A fabulous ancient palace built in 1892 and restored by the Coppola family in 2004 combining its luxurious traditional interiors with modern style. Set in the village of Bernalda, the well-preserved villa is close to the region’s white-sand beaches and the famed Sassi caves.
You will be introduced into a private world of comfort, surrounded by gardens, a courtyard, and a swimming pool, all just steps from a small, bustling town in which the visitor is a friend and neighbor rather than a tourist.
You can start each day with a opulent breakfast, then head out to read in the courtyard garden or relax under an umbrella on the terrace by the pool. At night you can enjoy a delicious Dinner at one of the outdoor tables, then finish the evening in the media room. Thanks to its recent renovation, the villa has Apple TV, iPod docks and Wi-Fi. The property also has its own restaurant and bar, which are open to the public but separate from the house.
Moreover in the Palazzo's large, welcoming kitchen, you can experience firsthand the traditional cooking of Basilicata. For keen cooks, the local chefs give daily, hands-on classes demonstrating how to prepare typical regional dishes.
The nine suite bedrooms are decorated with their own scheme and each have en-suite bathrooms, creating private retreats within the palazzo. There are three bedrooms with queen beds on the garden level, all three with access and one has a sitting area. Upstairs, there are six bedrooms with king beds, all of which have access to a balcony. One upstairs bedroom has a private staircase leading to a sleeping loft with a single bed, and additional rollaway beds are also available.
On the first floor you will also find the Family Bar, an intimate private bar and dining room where you can enjoy coffee or meals throughout the day, and pre-dinner cocktails and appetizers in the evening.
Moreover for an unforgettable night, in a cozy corner of the ancient Garden, you can enjoy a typical Italian informal barbecue: all guests share a “spaghettata” and a mix of grilled seasonal vegetables and meat.
Garden Suite 1
King size bed, ensuite bathroom with shower and stand alone tub, Sitting area, Television, DVD player, iPod dock, Wi-Fi, Access to courtyard garden, telephone, fully stocked honor bar (no alcohol), Air conditioning
Additional Bedding: Roll-away bed
Garden Bedroom 2
Queen size bed, ensuite bathroom with shower and stand alone tub, Television, DVD player, iPod dock, Wi-Fi, Access to courtyard garden, telephone, fully stocked honor bar (no alcohol), Air conditioning
Garden Bedroom 3
Queen size bed, ensuite bathroom with shower and stand alone tub, Television, DVD player, iPod dock, Wi-Fi, Access to courtyard garden, telephone, fully stocked honor bar (no alcohol), Air conditioning
Additional Bedding: Roll-away bed
Suite 4
King size bed, ensuite bathroom with steam shower and stand alone tub, Sitting area, Television, DVD player, iPod dock, Wi-Fi, Access to private Juliette balcony and a furnished terrace, telephone, fully stocked honor bar (no alcohol), Air conditioning
Additional Bedding: Roll-away bed
Suite 5
King size bed, ensuite bathroom with shower and stand alone tub, Sitting area, Television, DVD player, iPod dock, Wi-Fi, Access to private Juliette balcony, Air conditioning
Additional Bedding 1: A private staircase in Suite Five leads to an upstairs loft with a single bed, telephone, fully stocked honor bar (no alcohol), Air conditioning
Additional Bedding 2: Roll-away bed
Suite 6
King size bed, ensuite bathroom with shower and stand alone tub, Sitting area, Television, DVD player, iPod dock, Wi-Fi, Access to private Juliette balcony, telephone, fully stocked honor bar (no alcohol), Air conditioning
Additional Bedding: Roll-away bed
Suite 7
King size bed, ensuite bathroom with shower and stand alone tub, Television, DVD player, iPod dock, Wi-Fi, Access to private Juliette balcony and a furnished terrace, telephone, fully stocked honor bar (no alcohol), Air conditioning
Suite 8
King size bed, ensuite bathroom with shower and stand alone tub, Walk-in closet, Private dining area, Sitting area, Television, DVD player, iPod dock, Wi-Fi, Access to balcony, telephone, fully stocked honor bar (no alcohol), Air conditioning
Additional Bedding: Roll-away bed
Suite 9
King size bed, ensuite bathroom with shower and stand alone tub, Walk-through closet, Desk, Fireplace, Access to a furnished terrace, telephone, fully stocked honor bar (no alcohol), Air conditioning
Additional Bedding: Roll-away bed
Pool Bar
Theatre Salon (seating for 18)
Family Bar
Dine-in Kitchen
Bar
Television
DVD players
Apple TV
iPod docksWi-Fi
Outdoor Features:
Swimming pool
Valet Parking
Courtyard garden
Balcony
Alfresco dining
Lounge chairs
Umbrellas
Bikes
Continental Breakfast, which includes also home-made pastries, fresh local cheeses local artisanal cold cuts, as well as seasonal fruits and juices
Daily Maid service
English speaking Staff
Butler
Wi-Fi available throughout the property
Apple TV
In-room beverages stocked daily
International newspapers
Personalized seasonal welcome drinks
Kids Activities
Daily free return shuttle to private beach (From 10:30am to 4:00pm)
Bikes
Laundry service
Baby Sitting
Yoga/Pilates classes
Villa pre-stocking
Airport transfers
Activities:
Biking Tours
Trekking
Walking Tours
Maximum 25 guests (18 adults, plus children)
Non-smoking villa
Pets are not allowed
Social events permitted (upon request, no weddings)
City Tax to be paid on the spot € 5 per person per day (not apply to Guests under 10)
Please Note: Separate from the Villa, the restaurant and bar are open to the public
Rental car recommended
Transport available
Off-site garage available with our valet service
18 km Pisticci - Enrico Mattei Airport (for small private jet only)
75 km Taranto - Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport (TAR) (for small private jet only)
120 km Bari - Karol Wojyla International Airport (BRI)
120 km Brindisi - Papola Casale Airport (BDS)
Beach Access:
18 km to Pisticci Scalo Lido Beach
This enchanting Retreat is situated in Bernalda, a small hilltop town in the Basilicata region of Southern Italy. Located in the province of Matera, famous for its ancient cave dwellings, dramatic landscapes, and historic houses, Bernalda is relatively unknown outside of Italy. It is just ten minutes from the coast, where miles of white sand beaches border the Mediterranean. While the neighboring region of Puglia has become popular with tourists, Basilicata is largely undiscovered—one of a few remaining parts of Italy where the culture, food, and wine remain authentic and untouched by the world beyond. The townspeople offer a genuine hospitality that makes every visitor feel more like a friend or neighbor than a tourist. It is said that anyone who visits Bernalda cannot resist returning.