The original name of the farm was “Masseria la Pecorona”. Built around the eighteenth century, was an ancient rural estate devoted to agricultural production and cattle farming. Bought by Barnaba’s family in 1992, today is called Tenuta Chianchizza,
Elegant farmhouse close to the City of Monopoli and nearest to the Sea and the most beautiful beaches of the place. The strategic location of Chianchizza, makes this place accessible from all part of the south east of Bari area. Well refined and essential, nestled in 16 acres of olive groves, carob and almond trees. Walking in the old mill, now a restaurant of rare beauty, you can run into the deepest signs of the rural past. In the middle of the hall, there is still a great millstone, once used by farmers to produce “green gold “, olive oil. The legend tells that many of the sheep farmer, inexplicably disappear once they entered into the cave.
The olive, almond, cherry, carob, lemon, tangerine and water. Seven rooms that make up the estate, deliberately reminiscent of the natural elements of earth. All carefully designed to pamper guests, including colors, scents and sights of ancient olive trees.
Their names evoke the surrounding Mediterranean plants. Great comfort and relaxation, immersed in nature and in contact with the country life. A lovely place to feel at home, thanks to the comfortable environment of the rooms: bathroom with extra large shower, air conditioning, heating, free wi-fi, TV, Sky cinema and football, telephone, hair dryer, mini bar, feather pillows ‘goose or latex, private porch furnished, bedspreads and curtains and fittings, daily housekeeping, in addition to a cozy common area surrounded by walls of tufa furnished with rocking chairs and sofas.