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Masseria Santa Cecilia

Good 8.3 / 10

(26 reviews)

Contrada Gradone, 244 - Monopoli (BA) - Area: countryside | Map

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Category
Bed & Breakfast

Rooms
5

Breakfast
included

Bathroom
Ensuite

Guests in this venue liked

Spectacular view
Cheap
Abundant breakfast
In the city center
At the seaside

Description

Masseria Santa Cecilia is an historic residence built in 1500, that soar above a valley full of centuries-old Olive Trees, and that’s plunged in Apulia’s colors: it expresses itself in the green of its nature, it explodes in the red of its ground and it shades off in the blue of its sea. It’s a timeless place, it’s far from the chaos of the city, in the quiet of the countryside, under cover the frenzy of the traffic.

It’s a place near in the space, but far in the time…
The structure is placed in a zone south of Monopoli, a seaside resort that’s famous because of its countless rock churches, the blue of its sea (Monopoli gained the blue flag both in 2012 and in 2013) and its typical bays.

Its location is perfect to visit Monopoli (and in the neighbourhood) in all its facet: indeed it’s pretty close to the sea and the centre of the city, but it’s close to the highway 16 too.

Masseria Santa Cecilia and “Il Ginepro” offer the Bed & Breakfast, the restaurant, where you can taste traditional apulian dishes (maybe you could also learn to make an “apulian dish”, according to the tradition) and the American bar, that’s built in the old orchard of the ancient structure.

Our Bed & Breakfast is made up by 5 rooms (2 have independent entrance) all provided with private bath, TV, air conditioning, frigobar, and wifi.

You will be welcomed by Gino (that’s a big cuddly cat) and Argo (that’s a playful dog); thus the access is absolutely allowed to pets too.

The reception’s open from 18. 00 to 23. 00.

We can agree about check-in and check-out time in advance.

Moreover we offer half-board packs and we organize guided tours in the most famous and interesting places, boat tours, and we have an agreement with a bathing beach to reduce the price of beach umbrellas and sunbeds.

We also offer the chance to hire cars or bikes, and our car park is free.

Rooms and Rates

Conditions for pets staying in this facility:

Pets of any size by prior agreement with the host

Pets may not sleep on beds

Garden available

Features

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

Disabled Access
Pets Allowed
Air Conditioning
Historic House
Romantic Atmosphere
Parking
Garden
TV
Free Wifi
Family
Hair dryer
Smoke Friendly
Heating
Restaurant

*Declared by the Innkeeper

All Features

Various information

Disabled Access
Pets allowed
Rooms with air conditioning
Smoking allowed
Parking
Internet access
English speaker
French speaker

House features

Historic house
Sharing areas available for guests
Panoramic location

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

Certified systems
Heating systems
Air conditioning

Electric system

Certified systems
Emergency lights or fire exit directions

Services of the house

Garden
Terrace
Access for the disabled
Garage / parking

Facilities and services

Bicycle, boat, horses / sports equipment
Beaches
Pets allowed

Location and surroundings

Panoramic view
Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Number of rooms

Total number of rooms: 5
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 5

Bathroom facilities

Bathrooms restored in the last 5 years
Hair dryer
Monodose products

Room facilities

TV
Fridge
Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

2 windows / panoramic view
Desk / table and chairs

Cleaning services

Every 3 other days

Services

Local events calendar
Discounts in local shops and restaurants for the guests

Holiday themes - the place

Holiday themes - town size

Town - between 25.000 and 100.000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

Near monuments
Arts or archeologic area
Located in country side or nature reserves
Spa
Gardens and landscapes

Holiday themes - house features

Historic house
Garden
Family
Romantic atmosphere

Breakfast

For children who do not book a separate bed but sleep in between their parents, breakfast is not included and will be charged separately (€5.00).

Restaurant

Masseria Santa Cecilia

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Conditions

Check-in time must be agreed in advance

Check-out time must be agreed in advance

Area countryside

The location of the property makes it strategic for visiting Monopoli, as it is just a stone's throw away from the sea and the city center, yet well connected to State Road 16 (about one kilometer away), allowing easy access to other destinations such as Alberobello, Castellana, and Polignano.

Airports

Colonna di Sant'Oronzo 30 Km
Bari Airport - Palese 52 Km

Train Stations

Monopoli Train Station 5 Km

*Distances As The Crow Flies

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In The Surroundings

Rock Church of the Holy Spirit 3 Km
Lido Porto Ghiacciolo 3 Km
Beach Porto Marzano 3 Km
Rock Church of Saints Andrew and Procopio 3 Km
Beach Cala di Porto Rosso 4 Km
Cathedral Madonna della Madia 4 Km
Palmieri Palace 5 Km
Carlo V Castle 5 Km
Shopping Center Monopolis 6 Km
Acquapark Egnazia 6 Km
Gnatia 7 Km
San Domenico Golf 9 Km
Coccaro Golf Club 9 Km
Zoo Safari 9 Km
Shopping Center Emmezeta 10 Km

*Distances As The Crow Flies

Good

Overall Rating 8.3 / 10
26 reviews

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Property

Cleaning

Host

Location

Price/Quality

Breakfast

sara

I personally greatly appreciated the quiet location, in the open countryside, but still very close to the various coves. The room was a bit spartan, but definitely very clean, very comfortable mattress and pillows, which is not easy to find. Moreover, we were not looking for a super luxurious accommodation, but practical, clean, and comfortable, and we definitely found it. The owner is a discreet and very kind person. We did not have a very large holiday budget, unfortunately, these are difficult times for everyone, but the Masseria allowed us to enjoy the beauties of Puglia and disconnect for a few days without worries. I highly recommend choosing Masseria Santa Cecilia, which I thank very much for the wonderful holidays it allowed us to have!

stayed from 08/18/2023 to 08/23/2023

sara

Personally, I really enjoyed the quiet location, in the open countryside, but still very close to the various coves. The room was a bit spartan, but definitely very clean, very comfortable mattress and pillows, and not easy to find. We were not looking for a super luxurious accommodation, but practical, clean, and comfortable, and we definitely found it. The owner is a discreet and very kind person. We didn't have a very large holiday budget, unfortunately these are difficult times for everyone, but the Masseria allowed us to enjoy the beauties of Puglia and unwind for a few days without worries. I strongly recommend choosing this property, which I thank so much for the wonderful holidays it allowed us to have!

stayed from 08/18/2023 to 08/23/2023

giuliana

We stayed at Masseria Santa Cecilia for 7 days, the location is excellent and central for moving between various cities in Puglia such as Monopoli, Polignano, etc. I recommend having a car or renting one because otherwise it is impossible to get around. The staff is very kind and especially helpful for every request from the customer, great breakfast. The room was very simple but detailed, the only criticism concerns only the cleanliness of the room which was done sporadically and I recommend to intensify it.

stayed from 08/11/2023 to 08/17/2023

marialetizia

The structure is located in a charming place, unfortunately it is not valued. The rooms are poorly furnished and very poorly maintained, they are also not very clean. However, the manager is very kind and helpful.

stayed from 07/16/2023 to 07/25/2023

laura

Very spartan place, located in the countryside, not very easy to reach. At the entrance of the structure there was a small door with paint splashes still on the glass. The bathroom and sanitary facilities were very dated and the beds looked like hospital stretchers. The cleanliness of the rooms was superficial, the floor was not very clean and there was a smell of dampness. The owner (never seen) did not inform us about the breakfast time, when we went to the restaurant they told us it was too late (at 10). So only bed. The price was disproportionate to the quality of the structure, for 2 adults and 2 children 130€. The only positive note was the clean linen. I strongly advise against it.

stayed from 08/28/2022 to 08/29/2022

rosa

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stayed from 07/02/2022 to 07/03/2022

giuseppe

Ordinary maintenance should be done from time to time: broken toilet seat, shower head full of limescale, and unsealed cracks where ants were coming out. Breakfast was sufficient, nothing extraordinary. The B&B manager should improve their communication skills and kindness towards customers. Completely opposite situation for the restaurant: impeccable staff, excellent and well-presented food, fast service, very well-maintained structure, very kind manager.

stayed from 06/25/2022 to 06/26/2022

francesco

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stayed from 05/28/2022 to 05/29/2022

vanessa

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stayed from 08/17/2021 to 08/22/2021

francesco

Relaxing location conducive to relaxation, great panorama with full availability of the manager, accommodating in customer requests, not forgetting its guidelines. Recommended for a romantic getaway.

stayed from 08/24/2020 to 08/26/2020

enrico

Excellent structure, maximum kindness and availability of the owner. Highly recommended.

stayed from 08/22/2020 to 08/29/2020

armando

It met my expectations. Located in a quiet and very peaceful green area. In 5 minutes by car you can reach the sea in Capitolo. The rooms are spartan, reflecting the 18th-century nature of Masseria Santa Cecilia. I highly recommend the attached restaurant, Il Ginepro.

stayed from 08/17/2020 to 08/23/2020

eduard

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 6 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9

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stayed from 07/25/2020 to 07/26/2020

giuliana

Pleasant welcome and attentive service. Excellent location for exploring the inland and the beaches. Ventilated area and good climate.

stayed from 08/18/2019 to 08/27/2019

monica

Great welcome. The manager and his collaborators are really kind people. We didn't have the opportunity to have dinner in their restaurant because we were always guests of relatives, but considering the consistently high number of customers, the food is certainly good.

stayed from 08/14/2019 to 08/18/2019

loredana

Great location. Very small rooms, almost suffocating. Breakfast not good.

stayed from 07/27/2019 to 07/28/2019

cosimo

The structure is in a strategic position, in a beautiful slightly hilly and very quiet context. It is very close to the sea of Monopoli (chapter) as well as to the center. Overall, the stay went well, I would only emphasize the need to pay more attention to the care and maintenance of the rooms and furnishings as well as to the welcome of guests upon arrival. For the rest, the host was kind and helpful, meeting our needs.

stayed from 08/14/2018 to 08/20/2018

rossella

Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo, gestori disponibili e gentili, molto bello il panorama.

stayed from 08/08/2017 to 08/10/2017

keti

Io e mia marito siamo stati alla Masseria Santa Cecilia a inizio Settembre L'accoglienza è stata cordiale, Argo abbaiava un po' ma è un buonissimo lupetto! Avevamo chiesto un ferro da stiro e ce lo hanno fatto trovare in camera. La posizione è fantastica: immersi nel verde degli ulivi e nel rosso della terra. Comodo per visitare questa zona della Puglia: Polignano a Mare, Monopoli, Spiaggia di Capitolo, Locorotondo, Ostuni, Alberobello Le camere sono comode e posseggono tutto quello di cui una coppia ha bisogno. La colazione è buona: all'italiana cornetto, caffè e succo! Purtroppo non siamo riusciti a provare la cena ma il menù prometteva bene! Ci ritorneremo sicuramente.

stayed from 09/04/2014 to 09/07/2014

sara

Abbiamo soggiornato presso questa struttura con il nostro cucciolone di golden retriver. Siamo stati accolti splendidamente. I gestori sono molto gentili e disponibili. L'ubicazione è ottima e strategica sia per la vicinanza al mare che ai luoghi di interesse turistico che si trovano nei dintorni. Abbiamo mangiato spesso al ristorante "il ginepro", anch'esso consigliatissimo sia per la qualità del cibo che per la professionalità di tutto il personale. Grazie a Giuseppe, Bea e Donato.

stayed from 08/09/2014 to 08/16/2014

simon

Belle adresse, proche de la mer mais en pleine oliveraie. Ancienne ferme fortifiée dotée d'un restaurant apparemment coté auprès des locaux. Accueil sympathique en Anglais. Formules de repas 15/20/25 €. Chambres sobres mais bien équipées (standard hôtellerie). Petit-déjeuner manquant un peu d'authenticité. Réservation par virement bancaire et paiement solde sur place par CB.

stayed from 07/12/2014 to 07/13/2014

attilio

Siamo stati in vacanza con la nostra Asia cucciolo di segugio italiano. la struttura ottima, l'ubicazione ottima, la cucina favolosa con un chef unico in bravura e simpatia, il cameriere simpatico e professionale (u scattune) buoni. I gestori della struttura Bea e Giuseppe disponibili e professionali, sperando di rivederci nella prossima vacanza nella bellissima Puglia: Saluti dalla tripla A Attilio, Angela e Asia.

stayed from 07/07/2014 to 07/15/2014

bruno

Ottima struttura. Panorama bellissimo con ospitalità eccezionale. La cortesia del Signor Giuseppe, l'affabilità di Nicola e la disponibilità della Signora Bea, le favolose focacce della sua mamma ricreano l'accoglienza familiare dei tempi passati. Siamo rimasti veramente entusiasti dell'accoglienza e dai prezzi onesti. Contiamo di ritornare presto, per ritrovare questi nuovi Amici.

stayed from 06/20/2014 to 06/26/2014

paola

Che dire, un'ospitalità unica del gestore e dello staff, un posto carino assai. Del cuoco che dire: un fenomeno di bontà per il palato. Sicuramente ci ritorneremo.

stayed from 06/01/2014 to 06/02/2014

silvana

Ottima struttura in bella posizione tranquilla in mezzo agli ulivi, mandorli, fichi. Bellissimo panorama. Sonni tranquilli perché fuori dal passaggio di mezzi. A 15 minuti di auto da Monopoli e dalle spiagge di Capitolo. Personale gentilissimo e disponibile, attento e sempre pronto a soddisfare le richieste. Camere con pulizia e cambio asciugamani quotidiano. Visto che il soggiorno è stato di una settimana ci hanno offerto un giro in barca per la visita delle grotte di Polignano a Mare. Abbiamo spesso mangiato al ristorante Il Ginepro che fa parte della struttura. Ottimo cibo, servizio impeccabile, prezzi modici. Direi che l'unica piccola pecca di questo B&B sono le camere che potrebbero essere più curate ed accoglienti, anche se c'è tutto ciò che serve con aria condizionata, TV, frigorifero. Ci siamo comunque trovati molto bene e ci ritorneremmo.

stayed from 08/24/2013 to 08/31/2013

luigi

La struttura si trova dall'altra parte della statale ma in posizione strategica per chi vuole stare in tranquillità. Masseria Santa Cecilia è immersa nel bellissimo scenario che ci offre questo lembo di terra che si trova a 3 km da Monopoli. Le camere sono pulite, i bagni sono nuovi, letti comodi con arredamento normale insomma l'essenziale c'è. La cordialità e la disponibilità dei gestori è insuperabile, si sono messi a disposizione in tutto e per tutto, insomma dei gestori doc. Complimenti, ci ritornerò di certo. Consiglio a tutti.

stayed from 08/31/2013 to 09/01/2013