Don Totu - Dimora Storica
Extended stay hotel · San Cassiano ·
Refined hotel with lush gardens, pool, spa, yoga, and exceptional service
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Via Crocefisso, 10, 73020 San Cassiano LE, Italy Get directions
Refined hotel with lush gardens, pool, spa, yoga, and exceptional service
Via Crocefisso, 10, 73020 San Cassiano LE, Italy Get directions
"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
"Two Italian university professors are the heart behind Don Totu, a six-room Salento retreat set within a restored early-1800s country palace complete with a garden, swimming pool, gym, and spa. Especially enticing is the hotel’s spa (set within a transformed old barn), which features an atmospheric Turkish bath." - Nicole Kliest
"Set in San Cassiano, 36 km from Lecce, Don Totu - Dimora Storica boasts a hot tub and fitness centre. The bed and breakfast has a seasonal outdoor pool and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. The rooms include a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and slippers. Don Totu - Dimora Storica features free WiFi . There is luggage storage space at the property. Gallipoli is 31 km from Don Totu - Dimora Storica, while Otranto is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Brindisi - Salento Airport, 75 km from Don Totu - Dimora Storica." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
"From the street, Don Totu looks much like any other house in the sleepy Salento village of San Cassiano, albeit a rather smart one. But step inside and you’ll soon realise you have arrived somewhere very special indeed. First you enter the lounge: an elegant space decorated in pared-back neutrals, with soaring ceilings and opulent chandeliers. Beyond that, a series of vine-entwined courtyards and terraces open into sprawling gardens, dotted with fig and citrus trees and scented with jasmine. Venture further still and you’ll find the sparkling infinity pool, backed by a pool house with a Matisse mural across one wall. With just 6 four-poster double rooms and suites, the vibe is intimate and peaceful throughout. Chances are you’ll start to unwind from the moment you arrive, but if not, the candlelit Jacuzzi pool and morning yoga sessions will certainly help. It’s tempting to stay put and do very little, but make sure you venture out: there are electric bikes and Vespas to borrow, and friendly manager Alessandra will point you in the direction of sweeping beaches, secluded nature reserves and historic towns. Highs A loving restoration of a beautiful old building, with sophisticated rooms, enchanting gardens and lantern-lit terraces - ideal for romanceAn underground relaxation area with a Jacuzzi pool, hammam and ‘emotional shower’, available for private one-hour slotsBreakfast is a cut above the rest, and there’s a free aperitivi hour dailyWell placed for exploring the stunning Salentino Peninsula, with its beaches, natural parks and Lecce, yet it feels off the beaten trackWonderful service and attention to detail, from bicycles to borrow to pre-packed beach bags Lows No evening meals are served so you’ll have drive / taxi out for dinner (though there are weekly Italian cinema nights with pizza in summer)Some of the ensuite bathrooms aren’t as special as the bedrooms they’re attached toThe neighbouring church bell chimes every quarter of an hour from early morning to late evening, but it adds to the charmNo TVs, radios or sound systems in the roomsThe location is remote, in a small, sleepy village, so you'll need a car" - Abi Dare
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