Just outside the village of San Paolo in the Valle dItria countryside, Masseria Tagliente is in a 180-hectare private grounds It is 15 minutes drive from Martina Franca and offers a brand-new swimming pool The Masseria is a traditional rural estate surrounded by oak trees It is surrounded by a low wall made of stones and includes 20 Trulli, which are stone dwellings typical of the Puglia region Rooms have a rustic design and a private bathroom They overlook the garden or offer a view of the rural surroundings with the sea in the distance The Tagliente Masseria is actually a working farm with plenty of cows and horses It has its own chapel and a sun terrace around the pool In nearby San Polo, you can visit the butchers and fishmongers which become cosy places to eat in the evenings