"Our trip to Masseria Verbena will forever be the highlight of our month-long holiday in Italy. The property and rooms exude tranquility, serenity and a feeling of home. The pool area is gorgeous, and the breakfast every morning was incredible — a large selection of sweet and savoury homemade dishes. But above all, Emilio, Giulia and Roberto are some of the kindest people weve ever met and made us feel like family."

"Outstanding stay. Cannot recommend Masseria Verbena more highly. Emilio, Robie and Giulia were amazing hosts — they looked after us as though we were family. Everything tells a story: theyve been renovating for years, protecting the past while they modernise. They grow food in their own gardens, pesticide free. The large pool is warm and slightly salty. A remote getaway that isnt too remote."

"Siamo stati ospiti per una settimana e siamo rimasti pienamente soddisfatti. La struttura è incantevole, immersa nel verde e ristrutturata con grande cura. Il nostro appartamento era spazioso, estremamente pulito e arredato con gusto. I proprietari sono stati eccezionali — ci hanno accolto calorosamente e ci hanno fatto sentire parte della famiglia. Grazie Giulia, Emilio e Roberto! Torneremo sicuramente."

"Wonderful space both indoor and out. Masseria has fantastic century-old olive trees and a beautiful pool. Hosts were a welcoming and engaging family. Adorable hosts, beautiful location — you can see the love and care in every part of it. Comfortable rooms, great food, all very well decorated. Emilio and Roby are the best hosts. Simply amazing."

"Very relaxed and cute place and the owners are super friendly and very helpful. You will find everything you need in your room and for breakfast there was always fresh fruit and a homemade freshly baked cake by Roberto. They even got us some local pasticceria before we left which we ate with pleasure on the way to the airport. Grazie mille!"

"Ho avuto una bellissima esperienza immersa in una campagna di uliveti. Il giardino era ricco di fiori e piante ricercate, creando un atmosfera incantevole. L appartamento era pulito, ben arredato e dotato di tutto il necessario. Lo staff era cortese, gentile e molto accogliente. La posizione era perfetta per spostarsi tra Monopoli, Polignano a Mare e i dintorni."