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Boutique holidays in Puglia and Matera
A Tailor-Made Journey Through Southern Italy — with Discerning Collection
In Italy’s evocative south, Puglia and Matera unfold like a timeless film reel—rich in texture, steeped in history, and blissfully unhurried. Begin in Matera, where honey-hued stone houses cling to dramatic ravines, and the labyrinthine Sassi di Matera—UNESCO-listed cave dwellings—whisper stories of ancient civilisations through frescoed chapels and shadowy alleys.
From here, journey into Puglia’s sun-drenched heartland, where undulating olive groves give way to cone-roofed trulli, and whitewashed towns such as Ostuni, Locorotondo, and Alberobello tumble across the hillsides with cinematic ease. In Polignano a Mare, limestone cliffs meet Adriatic blues; inland, the baroque beauty of Lecce beckons with sun-warmed sandstone and spirited piazzas.
No tailor-made itinerary is complete without immersive moments: take part in rustic cookery classes, zip-line through the Lucan Dolomites, or sit down to long, lazy lunches with the local families who press the olive oil, age the pecorino, and pour the wine.
Handpicked, heartfelt, and wholly authentic—this is southern Italy, curated the Discerning way.
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.
