Palazzo Muro Leccese

Palazzo Muro Leccese is entered through a big wooden door that dates from 500 AD and this leads into the garden, which feels like somewhat of a surprise. A long pathway leads past grapevines to the swimming pool and is surrounded by historic walls that are typical of Salento. 


On the right-hand side of the entrance is a big kitchen and a living room, both of which have large windows that you can open so you feel like you are outside. There are two bedrooms on the lower level that we renovated with nice floors and these have typical Puglia ceilings with arches. They feature designer lamps and contemporary furnishings and have access to a bathroom with views of the garden.

A narrow staircase leads up to the terrace and you enter into a new world, with three rooms (all with high ceilings) overlooking the town’s small square and churches. Two of the bedrooms share one small bathroom and the other room has its own bathroom, although it’s not accessible from within the room itself. We also have warm outdoor showers both upstairs and downstairs. 

Overview

Ground floor:

• 2 twin bedrooms (can be made up as double bed as well) and 2 bathrooms (one is inlet and the other one is in a beautiful grotta) with an external courtyard that has a heated shower.
• Living area with fireplace and access to the outside pool and lounge area
• Fully equipped kitchen with 3 hobs for 2 burners each, microwave oven, fridge, ice maker and table for 10
• Dining room with long table and fireplace
• Extra bathroom for guests

First floor:

• 1 suite bedroom with double bed and extra single bed with full bathroom and outdoor heated shower
• 1 double bedroom and one room with 2 single beds (can be made up as double as well) that share one bathroom

Outside area:

• Various terraces and lounge areas
• Big swimming pool (15 × 2.5 meters and 1,6 meters deep)

I send a welcome kit with lots of information to guests before their arrival and I am available online to make reservations at restaurants or book tours. We can organise everything from massage therapists to yoga teachers to come to the palazzo, as well as a cook to prepare meals in the evenings. 

A gardener comes every day to take care of the outside, remove rubbish and clean the pool and we have two cleaning ladies who work in the summer. It’s possible to have the cleaning done throughout the stay (but this costs extra) and have someone do grocery shopping for you before you arrive. 


Aside from the swimming pool, which is 15 x 2.5 metres and 1,60 meters deep. There is also fast Wi-Fi throughout the property and desks where guests can work. The property is very well heated for winter and this is a nice time to visit. 


Definitely Lecce and Gallipoli are cities you have to visit, together with Otranto, which is famous for its cathedral. Galatina also has an incredible church and there are lots of historic lighthouses along the coast of Salento that are worth seeing. It’s beautiful driving to the point of Salento, with pure nature all around and two different coastlines to discover.

In 15 minutes you can get to the closest beaches, with both pebbly and sandy beaches (although the latter are crowded in the summer months). There are also some rocky areas where you can jump directly into the water and beaches with umbrellas available for rent — something for everyone.