• Weddings
  • Dining
  • Accommodation
  • Surroundings
  • Gardens
  • The Estate
  • Special Features
  • Special Features
  • Weddings
  • Dining
  • Accommodation
  • Surroundings
  • Gardens
  • The Estate
  • Special Features
  • Special Features
  • Weddings

    Expert caterers

    We’re lucky that there are several expert caterers to choose from who can create stunning culinary experiences for your celebration.

    Beautiful backdrop

    Have a beautiful backdrop for an unforgettable wedding celebration in the private gardens of the Masseria, or the terraces of the Giardini.

    Giardini

    We’re lucky that there are several expert caterers to choose from who can create stunning culinary experiences for your celebration.

    Set in a Private Estate

    The Masseria is set in the private grounds consisting of over 50 hectares of farmland with beautiful gardens.

    A stunning location for weddings

    Have a magical wedding celebration in the private gardens of the Masseria, or the terraces of the Giardini.

    A beautiful place to stay

    Masseria Pistola provides stunning accommodation for up to 22; with 11 double bedrooms – all en suite. A perfect place to stay for your closest friends and relatives during the wedding.

    Award winning gardens

    Giardini Pistola, designed by the  Award Winning Urquhart Hunt, is 6 hectares of stunning mediterranean gardens.

    For incredible celebrations

    Dine 'in the open'

    Design your own setting for dining. Open air or under marquee.

    Table settings

    Beautiful table settings and food abound.

    Stunning setting

    Use the Masseria as the backdrop, with it’s stunning white walls and archways. Embelished with flowers.

    Alongside the waterway

    The waterday or canale of terrace 4 of the Giardini offers a stunning location for cocktails.

    Dinner under the stars

    Whether open air or under tent, the gorgeous setting of Terrace 2 in the Giardini provides a space for up to 150 for catered dinner.

    Beautiful rooms for your special guests

    Stunning accommodation

    The main house, the cumersa, meaning gable-roofed, is the heart of Masseria Pistola. This is where the main family lived and was most likely built around 1750. Duration the renovation the architects have meticulously maintained the original structure and features to create a gorgeous main house. It is home to the largest indoor common areas at the Masseria and four magnificent en-suites.

    Sitting room

    Beautiful sitting room enables all the house guests to relax, play games and enjoy aperitivo.

    11 double bedrooms

    All bedrooms are en-suite.

    Garden Cottage Master Bedroom

    A perfect place for the bride to hideaway before the big day. A separate trullo with it’s own king size suite own living room, walk-in wardrobe and a private pool.

    Bathrooms

    Goregous roll top bath and vanity unit.

    Roll top baths

    Beautiful baths

    Stunning Bathrooms

    Four of the bedrooms feature roll top baths, three have beautiful carved stone baths.

    Private covered terrace

    A perfect place for the bride to hideaway before the big day. A separate trullo with it’s own king size suite own living room, walk-in wardrobe and a private pool.

    Stunning surroundings

    Canale Di Pirro

    The Canale Di Pirro valley is famous for being a beautiful unspoilt wine making valley, dotted with vineyards, which traditionally make Puglia’s crisp Verdecca variety of white wine.

    Unspoilt beauty

    Overlooking the valley – the views from Pistola are simple stunning.

    Gardens

    Mediterranean Terraces

    Mediterranean aromatic plants populate the private walled gardens of the Masseria, creating wonderful spaces to walk and enjoy.

    Mediterranean Colour

    Traditional stone walls are offset by the glorious colours of this strawberry tree.

    Places to Contemplate

    Benches for resting and taking it all in are conveniently located all around the garden and grounds.

    Strawberry fields

    Beautiful strawberry fields supply the kitchens with fresh strawberries all summer.

    The Pomegranate Orchard

    Set amongst the garden terraces are secluded benches to rest and take in the surroundings.

    The Estate

    Masseria Petrarolo

    Sister property Masseria Petrarolo can be booked at the same time as Masseria Pistola to accommodate up to 18 guests and to provide stunning locations for pre supplementary wedding events.

    Trullo Petrarolo

    Sister property Trullo Petrarolo can be booked at the same time as Masseria Pistola to accommodate up to 6 guests.

    Airstream Petrarolo

    Sister property Airstream Petrarolo can be booked at the same time as Masseria Pistola to accommodate up to 6 guests.

    Loggia Petrarolo

    Sister property Loggia Petrarolo can be booked at the same time as Masseria Pistola to accommodate up to 9 guests.

    Traditional working estate

    Masseria Pistola produces it’s own wine, lavender, olive oil, honey, vegetables, herbs, olive oil, fruits and is surrounded by vineyards and ancient woods.

    Vineyards

    The Pistola Estate Vineyards of Puglian varieties frame the dramatic approach to the house and gardens.

    The Grounds

    Guests at Masseria Pistola enjoy 3 hectares of private walled gardens immediately surrounding the house, but also have access to the Estate’s grounds over 40 hectares of vineyards, olive groves and woods.

    Honey

    Picture of the bees and or hives

    The Hills

    Stunning valley views, wooded areas and wild flower meadows.

    Olive Trees

    Ancient olive trees, for now, dot the landscape.

    Sister Properties

    Masseria Petrarolo

    Masseria Petrarolo is a sister property run by the same dedicated team. The Masseria is renovated to the same luxurious standards, has 9 luxurious bedrooms, two pools, tennis court and over 50 hectares of private grounds.

    Trullo Petrarolo

    Trullo Petrarolo is a sister property run by the same dedicated team. The Trullo is renovated to the same standards, has 2 beautiful double bedrooms, a gorgeous pool and gardens.

    Airstream Petrarolo

    Airstream Petrarolo is a sister property run by the same dedicated team. The Airstream is a beautifully renovated classic camper with a luxurious and romantic bedroom with a pool, and private gardens.

    Sister Properties

    Masseria Petrarolo

    Masseria Petrarolo is a sister property run by the same dedicated team. The Masseria is renovated to the same luxurious standards, has 9 luxurious bedrooms, two pools, tennis court and over 50 hectares of private grounds.

    Trullo Petrarolo

    Trullo Petrarolo is a sister property run by the same dedicated team. The Trullo is renovated to the same standards, has 2 beautiful double bedrooms, a gorgeous pool and gardens.

    Airstream Petrarolo

    Airstream Petrarolo is a sister property run by the same dedicated team. The Airstream is a beautifully renovated classic camper with a luxurious and romantic bedroom with a pool, and private gardens.

    Special Features

    Trullo Cottage at Pistola

    The Trullo, which is adjascent to the main Masseria, is the perfect place to stay for the bride and groom during the celebration. With it’s own pool, dining area, double bedroom with living room and dressing room and private pool.

    The bride can hide away and have prepare all the clothes and make up using the living room and en suite dressing room.
    Hidden preparations, make up and hair preparations can all take place in the privacy of the Trullo.

    The Trullo Cottage master suite with in room room bathroom, double basins and outdoor bath and shower.

    The Trullo Cottage has its own kitchen, complete with intimate dining room, stove, oven, basin, dishwasher.

    Giardini Pistola

    Masseria Pistola nestles privately in its own 4 hectare garden but accessible to the award winning Giardini Pistola, which provides guests with a glorious 6 hectares of award winning gardens to enjoy.

    Giardini Pistola, has 6 terraces or stunning mediterranean gardens to explore and which can be utilised as locations for events of your celebration.

    With a shallow canale for splashing, and which at sunset gives an incredible reflection of the sky.

    Sister Properties

    The Estate’s other properties can be booked for additional guest accomodation for special guests – all to the same luxurious standards – including the stunning 9 bedroom Masseria Petrarolo, 2 bedroom Trullo Petrarolo, 1 bedroom Airstream Petrarolo and for guests who like glamping – the new 5 bedroom (9 beds) Loggia Petrarolo.

    Two double bedrooms and a mezzanine double bed Trullo Petrarolo

    Romantic boutique glamping hideawayAirstream Petrarolo

    Special Features

    Trullo Cottage at Pistola

    The Trullo, which is adjascent to the main Masseria, is the perfect place to stay for the bride and groom during the celebration. With it’s own pool, dining area, double bedroom with living room and dressing room and private pool.

    The bride can hide away and have prepare all the clothes and make up using the living room and en suite dressing room.
    Hidden preparations, make up and hair preparations can all take place in the privacy of the Trullo.

    The Trullo Cottage master suite with in room room bathroom, double basins and outdoor bath and shower.

    The Trullo Cottage has its own kitchen, complete with intimate dining room, stove, oven, basin, dishwasher.

    Giardini Pistola

    Masseria Pistola nestles privately in its own 4 hectare garden but accessible to the award winning Giardini Pistola, which provides guests with a glorious 6 hectares of award winning gardens to enjoy.

    Giardini Pistola, has 6 terraces or stunning mediterranean gardens to explore and which can be utilised as locations for events of your celebration.

    With a shallow canale for splashing, and which at sunset gives an incredible reflection of the sky.

    Sister Properties

    The Estate’s other properties can be booked for additional guest accomodation for special guests – all to the same luxurious standards – including the stunning 9 bedroom Masseria Petrarolo, 2 bedroom Trullo Petrarolo, 1 bedroom Airstream Petrarolo and for guests who like glamping – the new 5 bedroom (9 beds) Loggia Petrarolo.

    Two double bedrooms and a mezzanine double bed Trullo Petrarolo

    Romantic boutique glamping hideawayAirstream Petrarolo