Polished Puglia wine estate and spa

• Seek tranquillity: An elegant, historic villa in the countryside midway between Lecce and Cellino San Marco, Villa Neviera dates back to the 19th century and has been the residence of a notable economist and an admiral, and hosted fleeing royalty during World War II. While the top sights of Puglia are just a short drive away, the villa immerses all who visit in a secluded setting surrounded by citrus groves, olive trees, vineyards and forest.

• Apulian appetite: Puglia’s cuisine is world renowned and rich in local produce. The restaurant serves imaginative and delectable dishes using locally grown fruit and vegetables, recreating classic dishes paired with a fabulous list of wines. Sample ruby red tomatoes, creamy cheeses, gloriously ripe fruits and lip-smacking pasta dishes before retiring with a glass of something sweet and silky before bed.

• Unwind a little: Puglia’s a great place for gentle exploration: quiet roads and paths, sun-splashed beaches, trulli houses everywhere you turn and whitewashed towns around every corner. After days getting to know the ‘heel of the boot’, head to the blissful wellness area to relax by the pool, enjoy a massage or sweat it out in the sauna and steam room.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.