Your holiday
A courtyard in the heart of Salento
Stone arches in Lecce stone and authentic details tell the story of a land rich in character and tradition.
Each apartment showcases the charm of Salento architecture, enriched with modern comforts designed for a pleasant, relaxing stay.
Just minutes by car, the most beautiful beaches, historic villages and other wonders of the area await you.
The courtyard
Your home in a land to discover
In Bagnolo del Salento time slows down and finds again the slow, genuine rhythm of village life. Wrapped in quiet and in ancient stone, Corte Acquaviva offers a place to experience the truest Salento.
An oasis of calm away from the summer crowds, yet perfectly placed for exploring the wonders all around: from the coasts of Otranto, Gallipoli and Santa Maria di Leuca to the extraordinary baroque city of Lecce.
Discover our locationA refuge in the stone
Our underground pool
Beneath the courtyard, in a space carved into the local Lecce stone, a small wellness refuge opens up: cool even on the hottest summer days, and wrapped in the ancient silence of the stone.
An intimate corner designed for a moment of pure relaxation during your stay.
The apartments
Houses that taste of Salento
Each of the six apartments takes its name from elements of Salento life.
Zia Nena
The warmth of home: chatter, laughter and the smell of morning coffee.
Lumera
An old oil lamp: a corner of intimacy for summer evenings.
Malìa
The charm you cannot resist: an enchantment of land and sea.
Lamia
The charm of Salento's ancient stone dwellings, keepers of a living and authentic history.
La Rimesa
The working heart of the courtyard, among carts, tools and country life.
Leria
The name of our olive grove: the deepest roots of this land.
The legend
A knight's last journey
In 1481 a horse rode down the road in front of this courtyard, carrying in the saddle the headless body of Count Giulio Antonio Acquaviva. From that episode, half chronicle and half legend, the name Corte Acquaviva was born.
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