Castello di Ugento is a unique historic boutique hotel in Puglia – a contemporary hideaway encased within golden 17th-century walls. The rooms and suites have all been lovingly curated with modern pieces from talented Italian designers alongside antiques and vintage finds as well as handmade Italian ‘noce Canaletto’ – high-quality walnut – armoires. All rooms feature king-size beds and some which can be twinned.
Opening onto the castle’s courtyard each charming room nestled in what used to be the staff quarters, offers a king-size bed dressed with the finest Italian bed linen handmade in Puglia and traditional hand-woven bedspreads, custom made walnut furniture, complimentary designer pieces. Ensuite bathrooms with monsoon showers are suited with organic olive-oil toiletries made in Puglia. Beds can be twinned in Corte del Sole, Corte Barocca and Corte Alta.
Corte Alta is a cosy-split level room with a king size bed on a mezzanine one floor up, which allows for a beautiful view of the courtyard. The bathroom is on the first level and has a walk in shower. This is a smaller room ideal for younger adults and beds can be twinned.
This Deluxe Suite opens onto the courtyard and features a bathroom encased in the original vaulted ceiling. The king-size bed, which can be twinned, is dressed with the finest Italian bed linen, handmade in Puglia as well as traditionally hand-woven bedspreads. Custom made walnut furniture created by artisan hands, and complemented by Italian designer pieces as well as a sculptural iron console. Ensuite bathroom under a rediscovered vault, with monsoon shower and fine organic olive-oil based toiletries made in Puglia, sits behind the bed. Corte Pellicano and Corte Sole are connected through a small corridor.
A lovely suite under the star vaulted ceilings of “pietra leccese” encased within the castle walls, which opens onto a charming patio. Featuring a king-size canopy bed, it is dressed with the finest Italian bed linen handmade in Puglia, and traditional hand-woven bedspreads. Custom-made walnut furniture created by artisans is complemented by designer and antique pieces. Ensuite bathroom with monsoon shower and fine organic olive-oil based toiletries made in Puglia complement the space.
The Suite of the Rose is a stunning large area on the ground floor encased within the older walls of the castle, featuring soaring vaulted ceilings, separate living room, bedroom and two bathrooms. The king size bed is dressed with the finest Italian bed linen made in Puglia, and traditional hand-woven bedspreads. Custom-made walnut furniture created by artisans is complemented by designer pieces and antiques.
On the Piano Nobile, this elegant first floor Suite under soaring vaulted ceilings, looks out over the cobbled courtyard from the balcony. Featuring a beautifully decorated bedroom with the original 18th century alcove which frames the king size bed. Ensuite bathroom with monsoon shower, living room and its own private terrace overlooking Ugento’s rooftops.
The king-size bed is dressed with the finest Italian bed linen, and traditional hand-woven bedspreads. Custom-made walnut furniture created by artisans is complemented with designer and antique pieces. The charming bathroom below the Baroque alcove is suited with luxurious organic olive-oil based toiletries, made in Puglia.
On the Piano Nobile, this elegant first floor Suite under soaring vaulted ceilings, looks out over the cobbled courtyard from the balcony as well as the aromatic fruit garden of the castello and features a beautifully frescoed living room with fireplace and adjacent kitchen, and small powder room.
The original 18th century decorated alcove frames the king size bed in what is an enchanting suite in what were the original bedrooms.
The king-size bed is dressed with the finest Italian bed linen, and traditional hand-woven bedspreads. The charming bathroom below the Baroque alcoves is suited with luxurious organic olive-oil based toiletries, made in Puglia. This suite has private access from the courtyard and the garden.
Castello di Ugento is available for exclusive rental.
Should you be interested please contact [email protected] for rates and availability.
