Agriturismo Vecchia Masseria Charme&Relax

Vecchia Masseria was a wonderful auberge located in the countryside outside of Masseria. Located in an agricultural district, their food preparation was what we call “from farm to table.” This included fruit-filled pastries and preserves on the breakfast buffet. The rooms were spacious and all looked out on a garden area and the hills beyond. One could partake of meals either indoors or outside on the patio. The setting was delightful with an inground pool and gorgeous inground plantings as well as those in decorative ceramic vases scattered about. The setting was relaxing as it presented many opportunities for taking photos of the flora and fauna. We recommend this inn to you.

we stayed only one night in this beautiful setting that is well off the beaten track. beautiful grounds. nice room. friendly people. good sheets and towels. not a lot of amenities in the bath but worth the drive. breakfast buffet was good. fresh fruit.

My complaint is the marketing on the website, especially for the food, exaggerated the quality of the experience. Breakfast was poor more 2 star than 4 star. Coffee was from a machine, juice was watery. Kettle in the room with 6 tea bags, no milk or coffee. Dinner was not worth the 30 euros per head. Meat course was tasteless. Maybe we didn’t research it properly but not recommended.

THE GOOD Beautiful old farmhouse Very nice location 20 minutes away away from the nearest town. Very nice rooms The quality of the food although very repetitive The restaurant service was very good The mountain walks Very friendly staff Very tranquil and relaxing pool and terrace Rooms cleaned really well and daily Very nice atmosphere THE BAD Missed evening meal as arrived too late from our flight , no food offered and charged £10 for 2 really poor hot chocolates Very difficult to get a coffee before 730am unless you insist Even when offered several drinks by your host after meals it a real surprise to see them all on our bill at the end of the week Bikes not maintained 5 bikes but 3 with flat rear tyres THE JACUZZI DOES NOT WORK AND THEY KEEP MAKING EXCUSES when talking to guests who were leaving after 5 days they had all complained so i insisted on a room upgrade which they reluctantly agreed to but it did not make up for the jacuzzi as we were looking forward to this and to be told tomorrow for 4 days when we knew it hadn't worked for at least 2 weeks is a con to entice you to book We stayed 21st to 28th oct never worked ounce 7 Days at the hotel never offered a cannoli in Sicily this is very odd Very Bad coffee from the machines, Italians would never drink this in a million years My jacuzzi complaint was dealt with in a very unprofessional manner If you can forgive all the above then overall its very nice

Excellent place. Right in the middle of nowhere but easy to reach, it’s quiet and comfortable. The owner took us around to visit the place and then to the room. Good swimming pool where you can have a drink. The 4 courses dinner was very good for an honest price. Breakfast was very good as well. The only bad point, the jacuzzi wasn’t working, after telling the staff about it they seem not to care too much and didn’t solve the problem out. However, recommended.

When you arrive at Vecchia Masseria, after a hectic drive in your left-hand drive rental car, you are in awe of the simplistic beauty of the hotel. Despite a seasoned driver in Italy, it always takes a while to remember the rules (none) of the road. We were met by a friendly receptionist who conversed in both Italian and English, during a tour of the property. Initial impressions were built upon and they way they have renovated this place is truly special. Philippe, the GM, was happy to elaborate and provide guidance on activities and must sees. We were invited to dinner and informed it was a 4 course set menu, a little off putting in 30+ degrees but as it was first night we agreed. The food was to die for! A lover of Italian food, my wife an I were eager to add to our knowledge and repertoire and we were not disappointed. Antipasti, all grown and cooked on site was extensive but difficult to resist. The secondi of various pasta's usually involved seconds! Followed by a meat course cooked to perfection. Desserts are not our thing but when in Sicily......normally quite light thankfully! I have to say, too much for us, but we didn't have to eat it, but it was so nice!!! The staff were very friendly and more importantly, happy in their roles, sharing Philippe's passion for this delightful location. The only down side, and I say that tongue in cheek, as it is exactly why I chose it, is it is a long way from any town centres or attractions. We never go all-inclusive because we like to try other foods and visit other places, however, this is one occasion we maybe should have.....? Grazie per averci opsitato, un vero piacere Philippe!

Our group spent one night here. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Our room, 301, was small but nice. The shower in the bathroom was the biggest we’ve had in all our previous hotel stays. Food was delicious both at dinner and at breakfast. Would have liked coffee available earlier.

A fantastic hotel ! Located in beautiful countryside. Great accommodation and fantastic food. The staff were amazing! Very quiet and suitable for those who want a break from a busy lifestyle. I think it is mostly suitable for adults - we were two couples who enjoyed the peace and tranquility on offer. I would definitely recommend car hire for this area - without it you would be a little stuck. Roads were great - but the hotel is found at the end of a dusty track so prepared! Definitely eat in - not a lot close by at all for meals. Would definitely recommend this hotel and would return in a heart beat!

We have just returned from staying at this amazing hotel, in the most beautiful location, with the most helpful and friendly staff. Food amazing, my husband has a restricted diet and they made sure he was catered for every night. We got ourselves into a tricky situation, our car got a puncture and we were stuck in the middle of nowhere. Centaura, the car hire company left us there for five hours, but when the hotel realised we were stuck, two of the chefs came on quad bikes to rescue us. The hotel organised a new tyre, retrieved the car and made sure everything was sorted, how many hotels offer that service? It’s a family run hotel and that is evident in everything they do. We would love to return. Yes it is in a very remote location, but that made it even more special. If you want a holiday away from everything in Sicily, the most beautiful country this is the place for you