Masseria 1863
Polignano a Mare · Puglia, Italy
A salt-water infinity pool beneath the olive and fig trees, Puglian stone vaults, and the silence of the countryside 10 min from the cliffs of Polignano.
The Pompeian-red façadeThe masseria, 1863 — the rare red of Puglia.
The path, under the pergolaThe shaded walk down from the house to the pool.
The pool49.5 m² of salt water, infinity edge.
5.0 ★ on Airbnb · 6 stays told by our guests
Masseria 1863 is a holiday rental for 8 guests in Polignano a Mare, Puglia: a fortified farmhouse built in 1863 and restored, with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, four independent spaces and a 49.5 m² salt-water infinity pool. The cliffs of Polignano are about ten minutes away, Bari airport 45.
The story
In 1863, a masseria was built here — a fortified Puglian farmhouse with thick walls of Puglian stone, cool vaulted ceilings, muretti a secco threading between the olive trees.
A hundred and sixty years on, the restoration has kept it all: you sleep beneath the vaults, walk on stone floors, rest your book in a niche carved straight into the wall.
One bold stroke: the Pompeian-red façade, rare in this part of Puglia, blazing against the whitewash and the silver-green of the olives.
It's what you'll remember — along with the calm of a countryside where the dolce vita isn't a slogan but a rhythm, the one guests come for.
8
guests
49.5 m²
of infinity pool
3
bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
5.0 ★
on Airbnb
The tour
Eight guests, yet everyone has a place of their own: you close your door at night and open it in the morning onto the wide Puglian-stone terrace. The apartment, two bedrooms with private entrances, a pool changing room — a rare kind of privacy for a house that sleeps eight.
sleeps 2
A separate, fully equipped kitchen; a living room with sofa and fireplace beneath the vault; a bedroom with a 160 × 190 cm double bed and private bathroom. A vaulted staircase climbs to the large panoramic terrace — where you'll carry your aperitivo at the end of the day, facing the countryside.
sleeps 4
Independent entrance, a 160 × 190 cm double bed and private bathroom; above, a mezzanine holds two 90 × 190 cm single beds. The family room — the children fall asleep up there, you hear them whisper a little longer, then nothing.
sleeps 2
A second double room (160 × 190 cm bed), en-suite bathroom, private entrance from the terrace. Bare stone walls, soft light: the most secluded of the three — the one for siestas, shutters drawn.
where everyone meets
Every room opens onto it: the great Puglian-stone terrace where lunches stretch long, between swims. The pool changing room extends it — toilet, shower, storage — so salt-water days never have to pass through the house.
The materials, up close
Gardens & pool
The first length of the morning, in the silence of the garden, is yours alone: the infinity pool — 49.5 m² (11 × 4.5 m), 1.4 m at its deepest — is salt water, lined with sun loungers and parasols. Around it, olive and fig trees, dry-stone walls, the vine.
Dinner grilled in the summer kitchen, salt rinsed off under the hot outdoor shower, a book left behind in the reading corner: your days stretch out here, with no reason to go back inside.
Tramonto
The masseria, by night. Three moments the day never sees.
Around seven, the light tips over. You climb the vaulted staircase with a tray — olives, burrata, a glass — and the panoramic terrace takes over: the countryside turns amber, the crickets drown out everything else.
Later, the table is laid under the lit vine pergola. The pool holds the sky's last colour. Nobody checks the time.
The pool stays lit — one last swim in the turquoise water, or just your feet. Then the cool night under the vaults, the air conditioning silent, and the complete darkness of the countryside.
In guests' words
5.0 ★Top rating since 2022on Airbnb
Victor & Fabienne's villa is absolutely magnificent. Everything was very clean and looked after with great care. They have created a little paradise that we count ourselves lucky to have discovered for a few days during our family holiday.
The property is so beautiful, even better than the photos! We loved the terrace, the gorgeous garden and the breeze by the pool. The house is very well maintained and was absolutely spotless when we arrived.
This is a gem, beautifully designed, a paradise. Victor and Fabianne have meticulously arranged the house so that you feel right at home. They left us fresh fruit, coffee, champagne and more on arrival.
What an amazing place! A true oasis: the property is so beautiful and every little detail has been thought of, inside and out. We enjoyed days spent in the pool, as if we were at a resort.
Beautiful, peaceful and quiet setting - wonderful gardens and lovely bedrooms. We were completely relaxed. Highly recommended for a quiet holiday with family or friends, where the main aim is to switch off in beautiful surroundings.
Victor and Fabienne were incredibly friendly and helpful. The house is beautiful. Everything was well thought out, clean and stylish... the pool area - paradise.
From the masseria
Ten minutes away, Polignano a Mare hangs its white old town over the cliffs where the diving championships are held, above the cove of Lama Monachile. You go down for a morning swim, and back up for the evening passeggiata.
And from the masseria's countryside, the whole of Puglia is within reach: beaches, caves, trulli, white wine and hilltop towns.
Polignano a Mare — the cliffs, Lama Monachile≈ 10 min
Monopoli — the harbour, the beaches≈ 15 min
Castellana Grotte — the caves≈ 20 min
Alberobello — the trulli, UNESCO-listed≈ 35 min
Locorotondo — white wine, the Itria valley≈ 40 min
Ostuni — the white city≈ 45 min
Bari — the airport, the old town45 min
Matera — the Sassi≈ 1 h 10
Approximate driving times from the masseria — for guidance only.
Practical details
Check-in and check-out times are set out on the Airbnb listing. Victor & Fabienne reply within a few hours — 100% response rate.
Free parking on the property, in a secure area with outdoor security cameras. Bari is 45 min away, Brindisi 1 h.
Every room is air-conditioned — and the stone vaults keep things naturally cool.
Wifi and a TV in the house. The connection keeps up — and so does the view over the countryside.
Fridge and freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, ceramic hob, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, microwave — and a fireplace for winter evenings.
A 49.5 m² salt-water infinity pool, 1.4 m at its deepest, with a dedicated changing room, shower and toilet.
A garden, a mezzanine for the children, long tables. The pool is not fenced: children under 14 must be supervised throughout the property by an adult over 21, who is responsible for them.
This holiday rental is registered with the Italian authorities — the CIN is displayed in the footer.
Frequently asked
The masseria sleeps 8 guests: 3 bedrooms, 5 beds, 3 bathrooms. The apartment (2 guests), the mezzanine room (2 + 2) and the independent room (2) each have their own private entrance and bathroom — everyone gets their privacy, everyone shares the same terrace.
An infinity pool of 49.5 m² (11 × 4.5 m), 1.4 m at its deepest, filled with salt water. A dedicated changing room (shower, toilet, storage) saves you dripping through the house.
The cliffs and old town of Polignano a Mare are about ten minutes' drive; the nearby beaches and coves (Polignano, Monopoli) are around 10–15 minutes away. Bari airport is 45 min from the house, Brindisi 1 h.
Check-in and check-out times are set out on the Airbnb listing, where Victor & Fabienne confirm the details before you travel. Free private parking, in a secure area, awaits you on the property.
Yes — the house was made for families: a mezzanine with two single beds, a garden, long tables. As the pool isn't fenced, children under 14 must stay under the supervision and responsibility of an adult over 21 throughout the property.
Victor & Fabienne speak French, English and Italian. Hosts for 5 years, they have a 100% response rate and usually reply within a few hours.
Your stay
All that's missing is your dates — availability and booking directly on Airbnb, with Victor & Fabienne.
5.0 ★ on Airbnb · 6 stays told by our guests
