Castle St Elia Puglia
This stunning castle, built in the early 20th century and abandoned 100 years ago, has reopened following a magnificent restoration. Sleeping up to 22 guests, this is a fabulous property.
Overview
The owner has worked closely with architects Filotico & Partners and a team of specialist artisans to carefully restore the Castle. The design remains authentic, maintaining many of the castle’s original features whilst introducing new elements that respect Castle Elvira’s fairytale past. Whilst the castle is now equipped with modern, state of the art technology, these have been hidden behind carefully restored ceramic tile floors and retouched walls. The owner has hand-picked a mix of antique and modern designer furnishings,…
The owner has worked closely with architects Filotico & Partners and a team of specialist artisans to carefully restore the Castle. The design remains authentic, maintaining many of the castle’s original features whilst introducing new elements that respect Castle Elvira’s fairytale past.
Whilst the castle is now equipped with modern, state of the art technology, these have been
hidden behind carefully restored ceramic tile floors and retouched walls. The owner has hand-picked a mix of antique and modern designer furnishings, custom-made lighting to create a
luxurious environment for guests to enjoy. The property will feature many carefully curated art works, including a selection of new pieces by teh owners artist husband Adored and Adorned collection.
The castle features four en-suite guest bedrooms with two dedicated private salons, a spacious dining room, a bar / piano room, two lounges, cinema and business suite. The castle’s spectacular roof terrace guarantees dramatic sunsets. The neighbouring cottage offers an additional two charming guest bedrooms, a private garden with sunken jacuzzi with an outdoor shower.
Tower Elvira offers four suites across the Tower and Ancient Massiera each with private gardens or an exclusive roof terrace and two with al fresco baths.
Amenities include a 70 square meter swimming pool, a 12-person jacuzzi and an ornamental pond. The onsite cafe will provide breakfast, lunch, aperitivi and dinner, serving authentic Cucina Povera Salentina’ cuisine, made with locally sourced, seasonal produce alongside ingredients grown in the property’s private land.
The 37 acre estate boasts large citrus groves, olive groves and an enchanting private park interlaced with ancient pathways.
The garden will offer the perfect setting for celebratory occasions like wedding parties.
Tower Elvira features its own 40square meter heated swimming pool, surrounded by olive and citrus groves.
Accommodation
The Castle
- Queen Superior Executive Suite
- King Suite Executive suite
- Prince Suite
Tower and Masseria
- Park Garden Suite with sunken bath and an outdoor private area
- Tower Top Suite Executive suite with private access to the Tower rooftop and outdoor bathtub
- The Agave Garden Suite
- The Pink Pepper Suite
- The Tower and The Masseria have a dedicated private pool
The Cottage
- Two independent suites and a private outdoor jacuzzi
Piano
- Stunning piano for the guests to use
Restaurant
- Located between the cottage and the tower
- Outdoor dining area
Cinema Room
- Cosy cinema room on the lower ground floor
Garden
- Beautiful manicured gardens
Kitchen
- Professional fully equipped kitchen
Outdoor Sitting Area
- Multiple outdoor sitting areas
Amenities
- Cinema Room / Games Room
- BBQ
- Chlorine Pool
- Garden
- Hot Tub
- Parking
- Central Heating
- Full A/C
- Heated Pool
- Sound System
- Wifi
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