PALAZZO SERENA
Luxury Villa in Puglia
A beautifully restored 19th-century luxury villa rental in Puglia, where historic Apulian architecture meets contemporary comfort. With four bedrooms, a private pool and tranquil gardens framed by ancient orange groves, this exclusive private palazzo offers an intimate retreat just outside Lecce, ideal for experiencing the authentic charm of southern Puglia.
Palazzo Serena, puglia
4 BEDROOMS | SLEEPS 8
4 BATHROOMS
POOL, CINEMA ROOM, TURKISH BATH
LOW SEASON €4,000 - HIGH SEASON €9,000
IN HIGH SEASON, VILLAS ARE RENTED PER WEEK FROM SATURDAY TO SATURDAY.
A luxurious historic palazzo in southern Puglia where time slows down among ancient stone and orange groves.In the unassuming town of Lequile, just outside of Lecce — the so-called ‘Florence of southern Italy’ — lies Palazzo Serena, a 19th-century historic villa reimagined for modern comfort. The expansive grounds boast four spacious bedrooms with intimate ensuite bathrooms, a private pool, and boundless social spaces both indoors and out. After lying abandoned for more than fifty years, this former aristocratic home was revived through a sensitive, multi-year restoration process led by local architects and artisans. Original floors and ancient limestone walls blend harmoniously with contemporary design-forward features, creating a continual dialogue with past and present Puglia.
Today, this private palazzo in the heart of Salento welcomes discerning travellers all year round. Rented in its entirety for groups of up to eight, it ensures pure peace and intimacy. An exceptional luxury villa in Salento, Palazzo Serena offers total solitude as well as the unique advantage of an authentic Apulian town lying just outside its centuries-old walls.
Your days unfold effortlessly among the convivial grounds, dining at local bars and trattorias just a five-minute walk away, or lounging by the pool enveloped by ancient orange groves.
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Palazzo Serena’s four bedrooms are spread across two wings of the house. Each features a comfortable double bed (180×200) dressed in exquisite linen and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower, cooling cement-tile floors, custom-designed sinks, and polished brass fittings.
The master bedroom is accessed via the living room with green sofas. Beyond its large ensuite, it is completed with an additional al fresco shower room perfect for cooling off on hot summer days. The second bedroom is entered from the garden room, and was likely the family chapel of the original 19th-century owners.
On the other side of the palazzo, the third bedroom is found via a hallway leading from the kitchen pantry or via that same external courtyard where the master is. The fourth and final bedroom, whose ensuite features a bathtub is next door, accessible externally from the courtyard or the portico.
For young families, the bedrooms have plenty of space to comfortably fit a baby crib. Contemporary furnishings complement the original vaulted ceilings, floors and textured stone. Palazzo San Vito’s bedrooms are designed for a good night’s sleep as well as moments of calming respite throughout the day.
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Lequile is a sleepy, tranquil town with a small handful of local restaurants, a supermarket for convenient shopping runs, a butcher, a baker, a bar for morning coffees and evening drinks, enveloped within spectacular Baroque architecture. Where most holiday homes in Puglia of this calibre require a drive to access any kind of amenity, as a glorified townhouse, Palazzo San Vito is luxuriously walking distance to them. That being said, a car will unlock Puglia’s endless coastal, cultural, and culinary charms.
Airports: Brindisi 40 minutes and Bari 1 hr 45minutes
5 minutes from Lecce (by car)
25 minutes to the beach (by car)
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Cleaning: mid week cleaning and change of linen/towels included in the price. Additional cleaning possible 25 EUR/p/h with a minimum of 100 EUR per day.
Chef We offer the following additional services:-chef on request: price depending on menu/service. Indicatively 150-200 eur pp, including high quality wines, service (1 chef + 1 waiter), 3-4 courses.
Grocery shopping pre-arrival: 100 EUR fee
Massage
Yoga on site
Transfers from Bari and Brindisi airport
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Outdoor pool open year round (not heated) with sun loungers and outdoor shower (13x3m). 1,4mt deep with an children area 40cm deep.
Alarm system
Ortigia toiletries in every bathroom
Air conditioning (cooling and heating)
Beach bag and towels
Pool towels
Yoga mats
Two cribs and one highchair
Fully equipped kitchen with a 5 pits gas stove, oven, large fridge with freezer and ice-maker
Water filter for drinking water
Nespresso machine and milk frother
Alessi water kettle
Miele washing machine and dryer
Hi-speed Wi-fi in all the bedrooms and living areas (Starlink)
Samsung Freestyle portable projector
SONOS bluetooth speakers for both indoor and outdoor use
WHY PUGLIA FOR A LUXURY VILLA STAY?
Puglia offers a slower and more authentic side of Italy, where whitewashed towns, centuries-old olive groves, and a spectacular coastline create a setting that feels both timeless and deeply connected to local life. Stretching between the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, the region is known for its beautiful beaches, historic masserias, and some of the country’s most celebrated cuisine.
Days are spent exploring coastal towns, enjoying long lunches beneath olive trees, discovering hidden beaches, and experiencing one of Italy’s most celebrated food and wine regions. For those looking for a luxury villa in Puglia, the region offers space, privacy, and an authentic connection to southern Italy’s landscape, culture, and way of life.
