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Masseria “Il Frantoio” is at the heart of Armando and Rosalba’s farm. It is not only where they live, with their daughter and her family, but also where, with great courtesy and savoir faire, they welcome their guests with their friendly members of the staff. The house is set out with antique bedrooms, there are two wonderfully tranquil gardens and a sixteenth century underground olive press. There are many communal areas, such as the upstairs “salone” with its library of some 1,500 books; a testament to an omnipresent passion for literature that goes back centuries. A ten minute drive will lead you to the four beaches, where there are umbrellas and lounges reserved for our guests. The kitchen ‘belongs’ to Rosalba, a passionate and creative chef. She leads a team of local women in a cuisine that incorporates all the organic and wild produce of the farm, using ancient recipes passed down through many generations. Throughout the summer months you will eat under the stars in the courtyard. “Il Frantoio” is in the middle of a 180 acre olive grove which one of us will happily show you around in his classic automobile. We will keenly explain all the different trees, all of which produce our 5 extra-virgin olive oil. From the sixteenth century Arabic citrus orchard we make different marmalades, all of which are served at breakfast. Rosolio, a secret and antique digestivo, is also a main feature of “Il Frantoio”. Rosalba’s very own olive-leaf rosolio is unique throughout the word, so much so that in 2005 she received a prestigious ‘Encomio dal Ministero dell’Agricoltura’. The special atmosphere that you find at “Il Frantoio” comes from it’s authenticity and qualities that are based around a particular respect and love for ambience and people. “Il Frantoio” is a truly unique haven, a place you will never forget and never want to leave! Content provided courtesy of the property. The property is solely responsible for the accuracy of the information provided.