Garden Cottage Master Room

A romantic ground floor king size suite with double door access to living room and walk in wardrobe with a private garden

En suite living room

The master bedroom of the cottage enjoys it’s own living room, with fireplace and walk in wardrobe dressing room, with ample wardrobes and table.

Trulli Bedroom

One of three gorgeous bedrooms under the triplet of trulli, which were formerly stables for the farms horses. All with generous en suite washrooms with walk in shower, double basins and ottoman.

Trulli Bedroom

One of three gorgeous bedrooms under the triplet of trulli, which were formerly stables for the farms horses. All with generous en suite washrooms with walk in shower, double basins and ottoman.

Trulli Bedroom

One of three gorgeous bedrooms under the triplet of trulli, which were formerly stables for the farms horses. All with generous en suite washrooms with walk in shower, double basins and ottoman.

Pagliaro Bedroom

Beautiful bedroom under the pagliaro roof, which were formerly a grain store for the farm. This bedroom interconnects with another double making it ideal for a family with young children.

Garden Cottage Bedroom

This bedroom enjoys a beautiful view and private garden. With stunning en suite bathroom with walk in shower and roll top bath.

Bathrooms

Beautiful Bathrooms

Three of the bathrooms feature private outdoor showers

Garden Cottage Master Suite Bathroom

Roll top bath, double sinks, walk in shower and outdoor roll top bath and shower – make this the ultimate bathing and pampering place in the Masseria.

Hand crafted stone baths

Luxuriate in the bath in your bedroom.

Informal yet luxurious

Double basins feature in practically all the bathrooms. Generous divider free walk in showers make for luxurious convenience.

Modern, warm luxurious comfort

Luxurious roll top baths, under stunning stone trulli roofs make for a blissful place for a long hot soak.

Stone washbasins

Artisenal bathrooms.

Luxurious bathing

Luxurious roll top baths, under stunning stone trulli roofs make for a blissful place for a long hot soak.

Dining

Delicious Puglian Food

Staying at the Masseria you will enjoy delicious Puglian food prepared by our chef Luciano.

Home baked breads

Fresh from the oven.

Farm to table

As many fresh vegetables as possible are grown in the kitchen garden and brought to the kitchen daily.

Delightful desserts

Freshly baked, light and delicious desserts are another of Luciano’s skills.

Breakfast Italian style

Fresh juices, freshly picked seasonal fruits from the farm, pastries, organic muesli and organic estate honey adorn the table for breakfast.

Al fresco dining

Two courtyards provide protected and magical places to dine at night.

Gathering around the table

The Mangatore Dining room comfortably seats 22 for dinner and is a large family style kitchen, living and dining room for all the guests to gather.

Candle lit

Candles light up the courtyard walls and doorways.

Poolside Dining

Al fresco lunch time by the main pool is the perfect way to enjoy the glorious views. Served from the poolside kitchen.

Lunch on the lawn

The House Team can set up lunch or dinner anywhere in the garden.

Garden Cottage Terrace

The Garden Cottage enjoys its own private dinning terrace. A perfect place for a secluded dinner, or for hosting the guests from the main house!

Traditional

Pasta making lessons can be arranged!

Picnic style dining

Enjoy an intimate picnic style outdoor dining on one of the garden terraces.

Weddings

Garden setting

Hold your ceremony in the private gardens of the Masseria.Find out more

Historical beauty

The surrounding form part of the stage. Find out more

Dining

Hold your dining event with the Masseria as backdrop. Find out more

Early evening in the valley

Gorgeous settings. Find out more

Flowers to add colour

Guests to add life. Find out more

Intimate beauty

Natural setting. Find out more

Place settings

Evening candelights add warmth and colour. Find out more

Location for Retreats

Ideal location for a week of inspiration, restoration and connection.

Masseria Pistola and the adjoining Giardini Pistola form a fabulous location for almost any form of Retreat. For more information see Retreats Pistola website.

Wellness & Mindfulness Retreats

Focus: Yoga, meditation, sound healing, breathwork
Ideal for: Instructors and coaches looking for an immersive space to guide their clients
Highlights: Sunrise sessions, spa treatments, organic farm-to-table dining. For more information see Retreats Pistola website

Creative & Artistic Residencies

Focus: Writing, painting, photography, music
Ideal for: Artists, authors, and creatives seeking inspiration and focus.

Highlights: Dedicated workspaces, quiet gardens, and communal sharing evenings. For more information see Retreats Pistola website

Corporate & Leadership Retreats

Focus: Strategy, team building, leadership development
Ideal for: Companies wanting an inspiring space away from the office.

Highlights: Meeting facilities, breakout areas, nature walks, group activities. For more information see Retreats Pistola website

Culinary & Wine Experiences

Focus: Cooking classes, wine tasting, local gastronomy tours
Ideal for: Chefs, food lovers, and culinary schools

Highlights: Hands-on workshops, vineyard visits, traditional Puglian feasts. For more information see Retreats Pistola website

Bespoke Private Retreats

Focus: Your vision, our setting
Ideal for: Groups with a unique theme or personal celebration

Highlights: Full flexibility to design your own schedule and experiences. For more information see Retreats Pistola website

Covered shade

Stretch tent can be organised to provide additional shade. For more information see Retreats Pistola website

Space to set out classes

Secluded and shaded the lawn garden is beautifully peaceful. For more information see Retreats Pistola website

Why Masseria Pistola?

Comfortable accommodation for your group up to 22 people in beautifully restored suites

Catering packages can be pre-configured for your group

Exclusive use of the Masseria and grounds

Farm-to-table cooking by the house chef, with seasonal local produce

Support in planning and coordinating activities

Immersive Puglian surroundings for inspiration

For more information see Retreats Pistola website

Views

The famous Canale Di Pirro

Set in the beautiful and justifiably famous unspoilt Canale Di Pirro valley, the house enjoys stunning views.

Valley views

Poised slightly raised – the house enjoys a lovely position – nestled in the valley, part of the valley but also commandingly positioned.

Pictureframe views

Archways break open views of the surrounding environment.

Gardens

Unique gardens

Masseria Pistola enjoys the one of the largest and most beautiful private gardens in all of Southern Italy.

Mediterranean Terraces

Mediterranean aromatic plants populate the private walled gardens of the Masseria, creating wonderful spaces to walk and enjoy.

Places to Contemplate

Benches for resting and taking it all in are conveniently located all around the garden and grounds.

Mediterranean Colour

Traditional stone walls are offset by the glorious colours of this strawberry tree.

Places to explore and enjoy

The Masseria gives you access to the Giardini where kids can play and enjoy the water ‘canale’

The Estate

Hectares to enjoy

Guests at Masseria Pistola enjoy 3 hectares of private walled gardens immediately surrounding the house, but also have access to the Estates 40 hectares of vineyards, olive groves and woods.

Unique valley setting

Set slightly raised in the beautifully green Canale Di Pirro valley, Masseria Pistola is surrounded by vineyards and ancient woods.

Vineyard Approach

The kilometre long driveway winds through the estates Nero Di Troia vineyard.

Wild flowers at Spring time

Enjoy the grounds which include wonderful walks, valley views, wooded areas, wild flower meadows and a ruined trullo.

Special Features

Acquadotto

Built to bring water from the north to the south of Italy – the acquedotto is an incredible feat of engineering and human effort and allowed the south to prosper.

Tennis Court (from Summer 2025)

Pistola’s astro-turf tennis court will be set 200m from the main house. The court will enjoy a stunning setting looking across the valley.

Giardini Pistola

Masseria Pistola nestles privately but accessible to the Giardini Pistola, which provides guests with a glorious 4 hectares of terraced gardens to enjoy.

Special Features

Acquadotto

Built to bring water from the north to the south of Italy – the acquedotto is an incredible feat of engineering and human effort and allowed the south to prosper.

Tennis Court (from Summer 2025)

Pistola’s astro-turf tennis court will be set 200m from the main house. The court will enjoy a stunning setting looking across the valley.

Giardini Pistola

Masseria Pistola nestles privately but accessible to the Giardini Pistola, which provides guests with a glorious 4 hectares of terraced gardens to enjoy.

Sister properties

Masseria Petrarolo

Masseria Petrarolo is a sister property run by the same dedicated team. The Masseria is renovated to the same standards, has 9 luxurious bedrooms, two pools, tennis court and over 50 hectares of private grounds.

Trullo Petrarolo

Trullo Petrarolo is a sister property run by the same dedicated team. The Trullo is renovated to the same standards, has 2 beautiful double bedrooms, a gorgeous pool and gardens.

Giardini Pistola

Giardini Pistola is a destination is its own right.