"Tucked behind a modest doorway in San Cassiano, this intimate six‑room property—run by two university professors with a devotion to preservation—unfolds into a tranquil haven of secluded terraces and courtyards beneath olive trees. I enjoyed the relaxed programing—from daily yoga, a large al‑fresco pool and spa treatments to complimentary cocktail hours and olive oil tastings—and the social touches (a rooftop cinema and pizza night, weekly chef sessions on Sundays and Mondays), plus Vespa and bike tours for exploring the surrounding Salento villages." - Liam Hess