Stefania

Agriturismo Masseria Aprile

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(52 reviews)

SC 31 Contrada Grofoleo, 25 - Locorotondo (BA) - Area: countryside | Map

National identification codeCIN: IT072025B500021045

Regional identification codeCIR: BA07202551000005665

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Category
Country House

Rooms
8

Breakfast
included

Bathroom
Ensuite

Guests in this venue liked

Charming property
Spectacular view
Abundant breakfast
The design of the property
Very new
Cheap
Near the station
Shopping area

Description

Welcome to our home,
I am Anna Maria Aprile, the twelfth generation owner of Masseria Aprile (AD 1700).

Built in the charming Valle d'Itria 1 km (15 minutes walk) from Locorotondo.

The farm has belonged to our family since 1700 (the year it was built).

In 1992 together with my husband Antonio and my children Valerio and Stefania, we renovated and launched the Agriturismo.

The farm is part of an agricultural estate of 25 hectares and consists of a large courtyard, wide green pastures surrounded by woods able to be explored on foot, the olive grove, the vineyard and the seventeenth century trulli, unrivalled examples of genuine architecture made from local stone.

There is also the courtyard with cockerels and hens, and the small church, where my marriage was celebrated.

I live with my family in the ancient stone manor house.

Ali and Pasquina, our horses, along with Sisina, our donkey, are an integral part of our family!
All 7 rooms have been sympathetically restored and furnished with every comfort, with objects belonging to our farm which tell our history.

Rooms and Rates

To accommodate the needs of all our guests, we regret that we cannot accept pets.

Features

Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite):

Air Conditioning
Historic House
Romantic Atmosphere
Parking
Garden
TV
Free Wifi
Family
Business
Hair dryer
Heating
Ideal for trekking
Jacuzzi
Near cycle paths
Farm with animals

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All Features

Various information

Rooms with air conditioning
Parking
Internet access
English speaker

House features

Historic house
19th century house
Recently restored house
Sharing areas available for guests
Panoramic location

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

Certified systems
Heating systems
Air conditioning
Room temperature controller
Double glazing or solar panels

Electric system

Certified systems
Emergency lights or fire exit directions
Photovoltaic or other forms of renewable energy

Services of the house

Garden
Terrace
Garage / parking

Location and surroundings

Panoramic view
Archeologic area / near monuments
Near (within 10 mins) pubblic transports
Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Number of rooms

Total number of rooms: 8
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 8

Size of rooms

Over 30 sqm

Bathroom facilities

Hair dryer

Room facilities

Children bed
TV
Mirror or luggage case
Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

Historic furniture
Terrace / balcony
2 windows / panoramic view
Desk / table and chairs
Sofa / armchairs

Cleaning services

Daily

Services

Guides / maps / books available
Local events calendar
Guestbook
Shuttle service

Holiday themes - the place

Country

Holiday themes - town size

Small town - between 5000 and 25000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

Near monuments
Arts or archeologic area
Cultural events and arts exhibitions
Wine and food attractions area
Local crafts
Historic centre
Located in country side or nature reserves
Near sports facilities
Gardens and landscapes

Holiday themes - house features

Historic house
Garden
Family
Business
Romantic atmosphere

Breakfast

La colazione di AGRITURISMO MASSERIA APRILE

Breakfast is served in the antique stone barn dating from 1915 or in the splendid adjoining veranda where the view of the countryside is delightful.

The buffet includes:
• cakes and biscuits
• bread baked in a wood oven, butter and homemade jam
• Fresh homemade yogurt and cereals
• cold cuts (Martina Franca capocollo or salami) and cheese
• tomatoes, salt and extra virgin olive oil (our products)
• orange juice and water
• seasonal fruit
• tea, milk, coffee, cappuccino
• eggs from our hens.

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Conditions

Check-in from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out before 10:30 AM - If you're late you may be charged for an extra night

Area countryside

The farmhouse is located in the Itria Valley, just 1 km away from Locorotondo. Nearby attractions include Alberobello at 9 km, Cisternino at 10 km, Martina Franca at 5 km, Zoosafari di Fasano at 10 km, Castellana Grotte at 23 km, Ostuni at 23 km, Polignano a mare at 25 km, Matera at 75 km, Lecce at 100 km, the Adriatic Sea at 20 km and the Ionian Sea at 35 km. The nearest airport is either Bari or Brindisi, both approximately 64 km away.

Airports

Colonna di Sant'Oronzo 20 Km
Brindisi Airport - Casale 52 Km

Train Stations

Martina Franca Train Station 5 Km

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In The Surroundings

Basilica of San Martino 4 Km
Ducal Palace 4 Km
Chiesetta della Madonna del Rosario 9 Km
Parish of Saint Vitus Martyr 9 Km
Rione Aia Piccola (Unesco) 9 Km
Trulletto della Madonnina dei Campi 9 Km
Oil Museum 9 Km
Trullo Siamese 9 Km
Museum of the Territory 9 Km
Rione Monti (Unesco) 9 Km
Casa d'Amore 9 Km
Church in Trullo 10 Km
Basilica of Santi Cosma e Damiano 10 Km
Trullo Sovrano 10 Km
Zoo Safari 10 Km

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Overall Rating 9.8 / 10
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What guests say

Reviews consistently highlight the property's authentic charm, stunning views over Locorotondo, and peaceful countryside setting. Accommodation, often in carefully renovated trulli, is described as spotlessly clean and thoughtfully furnished. Guests praise the warm hospitality and attention offered by the Aprile family, with the homemade, varied breakfast—featuring local and freshly baked products—often singled out as a highlight. The location is ideal for exploring the Itria Valley, yet remains tranquil and relaxing. Families with children find the space and animals a plus. While some note the price can be a bit high, most feel it matches the quality of the experience provided.

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marie-eve

This stay at the Masseria was our love at first sight in Italy! The place is incredible: the land, the vineyards, the shared spaces like the spa, the hammocks, the children's play areas, the animals and, of course, the hosts! Our apartment was perfectly clean, the beds comfortable and how lovely! Everything is very well thought out, nothing is missing. The kitchen is also well equipped and we preferred to cook on-site and eat while enjoying the splendid view rather than go to a restaurant! And what about the breakfasts with fresh products from their land. The place is in an ideal location for visiting the nearby towns. We would have liked to stay for all our 10 days in Italy, but we will definitely come back on our next trip. A big thank you to the hosts who made our stay unforgettable.

stayed from 08/21/2025 to 08/24/2025

euijong

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stayed from 08/19/2025 to 08/21/2025

florence

A friendly welcome, a comfortable room, everything was perfect. Thank you.

stayed from 03/22/2025 to 03/24/2025

carlos

Farmhouse run by a friendly family. Mrs. Ana is a lovely person who spoils her guests with many delights at breakfast. Her daughter Stefania is very nice, welcoming guests upon arrival. Ample internal parking and charming and comfortable "trulli". Produces wines and oils that are sold on site. The best part of all is the welcome that the Aprile family provides to their guests.

stayed from 03/18/2024 to 03/20/2024

friederike

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stayed from 06/18/2023 to 06/22/2023

annie

The best and sweetest family-owned Bed & Breakfast! I can't say enough good things about this place. The trulli are all renovated, and the property is thoughtfully designed :) It's so close to everything!

stayed from 06/16/2023 to 06/18/2023

david

The stay at Agriturismo Masseria Aprile was almost perfect. Beautiful property which has been in their family for generations. Within walking distance to Locorotondo for shopping and eating in the restaurants. Fantastic breakfast prepared daily by Stefania and her momma. All the first-rate details were taken care of. Perfect. Loved this place!

stayed from 05/20/2023 to 05/23/2023

pier

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stayed from 05/17/2023 to 05/19/2023

gary

Fabulous Masseria close to Locorotondo. The host, Stefania, is outstanding. Breakfast was anticipated every day and was a treat. Trulli rooms are wonderfully maintained. You could not ask for more.

stayed from 09/12/2022 to 09/15/2022

andré

We had an excellent stay with free Italian lessons and a wonderful breakfast with superb views of Locorotondo. We will come back.

stayed from 07/31/2022 to 08/03/2022

liliana

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stayed from 09/02/2021 to 09/03/2021

antonio

Great welcome, great care of the structure. The breakfast, all homemade, is top-notch. Customer care 10 out of 10. The only thing is the price is a bit high, but well deserved money. Structure to recommend.

stayed from 07/23/2021 to 07/25/2021

fabio

Embarrassing. Yes, we feel embarrassed to give all '10', we seem too superficial or lacking in the ability to evaluate, but to understand that we are right to rate Masseria Aprile with the highest scores, you have to go there, so you can only confirm our evaluation! You feel like a child again being pampered. Exceptional everything. The location, a few steps from Locorotondo, so you can enjoy the view while being immersed in nature (a greeting to the good hens, cats but above all to Pina and Sisina). The breakfast, spectacular in quantity, quality and variety, with very fresh products baked with love every morning. The structure in general, very well-kept and clean even beyond the whiteness of the dazzling white of the trulli (ours was the hayloft trullo). But all this is definitely the merit of the people who proudly carry on their work, a real family that makes you involved and an integral part of them. Thank you for all that you do and will continue to do. We will be back! Daiva, Otilija and Fabio.

stayed from 09/06/2019 to 09/09/2019

fleur

We are a family of four and we just spent an idyllic 4 days at the Masseria Aprile. The place is beautiful and extremely well kept. The love of the owners for their property can be seen in every nook and their hospitality is top notch. We loved our morning talks with Signora Anna and Stefania. Their homemade cakes are to die for. We stayed in the stalla which was very spacious and spotlessly clean. Special thanks goes to Matteo who was our guide up in the woods and with Sisina & Pina. We hope to see you all again very soon!

stayed from 08/31/2019 to 09/04/2019

francesco

An enchanting place, meticulously cared for in every detail, linked to a centuries-old story that comes alive every day, fantastic breakfast different every day, there are no words to thank mother Anna and daughter Stefania.

stayed from 06/21/2019 to 06/23/2019

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stayed from 06/07/2019 to 06/13/2019

matthias

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stayed from 05/16/2019 to 05/23/2019

pat

Simply superb. ALL the staff were helpful and charming. Stefania & Anna are exceptional hosts who make you feel welcome and look after you continually. Anna's breakfasts are off the scale! 3 or 4 different home made cakes, (freshly baked every morning) home made bread, home made jams & marmalade, local cheese & ham, fruit in season, (we were there in May, so strawberries, apricots & cherries) home made yoghurt, as well as cereal, tea, coffee etc. Everything is either home grown or locally sourced. Stefania's attention to detail gives Masseria Aprile that extra special touch. Everything you would expect but much more..every room has its own character, antique furniture made from original doors, curtains & cushion covers from their great grandparents time, a clothes line and pegs outside the door.

stayed from 05/18/2019 to 05/22/2019

sonia

One of the nicest places I have ever been. The Aprile family are all very kind, breakfast is a treat and different every day, the place is wonderful and welcoming. We will gladly return. A perfect holiday for families with children.

stayed from 05/01/2019 to 05/05/2019

marco

A place to regenerate soul and heart. In the countryside one kilometer away from the charming town of Locorotondo. A family that welcomes you with kindness, friendliness, and genuine pleasure.

stayed from 04/25/2019 to 04/28/2019

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stayed from 04/15/2019 to 04/19/2019

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stayed from 04/08/2019 to 04/10/2019

dominique

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stayed from 10/26/2018 to 10/28/2018

sue

This is a wonderful place to stay to explore the Valle d'Itria. The hosts are a wonderful family who couldn't be more helpful and Anna is a wonderful cook. The location is also perfect as you get all the benefits of being on a farm but it as just a short walk into Locorotondo, which is one of the prettiest towns we have seen in Italy.

stayed from 10/19/2018 to 10/20/2018

david

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stayed from 10/20/2018 to 10/21/2018

marianna

This is a real gem for Puglia. The location, the rooms, the people, everything is excellent. Stefania and her family run this place with love and dedication. We cannot thank them enough for a wonderful stay.

stayed from 10/15/2018 to 10/18/2018

jean-claude

Anna is fabulous, everything is fine.

stayed from 10/04/2018 to 10/06/2018

luiz

We had a great stay at Agriturismo Masseria Aprile and highly recommend it.

stayed from 09/12/2018 to 09/19/2018

stefano

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stayed from 09/12/2018 to 09/15/2018

michael

Made to feel very welcome, and superb location to explore the Valle d'Itria towns and villages.

stayed from 09/02/2018 to 09/06/2018

katharina

Hello, this was the best decision to book 10 days at Agriturismo Masseria Aprile: beautiful and very calm location - perfectly situated between Locorotondo and Martina Franca (both very nice little cities). Everything is renovated with love, good taste, and passion. The breakfast is the best I ever had! And the whole spirit is - thanks to "la familia Aprile" - especially Stefania and Anna - just lovely and wonderful! After traveling Puglia - it was my favorite place to be! Thank you very much! Katharina.

stayed from 08/11/2018 to 08/22/2018

raas

Rural location, tastefully decorated, friendly people, clean and a delicious breakfast, close to Locorotondo and yet very peaceful, highly recommended.

stayed from 08/28/2018 to 08/31/2018

iuliana

It was super nice, I loved the property and the family who owns and manages the property.

stayed from 05/31/2018 to 06/02/2018

alain

Great accommodation, ideally located near Locorotondo. Very quiet and with a superb view of the countryside and the town. Accommodation in a very pleasant trullo. Excellent welcome from Stefania and Anna.

stayed from 05/14/2018 to 05/17/2018

camille

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stayed from 05/06/2018 to 05/10/2018

elisabeth

Fantastic warm welcome and family hospitality in Italian and in English. We tasted delicious home-baked focaccia, frittata, and cakes every day at breakfast. Only 15 minutes to walk to the city of Locorotondo where there are plenty of nice local restaurants, a lot more genuine than Alberobello.

stayed from 11/02/2017 to 11/06/2017

herman

Fantastic beautiful trullo.\n\nEverything was perfectly clean.\n\nThe owners were particularly warm.\n\nA very good breakfast with fresh bread and as it should be in Italy with homemade cakes.\n\nTruly a top stay!

stayed from 10/10/2017 to 10/13/2017

sharron

We seek high and low for the ultimate properties wherever we travel in the world, look no further than Masseria Aprile, it is in a most lovely position from Locorotondo; with views up to the town from the breakfast room which are breathtaking, a gently rewarding walk or bike to Locorotondo proper, proximity to all of Puglia's wonders; from west to Matera, south to Otranto, next door to Ostuni/Martina Franca/Alberobello etc and at a mere easy one-hour drive to Bari via the autostrada easily accessible by plane.. and more importantly the family, my golly, precious, vivacious, patient, kind, knowledgeable, the list goes on the property, immaculate, in every sense, from the breakfast space to the grounds to the accommodations, perfection, this is a well-oiled family-made machine and breakfast, full of homemade goodness in the service, food; Anna is an out of this world baker chef, and Stefania is so diligent, attentive, candid, enjoyed all while looking out full windows into their endless land of vineyards/olives, nuts, fruit trees, simply divine, the list goes on truly. You will not be disappointed take it from us and our hours of seeking the net for the property to hunker in to whilst in Puglia; this is it.

stayed from 09/18/2017 to 09/22/2017

isidore

The place is wonderful and the Aprile family absolutely lovely. The view over Locorontondo and the olive trees is heavenly.

stayed from 09/07/2017 to 09/11/2017

monica

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stayed from 09/04/2017 to 09/09/2017

jason

Wonderful relaxing holiday in a lovely location looking up towards Locorotondo. Many thanks Anna & Stefania.

stayed from 08/01/2017 to 08/03/2017

werner

Better, friendlier, and more beautiful is not possible. I am totally impressed by these kind people and this beautiful piece of land on our mother earth. It was "like in paradise" and I am not exaggerating!

stayed from 07/19/2017 to 07/23/2017

francesco

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stayed from 07/20/2017 to 07/22/2017

anna

Breakfast was epic. Thank you Anna for the focaccia with capocollo. Unforgettable!

stayed from 07/19/2017 to 07/22/2017

catherine

A little paradise, this masseria! The setting is charming with a very beautiful view of Locorotondo and the surrounding countryside. The welcome is perfect and the restoration of the trulli is of rare refinement.\n\nWe were two senior couples and we loved our stay in this family-run masseria.

stayed from 04/30/2017 to 05/02/2017

nancy

We stayed for 4 nights in the very charming and cozy Casaro trullo. It was unexpectedly cold the days we were there so the heated floors made the room extra comfortable. The location is great for those using public transportation, about a 15-20 minute walk to town. We enjoyed visiting the horses, donkey, and chickens and walking along the country roads. The best part though are our hosts. Anna with her amazing baked treats and energetic personality. Stefania, who speaks English well, picked us up at the train station and was very helpful with maps and ideas and Antonio who gave us rides to the train station. This is a wonderful place to stay with very warm, hospitable hosts and a delicious breakfast!

stayed from 04/18/2017 to 04/22/2017

paolo

B&B managed with a lot of warmth and kindness; Trulli furnished and renovated with so much love; B&B located in the quiet countryside of Locorotondo with a beautiful view of the city on the hill. Thank you for everything.

stayed from 04/07/2017 to 04/09/2017

maria letizia

Very well-kept masseria, yet genuine. Located in the beautiful countryside of Valle d'Itria at the foot of Locorotondo. I wanted a real farmstead not turned into a resort and Masseria Aprile represents this. The rooms - apartments are large and very well-kept in detail. The rooms were on the ground floor and being surrounded by hectares of wonderful olive trees we enjoyed a wonderful silence so much that we were very sorry to stay only one night. In the evening, my cousin and I had a wonderful bath in the outdoor hot tub. At eight in the evening it was warm, on one side amidst the trees there was the moon and on the other the postcard view of illuminated Locorotondo. Mrs. Anna recommended us an excellent restaurant in Locorotondo which can be reached in a few minutes. I also want to underline the goodness of the typical breakfast served on a beautiful covered terrace overlooking the countryside and Locorotondo. Of our 10-day trip, it was the most beautiful place among those where we stayed.

stayed from 09/18/2015 to 09/19/2015

susan

The masseria and its grounds are gorgeous, the family is as friendly as you could hope to meet, and Stephania's English is excellent if that's a concern. My apartment was roomy, spotless, and oh so comfortable with glorious views from the front and back patios, and Anna's breakfasts were spectacular. In fact, they were better than I expected. I had read about her mouth watering cakes, but didn't expect the best cappuccino I'd ever had, courtesy of Anna's hand-frothed milk. You won't believe what a difference that makes. I stayed three nights in Masseria Aprile without a car. There were the grounds and country lanes to explore and nearby (1 km) Locorotondo to visit. Plus, just relaxing on my patio with a glass of the Masseria's wine. Pick up and drop off at the train station is available, and bike rental can be arranged, so if you want to experience the Puglian countryside, but won't have a car, please do consider Masseria Aprile.

stayed from 05/20/2015 to 05/24/2015

petra

It was a lovely stay at the Agriturismo Masseria Aprile. A few years ago we spent one night there and it was so nice that we came back now for a week - this time with our two year old son. As we expected it was great for us with the child as well, there is much space and he had as much fun as we had. Many thanks to the Aprile Family, which gave us a warm feeling of being welcomed all the time! And greetings from Vienna!

stayed from 06/28/2014 to 07/05/2014

ruairi

One of the nicest places we have ever stayed at in Italy over several vacations. A beautiful property just outside the lovely town of Locorotondo and a great base for exploring the Itria valley.

stayed from 06/06/2014 to 06/09/2014

giovanna

A disappointment at the time of departure.

stayed from 04/18/2014 to 04/21/2014