We had the pleasure of staying in this truly captivating accommodation in southern Puglia, where the essence of a small Italian town is beautifully preserved. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and accommodating, making us feel at home from the moment we arrived. Our rooms boasted authentic furnishings with a unique charm, all maintained in pristine condition. It felt like stepping back a few hundred years, surrounded by the historical beauty of the area, yet with all the comforts of cleanliness and tidiness. The breakfast was a highlight of our stay, with many ingredients sourced directly from the host's garden. The freshness and quality of the food provided a delightful start to our day. The expansive yard and garden were equally impressive, offering tranquil spots to relax and unwind. Parking was hassle-free, with enough space available on the surrounding streets and square. For any necessities, a hypermarket was conveniently located just a five-minute drive away. Overall, our visit was a remarkable blend of past and present, where traditional charm meets exceptional hospitality. Highly recommended for those looking to experience the authentic spirit of Puglia.

Stayed in May 2024

nothing!

Daniela and Giuseppe are such open and friendly people and they made us feel like family. We had a wonderful stay and were sad to leave. They fulfilled all our wishes, the room was spectacular, the breakfast was delicious and our days were just wonderful. They had great tips on where to go, where to eat and the best beaches around. We were also able to go horse riding with Giuseppe and it was great fun.

Stayed in September 2023

The only downside to this amazing place is you definitely need a car or scooter to get around. Its only 10 min drive from the nearest coast (which has an amazing grotto to swim into btw) but the BnB itself is located in a very quiet town with only one restaurant in walking distance. So get ready to spend most days driving to other parts of Salento but its a wonderful place to have as a basecamp for your adventuring.

This place is a dream like oasis tucked into a quiet town. The breakfast is made by Daniela and is some of the tastiest treats we had the whole trip. The space has rich history and is beautiful all around, you could spend many hours getting lost exploring on the grounds of this place. We didnt speak Italian but Giuseppe is fluent in English and we did just fine talking with Daniella over Google Translate! Giuseppe gave us so many wonderful tips for traveling around to other cities, swimming spots etc and even took us horse back riding! But I would recommend being pretty experienced on horses to do this ride, it was an adventure! We spent 7 nights there and loved every bit of it.

Stayed in June 2023

Everything was perfect

Amazing house, but even better the beautiful couple making guest feel home! Please do not look anymore, if you are planning to visit south Puglia, this is a perfect base to discover it.

Stayed in July 2023

Guiseppe and Daniella are special. They clearly love life and what they do. They are intereasted in their guests and are the perfect hosts. The Breakfasts were exceptional made by the hand of Daniella / Local Hams, Omlettes, Ricotta cheese with local honey, warm bread, fantastic coffee, Tarts made with melt in the mouth shortbread and home made jams - One particular homemade tart made with shortcrust pastry, creme anlglaise topped with strawberries. Anything we couldnt eat was wrapped and given to us in parcels for our days exploring the beautiful countryside and swimming spots. Guiseppe was mine of local knowledge and but also a really interesting person to talk to - his knowledge of the locas history of the region and abroad was both informative and really helpful. They are charming and were eager to go to any lengths to make our stay in their beautiful accomodation as special for us as possible. They and the ladies that work with them epitomise hospitality -

Stayed in June 2023

The bathroom in our unit (while charming and spacious!) was accessed by going up a few steps so could be an issue for some.

Fabulous hosts, beautiful garden and outdoor eating spaces, delicious breakfast with tremendous variety of homemade food. Giuseppe and Daniela went above and beyond to make our stay extremely pleasant and memorable. We enjoyed tasting regional specialties lovingly prepared by Daniela and learning the fascinating history of the property and the area.

Stayed in October 2022

The place is fantastic, beautiful, authentic and cozy, The hosts are AMAZING!

Stayed in September 2022

with hindsight we should have booked here for our whole stay in Salento. we spent two nights with Daniela and Giuseppe and we didn’t want to leave - one of the best places we had the pleasure to stay at. the place is magical, you’re surrounded by herbs, plants and trees. everything in the casale, rooms included, is selected from the finest materials and with greatest care (Daniela has a superbly fine eye). both Daniela and Giuseppe are wonderful souls, passionate about their land and with endless stories to share, and suggestions on how to enhance your trip to really live Salento to its fullest. proudly homemade, using their products (or locally sourced), breakfast was the best moment of our days. there’s a few adorable and cuddly pets to play with too 🐶🐱 we miss it all already! grazie e a presto ✨

Stayed in September 2022

Breakfast was excellent, hosts were very helpful in giving advise on what to do when

Stayed in September 2022

Just few tweaks (adding a mirror, changing the TV) would make it absolutely perfect.

Daniela and Giuseppe were fantastic hosts, very nice, flexible and very generous. We felt like special guests throughout our whole stay. The rest of the staff is incredibly nice, too. The Casale is a gorgeous place, with a very relaxed and authentic vibe, where you feel at home. The breakfast is done fresh every morning with home-made dishes and everything sourced locally. Highly recommend!

Stayed in August 2022

Daniela and Giuseppe will do anything to make your stay comfortable and unforgettable. From the breakfast in the courtyard- sweet and savoury, with homemade specialities, to the care of the rooms and the garden, your stay in the Casale will immerse you in the heart of Salento.

Stayed in August 2022

One, of the best experience I ever had while travelling. Breakfast is amazing and the hosts are great. It really felt like staying with friends.

Stayed in June 2022

There is nothing to complain about

The hospitality is unmatched. Giuseppe and Daniela are so incredibly accommodating. From the delicious food to the stimulating conversations, you’ll have a great time!

Stayed in May 2022

Nothing

An execptionaly wonderful experience, the hosts are the kindest and most friendly people we've met. Their estate is a rare jem, it is in the historical part of Castiglione and contains a mixture of antiques and unique furniture. Daniella makes delicious home made liquers and jams and also gave us a cooking lesson and dinner which was an experience we won't forget. Giussepe took us on a horseback riding trip from their farm in the surrounding fields to the town and explained us a lot about the history of the place and about Puglia.

Stayed in May 2022

The roads are super narrow in the village, but it is managable, so don't worry. :)

The inner cortyard is beautiful with blooming flowers, trees and addorable pets :) The hosts are lovely people who realy gave their all to make us feel welcome and share with us how they live. If you are looking for a local and genuine experience of Puglia, I would definately recomend.

Stayed in April 2022

We will have to come back in summer as it was not warm enough for beach days in November ;)

Cosy and charming place in a beautifully restored building with a huge garden in the centre of the historical village Castiglione. Lovely hosts that made sure we had everything we needed, gave us insight tips for trips into the region and shared their vast knowledge on Puglian history and culture with us. The breakfast was amazing, with varying local specialties, homemade jams and the best cakes in puglia!

Stayed in November 2021

A lot of mosquitoes, but mosquito spray helps.

Casale del Forno is a green oasis perfectly located between Santa Maria di Leuca and Otranto. Giuseppe and Daniela are the greatest hosts we had during our holiday. Daniela provided us with delicious food (most is self made with ingredients from the garden) and Giuseppe gave us so many good recommendations for restaurant, beaches, caves and places to watch the sunset. He even gave us a tour through Lecce and showed us their horses at the stables 5 minutes from the B&B. The room we stayed in was once the oven of the town is renovated while keeping the authentic elements. Our stay was a perfect experience.

Stayed in October 2021

This place feels like a hidden oasis. Giuseppe and Daniel and their staff are the kindest. The rooms are beautiful and soulful. Thet have been decorated with respect for the building and it’s history. Every morning a delicious breakfast is served. Homemade hans, cheese, cured meat and cakes (we are not ususally not into the Italian cake-for-breakfast tradition, but Danielas cakes were so good!). We used Google translate to communicate with Daniela, but we wished we could speak italien. It was clear that she is a very intelligent and warm woman with a love for art, history, music and culture. Giuseppe speaks english and knows a lot about the history and culture of Puglia! He is so kind and even offered to show us around Lecce! We didn’t have time, but we want to come back and learn more about the region from Giuseppe. This was an 10/10 experience!

Stayed in September 2021

We liked everything

We loved our stay at Casale del Forno. Daniella and Guiesseppe were amazing hosts and took care of us like family. They have an amazing property with such a beautiful garden and a nicely done house, we never wanted to leave. Also thanks to Sara who served us breakfast (which by the way was super tasty) everyday while patiently translating everything to English. We totally recommend this stay without a doubt.

Stayed in July 2021

The breakfast was a highlight of the trip. The hosts work very hard to make this an unforgettable trip.

Stayed in September 2022