Rustic southern Italy stay with a rural setting

• Rustic Italian idyll: Volito Rural Experience is perfectly situated to combine comfortable elegance with idyllic Salentino farmland. Stretching far and wide around the hotel are sun-drenched trees laden with olives and figs, and the balmy evening air is thick with the scent of aromatic herbs. The hotel’s buildings are forged from rough-hewn, rustic stone in the style of the surrounding brick-walled orchards - the charm of which is reflected in the guest rooms' weathered tiles and cypress green and terracotta hues. 

• Poolside bliss: When unwinding under the south Italian sun, take a plunge in the hotel’s stunning swimming pool, set in natural wooden panelling. Float in the crystal clear water with the soft hum of wildlife in the background, then dry off on a sunbed as you tuck into a riveting novel or float away to the chatter of a podcast.

• Fine al-fresco eats: Pull up a chair for breakfast in the cool morning air, and choose from a range of homemade delights: think fruit-laden pastries, brioche buns with jam, fresh fruit and more. For lunch and dinner on the floral terrace, savour fresh, regional pasta dishes alongside seasonal produce and seafood served up in style – with plenty of options to satisfy vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets.

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.