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Boutique holidays in Puglia and Matera
A Journey Through Southern Italy — with the Discerning Collection
Tucked into Italy’s deep south, Matera and Puglia offer a cinematic blend of ancient culture, quiet character, and unhurried charm. In Matera, lose yourself in the winding alleys of the Sassi — a hauntingly beautiful maze of stone-carved dwellings and frescoed chapels etched into the cliffside.
From there, the land softens into Puglia’s rolling countryside, where trulli rooftops punctuate the olive groves and whitewashed towns like Ostuni and Locorotondo spill down sun-bleached hillsides. Wander coastal Polignano a Mare, soar by zip-line through the Lucan Dolomites, and trace the baroque grandeur of Lecce.
Along the way, expect rustic cookery classes, street food suppers, and generous welcomes from the families behind the wines, cheeses, and cured meats that give this region its irresistible flavour.
Unspoilt and deeply authentic — this is southern Italy as it should be.
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Our accommodation in Puglia and Matera
A Journey Through Southern Italy — Boutique Stays & Tailor-Made Experiences
Our tailor-made itineraries across Puglia and Matera are designed as immersive journeys, not static stays. Rather than a single base, we move with the rhythm of the region — from the dramatic ravines of Matera to the glittering shores of Polignano a Mare, the whitewashed alleys of Ostuni to the baroque splendour of Lecce.
Along the way, you’ll stay in a carefully curated collection of boutique hotels, small owner-run guesthouses and historic residences — each handpicked for its character, setting, and the warmth of welcome. Whether it’s a restored cave dwelling in Matera, a chic agriturismo in the Valle d’Itria, or a palazzo-turned-hotel in the heart of Lecce, every stay reflects the soul of its surroundings and connects you more deeply with the culture, cuisine and customs of this untamed corner of Italy.
This is southern Italy as few get to see it — guided by locals, enhanced by experience, and designed entirely around you.
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