Rocco Forte's Puglian estate — a 16th-century masseria with 40 keys in ancient olive groves outside Fasano.
BrandRocco Forte Hotels
DestinationPuglia
RegionEurope
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingBoutique hotel surrounded by ancient olive groves and the rolling Apulian countryside.
Best ForDesign-led couples seeking countryside quiet with coastal access, repeat Rocco Forte guests collecting properties, travelers who want Puglian luxury without the Salento resort clusters.
PrivacyHigh
ServicePersonalized luxury service
ButlerIn-suite check-in with welcome amenities, complimentary in-room bar inclusive of alcoholic beverages.
Private PoolNo
Built16
Renovated2019
Masseria Torre Maizza opened in 2019 as Rocco Forte's second Italian resort property, converting a 16th-century fortified farmhouse in the olive groves outside Fasano. The 30 rooms and 10 suites occupy the restored masseria buildings, with Olga Polizzi's design preserving the original stone architec
Key Features
Expansive outdoor pool
Private beach club
Award-winning dining options
Spa and wellness facilities
Golf course nearby
Personalized services and experiences
Dining
Carosello
Signature Experience
Sundowners on the terrace overlooking the olive groves — the property holds the countryside quiet that most Puglian coastal resorts have traded for density.
Rocco Forte's design discipline applied to a 16th-century Puglian masseria, with private beach club access on the Adriatic and adults-only format. The combination of countryside estate and coastal beach club is rare in Puglia's luxury tier.
Best time: May, June and September are perfect — warm enough for sea swimming, trulli and masseria stays at their most atmospheric, and restaurants operating at full capacity without August's intensity.
Demand: August sees Puglia at absolute peak capacity with Italian families joining international luxury travellers. July and September offer marginally lower pressure. June is emerging as the connoisseur's favourite month.
Pricing: August rates at Borgo Egnazia and leading masserias reach annual highs. June and September offer 25-40% savings with superior dining availability and a more intimate atmosphere.
Insider tip: Ostuni's old town at dusk, when the whitewashed buildings glow amber and the day visitors have left, is one of Italy's most affecting experiences. Reserve dinner at a rooftop masseria restaurant for the full effect.
Avoid: July and August bring extreme heat in the inland olive country above 38°C, making midday exploration challenging. The coast remains bearable with sea breezes.
