Organic Cookery Short Break

About the school

Puglia is the perfect destination if you are looking for an authentic Italian cookery holiday in an undiscovered area rich with natural beauty. Situated at the ‘heel’ of Italy, Puglia benefits from 300 days of sunshine and a long stretch of coastline surrounded by the Adriatic and Ionian seas.

Puglia is also Italy’s third largest producers of organic foods which is very much the focus on this cookery school who will take you on not only a culinary but also a cultural journey to seek out the organic delights for yourself.

Located in the picturesque valley of Canale di Pirro, enjoy the tranquillity and beauty of the area with its luscious green fields and organic vineyards. Stay in a 17th century fortified farmhouse or ‘Masseria’ which is one of the oldest and most rustic in the region and has recently been refurbished and renovated to a high standard complete with all modern conveniences.

Each bedroom is located in an individual ‘Trullo’ the stunning structure unique to Puglia with high ceilings and conical roofs. These traditional mushroom shaped structures line the streets and are one of the most striking tourist attractions in Puglia, which create a magical feeling about the place.

Each bedroom has a private en-suite and has been beautifully decorated with white walls and the local stone features. In your free time you can dine in the spacious breakfast room or unwind on the beautiful sunny terrace and dine alfresco with unrivalled views of over 3000 square meters of private land. Your hosts produce their own wine and cheese from this land, so it really is a wonderful place to explore and learn first-hand about Italian food.

Cookery lessons will take place in the professional kitchen of Masseria Montenapoleone, a beautiful 17th century Masseria in the heart of Puglia. The traditional farmhouse is decorated in a rustic and authentic style and is the perfect setting for your organic cookery classes, and the Masseria also has a large organic farm and lovely swimming pool which you are free to use in your spare time to refresh and relax.

The surrounding area has many fantastic activities to offer such as a 5* golf course, hiking, trekking, horse riding, shopping or travelling 15 minutes to relax on the gorgeous beaches.

Relax at the rustic Masseria surrounded by beautiful private land and be inspired to cook authentic Italian dishes on this Italian cookery holiday with a difference.

Features

- The closest airports are Bari airport or Brindisi airport (both airports are approximately a 50 minute drive to the cookery school)
- Situated in the picturesque valley of Canale di Pirro
- 15 minutes from the nearest beaches
- Golf courses and horse riding also offered nearby
- Cookery classes in a beautiful 17th century Masseria wiith it's own private organic farmland and professional rustic kitchen
- Swimming pool at the Masseria where your cookery classes take place
- Transport to and from your cookery lessons and accommodation are included in the price
- Only 15 minutes from the beautiful beaches
- One of the oldest fortified farmhouses in Puglia restored to the highest standard
- 6 rooms sleeping a maximum of 12 guests
- Rooms are inside rustic conical roofed ‘Trulli’
- Bedroom with private en-suite, TV, and central heating
- Wifi is available at the accommodation
- Over 3000 square metres of private land surround the building
- Spacious breakfast room
- Beautiful sunny terrace overlooking secluded countryside
- Delicious locally sourced organic food and wine including extra virgin olive oil pressed from the mill nearby, and tasty limoncella from local vineyards and farmers
- English speaking hosts who will go out of their way to make your experience as enjoyable and memorable as possible